As Christmas approaches we are expected to embrace all that is required of us – finding and wrapping the perfect gift, decorating the home with festive cheer, throwing lavish parties, cooking beautiful meals while dressed to impress… All of this with enthusiasm and grace. Where do we get the extra energy? We are naturally driven to achieve perfection in all areas of our lives. Let us explore THE ESSENCE OF WOMAN and celebrate all that we are.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we aim to give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today we review
The Spool of Thread Free Motion Embroidery kit by Stitched Up By Samantha is a “workshop in a box”. Find out more at Mr X Stitch!
With Diwali approaching let us celebrate all that India has to offer with abstract images of Buddha, Temples and Elephants created from recycled materials using traditional methods of quilted applique and patchwork embellished in light reflective jewels, beads, mirrors and sequins.
Welcome to another Tooled Up column where we give you reviews of fun products from all over the crafty world. Today… some really fun Christmas
Screen printing is a fantastic way of translating your artistic expressions onto textiles and you might have wondered whether you can do screen printing at
Kami is the Japanese word for paper and god and for a god, deity, divinity, or spirit. It has been used to describe mind (心霊), God (ゴッド),
Nade Simmons aka What Nade Made is a mixed media artist from the UK. Her vibrant hand embroidered embroideries are packed with texture, colour and energy, and are truly refreshing!
AUTUMN is my favourite of the seasons, rich in colour, pattern, texture and form. I am instantly transported back to childhood, running through a thick
Creativity has rarely felt so important than during the pandemic. From crochet to quilting, textile art can provide solace during these turbulent times. Having so
Welcome to #amplifymelanatedstitchers, a series of interviews with embroidery and textile artists of colour. This time, it’s Celia Jayi a beadwork artist whose colourful portraits are pixel perfect!
Using Language in Textile Art is a powerful tool indeed. Embroidered text allows you to capture the essence of a subject, providing an emotional layering,