Photos of 'boro' the Japanese art of decorative mending are so engaging. The idea of patching an old garment with additional pieces of cloth - using stitches that are meant to be seen - are bound to appeal to a patchworker like myself (who also likes embroidery). Just look at the examples on an excellentContinue reading "Decorative mending 1"
Olympic gold medals and knitting
It's official: knitting is good for you. Actually, knitting, sewing and quilting are all good for you. They absorb your attention and require the engagement of your hands. They de-stress you by drawing your mind away from its key preoccupations. I have written about this before (click here to see the post). So it's wonderfulContinue reading "Olympic gold medals and knitting"
Amanda Jane Textiles 