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ArticleFor subscribersStitches from Paintings Past: What Art Can Tell Us About Historical KnittingThis extended version of Carol J. Sulcoski’s article from PieceWork Fall 2025 includes even more fine and fascinating paintings.
ArticleSampling Some of My Favorites
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A Stitch in Time: Rhodes Stitch

Looking 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.

ArticleThe Knits Abide

ArticleHooked on Tambour EmbroideryIf you've admired the beaded dresses on Downton Abbey or Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries, you're falling in love with tambour work too.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Sorbello StitchThe Sorbello or Sorbello knot stitch is a textured Italian embroidery stitch, originating in the small village of Sorbello, near Naples.

ArticleSnip and StitchThe Art of Kofto Embroidery

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Chevron StitchThe chevron shape was used extensively in heraldic flags, banners, and woven tapestries. Thread a needle and try embroidering chevron stitch.

ArticleDiscover Victorian Berlin Work: A Reindeer Ornament to StitchCraft a quick gift for the holiday season.

ArticleKnit a Lace BookmarkLearn how to knit a lace bookmark.

ArticleKnitting Traditions Winter 2011

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Split StitchThe split stitch is one of the oldest and simplest of the basic embroidery stitches, visually resembling a small compact chain stitch, but with a much narrower and flatter appearance.

ArticleKnitting Traditions Fall 2012

ArticlePieceWork Summer 2019: Serendipitous KnittingThe Summer 2019 issue of PieceWork focuses on knitting. The history behind each article and project is truly captivating and illustrates the serendipitous nature of knitting around the globe and across time.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Marking StitchThe marking stitch is yet another member in the large cross-stitch family. It's a reversible stitch that forms cross-stitches on the front of the fabric and neat open squares of straight stitches or four-sided stitches on the back.

ArticleLace Knitting, Nupps, and the Mother StitchThis lace knitting project allows you to explore nupps, with the end result being an absolutely drop-dead gorgeous rectangular shawl.

ArticleMake Your Own Heirloom Baby Blanket

ArticleEmbellish Some HistoryOne of my favorite books, The Beaded Edge 2 combines two of my loves: history and gorgeous beaded embellishments.

ArticleDiscover the Beauty of Art Silk EmbroideryWith its focus on meticulous, true-to-life interpretations of natural subject matter, silk art embroidery was popular in America from 1877 to 1907.

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