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Owner of Great Yarmouth's Northgate Needlecraft promises not to retire after 30 years in business | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News - Eastern Daily Press
19 Jun 2019

Owner of Great Yarmouth's Northgate Needlecraft promises not to retire after 30 years in business | Latest Norfolk and Suffolk Business News Eastern Daily Press

The mother-of-four is celebrating three decades since opening the embroidery emporium and has shared her stories of raising her children in the apartment over ...

Coats launches Better Cotton Initiative certified thread - FashionUnited UK
30 May 2019

Coats launches Better Cotton Initiative certified thread FashionUnited UK

Coats, the world's leading manufacturer of sewing thread and needlecraft brands, has launched two new 100 percent cotton products, Tre Cerchi Vero and Tre ...

The Real Reason Ravelry’s Ban on White Supremacy Is Surprising - VICE
26 Jun 2019

The Real Reason Ravelry’s Ban on White Supremacy Is Surprising VICE

You'd be forgiven for assuming the knitting community is basically white. The craft conjures images of Jane Austen-era women doing needle art at home, older ...

Shops we have loved and lost in Swadlincote - how many do you remember? - Derbyshire Live
02 Jun 2019

Shops we have loved and lost in Swadlincote - how many do you remember? Derbyshire Live

Over the years, Swadlincote has seen much change on its high street like many towns, with the comings and goings of big name chains and much loved ...

Artisan exhibit returns to Charlottetown in September - The Guardian
16 Jun 2019

Artisan exhibit returns to Charlottetown in September The Guardian

Deadline for registration as an entrant to show that features quilts, hooked rugs, needlecraft is mid-August.

Jean M. Crum - Hartford Courant
20 Jun 2019

Jean M. Crum Hartford Courant

Jean Bernice (Moses) Crum of Covenant Village in Cromwell, Connecticut passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 11, 2019, after being admitted that morning ...

McLean County Ag Fair set for July 11-13 | News - messenger-inquirer
24 Jun 2019

McLean County Ag Fair set for July 11-13 | News messenger-inquirer

What David Fourqurean and the University of Kentucky's Extension Office are trying to do with their 4-H and Future Farmers of America programs is take pretty ...

Library Happenings for Week of June 16 - Entertainment - Wicked Local Littleton
16 Jun 2019

Library Happenings for Week of June 16 - Entertainment Wicked Local Littleton

FALL RIVER Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St., Fall River. For questions about any of these programs, call Kate Kulpa at 508-324-2700, ext. 110.

Lion Capital acquires The DMC Group - FashionUnited UK
04 Mar 2019

Lion Capital acquires The DMC Group FashionUnited UK

BlueGem Capital Partners has sold The DMC Group, which comprises of leading European needlecraft brands, including DMC, Wool and the Gang and Sirdar, ...

Williamson and de Grandhomme entwine to craft a classic - Cricbuzz - Cricbuzz
20 Jun 2019

Williamson and de Grandhomme entwine to craft a classic - Cricbuzz Cricbuzz

The New Zealand pair combined to stitch together one of the most memorable stands in World Cup history.

Davis Cookware to close after 50 years in Hillsboro Village - The Tennessean
03 Jun 2019

Davis Cookware to close after 50 years in Hillsboro Village The Tennessean

Davis Cookware and Cutlery Shoppe, the charming, family-owned retail store packed with all kinds of inventory, is closing after decades in the Nashville ...

Needlecraft shop opens in Lebanon | Local | democratherald.com - Albany Democrat Herald
18 Mar 2019

Needlecraft shop opens in Lebanon | Local | democratherald.com Albany Democrat Herald

A 45-year-old business has been reborn in Lebanon.

Galeton library receives $1K from JKLM | Free Press-Courier - The Wellsboro Gazette
20 Jun 2019

Galeton library receives $1K from JKLM | Free Press-Courier The Wellsboro Gazette

JKLM Energy made a $1000 donation to the Galeton Public Library on Monday. Library board members and Friends of Galeton Library were on hand to accept ...

Church bulletins for June 15 - Martinsburg Journal
15 Jun 2019

Church bulletins for June 15 Martinsburg Journal

Bunker Hill United Methodist Church. Sunday: 9 a.m. — Sunday School; 10 a.m. — Worship *Service*. Friday: 6:30 p.m. — The Table Free Family Meal and ...

