Crafts

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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December 10, 2025

Artisan Rug Company Reimagines Wimbledon Tennis Courts With 93 Hand-Knotted Rugs

Every summer, the Wimbledon suburb in southwest London transforms into a tennis haven, thanks to the eponymous Wimbledon Championships. Last year, Indian rug company Jaipur Rugs celebrated the occasion with an innovative marketing campaign, reimagining the limits of traditional tennis courts. As its title suggests, the brand’s The Court of Carpets campaign revolved around a tennis court, composed not of concrete, asphalt, or grass, but of 93 hand-knotted rugs.

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