Needle Exchange – In Tatters
Hello everybody! This week I’ve decided to write about tatting! Confession. I know nothing about tatting. I have never tried it, only a few of
Hello everybody! This week I’ve decided to write about tatting! Confession. I know nothing about tatting. I have never tried it, only a few of
I’ve been thinking about wearability of hats. Outside of racing fashions and other fancy events, many people are nervous about wearing hats. I recently acquired
We’re stepping a bit outside of the usual Gear Threads box this month to bring you something that’s not exactly machine embroidery (yet), but
Welcome back! Last time we looked at historical examples of fiber arts being used to explore sociopolitical issues, this week we’re going to look at
I’m just going to say it: Lately reading Facebook has been making me depressed. Really depressed. Every day there’s more to read about people being
Lets Book! We review Big Little Felt Universe by Jeanette Lim. Perfect if you’d like to learn how to make fun, felty versions of everyday objects.
What ever you do don’t call her a ‘Craftivist’ – The Art of Jess De Wahls To those on the outside of the textiles industry, traditional
Jennifer Pettus is a mixed-media artist from Denver, Colorado. “I call myself, among other things, a mother, suburbanite, maker, imposter, thinker, collector, introvert, hillbilly, nerd,
The fiber arts have long been implemented in exploring the sociopolitical arena. In recent years, Craftivism has been used to call attention to everything from
More than a year ago, Emily, who used to write the “Millinery Operations” column, made several posts about the category problem on Etsy. Many months
This month’s featured needle felt artist is Matt Gale. Matt’s work is all about reexamining that which is considered ugly and frightening. He says, “I am particularly interested in the
Are you on Instagram? Do you love needle felt? If the answers are yes and yes, then here are 5 fabulous felters to follow right