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ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Knitting StitchThe knitting stitch, a double row of straight stitches slanting in opposite directions, forms a solidly stitched, braidlike pattern on a canvas or fabric surface, and resembles true knitting.
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14 PieceWork issues mention “Needlework” on 4380 pages — matched by meaning, not just keywords.

Knitting Traditions, Spring 2012 Digital Edition2 pages
- Page 137X communities X workshops X patterns X downloads X gifts spin X weave X needlework X fiber arts X crochet X jewelry X knit X mixed-media X art X
- Page 147N G T R A D I T I O N S 3 Discover Needlework from 1849 England M r. George Curling Hope of East Sussex, England, with the
Crochet Traditions, 20112 pages

A Stitch in Time: The Buttonhole Stitch and Blanket Stitch

The buttonhole stitch was historically used to strengthen the cut edges of buttonholes but developed into a decorative surface-embroidery stitch with numerous variations.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Upright Cross-StitchSurprisingly, the upright cross-stitch, which resembles the common plus sign, has been either ignored or overlooked in many reference books on needlework stitches.

ArticleMauchline Ware: A Needleworker’s CollectionAlmost 200 different products were manufactured by the woodworkers in Mauchline, Scotland, including collectible sewing accessories.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Two-Sided Italian Cross-StitchThe two-sided Italian cross-stitch is a square, densely textured stitch and is another member of the large cross-stitch family.

ArticleWhy Wool?Can the fiber content of your thread affect the outcome of your project? See why wool is important to crewelwork.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Velvet StitchThe velvet stitch, consisting of a cross-stitch and a loop, is a counted-thread stitch most often used in canvas work.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Feather StitchThe feather stitch and its countless variations create feathery straight or undulating lines and fall in the category of looped stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: 4 More Elegant Embroidery StitchesPieceWork is thrilled to welcome Deanna Hall West back to our A Stitch in Time blog post series. Here are her latest four elegant embroidery stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: 10 Versatile Embroidery StitchesExplore 10 classic embroidery stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Herringbone StitchAn extremely versatile stitch from the cross-stitch family.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Scroll StitchThe scroll stitch, also known as the single-knotted-line or scroll-knot stitch, produces a lovely textured line, which flows evenly around curves.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Running StitchLearn how versatile the running stitch can be, a stitch that dates back to the beginning of sewing itself.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Norwich StitchThe Norwich, waffle, southern cross, or plaited interlaced stitch is considered to be a large, square, highly textured, modern-day canvas and needlepoint stitch.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Queen StitchThe complex, counted-thread queen stitch (American) is also known as the rococo (English) and renaissance stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Roumanian StitchResearching the Roumanian stitch was very interesting but also confusing: This stitch has a number of aliases.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Palestrina Knot StitchThe Palestrina knot stitch is a highly textured, beadlike stitch belonging to the family of knotted stitches.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Sienese StitchNamed for the lovely Italian city of Siena, the Sienese (Siennese) stitch is an easy, wide-line stitch in the generic looped-stitch family.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Rhodes StitchLooking for a more textured option to add to your cross stitch?

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Algerian Eye and Eyelet StitchThe Algerian eye and eyelet stitches have a long European history, appearing on some of the earliest samplers and clothing.

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Page 141d i t i o n s 139 I n an effort to bring needlework to the emerging middle class, Weldon’s, a paper pattern producer of the Victorian era,
Page 147X communities X workshops X patterns X downloads X gifts spin X weave X needlework X fiber arts X crochet X jewelry X knit X mixed-media X art X

Jane Austen Knits, 20112 pages▾

Page 143White Clover Kiln . . . . . . . . . . . 137 Yarn Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 ADVERTISERS’ INDEX Honoring the Rich History of Needlework 6 issues for $24 pieceworkmagazine.com
Page 146helps convey how uniquely gifted Jane Austen was. Unlike Beethoven, Austen was an accomplished needleworker. This was expected of her—any middle- class woman of the eighteenth and early nineteenth

Knitting Traditions, Fall 2012 Digital Edition1 page▾

Page 145and techniques. 11KN20 - $39.99 $33.99 PieceWork 2011 Collection Y CD Features include lace, literary-inspired needlework, colorful textiles, and much more. 12NW04 - $19.99 $16.99 PieceWork 1999 Y CD This CD

Knitting Traditions, Winter 2011 Digital Edition3 pages▾

Page 133k1, o, k3tog, o, k9, o, n, o, n, k1, repeat. —From Florence Home Needle-work published in 1887 by the Nonotuck Silk Company. Lace (mod. 8) Cast on 14
Page 135X communities X workshops X patterns X downloads X gifts spin X weave X needlework X fiber arts X crochet X jewelry X knit X mixed-media X art X
Page 144R A D I T I O N S Honoring the Rich History of Needlework 6 issues for $24 s pieceworkmagazine.com

Crochet Traditions, Fall 20123 pages▾

Page 137were published in England in the eighteenth century, and many of these published occasional needlework supplements or included needlework patterns. They also included short stories, serial- ized fiction, poetry,
Page 138the word “Vintage” in the title) are from PieceWork ’s treasure trove of original needlework books and issues of various maga- zines. For each, the instructions are printed exactly
Page 143MarthaM.LuxuryYarns4Less@ yahoo.com 1,000’s of Luxury Yarns at BARGAIN PRICES, and Fast FREE Shipping! THE NEEDLEWORK CONNECTION Website Listings ~ Your Guide to Shopping on the Web To advertise here call

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