PieceWork · Magazine
| Type | Magazine |
|---|---|
| From | PieceWork |
| Author | Piecework Editorial Staff |
| Published | April 10, 2025 |
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Be swept away by the wonderful world of Regency needlework from Jane Austen’s era!
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Before modern charts, how did needleworkers learn their skills? What can studying techniques of the past teach today’s fiber artists? Explore these ideas and more with PieceWork Summer 2025: Samplers and Threads. Get an up-close look into amazing sampler collections, including the goldwork and silk embroidery of St. Mary’s Convent, the embroidery treasures of the Royal School of Needlework, and the sprang lace preserved at the Vesterheim Museum.
Discover the stories in samplers as you:
PieceWork Summer 2025 celebrates samplers as both historical records and cherished works of art—don’t miss this fascinating look into their stories and stitches!
Contents
Learn the History and techniques of two English bobbin lace techniques.
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Open our cabinet of wonders to uncover textile stories, needlework collections, and projects inspired by these treasures.
This airy scarf will add a touch of elegance to any ensemble.
Pattern · PieceWork
Needle cases are a practical necessity for stitchers, and a small-scale bargello pattern offers a great opportunity to learn the technique.
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This scarf translates traditional motifs for Finnish headdress into a stunning contemporary design.
Pattern · PieceWork · A Scarf with Traditional Motifs to Stitch
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A cozy sampler throw showcasing 10 classic gansey stitch motifs—rich in texture, steeped in British seaside history.
Pattern · PieceWork · A Gansey Sampler Throw
Inspired by a 19th-century original from the Folk Life Museum in Graz, Austria, these wool-silk lace stockings feature a cross-stitched monogram in classic red.
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Pattern · PieceWork · Lace Stockings to Knit