Somerville Public Library events - News - Somerville Journal - Somerville, MA - Wicked Local
06 Jun 2019

Somerville Public Library events - News - Somerville Journal - Somerville, MA Wicked Local

The Somerville Public Library, Central, is located at 79 Highland Ave. The East Branch is located at 115 Broadway, and the West Branch Library is located at 40 ...

Cape Ann libraries announce upcoming programs - Wicked Local
25 Jun 2019

Cape Ann libraries announce upcoming programs Wicked Local

Sawyer Free Library. 2 Dale Ave., Gloucester — 978-281-9763 — http://sawyerfreelibrary.org. Did you know? The Children's Room has amazing events planned ...

The National Needlecraft Awards 2019, the winning entries pictured - Telegraph.co.uk
05 Mar 2019

The National Needlecraft Awards 2019, the winning entries pictured Telegraph.co.uk

The National Needlecraft Awards is an annual event celebrating needlecraft and the talented people who create it. They cover the skill in the stitching and ...

BlueGem exits DMC Group to Lion Capital - Private Equity Wire
13 Feb 2019

BlueGem exits DMC Group to Lion Capital Private Equity Wire

BlueGem Capital Partners (BlueGem) has sold Crafts Group Ltd (DMC) to and Lion Capital (Lion). The DMC Group comprises a portfolio of leading European ...

How modern era has revolutionized needlecraft - CGTN
16 May 2019

How modern era has revolutionized needlecraft CGTN

By Jia Hongxia. ["china"]. Share. QR. Copied. Error loading media: File could not be played. 00:00. 00:00. 01:29. The greatness of mothers is a self-evident truth.

Library happenings for Week of June 2 - Entertainment - Wicked Local Kingston
02 Jun 2019

Library happenings for Week of June 2 - Entertainment Wicked Local Kingston

FALL RIVER Fall River Public Library, 104 North Main St., Fall River. For questions about any of these programs, call Kate Kulpa at 508-324-2700, ext. 110.

Louth traders stretch themselves for promo - Louth Leader
01 Apr 2019

Louth traders stretch themselves for promo Louth Leader

Local business owners have been stretching their legs (and arms) recently, performing yoga poses in and outside their stores thanks to inspiration from Louth ...

Ecclesiastical needlecraft - Church Times
17 Mar 2017

Ecclesiastical needlecraft Church Times

St Mark's, Regent's Park, is to hold an exhibition and sale of rare historic embroidery, on 23 March from 6 to 8 p.m, offered to the church by the All Saints' Sisters ...

Berryville store seeks to become gathering place for needlecraft enthusiasts - The Winchester Star
19 Jan 2019

Berryville store seeks to become gathering place for needlecraft enthusiasts The Winchester Star

BERRYVILLE — The furniture, handmade clothing and decorative items among the yarn and crafting supplies for sale at Pam Hummel's store give a visitor the ...

Prince County Community Happenings: June 4 - The Journal Pioneer
03 Jun 2019

Prince County Community Happenings: June 4 The Journal Pioneer

TUESDAY Al-Anon-Family Group Self-help group for families and friends of alcoholics. Held Tuesdays at Summerside Rotary Library. 1:30 p.m., June 4 Wiggle ...

Calendar of Events: June 26 - July 9 - Prescott Daily Courier
26 Jun 2019

Calendar of Events: June 26 - July 9 Prescott Daily Courier

Democratic Women of Prescott Area monthly luncheon, 11:15 a.m. to 1 p.m., Centennial Center of Antelope Hills Golf Course, 1989 Wineglass Dr. Featured ...

Easter celebration of art in Maryport - Times & Star
09 Apr 2019

Easter celebration of art in Maryport Times & Star

An Easter exhibition will celebrate the talents of art in all its forms.

Prince County Community Happenings: June 24, 2019 | Community - The Journal Pioneer
23 Jun 2019

Prince County Community Happenings: June 24, 2019 | Community The Journal Pioneer

MONDAY Parkview Cribbage Cribbage games at Parkview seniors club. Mondays. 7 p.m., June 24 Bluegrass Concert Bluegrass and acoustic music concert ...

A stitch in time saves stress down the line - The Guardian
29 Apr 2017

A stitch in time saves stress down the line The Guardian

Renaissance in needlecraft is fuelled by huge social media interest.

Spring craft fair at Theatr Clwyd - LeaderLive
21 Mar 2019

Spring craft fair at Theatr Clwyd LeaderLive

A SPRING craft fair is to be held in Mold.

