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Flower Power! Vintage Flowers Made Simple
From fabric blossoms to daisy loom flowers, learn how to make your own little garden with these vintage techniques.
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From fabric blossoms to daisy loom flowers, learn how to make your own little garden with these vintage techniques.
Sew an easy “quilt” project that requires no actual quilting!
Today’s medical uniforms are more than dress codes in blue and white. As tools for safety, comfort, and identity, they tell a story of how healthcare workers have reshaped what it means to dress for care.
Join us in a fun romp through historical costume collections and learn a bit about fashion history.
Early 20th-century sewing books reveal how home-taught domestic skills became technical classroom lessons.
Craft an heirloom for a beloved doll.
Over time, vintage and antique textiles can become worn and threadbare. Follow these simple steps to mend and repair your treasured quilt.
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.
We offer up a poem, “The Needle,” to delight and amuse you. Share it with your stitching group, guild, or on social media.
A versatile Victorian technique
A look at female inventors who’ve created tools to assist them with their tasks.
Historic Hints for Mending Magic