Anne is Northern Ireland's first lady of journalism, having worked in the media since she joined Ulster Television when she was 17. Her columns have been entertaining and informing Irish News readers ...

On Tuesday, I started writing my next blog post, a book review about lace shawls. I have two such books to review, so I'm not going to tell you which one it is. The truth is, the shawls in the book ...

Lace is paradoxical: a textile characterized by its open spaces. It performs no strictly utilitarian function; it neither cloaks the body nor warms it. However, it remained for centuries a highly ...

Learn how to crochet a beautiful loose blouse using an open lace stitch! This step-by-step tutorial covers all sizes, perfect for creating stylish, breathable crochet wear. #CrochetBlouse #LaceStitch ...