Do you remember having fun at after-school clubs? - NW Evening Mail
05 Jan 2019

Do you remember having fun at after-school clubs? NW Evening Mail

THERE was a growing demand in the 1990s for out-of hours clubs at Furness schools where you could follow hobbies or pick up new skills.

Taos Quilt and Needlecraft Guild exhibits at Trading Post Café - taosnews
14 Feb 2019

Taos Quilt and Needlecraft Guild exhibits at Trading Post Café taosnews

Courtesy image. The guild hopes to sell 'Fruit Baskets Quilt' (pictured) to fund its Quilts of Valor *service* project. Posted Thursday, February 14, 2019 12:00 pm.

Exhibition showcases Sutherland's SWI talent - Northern Times
20 May 2019

Exhibition showcases Sutherland's SWI talent Northern Times

Members of the Sutherland Federation of the SWI proved their skill at needlecraft at their biannual exhibition of work at Rogart Hall.

Quite the yarn: Church group converts plastic bags to mats for homeless - Tulsa World
18 Dec 2018

Quite the yarn: Church group converts plastic bags to mats for homeless Tulsa World

Charmetrea Cobbs heads the Needlecraft Ministry at First Baptist Church North Tulsa. The church collects plastic bags through donations.

Lion Capital Agrees to Buy European Craft Company - Private Equity News
13 Feb 2019

Lion Capital Agrees to Buy European Craft Company Private Equity News

Lion Capital, the former backer of brands such as Jimmy Choo, has agreed to buy the DMC Group, one of Europe's largest needle craft companies, according to ...

Events - Portland Press Herald - Press Herald
03 Jun 2019

Events - Portland Press Herald Press Herald

FALMOUTH/PORTLAND. Festival to celebrate music of Bach at 3 venues. The Bach Virtuosi Festival, celebrating the music of composer Johann Sebastian Bach ...

5 Craft Therapy Books to Inspire Healing with Handmade Creativity - PsychCentral.com
31 Jan 2019

5 Craft Therapy Books to Inspire Healing with Handmade Creativity PsychCentral.com

I'd like to introduce you to some other craft therapy books that educate and inspire people to use handmade creativity to heal from mental health issues.

The sew's over after 25 years as Shrewsbury trader to close shop - shropshirestar.com
25 Aug 2018

The sew's over after 25 years as Shrewsbury trader to close shop shropshirestar.com

For the last 25 years great-grandmother Jackie Williams has travelled on a bus from Bishop's Castle to her shop in Shrewsbury and worked a full day – six days ...

Hoop Dreams: Hobby & Craft Books 2018 - Publishers Weekly
27 Jul 2018

Hoop Dreams: Hobby & Craft Books 2018 Publishers Weekly

The humble needlework sampler gets a thoroughly modern makeover.

Guardian-inspired anti-FGM film wins festival award - The Guardian
02 May 2016

Guardian-inspired anti-FGM film wins festival award The Guardian

Needlecraft, a three-minute animation based on survivors' testimonies, triumphs at the New York festivals.

A stitch in time: Nifty Knitters share needlecraft, stories - Camarillo Acorn
17 May 2019

A stitch in time: Nifty Knitters share needlecraft, stories Camarillo Acorn

Despite some memory lapses and bouts of arthritis that make working with needles a task, Millie Bewley and her group of Nifty Knitters, all in their 80s and 90s.

HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Barbecue meatballs can't be beat - The Courier
31 May 2019

HOUSE SPECIALTIES: Barbecue meatballs can't be beat The Courier

By BRENNA GRITEMAN. LIFE EDITOR. Barbara Main makes a mean barbecue meatball, although these days the dish only makes an appearance for special ...

Jake Menghini's 'Live Wax' Museum comes to life in Norway - UpperMichigansSource.com
04 Jun 2019

Jake Menghini's 'Live Wax' Museum comes to life in Norway UpperMichigansSource.com

On Tuesday, Norway Elementary's fourth grade students dressed up in costume to portray local historical figures throughout the ...

Calendar of Events: June 22-July 4 - The Daily Courier
22 Jun 2019

Calendar of Events: June 22-July 4 The Daily Courier

Saturday Night Talk Series. Crushed by Love: An Unreasonable Destiny, 7 p.m., Vigraha Gallery, Courtyard Bldg., 115 E. Goodwin St., $5 donation. Talks are ...

