Albion Gould
makes & travels
Silk, a luxurious and delicate fabric synonymous with elegance and refinement, has a rich and fascinating history deeply intertwined with the cultural heritage of China. For thousands of years, the production of silk and its silk production techniques played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s economy, diplomacy, and cultural exchange with the rest of …
If you’ve ever wanted to learn more about batiks in Southeast Asia and are wondering where they originated, how they originated, and their cultural significance, this is a great place to start. In this article we’ll cover a brief history of batiks in Southeast Asia, including Malaysian, Indonesian, and Singaporean history and roots. If you’re …
Museums are made for rainy days–there’s a coziness to them that gives the exhibits added depth and I think we’re all inclined to linger and read every single bit of information. I had already wanted to go to the Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore during our trip (especially for the Batik Kita exhibit!), but a …
I’ve been pretty proud of how well I’ve been using up every last bit of my craft supplies. There was a time that I would go to my craft room and be completely overwhelmed just by the sheer amount of things I had in there. It was hard to concentrate on a project because there …
I don’t know about you, but I don’t think it’s possible to have too many pairs of embroidery scissors. Since I often wander around with my stitching, I like to always have scissors easily accessible. It’s extra nice to have my scissors in a pouch so that they don’t accidentally rip through any of my …
When I was working on a Father’s Day project for Craft Lightning this month, I actually couldn’t decide what to post. I ended up making two fifteen minute crafts and while I can only share one as my “official” Craft Lightning post, I’m going to share my No Sew Necktie Hoop Art, too. I decided …
