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Threads of Life, Telling Stories Stitch by Stitch

Threads of Life and Making Matters author Clare Hunter shares a special view of craft and creativity.

Long Thread Podcast: Mary Anne Wise, Multicolores

Season 13, Episode 4: In search of inspiration for her fiber art, Mary Anne Wise has inspired and educated women in Guatemala to transform their lives by hooking rugs.

A Place to Come To: Discover the Art Institute of Chicago

We’re launching a new monthly series spotlighting inspiring exhibitions and collections. First up is "On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival." Come along as we visit the galleries.

What Is Folk Wear—and What Do Your Clothes Say About You?

Find out what Guatemalan aprons, Conquistadores helmets, black leggings, and burqas have in common.

What Costumes Reveal: Creative Expression or Cultural Identity?

Learn from a folk wear expert how modes of dress are constantly changing and inspiring—even those that seem rooted in long-standing tradition. 

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How to Make a Beautiful Fall Maple Leaf Sachet in Punch Needle

Capture the vibrant colors of fall leaves with instructions for making a miniature punch needle sachet.

Come take a peek inside our Winter 2025 Folk Wear Issue

Travel the world with us in this special Folk Wear issue —exploring how needlework gives voice, color, and texture to traditional dress across the world.

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Knit a Pair of Medieval Mittens!

A sixteenth-century child’s mitten now in the collection of the Museum of London inspired Susan Strawn’s contemporary mitten design in two sizes.

What Is Bobbin Lace?

Learn about this varied lacemaking technique that developed all over the world and how you can try it, too!

Learn How One Navajo Family Is Keeping Natural Dyeing Traditions Alive

An homage to one of the Navajo Nation's most accomplished dyers and cultural keepers.