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What do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?
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What do we do with needlework heirlooms that we cannot let go?
From commemoration to inspiration, we’ve gathered 30+ exhibitions, events, and resources to help you join the festivities.
Learn the story of a determined dressmaker and her daughters and their precious Irish lace wedding jacket from 1881.
Blending historical research with masterful needlework, the America’s Tapestry project translates Revolutionary-era stories into vivid embroidered panels.
A pair of hand-embroidered mittens from a World War II relocation camp serve as a testament to resilience and the sustaining power of craft. And you can make them, too.
Our Spring 2026 issue commemorates 250 years of needlework in America, tracing the stitches, stories, and traditions that have shaped the nation.
Even in the White House, needle and thread offered moments of creativity and comfort for three extraordinary women.
Discover which 2025 web articles featuring fun and fascinating details of needlework history rose to the top as our readers’ favorites.
Mending is an act of care, memory, and resistance in a world built on disposability. Harikleia Sirmans reflects on growing up in a Greek village where clothes were repaired, remade, and cherished.
Discover a hidden tradition at the newest exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It’s the latest destination in our A Place to Come To series, highlighting remarkable exhibitions and collections.
Dress up your holidays with delicate charm: use these free tatting patterns to create a tree full of ornaments or a cheerful, color-filled window display.
Our annual multi-craft eBook is here, bringing together 14 stunning patterns across knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and weaving.
For the second installment in our “A Place to Come To” series, we turn to Multicolores. This nonprofit association of Maya women in Guatemala offers programs that encourage artistic development, self-discovery, and economic empowerment.