Hand embroidery looks difficult, but it’s actually one of the easiest fiber crafts to learn—not to mention one of the most versatile. Embroidering is essentially drawing with a needle and thread. Any ...

Pins and Needles is a column about making useful Texas-themed crafts at home. The chambray was at least thick enough to be a good starter material. I have since learned that thin fabrics, such as ...

I've said it before and I'll say it again: I like shopping on a budget, but I also love expensive-looking things. Luckily, there's a way to have both — and all it takes is a needle and some colorful ...

I was born in Japan and grew up in a traditional Korean family. My grandfather kept a treasured family tree book for 35 generations but it only featured the men in our family; my mother and ...

Vastrakala’s intricate hand embroidery is part of private homes in France, the Opera de Monte Carlo in Monaco, and even the refurbished throne of French emperor Napoleon. Now, the artisans are ...