Made by Hand

Handmade goods can range from functional to expressive to ingenious, blurring categories such as art and craft. But they all share something in common: a connection between objects and their creators that makes each piece unique.

ArticleAimee BenoitMarch 2, 2021Galt Museum & ArchivesMade In, DIY, Handmade, Craft, Artisan, Doukhobor, Mass Production, Creativity, Blacksmith, Knitting, Ornaments, Macrame, Sewing, Woodworking, CarvingComment

Needle Books, Boxes and Pin Cushions

Making needle books was a trend that began in the 1800s and grew in popularity until around the 1950s. These needle books were designed to hold the different needles a person would need for different fabrics and projects. Usually the needle book was made out of scrap fabric or a fun creative fabric. They were used to organize and secure needles.

ArticleHannah StephensonSeptember 17, 2019Galt Museum & ArchivesSewing, Craft, Art, Textile, Programs, Collections, Edith Kirk, Donor, Material, History, Tradition, Needle Comments