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What do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?
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What do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?
Get ready for wedding season with some lovely past projects.
Ladies’ Handkerchiefs in the Early to Mid-Twentieth Century
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.
Simple items that created an entertaining toy and sometimes a lasting memento in the 1800’s.
Read about one author's unique way of collecting memories from around the world!
Read about the enduring quality of this delicate art form.
Make someone feel extra special with one of these great craft ideas from Mary Polityka Bush featured in PieceWork’s July/August 2005 issue.
Why not add a dash of vintage flair to your holiday wrapping? Mary Polityka Bush shared festive ways to wrap gifts in the Nov/Dec 2007 issue of Piecework.
Lace trim is a lovely way to personalize a garment or an accessory. Knitting various Victorian lace patterns in a swatch size is a quick and fun way to try something new and then be able to let your imagination run a creative path to a new use.
The handkerchief hem is what first drew my eyes to this design.