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ArticleA Charade from the Pages of Ladies’ Needlework CrochetFrom the pages of Ladies’ Needlework; Crochet; Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusements, originally published in 1849 and available as a PieceWork eBook.
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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

PieceWork Magazine: Sharing the Story of Needlework

Explore the story of needlework with PieceWork magazine. These stories remain embedded in the everyday textiles found in our linen closets and in the artifacts on display in a museum, and each account is cherished just the same.

ArticleVictorian Needlework: For Pleasure or Profit?Victorian needlework books remain a fragile connection to the past, reminding us that we are not so different from the stitchers who came before us.

ArticleVictorian Needlework Hierarchy: How Does Your Craft Rank?Is knitting better than sewing, or does embroidery reign supreme? Today’s crafters would scoff at the question! Yet, those weird Victorians would certainly have an opinion on the matter.

AuthorWeldon’s Practical Needlework

AuthorBeeton's Book of Needlework

AuthorRoyal School of Needlework

eBookFor All Access membersLadies' Needlework, Crochet Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusement eBookThe 22 patterns range from edgings to doilies, from a lady's nightcap to a polka dress, and more.

eBookFor All Access membersLadies' Needlework, Knitting Tales and Poetry: A Melange of Instructions and Amusement eBookThe 17 patterns range from edgings and insertions to doilies, from an opera cap to an antimacassar, and more, all as originally printed.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: Knitted Beaded CuffsBack in the 1880s, Victorian knitters relied on illustrations to gauge the worthiness of a new knitting project. Weldon’s Practical Needlework is filled with page after page featuring marvelous depictions of all manner of Victorian needlecraft.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: Petticoat for Child of TwoThe “Petticoat for Child of Two” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) would make a perfect gift for the upcoming holidays or a birthday.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: Eis Wool ShawlThe “Eis Wool Shawl” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) lacks an illustration.

eBookFor All Access members Vintage Crochet with Mrs. Beeton eBookPieceWork is pleased to bring you the crochet content from Beeton’s Book of Needlework as an eBook.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon’s Practical Monograms to Embroider, Cross-Stitch, and Knit This exact reproduction from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volumes 8 and 9 contains the monogram material for embroidery, appliqué, and cross-stitch, along with knitting.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Stocking Knitter Fifth & Sixth Series eBookThis eBook is an exact reproduction of the sock knitting content from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volumes 11 and 12.

eBookFor All Access membersVintage Lace with Mrs. Beeton eBookPieceWork is pleased to bring you the lace content from Beeton’s Book of Needlework as an eBook.

eBookFor All Access membersVintage Knitting with Mrs. Beeton eBookPieceWork is pleased to bring you the knitting content from Beeton’s Book of Needlework as an eBook.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Knitter, Series 1The First Series includes 40 useful items to knit for ladies, gentlemen, and children, all from Weldon's Practical Needlework.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Knitter, Series 9The Ninth Series includes 36 useful items to knit for ladies, gentlemen, and children, all from Weldon’s Practical Needlework.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Knitter, Series 10The Tenth Series includes 27 useful items to knit for ladies, gentlemen, and children, all from Weldon’s Practical Needlework.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Knitter, Series 3The Third Series include 39 useful items to knit for ladies, gentlemen, and children, all from Weldon's Practical Needlework.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Knitter, Series 8The Eighth Series includes 29 useful items to knit for ladies, gentlemen, and children, all from Weldon's Practical Needlework.

ArticleEasy Stitcheries for Little FingersFebruary is National Embroidery Month. What are you working on?

ArticleWeldon’s Not-so-Weird BeadworkFor our weekly foray into the needlework world of “Those Weird Victorians,” file this installment in the not-remotely-weird category. The Victorian’s frequently embellished and adorned their clothing with beadwork.

ArticleEdith WhartonAmerican author and poet Edith Wharton (1862–1937) was born. Here’s the needlework connection to this date.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: CloudThe name “Cloud” from Weldon’s Practical Crochet, Third Series (in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1) gives no hint as to what shape or form this pattern named for vapor takes.

ArticleTrekking the Globe in Stitches: EuropeThe next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Europe. Helene Baine Cincebeaux introduces us to the beautiful beadwork of Central Europe.

ArticleTrekking the Globe in Stitches: AustraliaThe sixth stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Australia. Mary Polityka Bush introduces us to The Ladies of Missalongh.

ArticleTrekking the Globe in Stitches: North AmericaThe next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is North America. Cynthia Lecount Samaké introduces us to the red huipiles (traditional square-cut blouses) worn by the women of Patzún in Guatemala.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: Crochet Shawl—The Fascinator Whip up a Fascinator from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for a special head covering, or make it larger, and wear it around your neck or shoulders.

ArticleNature-Inspired StitchworkNature-inspired stitchwork spans the globe and is captured in Elizabethan tapestries and depicted in intricate embroidered Chinese Imperial Rank Badges. Issue after issue, PieceWork rejoices in nature’s glory and timeless splendor.

ArticleWeldon’s Mystery Project: Knitted Lace or EdgingWe offer up another mysterious Victorian knitting project from the pages of Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 1: Knitted Lace or Edging.

ArticleTrekking the Globe in Stitches: AsiaThe next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is Asia. Pamela D. Toler introduces us to suzanis, embroidered dowry pieces from the region of Central Asia now known as Uzbekistan.

ArticleWeldon's Mystery ProjectDo you love vintage crochet patterns? Weldon's Practical Needlework includes not only knitting patterns but crochet patterns, too.

ArticleTrekking the Globe in Stitches: South AmericaThe next stop on our tour of needlework from the seven continents is South America. Follow tour guide for the Americas, Cynthia Lecount Samaké, and head south to the Andes.

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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
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