Ever notice stumpwork in an antiques auction or shop? Stumpwork is a type of early embroidery that makes raised areas on a flat textile to make a three-dimensional design. This difficult type of ...

Textiles are fragile and need special care. Dust, light, insects and moisture can damage them. Antique textiles in good condition are rare and often sell for high prices. This needlepoint casket was ...

“I'm always taken in by handmade items, including old quilts, hooked rugs, needlepoint items, Indian bead work and whimsies,” Sandy McCarroll admitted to expert Bob DuMouchelle at a recent appraisal ...

Ever notice stumpwork in an antiques auction or shop? It is a type of early embroidery that makes raised designs on a flat textile to make a three-dimensional design. It uses wire or padding to stuff ...