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Showing 141–160 of 181 results for “Embroidery”

ArticleLong Thread Podcast: Shay Pendray, Stitcher, Entrepreneur, CowgirlSeason 11, Episode 9: After five years of the Long Thread Podcast, we look back at this delightful conversation with a legendary needle artist.
ArticleWhat Is a Pinwheel?

Mary Polityka Bush

Check out this unique pincushion shape from the Royal School of Needlework.

ArticleA Stitch in Time: The Portuguese Stem StitchThe Portuguese stem stitch, a heavily textured line stitch, also is known as Portuguese knotted stem, Portuguese knot, and wrapped stem stitch.

ArticleEmbroidered Dolls and The Dolls of PeruLearn about these colorful and elaborate one-of-a-kind dolls and the women who create them.

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.

ArticleFor All Access membersA New Glove eBook of Classic Knitting and Crochet Patterns We’re thrilled to share our newest eBook release, In Good Hands: Five Historical Glove Patterns, a collection that celebrates the artistry and cultural history of handmade gloves.

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.

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.

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.

ArticleLong Thread Podcast: Mary Anne Wise, MulticoloresSeason 13, Episode 4: In search of inspiration for her fiber art, Mary Anne Wise has inspired and educated women in Guatemala to transform their lives by hooking rugs.

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.

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 Longest Night: Welcoming the Winter SolsticeAs the year’s shortest day arrives, winter solstice celebrations and Christmas markets light up towns and cities around the world, blending ancient seasonal rituals with festive traditions. Gather with us to welcome the return of the light.

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.

ArticleDiscover an Irish Crochet Masterpiece and One Woman's Journey from Hardship to LegacyLearn the story of a determined dressmaker and her daughters and their precious Irish lace wedding jacket from 1881.

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.

ArticleDiscover a World of Blue and WhiteOur fascination with blue and white spans cultures, generations, and craft traditions. Explore this classic color pairing in our new Summer 2026 issue.

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

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