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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.
A love of small things and needlework
A look back into the history of a handmade item
Historic Hints for Mending Magic
Barbara Plakans recounts the story of one of Latvia’s most revered mitten knitters, Jette Užāne.
Five tips to engage knitters with technology
Share with us how art and handicraft influence each other.
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.
Stitches of Aomori Prefecture in Japan
Stitch a small bolster pillow to store your tools in.
Learn the technique for tying a Cavandoli friendship bracelet. The pattern lines move diagonally and are so simple a child can work them.
Carry your shuttles with you to fill the in-between times and create this simple motif.
