The quiet radicalism of the quilting bee

For basket maker and sculptor Sue Kirk, willow isn’t just a passion, it’s a way of life. It is the material she works with to create her sweeping, curvaceous sculptures and striking contemporary baske

Celebrating the work of the quilt-makers from the remote hamlet of Gee’s Bend in Alabama, the exciting exhibition Kith & Kin: The Quilts of Gee’s Bend – co-organised by the Irish Museum of Modern Art

Celebrate your love of stitching with these delicate designs by Susan Bates 44 quick-and-easy motifs Susan Bates’ design inspiration Stitches for every skill level Helpful tips and advice Unique gift

Globally acclaimed English tile-maker celebrates 50th anniversary ‘Each tile we make is a piece of art,’ says Doug Watson, who founded an artisanal workshop handcrafting and hand-painting exquisite ce

Flowers bursting into life in spring herald the dawning of our most hopeful and energising season. Colour returns to trees and life outdoors is full of positivity and joy. While we always pore over th

What do our beloved hostelries have to do with the discovery of DNA, the D-Day landings and The Lord of the Rings ? Everything, as Ashleigh Arnott discovers