8 New Takes on Time-Honored Textiles
Crocheting, quilting and even macramé are weaving through today's interior decorating in creative reinterpretations
When we sit down to craft, we engage in the same kind of process as when we design our interiors. We consider form, we're intimately connected to our materials and we do it because it grounds us in our sense of place.
Crafting has always been popular in interiors because we thrive on being surrounded by objects with history and a human connection. And now fiber arts are enjoying a new spin around the home, in graphic and imaginative reinterpretations of classic techniques and materials.
Check out these creative takes on classic crafting.
Crafting has always been popular in interiors because we thrive on being surrounded by objects with history and a human connection. And now fiber arts are enjoying a new spin around the home, in graphic and imaginative reinterpretations of classic techniques and materials.
Check out these creative takes on classic crafting.
A minimalist room is injected with color, shape and texture by one graphic quilt.
This isn't your mother's macramé! Take things one step further and drape your room in fiber. While this probably would be impractical in your living room, it could be a whimsical way to liven up an event.
Suzani Quilt
Suzanis aren't typically quilted, but both textiles are hugely popular right now, so why not combine them into one gorgeous showstopper?
Crocheting has a place in the handmade home at the head of the table. With so many possibilities, it's impossible to run out of ways to use it.
Hexrug Rug or Wall Hanging
This felt rug touches on many current trends: geometrics, bright colors and a nod to an ombré effect. Plus, it's made of one of the most versatile fabrics available.
Here a crocheted patchwork rug softens modern furnishings and contemporary architecture.