The Art of Needlework—Call for Submissions PieceWork Fall 2025

For centuries, yarn, thread, and fabric were used to create stunning works of art that were hung in royal homes, houses of state, and places of worship. Many of these pieces are now on display in museums where they, along with beautiful handmade garments, rightfully take their place among works of studio art that were created from other mediums, such as paint and stone.

For the Fall 2025 issue of PieceWork, we are interested in exploring the fascinating intersection of art and needlework.

Panel with Peonies and Butterfly, Needleloop embroidery of silk, gold paper, and gold thread on silk satin damask. Yuan (1271–1368) or Ming (1368–1644) Dynasty; late 14th–15th century; China; Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Crafters throughout the ages have created art with thread and yarn, and paintings and sculptures from the past have given us insight into historical textile techniques that might otherwise have been lost. What can our readers learn about a needlework technique from a masterpiece? What combination of techniques, colors, or textures brings to mind a beloved work of art?

We are looking for exciting stories and projects about needlework that is displayed as art, needlework that is shown in works of art, artists who were also needleworkers, and needlework that makes use of the color palette from a work of art.

By the Seashore, Auguste Renoir, 1883, French; 36 ¼ x 28 ½ in (92.1 x 72.4 cm); 29.100.125; H.O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H.O. Havemeyer, 1929. Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

Design is central to all needlework. Please send us your proposals for articles that feature art and artists from all over the world, including a variety of techniques such bobbin lace, crocheting, embroidery, needlepoint, punchneedle, quilting, and knitting.

At PieceWork, we strive to celebrate the rich cultural heritage and artistic endeavors of crafters around the world, and throughout time.

Please share fiber textile traditions from any time frame or place that inspires you. We can’t wait to see your ideas! We look forward to seeing submissions from everyone, from experienced stitchers and enthusiastic beginners to researchers passionate about the historical significance of textile techniques.

Ferdinando de' Medici, Grand Prince of Tuscany, Giovanni Battista Foggini about 1680–82; Italian, Florence; 1993.332.2; Photo courtesy of the Metropolitan Museum of Art

PieceWork Fall 2025: The Art of Needlework

We are looking for:

• Feature articles—Tell us more about the history of needlework: stories, profiles, and biographies.
• Historical and historically inspired projects—instructions using bobbin lace, tatting, embroidery, knitting, crochet, or other needlework techniques, all made by hand.
• How-to articles—tell us how a historical needlework technique is done.
• Have an idea that doesn’t fit our theme? Send that to us, too! We may be able to use it in an upcoming issue.

We are also always looking for content for our website. If you have an idea for a short piece, about 300 to 500 words, please submit your proposal to us.

Forms and information: 

Online Submissions Form PieceWork Fall 2025

PieceWork Contributor’s Guidelines

PieceWork Photo Guidelines

Questions? Contact us at piecework@longthreadmedia.com. 

Submissions due: October 7, 2024

We will notify you of our decision: November 2024

If selected, finished articles and projects are due by January 20, 2025

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