I love, and I mean love, to travel, even if it’s just a short road trip over a day or two to some interesting destination to learn or see or do something different.
If you’re a traveler and an avid needleworker – if you find the history and culture of needlework to be a worthwhile topic to explore in your travels – then you need to check out this Fabulous List!
Pieceworks Magazine recently highlighted a great resource for needlework & textile enthusiasts in one of their newsletters.
They’ve put together the International Needlework Museum Directory, a comprehensive list of museums around the world that have notable textile holdings highlighting needlework.
From intricate embroidery and colorwork knitting to folk dress and fashion, our global museum list makes it easy to find where needlework is preserved and celebrated worldwide.
Discover collections near home or wherever your travels may take you. Many museums offer digitized holdings, inviting you to explore, learn, and spark new inspiration for your own handwork…
Many of the museums listed on the directory have digitized collections, too, so you can enjoy their holdings as an “arm chair traveler,” too.
So this summer, whether you’re going abroad, taking a roadtrip, or just visiting your closest city, why not check out the directory for a new museum to explore? You never know what may be waiting there to inspire you!
I hope your summer is off to a grand start!
I’ve been meaning to check out the New England Quilt Museum (I live just about 15 minutes away), maybe this post is my sign to get on that! Thanks for sharing as always
Wow, what a resource! Happy to see the Brick Store Museum (near me) listed – I loved seeing Salley Mavor’s exhibit there a couple of years ago.
Love reading your newsletter. Always something new to learn.