A Stitch in Time: Herringbone Stitch
An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.
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An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.
The French named this soft and fluffy yarn and fabric and are believed to have invented it, as well, sometime during the eighteenth century.
Learn about the history and tradition of this Spanish Colonial style needlework and see how contemporary embroiderers keep the traditions and stories alive.
Season 4, Episode 9: What do you do when it's time to step back from your industry-leading yarn store and make some space for yourself? If you're Sheri Berger, you might find yourself accidentally beginning a brand-new needlework business.
A small piece of cloth connects Helen to her ancestral needlework roots.
Done in khamak, an intricate form of embroidery, this dastarkhan consists of delicate silk satin stitches on finely woven fabric.
Before you begin a collection of your own, whether it be of handbags, lace, linens, quilts, or garments, Christen Brown suggest that you first research the periods and styles that interest you the most.
Learn how the love of adornment inspired our summer Embellishment issue!
A useful variation on a classic embroidery stitch.
The Palestrina knot stitch is a highly textured, beadlike stitch belonging to the family of knotted stitches.
Adeline explores Hitomezashi as a style of decorative mending that adds a splash of color.
Janice Wood created a sweet cross-stitch heart, which incorporates traditional Quaker sampler motifs with an alphabet on one side of the heart and the date and recipient’s initials on the reverse.