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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?
ArticleLong Thread Podcast: Sarah Pedlow, ThreadWrittenSeason 13, Episode 1: Bewitched by embroidered pieces she saw in a museum, Sarah Pedlow followed the thread to a new culture and a new calling.

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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.

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

ArticleDiscover the Remarkable Process of Turning Pineapple Leaves into Beautiful FabricFrom discarded leaves to delicate cloth, learn how Filipino makers turn pineapple fibers, piña, into stunning cloth ready to embroider.

ArticleFor All Access membersHow to Make a Beautiful Fall Maple Leaf Sachet in Punch NeedleCapture the vibrant colors of fall leaves with instructions for making a miniature punch needle sachet.

ArticleHow Gurung Dress Traditions Are Evolving in the Heart of NepalTake a journey to the Himalayas of Nepal and discover the vibrant world of traditional and festival dress.

ArticleWhat Is Folk Wear—and What Do Your Clothes Say About You?Find out what Guatemalan aprons, Conquistadores helmets, black leggings, and burqas have in common.

ArticleA Place to Come To: Discover the Art Institute of Chicago We’re launching a new monthly series spotlighting inspiring exhibitions and collections. First up is "On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival." Come along as we visit the galleries.

ArticleThe Ancient, Sustainable Secret of Banana Fiber ClothingFrom past traditions to modern creations, discover how banana fiber is woven into beautiful garments across Southeast Asia.

ArticleTravel Across North America on an Icelandic Tapestry TourA Bayeux-style tapestry brings centuries of history to life and, for one of its makers, a deep sense of fellowship as she shares the tapestry and its story with audiences across Canada and the US.

ArticleThe Sparkle of Tradition: How Nineteenth-Century Europe Perfected Knitting with BeadsFrom the Baltics to Britain, learn how nineteenth-century knitters transformed simple wrist warmers and sleeves into dazzling garments with hundreds of tiny glass beads —and get the pattern to knit your own!

ArticleFrom Engagement Gift to Heirloom: The Story of Oline Hansen’s Embroidered SuspendersStitched as a promise of marriage, worn through decades of daily life, and passed down from mother to daughter, Oline Hansen’s embroidered suspenders have carried a family’s history across continents and more than a hundred years.

ArticleThe Art of Silk Ribbon: Four Designs that Bloom with TextureDelicate petals, graceful motifs, and luminous silk come together in our newest eBook, a collection of unique silk-ribbon embroidery patterns designed to inspire your next heirloom project.

ArticleCraft and Self-Discovery: Inside “The Art of Being” Exhibition For the second installment in our “A Place to Come To” series, we turn to Multicolores. This nonprofit association of Maya women in Guatemala offers programs that encourage artistic development, self-discovery, and economic empowerment.

ArticleThe Art of Rescuing Forgotten Samplers Drawn to the damaged and dismissed, one collector uncovers the stories stitched within these less-than-perfect antique samplers and shares a pattern for you to stitch yourself.

ArticleCelebrating the Art of Chinese Patchwork: One Hundred Stitches, One Hundred Villages Discover a hidden tradition at the newest exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It’s the latest destination in our A Place to Come To series, highlighting remarkable exhibitions and collections.

ArticleTo Have and to Hold: Mending in a Material WorldMending is an act of care, memory, and resistance in a world built on disposability. Harikleia Sirmans reflects on growing up in a Greek village where clothes were repaired, remade, and cherished.

ArticleMittens of Memory: Beauty and Resilience in Wartime AmericaA pair of hand-embroidered mittens from a World War II relocation camp serve as a testament to resilience and the sustaining power of craft. And you can make them, too.

ArticleThe Needleworker’s Ultimate Resource Guide to Celebrating America’s 250thFrom commemoration to inspiration, we’ve gathered 30+ exhibitions, events, and resources to help you join the festivities.

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