Next time you pick up a needle and thread, take a moment to reflect. Consider how the simple act of…
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Contemporary textile artists often seek to challenge traditional values and conventions, and that can make their work unique, aesthetically stimulating…
‘Taking time off to stare out of the window, go on a walk or do a simple chore before creating…
It’s hard to think about ‘collage’ outside of its verb tense. Even a finished artwork still hums and buzzes as…
Have you ever felt ready to get going on a new piece of work, but you’re feeling completely stuck? You’re…
Whether you’re drawing or stitching portraits, they can be quite a challenge to make. After all, the finished result should…
When Helen Hallows looks out from her garden studio she sees squirrels, cats and birds, rolling hills and the rustic…
Textile artists who incorporate hand printing into their work know even their best laid plans can waver. Everything involved with…
Have you ever thought about transforming your passion into your profession? Well, that‘s exactly what Hannah Mansfield has done. Hannah,…
Seed stitch, couching, back stitch, cross stitch, or straight stitch – do you have a go-to stitch? Textile artists often…
