In yesterday’s post, I described 3 different traditional crafts that share one common thread, the running stitch : Kantha, Boro and Sashiko. Kantha and Boro are traditional patchwork from Ind…

from my Quilt Festival class with Jean Wells Keenan - Intuitive Color and Design.

You may not usually envision denim with ruffles but Russia's Anna Bragina combines these two concepts quite nicely in her new Denim polymer bangle. The rough-edged pieces (I'm guessing some extrusion was involved) stack up tightly next to each [...]

A pojagi (noun) is a wrapping cloth, but it also refers to a whole collection of sewing techniques by both hand and machine.

Quilting astronaut Karen Nyberg invites you to make a star-themed quilt block for her Astronomical Quilts Block Challenge! Click through for block ideas plus links to Karen’s stories about her out-of-this world quilting experience.

In today's world of disposable fashion, we are seeing a resurgance of the art of mending to repair and embellish our clothing.

I am currently studying in my second year for a BA(Hons) in Textile Design at Greater Brighton Metropolitan College. I have a deep interest in print design for fashion. I am currently looking for work placement within the fashion industry.

Choosing the right jeans Most of the mending projects I share are pretty extreme examples of patching using sashiko inspired mending techniques combined with my own stitching style. The examples that I share are either my own jeans or those that I've found while shopping at thrift/secondhand shops and garage sales. Whe