PieceWork Summer 2022

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Soak up the beauty of embellished textiles, from the thrifty to the luxurious. Learn about the lavish goldwork couching technique known as Italian shading. Read about colorful porc upine quills used in Indigenous Mi’kmaq textiles. And discover how wavy-braid trim—known today as rickrack—was used to embellish undergarments and children’s clothing. Knit a beaded Shetland-style shawl. Have fun with organic embroidery. Stitch a darling bodkin holder. Please see the 2022 corrections page for additional information on errata for this issue. Show more