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Season 11, Episode 1: Inspired by the history of her hometown of Santa Fe, teacher Julia Gomez preserves and celebrates the rustic homespun, handwoven fiber art known as colcha embroidery.
Barbara Plakans recounts the story of one of Latvia’s most revered mitten knitters, Jette Užāne.
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.
More than 65 years ago, my grandmother sat in her dorm room winding yarn for a pair of argyle socks. Decades later, I found new connections with her through these very patterns.
Enjoy a dazzling display of color and craft that happens every August.
Gloves that draw inspiration from all over Europe.
Ever wanted your socks to say something?
One of the most patriotic symbols of World War I were the knitting bags carried by women everywhere.
Antique patterns make a wonderful starting point to create new designs.
Season 9, Episode 6: How does a textile tradition die—and how can it be saved? Hawaiian quilting developed as a unique art less than two centuries ago, but a tradition of secrecy put it in danger until one woman decided to preserve it.
Jacqueline based her shawl on the one her grandfather knitted during World War I.
All levels of society contributed knitting to support the troops.
