Hand embroidery is the latest comeback kid among traditional handiwork, but what crafters are doing with needle and thread transcends the alphabet and “Home Sweet Home” samplers of yesteryear. They’re ...

FLEMINGTON — A book-signing for "A Sampling of Hunterdon County Needlework: the Motifs, the Makers and Their Stories" will take place on Saturday, June 1, from noon-4 p.m. at the Hunterdon County ...

LE ROY — In October 1834, 10-year-old Jane Boyer of Le Roy finished her cross stitch sampler. Now, 190 years later, her work will be shown at a cross stitch retreat. It’s set for Oct. 19 at St. Mark’s ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. This sampler features nine rectangles ...

Today fiber arts like needlework serve as a reminder of what we can do with our hands, and the value of pieces with a story over mass-produced decor. Plus, the craft’s intrinsic connection to women’s ...