Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Whether stamped on the vinyl floor of a 1950s diner, tessellating down a Victorian hallway, or stencilled atop ...

This Checkerboard Crochet Blanket is a fun and versatile project perfect for crocheters of all skill levels. Its simple construction of thirty individual squares makes it easy to work on the go or in ...

From the Palace of Versailles to the sticky floors of a retro diner, checkerboard is a print with an appeal that reaches far and wide. While it’s been a favorite tiling style for centuries now, with ...