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Group of five people discussing art inside a sunlit gallery with sculptures and paintings near large arched windows.

61st Venice Art Biennale 2026 Opens Amid Jury Resignation

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

The 61st Venice Art Biennale opens to the public this Saturday, featuring 100 national pavilions, a central exhibition with 111...

Woman sewing a blue IKEA bag using a sewing machine at a wooden table in a bright room.

IKEA blue carrier bags: 3 surprising sewing ideas for 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

In 2026, they are suddenly becoming free sewing material with an unexpected twist. Anyone who shops at IKEA regularly is...

Woman in a vibrant dress with Van Gogh's Starry Night and large sunflowers, posing on a beige carpet event.

Emma Chamberlain's Mugler Dress by Miguel Castro Freitas at the Met Gala 2026

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Against a backdrop of Van Gogh and Munch references, Portuguese designer Miguel Castro Freitas created a hand-painted Mugler gown for...

Birds feeding from hanging seed bags and a metal hanger held by a gloved person in a snowy garden.

Metal Clothes Hanger Bird Feeder: A Simple Winter Solution

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

While plenty of people buy costly bird feeders, experienced gardeners and bird enthusiasts rely on an almost absurdly simple solution...

Hands sewing a dark blue patch onto light blue denim jeans with a white sewing machine on a wooden table.

Extend Your Trouser Waistband by Up to 5 cm With This Sewing Trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

A small, smart alteration can prevent both the sadness of parting with a garment and frustration with your wardrobe –...

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Grada Kilomba and O Fundo do Mundo: a podcast conversation

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

“What would the seabed tell us tomorrow, if it were drained of water today?” This philosophical question projected into the...

Hands placing a loaf of bread into a striped reusable cloth bag on a wooden kitchen table with scissors and cheese.

Bread bags from old striped tea towels: a sustainable kitchen favourite

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Exactly this is what turns them into a surprisingly modern favourite. What was once simply a humble kitchen helper is...

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The ceramic trick for old terracotta pots

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Many amateur gardeners know the problem: after one or two winters, beloved terracotta pots can look rather forlorn. Their rims...

Hands sewing a pale pink baby shirt on a white sewing machine with thread spools and scissors on a wooden table.

Twin Needle Jersey Hems: The Professional T-Shirt Finish at Home

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Anyone who sews jersey knows the frustration: the hem looks neat after pressing, yet it ripples after the first fitting...

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Vivo X300 Ultra live photos reveal mobile photography kit

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Live photographs have revealed the flagship Vivo X300 Ultra smartphone alongside a mobile photography kit featuring additional teleconverters. The handset...

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Coin Pattern Weights: A Clever Second Life for Forgotten Coins

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

In sewing studios, these forgotten items are being given an unexpectedly clever second life. Anyone working with silk, softshell or...

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Turn Baby Clothes into a Memory Blanket

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Tiny babygrows are piling up in boxes in the cellar – far too precious to throw away, yet out of...

Child and adult hanging decorated tea bag lanterns on a string outdoors at a wooden table with painting supplies.

Tea Bag Lanterns: A Simple DIY Idea for Garden Evenings

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Summer evenings in the garden, a cool breeze and quiet conversation – the only thing missing is warm lighting, as...

Child and adult holding a striped shirt up for sewing with sewing machine and tools on table

Turn a Men’s Shirt into a Children’s Dress

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

That stretched office shirt still hanging in the wardrobe may look as though it belongs in the textile recycling bin....

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Old Linen Sheets: From Family Linens to Luxury Pieces

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

In interiors magazines, on Pinterest and across sewing communities, one material is appearing ever more often: old linen sheets from...

Elderly hands using pliers to repair the zipper on a pair of blue denim jeans on a wooden table.

Repair a Zip at Home: The Grandmother’s Simple Pliers Trick

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Many people discard clothes or bags far too soon when a zip starts misbehaving. Yet the fault is often confined...

Person using a sewing machine to mend a shirt on a wooden table with grocery bags and sewing tools nearby.

Turn an Old Men’s Shirt into a Sturdy Shopping Bag

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Old shirts are piling up in the wardrobe while supermarket prices keep rising – this simple sewing trick tackles both...

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Old Bed Sheets and Curtains: Three Historic Fabrics Worth Money

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

In countless cupboards, old bed sheets and curtains lie unused and long written off – yet some of them are...

Person using a hammer and spoon to create spoon art on a wooden board in a sunlit kitchen.

12 Creative Upcycling Ideas for Old Spoons from the Flea Market

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Old spoons from the flea market may look like clutter – until you view them through a crafter’s eyes. If...

Person wearing gloves and apron pouring purple liquid soap into a wooden mould on a kitchen counter.

Cold Process Soap Making: Homemade Shea Butter and Lavender Soap

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

Last Tuesday evening, I was in the soap aisle of the supermarket, looking at a $12 bar of “artisanal” shea...

Man interacting with a circular digital projection in a modern gallery while others observe.

Braga Biennial 2026: Index Art and Technology opens

Harriet Wainwright • August 26, 2026

The Braga Biennial 2026 has opened and runs until the 17th. With art on show across numerous cultural venues, including...