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Showing 81–103 of 199 results for “embroidery”

ArticleSnip and StitchThe Art of Kofto Embroidery
ArticleWorld Embroidery Day Is ComingMake July 30 a day filled with creativity for the sake of peace, freedom, and equality.
ArticleAn Embroidery Travel DiaryAn artist sets out on a 6,000-mile journey and finds a way to record special memories each day in her embroidered travel diary.

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ArticleFor subscribersForget-Me-Nots from the Victorian Age: Perforated-Paper EmbroideryIn the Victorian era, it is not entirely surprising that thick paper, or card, was attempted as a ground material for hand embroidery—an important skill for every Victorian lady.

ArticleA Jacobean Floral Design in Miniature Punch Needle EmbroideryLooking for a new craft technique to try?

ArticleFireworks Socks: Inspired by Traditional Knitting and EmbroideryAnna Zilboorg’s Firework socks, featured on the cover of January/February 2011, are a particular PieceWork favorite.

ArticleThe Perfectly Imperfect Embroidery of BanjaraImperfection is a theme within Banjara textiles. To the casual observer, many of the embroidered designs look beautifully symmetrical, but upon closer inspection, there are often small areas of asymmetry or where a pattern briefly changes.

ArticleA Modern-Style Dowry Bag with Traditional EmbroideryThis embroidered dowry bag bridges the gap between the traditional and modern. The shape meets the demands of current trends, but the stitching pays tribute to the needlework of vintage dowry bags.

ArticleCrewel Embroidery and The American RevolutionThomas Abbe's (1731–1811) long drum roll interrupted the mid-week church meeting to announce the fight at Lexington, Massachusetts, the day before, the first battle of the American Revolution.

ArticleEmbroidery and the Masonic Apron Although the Masonic brotherhood developed its own rituals and rules, it retained in its symbolism the trappings of the stonemason’s craft, including the apron.

ArticleEmbroidery and Symbolism of the Eastern Orthodox Liturgical VestmentsExplore the history behind these embellished garments.

ArticlePunto Antico: Classic Italian EmbroideryPunto Antico (antique stitch), a type of Italian drawn-thread work, is thought to have its origins in the Levant. The geometric shapes are said to be inspired by the Arab influence that dominated the island of Sicily for centuries.

ArticleHardanger Embroidery: Needlework to Do When Loneliness ComesAnna Anderson began her tablecloth on her journey from Norway to the United States. “My mother gave me the tablecloth when I was leaving and told me that when I was feeling lonesome I should work on it,” she recalled.

ArticleFor All Access membersA Summer Wreath in Silk-Ribbon EmbroideryBring the beauty of summer indoors with this Victorian-style pink daisy wreath

ArticleLong Thread Podcast: Julia Gomez, Colcha EmbroiderySeason 11, Episode 1: Inspired by the history of her hometown of Santa Fe, teacher Julia Gomez preserves and celebrates the rustic homespun, handwoven fiber art known as colcha embroidery.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Buttonhole Stitch and Blanket StitchThe buttonhole stitch was historically used to strengthen the cut edges of buttonholes but developed into a decorative surface-embroidery stitch with numerous variations.

ArticleNeedlework for WeddingsGet ready for wedding season with some lovely past projects.

ArticleStitching During WartimeLesia Pona, Master Ukrainian Embroiderer

ArticleCreating an Embroidered Nature JournalErika Zambello shares her embroidery journaling process.

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.

eBookFor All Access membersPieceWork Presents: 4 Glorious Mittens to Knit eBookThis collection of mitten patterns to knit was inspired by the bits and pieces of French embroidery patterns.

eBookFor All Access membersWeldon's Practical Cross-Stitch, Crewel Work, Smocking and Appliqué Work eBookAmong the over 190 patterns in this collection are numerous borders, centers, corners, flowers and leaves, plus a variety of applique and smocking patterns.

eBookFor All Access membersPieceWork Holiday Ornaments eBookFew traditions are more meaningful than handcrafted holiday ornaments!

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