Breathing New Life Into Vintage Material: DIY Travel Bag
I am a sucker for old tennis racquets. You know, the wooden ones, which you cannot really use any more. The last one I bought came with its original red vinyl cover. I could not bring myself to throw...
View ArticleCapturing my didi connection in the kitchen
This month’s DIY project combines both quilts and kitchen for a repurposed hot pad. As a textile artist, I look at Anchal quilts not only as a gorgeous piece of artisanship but I also see the potential...
View ArticleWild Blackberry Inspiration
During Anchal’s recent trip to India in spring 2013, co-founder Colleen Clines and her sister Maggie asked the women to find inspiration in daily rituals. For many of the women, food and the act of...
View Article5 tools to learn a new skill
Since many people are heading back to school this month, I challenge you to learn a new skill. With 5 tools, anyone can learn a new skill needed to complete their long list of Do It Yourself projects....
View Article5 Must Make Gifts for the Holidays
Few things show gratitude more than a handmade gift, so we searched our favorite blogs to bring you this curated list of Anchal’s top 5 DIY gifts this holiday season. These are the perfect gifts to...
View ArticleDIY Holiday Gift Basket
This month’s DIY project is fast and easy to make just in time for your holiday gift giving. The cotton rope basket is great for storing Anchal scarves and quilts and because it is handmade, it shows...
View Article“To Give or not to Give”
It’s the final countdown. 2013 is wrapping up and a number of holidays are still in full swing. If you, like many others, have yet to nab the perfect gift for your loved ones, fear not; there is still...
View ArticleA DIY Project for the Festive Hostess
This time of year, you will likely find yourself opening your doors to friends and family. This month’s DIY project is simple and modern take on the classic dinner napkin, perfect for all of those...
View ArticleBlog in Review-Top posts of 2013!
Here is a look at our most-read blog posts of 2013. Thank you to our readers, bloggers and contributors that have made it so amazing! 1. 5 Things I love About India “Ultimately, I truly connect to...
View ArticleHow To with Anchal: Transforming your square scarf
Welcome to our introductory post of “How To with Anchal”. This marks the beginning of a new series of blog posts focused on inspiring you, our beloved Anchal fans, to do unique & different things...
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