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PatternFor All Access membersBorrowing from Boro: A NeedlebookStitch a darling needlebook inspired by Japanese techniques.

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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

PatternFor subscribersThe Arraiolos StitchCreate a sample rug using this stitch from Portugal

AuthorWeldon’s Practical Needlework

AuthorBeeton's Book of Needlework

AuthorRoyal School of Needlework

PatternFor All Access membersUpstairs Bag for Needlework and Sewing Knitting Pattern DownloadKnit the perfect "keeper" of you other crafts tools (great for needlework and sewing essentials).

PatternFor All Access membersBridal Garters to Knit Needlework PatternThese lace garters are a delicate way to carry on the garter tradition.

ArticleFor All Access membersTied in Tradition: Knotting History and How-to from PieceWorkFrom the Turks to the Celts, learn about knotted needlework and try your hand at two techniques.

ArticleFrom the Quirky Corners of Needlework History—Our Top 10 Stories of 2025Discover which 2025 web articles featuring fun and fascinating details of needlework history rose to the top as our readers’ favorites.

ArticleAmerican Girlhood: Needlework, Memory, and the Making of a NationA new exhibition at the Webb Deane Stevens Museum gathers early American needlework to show how girls used needle and thread to record their worlds, often in ways history has only just begun to recognize.

ArticleHonoring America’s Needlework Legacy: Inside Our Spring 2026 IssueOur Spring 2026 issue commemorates 250 years of needlework in America, tracing the stitches, stories, and traditions that have shaped the nation.

ArticleFrom Our Readers’ Hands: A Showcase of Your Finished ProjectsThese reader-submitted needlework projects show us that while a pattern begins on the page, it becomes something truly special when you make it your own.

ArticleFor All Access membersMore than White Gloves: Three First Ladies and the Power of Needlework Even in the White House, needle and thread offered moments of creativity and comfort for three extraordinary women.

ArticleColcha: The Embroidered Stories of San LuisLearn about the history and tradition of this Spanish Colonial style needlework and see how contemporary embroiderers keep the traditions and stories alive.

ArticleLike Handwork for LoveNeedlework often weaves its way into literature. Like Water for Chocolate (1989) combines cooking and crochet in a most memorable way.

ArticleCeremonies and Celebrations: PieceWork Call for Submissions Spring 2027We're seeking articles and projects that illuminate the role of needlework in ceremonies and celebrations, from wedding finery to ritual textiles.

ArticleAmerica’s Tapestry: An Embroidered Revolution Blending historical research with masterful needlework, the America’s Tapestry project translates Revolutionary-era stories into vivid embroidered panels.

ArticleBlue & White—Call for Submissions, PieceWork Summer 2026Exploring needlework stories in blue and white

ArticleA New Collection of Quick and Portable Projects to StitchThese ten fun and travel-friendly projects showcase a range of stitching techniques and will keep you busy the whole year through.

ArticleCome take a peek inside our Winter 2025 Folk Wear IssueTravel the world with us in this special Folk Wear issue —exploring how needlework gives voice, color, and texture to traditional dress across the world.

PatternWeldon’s Irish Lace Shawl Wrap yourself or someone you love in luxury with this gorgeous shawl. Carolyn Wyborny adapted a lace edging from Weldon’s Practical Needlework for this project.

PatternA Victorian Purse in Tatting and BeadsEnjoy tatting and beading a beautiful purse with this pattern originally published in Beeton’s Book of Needlework.

PatternFor All Access membersBaby's Fancy Socks to Knit PatternCarol Huebscher Rhoades adapted the pattern for Child's Fancy Knit Sock from Weldon's Practical Needlework, Volume 1.

PatternFor All Access membersA Pinkeep to EmbroiderWorked in silk thread on even-weave linen, this pinkeep is stuffed with wool yarn and features the tree motif peculiar to Nantucket needlework samplers.

ArticleConnected by Color

ArticleCreate Beautiful Shawls and Scarves with Our Newest Pattern CollectionOur annual multi-craft eBook is here, bringing together 14 stunning patterns across knitting, crocheting, embroidery, and weaving.

ArticleWorld Embroidery Day Is ComingMake July 30 a day filled with creativity for the sake of peace, freedom, and equality.

ArticleStories of Silk: PieceWork Call for Submissions Summer 2027We're seeking articles and projects that explore the stories, history, and needlework of silk.

ArticleKnit Your Way Back in Time: Vintage Holiday StockingsThe holidays have a way of bringing us back to what we love most—family, friends, and the joy of making. Join us as we pick up our needles to knit new traditions and discover the story behind one of our most beloved holiday customs: hanging stockings.

ArticleThe Curious Case of the BiscornuThe biscornu has long fascinated needleworkers with its quirky eight-pointed form and clever construction, but where did it come from?

ArticlePhoto Extras from "Bakhiya: A Tale of Tiny Stitches"Take a closer look with these bonus images featuring the vibrant embroidery traditions of Kutch, India from our Winter 2025 Folk Wear issue.

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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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