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PieceWork is the only magazine for those who love all things made by hand and the history behind them. Every issue explores the life and work of traditional needleworkers, takes an in-depth look at historical needlework techniques, and gives instructions for making heirloom-quality projects of your own.
Notions • For the love of haberdashery
PieceWork
From Our Readers’ Hands
By Post
Organic Embroidery • Blanket Stitch and More
About the Artist
Clever Cocoon Tassels • Silk from Laos
Italian Shading
Leaves and More Leaves Beaded Shawl
Staff Picks
Beaded and Bead Knitting • Untangling a Knitted Embellishment
Turkish Stitch • From Encyclopedia of Needlework (1890)
Colorful Porcupine Quills in Mi’kmaw Designs • Red, Yellow, and Blue from Nature
Prickly Rodents
The Indispensable Bodkin
Necessities
A Sweet Bodkin Holder
Margaret Macdonald • The Other Mackintosh of Glasgow Style
Wavy-Braid Trim • Pretty and Practical
Crochet Edgings with Wavy Braid
Embroidery on Paper • From Ming to Modern
Torans • Auspicious Adornment
Ajrakh: Beautiful Backing
Lappet Weaving • A Brief History of a Complicated Fabric
Retail Shop Directory
Bookmarks • Learn more about the rich and ongoing tradition of various forms of needlework.
