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Patching, darning, and mending are enduring ways to cover a weak or broken spot in your fabrics, prolong the life of a cherished garment, and to enjoy embellishing it at the same time. Explore each of them with this All Access exclusive guide.

Take a peek at this intriguing technique that has varying traditions all over the world. Plus, All Access subscribers can download the Yap Lace Edging pattern to try needle lace for yourself!

Knitted Liturgical Gloves for Elite Churchmen in Medieval and Early Modern Europe

No matter how many years it’s been since you last heard the peal of a schoolhouse bell, August means there will soon be new books to pore over, new skills to tackle, and new people to meet.

New instructions for a hundred-year-old tatting project, re-created for modern lacemakers.

Embellish some sweet Mary Janes to start the school year on the right foot.

A quilted pillow is based on Eileen's grandmother’s old-style method of making Hawaiian quilts.

Monederos for Your Money

Ann Budd adapted the hat, a hand, a leg, and the cape from a male figure purse, or monedero.

Macramé? Cavandoli? Half-hitches?