PieceWork Wants to Hear from You!

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May 26, 2010

PieceWork Wants to Hear from You! From July/August 2008: Sharlotte DeVere's grand-prize winning pincushion from PieceWork's 2008 contest. From May/June 2008: Galina A. Khmeleva's knitted Russian lace scarf.     From November/December 2009: Embroidered Dragon slippers for a child. From July/August 2009: Susan Kolstad's knitted mitten with its Tree of Life motif also shown cross-stitched. PieceWork is one of those magazines that makes you drop everything, grab a cup of tea, and settle in for some true inspiration. I don't know about you, but almost all of my issues of PieceWork are littered with Post-It notes. The beauty, historical significance, and in-depth information are all PieceWork hallmarks; something we can count on each and every issue. Some of the fantastic items we've featured in the last couple of years are pictured at left. And now we want to invite you to be part of PieceWork! Here's editor Jeane Hutchins to tell you more. PieceWork: Plans for 2011 It's mid-May, but the PieceWork staff is already thinking about, discussing, and planning 2011 issues. Since we love reader submissions, I wanted to give you a heads-up on our plans. If you have any ideas for articles and projects that fit the themes of these future issues, please e-mail us at piecework@interweave.com. We'll give you deadlines and complete details on how to submit your ideas. Of course, I have 2010 issues to talk about before moving on to 2011! The last three issues of this year will be jam-packed with stories and projects on multiple techniques, from embroidery and knitting to bobbin lace and tatting. Samplers and sample books are July/August's focus, followed by literary references to handwork in September/October and "Timeless Threads" for November/December. Drum roll, please—the January/February 2011 issue will be our 5th Special Historical Knitting issue! The previous four issues have been popular beyond our expectations, so we're excited to continue the tradition and kick off another new year with an in-depth look at knitting's compelling history. I am very pleased to announce that we are planning a second edition of PieceWork's special issue, Knitting Traditions. Once again, it will be 148 pages filled with timeless projects and lots of historical context. It will be available in mid-February. The theme for March/April is color. Color defines us, inspires us, informs us, and guides us. Color has played a role in a wide variety of traditional needlework techniques such as tribal textiles, Victorian clothing, crazy quilts, the blue-and-white embroidery of China, Elizabethan blackwork, and Fair Isle knitting. We'll explore the use of color and how it tells its own story. For May/June, we'll revisit lace with our 4th special issue on the intriguing and ongoing story of this very special fabric. A knitted-lace shawl, a bobbin-lace doily, a tatted-lace edging, a crocheted-lace purse, and a needle-lace insert are just a few of the projects that will celebrate beautiful lace. We just finished judging PieceWork's annual contest. This year's theme was heart-shaped ornaments; previous contests have been brooches, pincushions, and samplers. We received multitudes of spectacular ornaments for all occasions. We'll announce the winners in the upcoming July/August issue, on sale July 6. Stay tuned for the 2011 contest theme—we'll give you all of the details in the September/October 2010 issue. I hope many of you will enter—the prizes are really good: $500 in cash for the grand-prize winner and $200 in product for our four category winners (needlework, knitting/crochet, quilting, and lacemaking/tatting)! I'm looking forward to hearing from tons of you with ideas and suggestions for PieceWork!

Kathleen Cubley is the editor of Knitting Daily. Kathleen's Knit-Along We're knitting the Sleeveless Tuxedo Shirt. Come knit with us! More Knitting Daily •  Blogs •  Galleries •  Knitting Daily TV •  Free Patterns •  Join Knitting Daily •  Share Your Comments

The magazine for those who love needlework and its history Do vintage textiles, laces, buttons, and sewing collectibles follow you home? Do you admire the beauty and intricacy of lace, tatting, and embroidery, and often wonder how they do that?  If you do, PieceWork magazine will feed your passion for all of this and more. Learn the history and meaning behind your collectibles in articles such as "Everyday Cloth" and "Vintage Monograms to Crochet." Get inspired by needlework from times gone by—Victorian knitting, broomstick lace, tatting, Irish crochet, and more. Do it yourself! With step-by-step instructions and illustrations, learn how to create your own lace, knitting, embroidery, and vintage-style needlework to wear, frame, or incorporate in your other artwork. You don’t have to be an experienced needlecrafter, you only need to love the beauty and history of vintage textiles and needlework to enjoy PieceWork.   Get your FREE trial issue of PieceWork! PieceWork is a unique magazine for those who love history and all forms of needlework. Every issue will bring you well-researched stories, beautiful projects to make, and a historical perspective you won’t find anywhere else!      “The latest issue of PieceWork had me at the       cover. I sat down with it and thoroughly enjoyed       my trip through history. I could not put it down       until I had it finished. Thank you so much.”                                       Mary Ann via the Internet Try PieceWork risk free! If you're not completely satisfied, just write “cancel” on the bill and keep the first issue just for trying it. You can’t lose! 5 GREAT REASONS TO SUBSCRIBE! You’ll love creating your own heirlooms. You’ll discover interesting techniques and traditions. You’ll hear about the best new resources on the market today. You’ll read intriguing personal stories of needleworkers past and present. You’ll get a perspective on needlework you won’t find anywhere else!    Discover the wonderful history of needlework for yourself. Send for your FREE trial issue now!