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Piecework Bodkin Holder Pattern from Collector with a Needle

The summer 2022 edition of Piecework magazine is hitting the stands April 26, 2022.

I am so excited to have an article AND pattern in this issue.

While bodkins are covered in my book, "Antique American Needlework Tools" I didn't have room to dive as deep as I would have liked. Also included is the pattern to make the sweet floral trim bodkin holder.

In addition to bodkin history and the bodkin bolster instructions, there are several photos of bodkins and bodkin holders for inspiration. Including a special Mother of Pearl Royal Palais Etui set.

I know many of ...

added by Dawn 2 years, 8 months ago. under antique needlework , antique sewing , bodkin , bodkin holder , embroidery , needlework tools , piecework , sewing kit , skirt braid , vintage sewing

Scissors and Piecework Buttonhole Sampler from Collector with a Needle

Velma on my NEW project

I have a couple new projects to tell you about!
I have been heads down stitching - and enjoying every minute.

First, it seems to take longer as Velma wants to be in the center of it ALL! Yes, that's an all white project...needless to say it is a bit fortified with cat hair.

That's OK.

See more details below.

Ad for one style of scissor

Second, I have a web article for Piecework magazine - just out today.
You can read it HERE.

What does my project and article have in common?

BUTTONHOLES ...

added by Dawn 4 years, 7 months ago. under button hole , buttonhole , decorative buttonhole , embroidery , eyelet , hand sewing , handwork , piecework , sampler , scissors

Piecework Front Cover and Fall Events from Collector with a Needle

So excited to have one of my sewing roll projects

featured on the front cover of

PIECEWORK Magazine

Winter 2019 - New stands October 31, 2019

Come see the issue in Houston!

Limited Edition Kits (HERE)

Feature velvet and hand dyed wool by Ann Hermes

(Notes From The Quilt Lab)

***The kits are not shipping Internationally. If you are coming to Houston,

I might be able to hand deliver a kit - send me a convo***

Piecework Magazine is available (HERE)

Now Owned by Long Thread Media - new size, binding and paper!

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