PieceWork Fall 2022: Migration
Our Migration issue follows the threads of craft as they travel through time and across the globe.
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Our Migration issue follows the threads of craft as they travel through time and across the globe.
The exquisite art of painting with silk
Though varied in style and material, the fichu was an important fashion accessory during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.
An extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.
Learn about the history and tradition of this Spanish Colonial style needlework and see how contemporary embroiderers keep the traditions and stories alive.
A small piece of cloth connects Helen to her ancestral needlework roots.
Looking for a strong and different type of cording technique? Try lucet braiding!
In the 19th century, patents for buttonhole scissors began to be filed at the United States Patent Office, and some of these designs are still in use today.
A glimpse into a unique item from the days of door-to-door sales.
The Palestrina knot stitch is a highly textured, beadlike stitch belonging to the family of knotted stitches.
Celebrate International Tatting Day with a glimpse into the process of tatting using a needle and using a shuttle.
Elaborate silk stockings inspired by history will dress up any occasion.