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Boy’s Dog hat. Maker unknown. Embroidered. Silk on velvet. China. Mid-nineteenth century. Collection of the Historic Costume and Textiles Collections, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. Photograph by Joe Coca.
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Shay Pendray’s Trimmings
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Scallop Pattern Lace.
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Preserving the legacy of needlework
by finding ways to remake and reuse new, old, or found objects—Silk-Tie Notebook Covers, His-and-Hers Placemats.
Blouse. Maker unknown. Silk damask. Circa 1960. Collection of Christen Brown. Photograph by Joe Coca.
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THE ROMANCE OF THE SILK ROAD
BY PAMELA D. TOLER
Trace the history of the famed overland trade route from China to the West and back.
MUSINGS ON THE SILK ROAD
BY DIXIE RETTIG
More on the world’s greatest trade route, including a Silk Road Timeline.
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Fingerless Silk Mitts to Crochet
designed by Dixie Falls
Crochet these elegant but oh-so warm tussah silk mitts for yourself.
EARLY SILK KNITTING
BY DEBORAH PULLIAM
Silk has delighted knitters since at least the Middle Ages.
Knit a Victorian-Inspired Silk Purse designed by Deborah Pulliam
You’ll love knitting this elegant bag with luxurious silk yarn.
THREE AMERICAN SCHOOLGIRL SILK EMBROIDERIES FROM
THE SMITHSONIAN
BY SHERYL DE JONG
Rare early-nineteenth-century needlework stitched by three New England teenagers.
THE ALLURE OF CIGARETTE SILKS
BY MARY POLITYKA BUSH
Early-twentieth-century premiums are still prized collectibles and a favorite of crazy-quilters.
SILK FABRICS—A PRIMER
BY CHRISTEN BROWN
Explore some of the fabrics that have been made from silk throughout the years.
Embroider a Silk Purse designed
by Christen Brown
Silk ribbon embroidery and ribbon-work embellish this delightful purse; stitch an extra one as a gift.
Using Silk Threads for Needlepoint
by Shay Pendray
Experiment with spun silk threads on needlepoint canvas using this handy guide.
EXCELLENCE IN NEEDLE ARTS AWARDS
PieceWork’s celebration of contemporary needlework.
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