The Charming Whimsy of Antique Pincushions
Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
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Dawn Cook Ronningen shares some of the more whimsical pincushions from her collection. They are sure to bring a smile to any stitcher.
An unlikely fashion archetype emerged in France between the late seventeenth and early nineteenth centuries.
Many revere Molière as a comedic genius, but he should also be recognized for his use of needlework references to comment on the narrow scope of women’s lives in his time.
We offer up a poem, “The Needle,” to delight and amuse you. Share it with your stitching group, guild, or on social media.
Craft a quick gift for the holiday season.
Curl up with 14 enticing wool projects to knit and stitch.
Looking for a new craft technique to try?
Stitch a tiny pincushion
A Sweet Embroidered Necklace to Make and Wear
Looking at the threadbare layers, Shirley resolved to preserve what she could of the quilt by making a simple toy from the usable scraps.
The student sample books provide a glimpse into some of the skills that women in the early part of the twentieth century were expected to acquire.
The Art of Kofto Embroidery