Snibston Fashion Collection | Textile Art
My nearest fashion museum is sadly very little-known and at risk of closure, which is really tragic considering it has one of the largest displays
My nearest fashion museum is sadly very little-known and at risk of closure, which is really tragic considering it has one of the largest displays
Last month’s column on tapestry looked at who owned tapestries and why. This month we’ll be delving deeper into the making of tapestry. Did anyone
I can’t be the only one here who sighs (and maybe even comments) when people say ‘tapestry’ when they mean needlepoint. The confusion between the
What Is Shadow Embroidery? Shadow work is a delicate but simple hand embroidery technique that makes use of sheer fabrics to great effect. It was
Antique ribbons can be pretty special items in themselves, but when they are used to create interesting decorations and trimmings, ribbons become something even more
Trapunto Quilting uses two layers of fabric where stuffing is strategically placed and confined with stitches to create textural forms. It is also known as Italian or stuffed quilting and cotton cord is a common material used for the stuffing.
When change takes place, we sometimes have to lose things, and we’re sorry to say this is the last Pinning The Past column for now.
If you love fast techniques for creating designs on fabric, appliqué has to be one of the best options. At its most simple, appliqué is
I like to think I am a bit of a curiosity in the world of textile artists. I didn’t, like most, learn sewing from my
When it comes to the world of textiles, Ruth Singer is one of the smartest people I know. With several books under her belt, Ruth’s