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Textiles in Miniature

The tiny wonders of the Eloise Kruger Collection

The Tudor Rose

The Tudor rose is a hybrid of the floral heraldic badges of two feuding branches of the royal Plantagenet dynasty, the Yorks and the Lancasters.

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Thoughts of Spring Mitts

Keep your hands warm as the seasons turn from winter to spring with a crochet project.

The Sun Laces

A circular form of Spanish lace first appeared in sixteenth-century paintings, but this style of lace soon radiated out, and variations can be found far and wide.

Baby Booties from a Vintage Knitting Pattern

Nancie M. Wiseman shares her adaptation of a pair of knitted booties from a booklet that once belonged to Flora Campbell Chandler (1884–1965).

Creating Style for Utility: Aprons Embellished with Trims

With the simplest of tools and materials, a homemaker could turn a utilitarian accessory into something fanciful.

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A History of Hungarian Csetnek Lace

Learn the story of this delicate crochet style.

Stitching, Knitting, and Jane Austen?

Six wonderful connections between Austen, her novels, and needlework!

All That Glitters Is Not Gold

A look at Indian beetle-wing embroidery at the turn of the century.

Repairing Worn Patchwork Quilts

Over time, vintage and antique textiles can become worn and threadbare. Follow these simple steps to mend and repair your treasured quilt.