When artist Kirstie Macleod was commissioned by Art Dubai in 2009 to create a piece with a very open brief, the concept came to her almost immediately. “I sketched it on a paper napkin in a café. I wa

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The Bayeux Tapestry is an amazing artefact – and it’s exceptional not least because of its very existence today. Precious few pieces of embroidery from the medieval period survive, let alone ones that

For many, Tokyo is top of their travel wish list. But for sewists, it’s a dream destination. A city where ancient craft meets cutting-edge design, where back-alley boutiques hide hand-printed treasure

I’m principally an author and TV presenter. A far cry from my years as a school teacher. As much as I loved it I always dreamed of a job in a more creative industry and for the last 15 years I’ve done