Cloth Stories by Ali Ferguson

Capturing domestic life in textile art Step inside your home—and your memories—and let them guide your hands. In Cloth Stories, textile artist Ali Ferguson invites you to turn the overlooked corners of everyday life into meaningful stitched narratives. Drawing on the objects, textures, and quiet routines of domestic life, Ali shares her deeply personal process for transforming vintage cloth and handwritten text into evocative textile works. This isn’t just about what you stitch—it’s about the stories you tell. Inside, you'll discover how to: Develop “threads of thought” using mind mapping techniques Source inspiration from different rooms of your home—from kitchen linens to bedside keepsakes Select fabrics and materials that capture a mood or memory Create layered, textural works using appliqué, hand-stitching, and found objects Reflect on your own life, preserving personal stories through fabric With rich photography and intimate examples from Ali and other artists, Cloth Stories is