Textiles are more than just fabrics in India and Japan; they are the threads that weave together their traditions, artistry, ...

Right, on with the hooky then.....here's a little summary of the basic stitches, I'm writing using UK crochet terms :: sl st [slip stitch] :: insert hook, yarn over, pull the loop back through the ...

Whether you’re a novice to the world of cross-stitch or a needle-hardened enthusiast, there’s something to interest you in Cross Stitcher Magazine. Filled with easy to follow guide to everything from ...

The Japanese electorate appeared to punish the Liberal Democrats, leaving it unclear whether the party would be forced to expand its coalition to stay in power. By Motoko Rich Kiuko Notoya and ...

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The animated classic Lilo & Stitch is getting a live-action makeover from Disney. The studio has been actively adapting their library of animated feature films as live-action interpretations ...

What does a Japanese person recall? Doraemon, the friendly robot helper of an enormously popular eponymous anime series. So goes an anecdote making the rounds in Japanese tech circles. It suggests ...

Now before we begin, can we just clarify the difference between UK and US terms :: this bag is made using a UK treble crochet (tr) stitch, which is equivalent to US double (dc). For this pattern I am ...

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To gauge whether Britain is going to make it, go to the central London district of King’s Cross. Exit the station to the west and then head north to Regent’s Canal. Stride past the solitary bu ...