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 ...

She learned to embroider as a young kid. Ciara is now the owner of Hoop De Hoop Embroidery. The local artist offers a monthly subscription option. Patterns are beginner friendly. Each kit outlines how ...

Alanna Okun was a senior editor at Vox, primarily working on Even Better. Before Vox, she was a senior editor at Racked and BuzzFeed. Winter will suck. We gathered some of Vox’s coziest minds to help ...

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 ...