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From the sheep that populate the Faroe Islands to the Hispanic heritage of the colcha to a Southwest American-inspired scarf, reading through PieceWork’s March/April 2017 issue felt like taking a trip around the world.
In an era when newspapers are more often read through a Facebook feed on tablets and smartphones, it is hard to imagine a need for a bent-iron-work newspaper rack constructed from gridiron.
This riddle is included in Ladies’ Needlework; Crochet Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusements, originally published in 1849.
Mixed in with the very practical sock knitting tips and techniques in Weldon’s monthly newsletters, you will find some charming Victorian recommendations for wearing and using handknitted socks.
If you are ever near Plimoth Plantation, a visit will be rewarding. This museum, started in 1947 by Henry Hornblower II with two cottages and a fort, has grown to include the Mayflower II, the English Village, the Wampanoag Homesite, and more.
We own a number of 19th-century needlework books and pamphlets, and let me tell you—they are FASCINATING. And sometimes comical, sometimes puzzling, to the modern crafter.
In the special issue Folk Knitting, the hidden stories of knitting and fabric from around the world come to light.
If you’re a gansey fan, you're really going to like our newest PieceWork eBook--Glorious Ganseys to Knit, which features four gansey projects.
The Russian Triangular Butterfly Shawl kit includes the pattern and beautiful merino/cashmere yarn to knit this glorious shawl.
