She starts with the basics, then shows how to stitch inner details, minimize the use of fusible web, incorporate decorative stitches, and create easy folk art variations.

Mittens from Around Norway: Over 40 Traditional Knitting Patterns Inspired by Folk-Art Collections Nina Granlund Sæther. Trafalgar Square, $26.95 (192p) ISBN 978-1-57076-822-4 ...

Polish ‘wycinanki’ are the beautiful paper cut-outs that can be found in shops and museums all over the world. Our step-by-step guide to their construction will help you make these colourful creations ...

There are two spinoffs of tramp art, Mills explained: ”the crown-of-thorns method, an elaborate pattern made by interlocking simple wooden forms, like building blocks, and spool furniture.” ...

This colourful folk art from India uses coloured rice, flour, sand, salt or even flower petals to create patterns on the ground.