Passed Down from Generation to Generation: A Grandmother’s Russian Embroidery
Many needleworkers follow in the footsteps of family members who stitched before them. PieceWork contributors are no exception.
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Many needleworkers follow in the footsteps of family members who stitched before them. PieceWork contributors are no exception.
Learn about these colorful and elaborate one-of-a-kind dolls and the women who create them.
Early British steel crochet hooks were manufactured from steel wire using the same methods and in the same workshops as sewing needles.
A member of the cross stitch family, the rice stitch is not to be confused with another type of stitching.
We adore the richness of needlepoint and are very excited to introduce you to two free All Access patterns originally from Spin Off magazine: the Bargello Spindle Bag and Rounded Arches Spindle Bag.
Can the fiber content of your thread affect the outcome of your project? See why wool is important to crewelwork.
Nancy Bush uses two heel types frequently in her ebook Vintage Socks to Knit: the French heel and the Dutch heel.
Learn how versatile the running stitch can be, a stitch that dates back to the beginning of sewing itself.
The two-sided Italian cross-stitch is a square, densely textured stitch and is another member of the large cross-stitch family.
A look at the history and patterns of a simple yet effective technique
The buttonhole stitch was historically used to strengthen the cut edges of buttonholes but developed into a decorative surface-embroidery stitch with numerous variations.
In the March/April 2018 issue of PieceWork, Pat Olski shares with us the fascinating history behind Dorset buttons and how to make them.