Sewing machines have a rich and fascinating history that dates back to the 19th century. The first practical sewing machine ...

Ah, the timeless allure of vintage sewing machines. For some, they're just relics from a time when "fast fashion" meant something entirely different. But for collectors and sewing enthusiasts alike, a ...

Beverly artist Dorothy Straughter’s quilts evoke painful and often ignored historical realities related to slavery, the ...

I tested nine machines for my buying guide, and my favourite for beginners is the Pfaff Smarter 260c. It comes with 27 ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. The bulk of the collection consists ...

Fancy a bouquet of flowers made of old silverware? Or maybe a car and wagon built from a vintage sewing machine? These are ...

The year 2025 marked the end of a long period of loss for me. Losing someone you love is hard. Grief is universal and, in my ...

This beautiful Italianate house is located on Cherry Street at the corner of Baum Street. It was built in 1881 for William and Susan Stowers. Susan’s parents, Ellen and Jacob Frederick Baum, lived ...

Book tour tickets and details here. Today, the story of three inventions. The first, the sewing machine, was created by a selfish and ambitious inventor who wanted all the credit and was willing to ...

Fiber artists showing their creations in the “Beyond the Canvas” exhibit this month have found a way to express themselves as ...

Oh, they pretend to listen, while they’re looking down at their crotch secretly scrolling on their phones. But they don’t ...