Textile crafts

Wildlife Embroidery Artist on Instagram: "How to make textile moss… I use water soluble foil and @aurifilthread 50wt in several shades of green. Make sure your bobbin thread is the same as your darkest shade of green you are using… and make lots of these little leafy things, you will need them 😅 #textileartist #nature_lover #embroideryartist #threadwork #moss #freemotionembroidery #textileart #moos"

If you haven't tried making fabric scrap twine before, and if you have an abundant stash of fabric remnants, then there's no time like the present.

As a textile artist, Agy has found no shortage of inspiration in the natural world; you just have to slow down, look and observe! Here are 5 tips to get going.

We had an ice storm in the early part of January and while we were house bound by the weather I discovered “slow stitching.” I fell in love with the process and the meditative qualities of these small hand stitching projects and I thought you might also like them! What is slow stitching? Slow st

Slow stitching is an ancient craft that has made a comeback because it is truly wonderful. Learn this wonderful craft, and find out how to design and make your own slow-stitched works of art.

How to make a new useable cloth from the tiniest scraps of fabric

Free motion embroidery creates a lot of scrap threads. Here are some tips on how to reuse them.

Meet the Cosmos kit! These vivid pink, daisy-like flowers have been known to symbolize balance and harmony for their crisp, even petals, but also ‘joy in love and life’ in the Victorian era! Flowering in gardens across the world for many months of the year, these striking blooms attract bees, butterflies and birds to the garden. A combination of Liberty London fabrics, vintage patterned pink/white fabrics are combined with plenty of specialty pieces to add texture and detail to your piece…

In your journey to becoming a textile artist, the most important thing you can learn is to trust your artistic instinct. Have belief in the inherent quality of your work, and celebrate where you are now. Recognising where you fit in the Four Stages of Textile Art Mastery can help you on your way. When

Here’s a lovely idea for using up some of your scrap fabric! You can now create these beautiful fabric butterflies and moths. You can make anything from a magical brooch pin, or as ornaments for your cozy home, or just a fun little project for you to create good-looking fabric butterflies and moths. Use this […]