Crafts

March 31, 2026

Japanese Artist Reimagines Traditional Paper Cranes as Tiny Sculptural Landscapes

In Japan, paper cranes are cherished symbols of peace and hope, traditionally folded to carry wishes for healing and good fortune. Japanese artist Naofumi Hama brings a fresh take to the tradition, creating complex, three-dimensional sculptures from fabric and paper inspired by changing seasons. His practice is called kirigami, a variation of origami that involves meticulously cutting intricate patterns and details.

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March 13, 2026

Adorable Craft Kits Invite You To Embroider the Creature Kingdom

Let’s face it: scrolling through social media is, very often, not fun. It’s called doom scrolling for a reason. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can set your phone down and choose do something else. That’s easier said than done, and it’s good to have a plan of what you’ll replace it with. What are going to do to fill your hands and your time?

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February 5, 2026

Anti-ICE Activists Are Crafting Red Hats Inspired by WWII Protests

In Minneapolis, some activists are protesting against ICE in an unexpected way. Knitters across the Minnesotan city and beyond have begun handcrafting and wearing red hats, thanks to a clever initiative launched by a local yarn shop. Last month, Needle & Skein released a knitting pattern for its “Melt the ICE” caps, inspired by traditional Norwegian hats known as nisselue.

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January 2, 2026

Intricate and Alluring “Thread Paintings” Use a Sewing Machine Like a Paint Brush

Painting is often thought of as being done with pigment, like acrylics and oils. But that’s not the case for Chris Roberts-Antieau. As a pioneer of machine embroidery and its possibilities, she refers to her primary body of work as “thread paintings,” using thread and fabric appliqué to create her complex compositions. They range in subject matter, from unbelievable true stories to her personal reflections on nature, reality, truth, and perception.

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