Pantovola – cherished rag dolls

Pantovola and her imaginary theatreLooking for out of the ordinary dolls, that are old-fashioned with a hint of contemporary? Then you’re in the right place! Pantovola is a doll maker who has a mystifying talent and a daydreamy but decisive look. …
Tutorial: how to make a faux leather backpack

Here we are with another really nice do-it-yourself project, easy to make and exclusive for you DIY fans and readers of this blog. It’s also for those passionate about cruelty free products. In fact, today’s item is The “Best Friend” Backpack…
Faux leather: Be stylish even in the rain!

We are already right in the middle of autumn and although it seemed like the summer was never going to leave us this year, the temperatures are dropping and we are getting ready for shorter, colder and rainy days.Enough of the nostalgia though. I am …
République Fabrique: a Small Tailor’s Shop with Big Ideas

République Fabrique | an ethical, sustainable tailor’s shopRépublique Fabrique is small but productive nest, which full of fabric,scissors, and a whole lot of creativity. Here, everything is done with the idea of sustainable productivity in mind…
Doll clothes tutorial in 5 steps: Pollaz friends in the workshop

There are only a couple of things you’ll absolutely need for this project: a doll to dress, and 2mm thermoformable felt. Let’s start with the doll. Use your imagination to create this doll! It doesn’t have to be a person, it could also be a lit…
Sarah Symes – Textiles And Geometric Abstraction – DHG Exclusive Interview

Sarah SymesSarah Symes was born in British Columbia and has an academic background in architecture and design. These foundations are definitely visible in her textile work. Sarah Symes makes extremely colorful textile paintings, enhanced by geometric…
How To Make An Etamine Cushion – Tutorial By Ruth Singer

Here is a really cute DIY project, very easy to do but guaranteed to give amazing results: a tutorial for a cushion in etamine and giant yarn. This is a project by Ruth Singer, a multifaceted English artist who loves quilting that we have also i…
Ruth Singer – Fabric Manipulation – DHG Exclusive Interview

Ruth SingerRuth Singer. A textile artist who can be considered a leading figure of Fabric Manipulation.The technique with which an artist, through sewing and special folding techniques, reshapes the surface of textiles giving them new forms. However,…
Louise Saxton – reconstructing detritus: DHG Exclusive Interview

Today, DHG is presenting Louise Saxton. An artist who focuses on making textile art, including large scale works, recycling textiles and above all needlework. While at times she has stitched the found needlework together using a vintage sewing machin…
Felt dolls – Christmas according to DHG

Manusa’s felt dollsSince our newsletter came out, a few days ago, a lot of you wrote us to ask where we had found those lovely felt dolls. There are no secrets, this is just our latest collaboration with Manusa.This Christmas we need tenderness, th…
Anne Kelly – DHG Exclusive Interview

Anne Kelly: recycled textiles become textile art
Anne Kelly is an English textile artist who does something truly amazing: she makes art using recycled fabrics and paper.Her embroidered or stitched textile panels are inspired by her travels and by f…
Felt and Performing Art: Hyper Thalamus

Can felt and performing arts find a meeting point? As it turns out, they can. The video I am presenting to you today is proof of that. Hyper Thalamus is a performance by Manuel Attardi and Danila Massara. We are extremely happy to have given a small…
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