PieceWork · Magazine
| Type | Magazine |
|---|---|
| From | PieceWork |
| Authors | Piecework Editorial Staff, PieceWork Contributors |
| Published | July 9, 2026 |
| Format |
Open our cabinet of wonders to uncover textile stories, needlework collections, and projects inspired by these treasures.
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Step inside a world where textiles become storytellers, museums reveal their hidden treasures, and makers draw fresh inspiration from centuries-old craft. Join curators, historians, and designers as they explore remarkable collections, from British Red Cross artifacts to Finnish design archives, Austrian folk costumes, and the quiet beauty of Amish samplers. Their stories illuminate how cloth carries identity, memory, and humanity across time. You’ll also:
Meet three curators and learn about favorite textiles in their museums’ collections.
Visit a gansey museum and discover the colorful characters of its past.
Tour a Georgian mansion and learn about Colonial Revival décor.
Meet museum “Angels” from the Costume Society of America.
Find patterns inspired by museum collections: a gansey-inspired knitted throw, a cross-stitch scarf rooted in Finnish tradition, elegant lace stockings, and a bargello hooked rug.
Find a new treasure on every page with PieceWork Fall 2026. Whether it’s history, design, or the joy of making, you’ll love our museum tribute issue!
Contents
Objects of Affection: Museum Experts Reveal Their Favorites, by Carol J. Sulcoski
Ganseys in Wonderland: A Journey to the Sheringham Museum, by Linda M. Perry
Threads of Humanity: Three Remarkable Items from the Textile Collection of the British Red Cross Museum, by Erika Zambello
Where Tradition Meets Design: The Craft Museum of Finland, by Mari Voipio
Stitched Identities: Embroidery, Costume, and the Politics of Tradition at the Graz Folk Life Museum, by Mimi Seyferth
Threads Through Time: The Samplers of Anna Ruby, by Rowena Zuercher
A Costume History Gem: The Fashion Archives and Museum of Shippensburg University, by Karin J. Bohleke
The Angels Project: Big Impact for Small Collections, by Leon Wiebers
Projects:
Knitted Warmth from Sheringham: A Gansey Sampler Throw, by Linda M. Perry
Karelian Double Run Scarf: Inspiration from the Craft Museum of Finland, by Mari Voipio
Austrian Elegance: Lace Stockings Inspired by the Graz Folk Life Museum, by Mimi Seyferth
Colonial Revival Style: Humble Rugs in a Grand Setting, A Broken-Bargello Hooked Mat, by Judith Copeland
This scarf translates traditional motifs for Finnish headdress into a stunning contemporary design.
Pattern · PieceWork · A Scarf with Traditional Motifs to Stitch
A cozy sampler throw showcasing 10 classic gansey stitch motifs—rich in texture, steeped in British seaside history.
Pattern · PieceWork · A Gansey Sampler Throw
Learn the History and techniques of two English bobbin lace techniques.
Pattern · PieceWork
Pattern · PieceWork
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.
Inspired by a Colonial Revival rug at a historic home in Maine, this beginner-friendly, eco-conscious mat is hooked using repurposed materials.
Pattern · PieceWork · A Bargello Mat to Rug Hook
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.
Pattern · PieceWork
Pattern · PieceWork · Lace Stockings to Knit
