Women’s Work: A Series on the History of Textiles and Makers
Women have been involved with textiles throughout time; after all, they have been inspired by a goddess!
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Women have been involved with textiles throughout time; after all, they have been inspired by a goddess!
AAWhen frigid winter weather keeps you inside, celebrate the crisp days with this snowflake cross-stitch ornament.
Looking for a more textured option to add to your cross stitch?
Learn about the effect of the Industrial Revolution on a stitching craft.
Silk fabrics are incredibly diverse, varying according to weave, thread count, and weight of the fibers.
A creative embellishment adds to the silk weavings found in Laos.
If you’ve ever looked at a spider’s web and wondered what it would be like to work with such a fiber, you’re not alone.
Learn how versatile the running stitch can be, a stitch that dates back to the beginning of sewing itself.
The two-sided Italian cross-stitch is a square, densely textured stitch and is another member of the large cross-stitch family.
The exquisite art of painting with silk
Though varied in style and material, the fichu was an important fashion accessory during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.