Some stories never fail to enchant and entertain. We never grow too old because the stories themselves seem to know no era.

Being a voracious reader and working with textiles, it’s easy to see why combining those two loves into the Penguin Threads series is an absolute delight that must be part of any collection!

Photo © Penguin Classics

With six books in the series, the stunning embroidery work of Jillian Tamaki embodies the stories themselves. Watch an interview with Ms. Tamaki about her personal connection to the stories and Paul Buckley, Penguin Art Director, here.

Photo © Penguin Classics

No matter if your childhood fondness is for The Secret Garden, Black Beauty, Emma, The Wind in the Willows, Little Women, or The Wizard of Oz, these timeless stories have been made even more enchanting with a rich textile tradition adorning the artful covers.

Photo © Masaki Koizumi

… literally. Japanese artist Toshiko Horiuchi MacAdam makes these playgrounds by hand!

Photo © Charles MacAdam

Originally a multimedia sculptor, Horiuchi MacAdam realized her sculptures came to life when they were used, particularly by children.

Photo © Masaki Koizumi

I want to play and lay about in that textile sculpture while knitting. What a breathtaking space!

For more information about Horiuchi MacAdam and her work, click here.

A knitting mum from my Mom.

This delightful plant arrangement arrived for me here at Spud & Chloë World Headquarters from my family to celebrate one year with the S&C Team!

It’s always fun to have a special delivery, but this… this took the icing on the cake because that flower is knitting!