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The Knitted Green Sweater Project: A Holocaust Survival Story

From the midst of the madness that became World War II (1939–1945), one small knitted green sweater—made for a beloved granddaughter—survives.

Long Thread Podcast: Sheri Berger

Season 4, Episode 9: What do you do when it's time to step back from your industry-leading yarn store and make some space for yourself? If you're Sheri Berger, you might find yourself accidentally beginning a brand-new needlework business.

Hungarian Roots in Embroidery

A small piece of cloth connects Helen to her ancestral needlework roots.

Intricately Stitched Tablecloth from Afghanistan

Done in khamak, an intricate form of embroidery, this dastarkhan consists of delicate silk satin stitches on finely woven fabric.

A Most Valuable Fabric: Crepe Paper in the Early Twentieth Century

Crepe paper struck an immediate chord with the buying public. The novelty effects and brilliant hues were tantalizing.

Love and Loss: A Ball of Wool

It is a precious ball of handspun wool that has formed an unbreakable bond between two souls who will never meet.

The Long Thread: Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez

Voices from Our Community: Hear from Nilda Callañaupa Alvarez, director of the Centro de Textiles Tradicionales del Cusco

The Hand That Holds the Hook: Crochet from the Other Side

Working left-handed is much the same as right-handed, with just a little bit of difference.

How Did They Do That? Lucet Braid

Looking for a strong and different type of cording technique? Try lucet braiding!

Poppies of Remembrance

A beautiful spring flower inspires a loving tribute to those who have served.