Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) has always been the epitome of excellence in hand embroidery, but traveling to one of their international teaching centers has made…
Over the years, we at PieceWork have written a lot about the delightful patterns featured in Weldon’s Practical Needlework, and we’re especially smitten by Weldon’s Victorian-era socks.…
The story of people who made historical needlework and the legacy of the cloth they left behind captivates our imagination. Here are two books, one that explores…
Winter has come. Its chill has been nipping at my needles, bringing on serious hankering for a new pair of mittens. Fortunately, PieceWork’s 11th annual Historical Knitting…
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Winter has come. Its chill has been nipping at my needles, bringing on serious hankering for a new pair of mittens. Fortunately, PieceWork’s 11th annual Historical Knitting…
A trip across the border into the north of England took me back to the area where I was born and gave me the opportunity to meet…
Maria Montessori (1870–1952), well-known as an education innovator, opened her first school—Casa dei Bambini in Rome—on January 6, 1907. Although qualified as a doctor (and the first…
Whenever we pick up our needlework, we are participating in a practice that has been handed down through the generations. Cultures all around the globe may employ…
A triangle is a wonderful shape to play with. There are many ways to fit knitted triangles together to construct various projects, both two-dimensional and three-dimensional. Weldon’s…
Every fine lace shawl has a beginning—a knitter embarks on a journey accompanied by fine yarn worked with small needles and a pattern. Master Orenburg lace knitter…
Those weird Victorians added their crafty touch to all manner of household objects and textiles. We offer up this example from Weldon’s Practical Knitter, Thirty-Second Series, a…
PieceWork Spring 2019Ruhnu Mitts to KnitWeldon’s Irish Lace Shawl
Meeting makers and crafters from the many communities Interweave serves happens to be one of the perks of my job. Interweave Yarn Fest gives me that opportunity close to…
The marking stitch is yet another member in the large cross-stitch family. It’s a reversible stitch that forms cross-stitches (Figures 1 and 3) on the front of…
The enduring allure of lace charms and captivates; we never tire of its exquisite beauty. In the May/June 2011 issue of PieceWork, our 4th-annual Lace issue, we…
Who couldn’t use a warm scarf this time of year? For the March/April 2010 issue of PieceWork, contributor Virginia McGlynn re-created her grandmother’s back-of-the-neck knitted scarf, which…
Weldon’s Practical Needlework houses a wealth of information on Victorian tatting. Here’s our 20th installment in this series from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 4. The following are…
The holiday season is a time for giving, and we know many of you makers have been busy creating wonderful gifts for those you love. To you,…
‘Twas the night before Knitmas when all through the house Not a needle was clicking, making sweater nor blouse Knitted stockings were hung by the chimney with…
Hi there, you! It’s almost the end of the year, and a lot of folks are celebrating the holidays. In the spirit of that, we wanted to…
Casually page through a copy of Weldon’s Practical Needlework, and you’ll come across a wealth of Victorian sock patterns. PieceWork contributor Nancy Bush was so inspired by…
Discover three books that explore Victorian-era fashions. The first dives into the history of Victorian wedding dresses; the second covers the dresses of the bustle period from…
Stitching monograms onto household linens and clothing is a timeless way to personalize your belongings. One of the features in the September 1935 issue of Home Arts—Needlecraft…
Weldon’s Practical Needlework houses a wealth of information on Victorian tatting. Here’s our 19th installment in this series from Weldon’s Practical Needlework, Volume 4. The following are instructions…