Patteh – traditional embroidery from Iran
Patteh, a traditional form of needlework originating from the Kerman province of Iran, consists of hand dyed woollen shawls covered with intricately embroidered traditional designs worked
Patteh, a traditional form of needlework originating from the Kerman province of Iran, consists of hand dyed woollen shawls covered with intricately embroidered traditional designs worked
Religion has inspired artists throughout time such as Blake, Botticelli, Michelangelo, Raphael, Rubens. My favourite artwork is ‘The Annunciation’ by Fra Angelica. Capturing light in
Christmas is coming so it’s time to get working on that gift list, and I think Sarah’s Hand Embroidery Tutorials eBook would be a welcome
It is I Loadofolbobbins back again after another mini break, (if only this meant in the getaway and have a holiday sense), the best laid
Having always wanted to learn how to do lino cut printing I finally got to go on a workshop with my crafty buddies a while
Summer is in full swing down here in Australia. Beach, travel, holidays and long, lazy, carefree days are all the rage down under. It is
Buttons. I love them! I collected them as a child. My Mother used them in her dressmaking. They are little jewels to be treasured.
Cath Orain is an embroidery artist from Paris, France. “I started embroidering ten years ago; as with many artists, my intention was to produce works
If you live in the part of the hemisphere where the nights are drawing in, there is no better time to start a project. Out
Somewhere in the maze that is Cairo’s market district, there’s a narrow lane winding between rows of tightly packed buildings, known as Khan Khayamiya, or Street of
Textile Artist Christine Cunningham explores how to create hollow structures and surface contouring in your own textile practice! Get Beneath The Folds at Mr X Stitch!
You may remember from a previous column (you can read it here) that my favourite crafty place to hang out is Craftyangel, a beautiful fun