This article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. With their delicate shapes and iridescent colors, insects are perfect subjects for arts and crafts projects. embroiderer Megan Zaniewski is a creative who celebratesRead More →
Pepperdine alum Kendall Ross poses outside Oklahoma City to celebrate her Instagram account, @id.knit.that, which hit 25,000 followers in June. Ross’ sweaters usually grab attention on her Instagram account. Photos courtesy of Kendall Ross When Pepperdine (2021) alum Kendall Ross was 11, a local yarn store owner taught her toRead More →
The craft has become increasingly popular since the start of the pandemic. As we searched for new activities to entertain ourselves from the comfort of our own homes, many of us grabbed our crochet hooks, sharpened our crayons, or threaded our embroidery needles. But all over the world, traditional craftsmanshipRead More →
Artists and artisans around the world have used the humble needle and thread for centuries. Embroidery is an ancient art, but today’s artists perpetuate the textile technique in their own way. British embroiderer Youmeng Liu is a creative who pushes the boundaries of the profession. She creates food-inspired 3D embroideryRead More →
One of the most beautiful traditional embroideries in Iran, which dates back to the Sasanian era, is “Dah-Yek-Douzi”. “Dah-Yek” literally means a tenth of something and is a kind of embroidery where the needle and thread penetrate a stitch ten times or ten plies of thread are attached to theRead More →
TEHRAN – One of the most common Hormozgan handicrafts is Khos-duzi, a type of embroidery created for local purposes. Khos-duzi consists of sewing thin strips of Khos or Naqdeh on thin lace. The bands are arranged in geometric, cursive, arabesque, ‘Danehee’ and ‘Kheshti Payeh Boland’ designs and patterns. Besides laceRead More →
If you’re the type to follow the trends your favorite fashion influencers wear on social media, you’ve probably noticed plenty of 70s references, including platform boots, flared pants, and more recently, the trend crocheted. According to Laura Jayne Vince, founder of Stone Label, “crochet was such a trend in theRead More →
Crochet is the pandemic buddy I’ve been creating for the past few months, and it’s been well worth the price of my sore fingers. Knitting is a perfect pandemic activity, but have you considered its brother, crochet? Unlike knitting which is done with two sticks, crocheting involves a single crochet.Read More →