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!

Magazine published in July 2026 by Long Thread Media LLC

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