Book Review – Tie and Dye
Tie and Dye by Lizzie King Published by Pavilion Who is it aimed at? Those with an interest in dyeing fabric! Maybe you are starting
Tie and Dye by Lizzie King Published by Pavilion Who is it aimed at? Those with an interest in dyeing fabric! Maybe you are starting
The exhibition “Thread: Contemporary Textiles” was at Rheged in Penrith, Cumbria in 2019. Ailish Henderson reviews the show and shares the work of several needlework artists including Adam Pritchett, Jacquelyn Royal and Kirsty Whitlock.
If you follow me on Instagram (@joburgess74) you’ll know I love blackwork stitching, and I love to sew at airports and on planes when I’m
It’s been a long time since I did any embroidery so I thought I’d dive back in. I hopped onto Etsy and bought a lovely
I’m sure you’ll all be happy to know that I’ve been out and about exploring the wilds of Etsy again to find you the very
Are you watching the Great British Sewing Bee folks? I’m a big fan, so I thought I’d do a Sewing Bee post this month ahead
Last year I spend a lot of time travelling through Africa, looking at all the tribal textiles and crafts that influenced Ruth Carter when she
A question of repair – Part Two Right now as you are reading this post, I will not be chained to my desk at my
In November last year the Secret Society of Hertford Crafters put a stunning display of over 15,000 knit and crocheted poppies onto Hertford Castle to
A very happy and not too chilly February to you all my wonderful ‘Exploring Etsy’ gang (those of us in the northern hemisphere that is).
Happy new year everyone – but look at that crispy new diary on your work desk, all black and plain 🙁 How about we give
A Textile Book Review: Author: Deb Brandon Photographer: Joe Coca Publisher: Schiffer Publishers Format & layout: 180 x 254 mm (7″ x 10″) Hardcover 160