Many Marylanders developed a new appreciation for handcrafts during the time of the pandemic. On this National Sewing Machine Day, you might like to explore the history of “Chesapeake Sailmaking” by Marion V. Brewington published in the “Maryland Historical Magazine”(vol. 65, no.2, 1970). Click on the "Featured Article" tab in our bio link to read it. Sewing machines were not an option for much of the day of sail, but they are mentioned in this article which covers the history of making sails in Maryland from early shortages of sail cloth in the 1600s to the invention of the heavy-duty sewing machine. It’s surprising how much of this work could be done by just one lone craftsman. You can receive your very own printed copies of the “Maryland Historical Magazine” by joining MCHC as a member: click on the "Become a Member" tab in our bio link. Image caption: "Yachting in Baltimore Harbor," oil on canvas by James Edward Buttersworth (1817–1894), c.1865. Maryland Center for History and...