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The Charming Whimsy of Antique Pincushions
Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
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Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
Before magazine advertising became popular, collectible trade cards marketed consumer products, including sewing thread, to the public.
Celia Sanderson learned to “make do” in Yorkshire, England, during World War II. Her creative thrift remains today in the stitches of a nightgown made from parachute silk, a suit made from cast-off curtains, and more.
A passion for literature and stitching comes alive in Joanna Johnson’s knitwear patterns inspired by beloved classic characters.
Mid-century homemakers decorated their household linens and handkerchiefs with embroidery, crochet, tatting, hairpin lace, and more—a discreet way to show off their needlework skills.
Scientific research now validates what die-hard knitters have long known in their hearts: the power to manage stress, to control well-being, and to recover from certain physical injuries often lies in one’s own hands.
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To preserve and honor the needlework skills of the women in her family, Christine used vintage doilies to create a quilt.
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A textile conservationist makes a passionate case for using natural fibers for treasured knitted and crocheted projects.
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Season 2, Episode 4: Franklin shares how his loves of textiles, books, and miniatures come together.
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