Ashley Poskin

That plain ordinary chair you found? All it needs is a spritz of color, a bright floral print, and some handy tools. Transformed, it offers your guests the best seat in the house.

With a seam ripper and some beginner skills, you can add pockets to any piece of clothing in your closet.

Master the art of shibori, a Japanese dyeing technique that results in rich patterns from indigo color. By bundling the fabric in five different ways, you can produce a traditional set of prints including arashi, kumo, itajime, and ne-maki.