Few things delight me more than receiving photos from PieceWork readers sharing the projects they’ve made from the magazine. I love seeing how each person interprets the designs, adding their own personal touches along the way. I also treasure the chance to learn a bit about everyone who writes. Here’s a look at some of the beautiful needlework our readers have brought to life. And please, keep sharing your pictures and stories with us by writing to [email protected].
Seminole Patchwork Blues
Look familiar? Corri Kaweski sent this pictures of the runner she stitched after seeing Cynthia Yerby’s project in the Spring 2026 issue. “I did mine in teal rather than blue, so it matches our living room colours,” she writes. “I couldn’t resist taking the photo with my Singer featherweight, as it looks like the one in the magazine article.” It looks just like the picture in the magazine, and it’s stunning!
Corri Kaweski’s Seminole patchwork shown on her 1953 Singer featherweight, made in Scotland. Photo courtesy of the maker
A Carrickmacross Lace Corner
Susan Banbury says she has every issue of PieceWork (thank you!) and loves going through back issues to find techniques and projects to try. She sent us a photo of her remarkable replica of Marion B. Jones’ Irish lace corner inspired by an antique linen handkerchief. “This handkerchief is A Carrickmacross Lace Corner from May/June 2011 that I stitched this month. It is not as perfect as Marion’s, but I loved doing it.” I would say that’s pretty perfect, Susan!
Susan Banbury’s perfect Carrickmacross lace. Photo courtesy of the maker
Petit Point Pansies and Rosebuds
Donna Driesen sent us a photo of her gorgeous petit point pansies based on Sandie Cormaci-Boles’ pattern in the Winter 2024 issue. She worked the design on 22ct Hardanger: “I really like the refined appearance achieved on that gauge.” Given the quality of her work, you can tell that Donna has completed several steps of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America’s Master Craftsman certificate in Counted Thread. I also learned that both of our families homesteaded in Colorado generations ago.
Donna Driesen’s petit point pansies from the May/June 2011 issue. Photo courtesy of the maker
I love how PieceWork threads our stories together, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Thank you!
Karen