Embroidery. Needlework. Stitchery. If you’re suddenly picturing an elderly lady bent over miniscule threads, needling them through cloth barely illuminated by a flickering candle — you might want to ...
With her first book on stitchery, needlework instructor Erica Wilson revived a craft and helped invent a publishing category. Her 1962 hardcover book, “Crewel Embroidery,” both popularized the pursuit ...
Forthcoming from Princeton University Press, 'The Atlas of World Embroidery' celebrates the global history of a timeless ...
Embroidery is a delicate art form that has stood the test of time. Its core involves adorning fabric with intricate patterns and designs using needle and thread. But one crucial step in this process ...
Most of us are familiar with the cross-stitch patterns that adorn tablecloths and cushions across the world – whether it’s at your parent’s dining table, or the vintage-inspired cushions you find at ...