Laura Nathan – Honouring identity with hands and heart
Laura Nathan is a contemporary textiles artist and facilitator who explores identity, heritage and wellbeing, resulting in a greater sense of who we are, how we feel and our place in the world.
Laura Nathan is a contemporary textiles artist and facilitator who explores identity, heritage and wellbeing, resulting in a greater sense of who we are, how we feel and our place in the world.
Ardeshir Tabrizi is an Iranian-American artist who processes his personal history and the legacy of his homeland through vibrant textile artworks.
Portable Patchwork: The Women Pioneers of the Original Quick & Easy Quilting Method by Pamela Weeks is a book that explores the history of “quilting as you go” techniques and provides the reader with a modern connection to this perennially popular pastime.
Quilting in history is the subject of this Quilty pleasures. Italian quilting and materials such as woven linen are discussed as well as quilting techniques like trapunto.
In this Living for Dyeing column, writer Ailish Henderson explains what is Batik, history, how it can be used and teaches us the basic steps so that readers can have a go themselves.
This Quilty Pleasures reveals the story behind the historical figure Harriet Powers. She was considered to be one of the most skilled quilters known. Our columnist discusses her place in history and the quilt techniques she is famous for.
A hardcover bible, dressed as linen with its own jacket. It is filled full of colour illustrations, both full view and close up in style. In size, it is a giant, at 34cm x 25.5cm. Textiles of India will soon become your when-cannot-travel companion, a publication to get lost in and discover a wealth of culture and history. From silks, embroideries to exciting finds in temples.
There are times when using silk thread is absolutely worth it; just as quilters know to use the best quality fabrics for a lasting quilt,
Jane Austen Embroidery: Authentic embroidery projects for modern stitchers In this time of change, we have been gifted a code for you to use to
If you want to learn applique, “RSN: Appliqué: Techniques, projects and pure inspiration” is a great place to start. Learn from the Royal School of Needlework and you’ll have a terrific foundation to build your skills
I hope everyone enjoyed the last bits on redwork, I thought it was only fitting that we look at blackwork this week! Unlike many of
Hello everybody! This week we’re going to be looking at the history of redwork embroidery. What does that mean? If you Google the term “redwork embroidery”,
