Needle Exchange: Back in Black
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
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
Happy new year everyone – but look at that crispy new diary on your work desk, all black and plain 🙁 How about we give
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”,
Jacqui Pearce is one of the UK’s most popular needlepoint designers and her latest book, Supersize Stitches takes her designs to whole new level! One
As part of a series of YouTube videos on how to cross stitch on the Mr X Stitch YouTube channel, find out how the Waste Knot
Although I am the Kingpin of Contemporary Embroidery, I confess I’m not an experienced quilter, but I know what I like. And I like Melanie
It’s been a while since we shared something from Becky Stern, so it’s nice to be remedying that! Becky is one of the smartest people
Over the last 12 months, Pinning the Past has explored a range of historical and contemporary textile stories from tapestry to trapunto, and this month
Following on from my post about the Indian textiles at the Victoria & Albert Museum, I’d like to introduce you to the medieval galleries and
Note: This post was originally published in 2011. Hi Everybody! This week, my sweet husband and Manbroidery founder, Johnny Murder is celebrating his 40th birthday!
This month’s exploration of places to see historic textiles takes us to the Cotswold home of probably the most influential designer – maker of them
Fibristos and Fibristas, I’d like to introduce to you an artist whom not many have heard of or seen: she’s a grey presence on the