Hand to Hand—Call for Submissions PieceWork Spring 2023
We will start 2023 off by celebrating needlework education—formal and informal, near and far—and we want to hear from you!
Loading the latest stories…
Category
We will start 2023 off by celebrating needlework education—formal and informal, near and far—and we want to hear from you!
Read about one author's unique way of collecting memories from around the world!
Sometimes it takes determination and a whole lot of detective work before the first stitch is cast on.
How did the medieval practice of carrying one’s coins in a stocking evolve into this fascinating embellished Victorian-era wallet?
Can a simple square piece of cloth decorated with fine embroidery be a part of the collective heritage of a community? The answer is yes when it comes to the chakla.
Discover the inspiration behind this silky tribute to one of the author's favorite films.
Learn what set Australian crochet designer Mary Card’s work apart from other designs in the early twentieth century.
Whether an object is “vintage” or “antique” might depend on whom you ask.
Bobbin lace can be used on a small scale—think a lacy edging for a collar—or articles of a much larger scale, or anything in between. Read about the magnificent bobbin-lace coverlet that once belonged to world-famous contralto Marian Anderson.
Learn about this stretchy edge that plays well with garter stitch!
Are you captivated by vintage knitted lace? PieceWork magazine has curated a collection of 7 FREE, historical knitting patterns that will delight you.
Get a glimpse inside one author’s collection of treasured heirlooms—intricate doilies crocheted by her grandmother and tucked away in a hope chest for safekeeping.