Celebrate International Lace Day!
Whether you recognize the day in February, June, or September there is always time for lace!
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Whether you recognize the day in February, June, or September there is always time for lace!
The French named this soft and fluffy yarn and fabric and are believed to have invented it, as well, sometime during the eighteenth century.
Even after the fall of the Taliban, as Afghanistan has remained in turmoil, Afghan women have continued to knit to earn money to support their families.
Words and phrases borrowed from threadwork, humankind’s oldest and longest enduring craft, have enriched our language since ancient times.
Using little looms are all the rage these days. Yet, these portable and versatile tools have been around for quite some time.
Sara Lamb doesn't know when great-aunt Gladys knitted this cloth, but she's used it for more than twenty years, ever since she found it in the case.
Deborah has lived in Guatemala for more than 20 years, working with local makers. But in November 2020, Guatemala was hit by two powerful hurricanes, and now she finds herself in the role of relief worker.
On August 26, 1920, the Nineteenth Amendment became law, and American women received universal suffrage. British women would not receive universal suffrage until July 2, 1928, when the Equal Franchise Act became law.
From Bloomingdale's to the International Folk Art Market (with stops on 5 continents), Keith Recker keeps following his passion for color.
Learn how making braids on a kumihimo disk in 3 moves is fun, portable, and useful. Follow these step-by-step instructions to find out how it’s done.
In light of current events, I’ve found my mind turning to “Little House in the Big Woods” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. In the book, Laura and her family sewed and embroidered, alone in their home, carefully mending clothes and creating small items of beauty.
Here’s the story of how Linda Ligon's son got lost in Tunis and discovered a not-quite-magical cloak.