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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.

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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.

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.

ArticleFor All Access membersPansy PinA sweet needlepoint flower that will last all year.

ArticleFor All Access membersA Love Token to StitchCraft a sweet sachet or pincushion for your beloved.

ArticleBoye Handsewing Needles Salesman’s BookA glimpse into a unique item from the days of door-to-door sales.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: Running StitchLearn how versatile the running stitch can be, a stitch that dates back to the beginning of sewing itself.

ArticleFor subscribersAn Endlessly Versatile Medieval Vine to EmbroiderCelebrate World Embroidery Day, July 30, with this elegant pattern.

ArticleTrimmings: “A Dainty Empire Gown with Cap to Match” by Addie May BodwellThe author re-creates a 1918 pattern for tatted medallions to make a delicate lace trim.

ArticleSweet Bags: Sarcenet, Sylke, and Odorous FlowersDiscover the history and many uses of these elaborately embroidered purses.

ArticleWin Big in the 2025 Great Holiday Giveaway!With 17 prizes valued at over $1,600, needleworkers and fiber lovers could win big this holiday season.

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.

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.

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