Schools' history shows infants taught the skills of knitting and needlecraft - Great Yarmouth Mercury
05 Jan 2018

Schools' history shows infants taught the skills of knitting and needlecraft Great Yarmouth Mercury

Great Yarmouth's Fullers Hill in 1957, before a major road widening scheme and redevelopment. Picture: MERCURY ARCHIVE. Archant ...

Children's notebook: Needlecraft - Telegraph - Telegraph.co.uk
21 Jun 2013

Children's notebook: Needlecraft - Telegraph Telegraph.co.uk

DIY dolls, hand-knitted hats and a sew-a-saurus to keep the children busy this weekend.

Jennie Rayment joins Crafter's Companion as brand ambassador - Craft Business
20 Mar 2019

Jennie Rayment joins Crafter's Companion as brand ambassador Craft Business

World-renowned quilter Jennie has more than 30 years' experience in the needlecraft industry. She will star as a guest host for Crafter's Companion on Create ...

Forward's animated film about female genital mutilation - Third Sector
12 Jun 2015

Forward's animated film about female genital mutilation Third Sector

A short animated film produced by Animage films contrasts the innocence of childhood with the brutality of this practice, which the charity estimates has affected ...

Christmas craft influencers talk about their favourite festive creations and trends - Craft Business
29 Aug 2018

Christmas craft influencers talk about their favourite festive creations and trends Craft Business

Angela Sara West chats with Christmas craft influencers about their favourite festive creations and tips, tricks and trends. Okay, it's only September, but we'll ...

Former pupils of Peele Community College is looking for old friends - Spalding Today
17 Jan 2019

Former pupils of Peele Community College is looking for old friends Spalding Today

Holbeach woman hopes to reunite schoolfriends in the academic year that they all turn 70.

Shoreham knitting shop celebrates 40th - Shoreham Herald
01 Jan 2013

Shoreham knitting shop celebrates 40th Shoreham Herald

When it comes to business, there's one Shoreham firm that has definitely got it all sewn up.

NEW Trimits Embroidery Hoops - Craft Business
25 Apr 2019

NEW Trimits Embroidery Hoops Craft Business

Groves is a family owned business and for over 50 years has been providing sewing, knitting, quilting and needlecraft products to the retail trade. They are the ...

Bunny | Restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn - Time Out
11 Apr 2019

Bunny | Restaurants in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn Time Out

At this Turkish neighborhood bistro in Bed-Stuy, guests sit on wood desk chairs under a disco ball. The menu includes borek (thin layered pasta dough) with ...

Sewing the last stitch after almost 40 years in business - Northumberland Gazette
18 Dec 2013

Sewing the last stitch after almost 40 years in business Northumberland Gazette

A craft and needlework shop which has been serving customers for nearly four decades is to close.

Liberty owner sews up needle market with Wool & the Gang deal - The Telegraph
06 Apr 2017

Liberty owner sews up needle market with Wool & the Gang deal The Telegraph

The owner of the Liberty department store has taken an €80m (£68m) bet on the burgeoning crafts and embroidery market by putting together a 137-year ...

Q&A: Robert W Baird's Terry Huffine - Unquote
11 Apr 2019

Q&A: Robert W Baird's Terry Huffine Unquote

A number of GPs and venture capital houses have recently taken an interest in the craft space. Katharine Hidalgo speaks to Robert W Baird managing director ...

Knitting for a Cause at Bed Stuy's Slip Stitch Needlecraft - Brooklyn Reader
15 Jun 2017

Knitting for a Cause at Bed Stuy's Slip Stitch Needlecraft Brooklyn Reader

Bedford Stuyvesant's only yarn/fabric/supplies shop Slip Stitch Needlecraft Needle & Fiber Arts Boutique re-opened its doors with a *fresh* look for the summer ...

Crafty Needle yarn shop moves next door - Port Clinton News Herald
08 Jan 2019

Crafty Needle yarn shop moves next door Port Clinton News Herald

ELMORE - A popular Elmore yarn shop recently made an unexpected move to the building next door to make room for another downtown business. Crafty ...

New year, new hobby? Britain's best art and craft holidays - The Telegraph
07 Jan 2017

New year, new hobby? Britain's best art and craft holidays The Telegraph

Some people just don't know how to switch off. Take them on a holiday and they're huffing and puffing and busying themselves instead of relaxing. We think ...

Recap: Top Gear goes to Japan! - Top Gear
11 Mar 2018

Recap: Top Gear goes to Japan! Top Gear

If you like cars – and if not, may we humbly direct you to a different part of the internet that deals with needlecraft and patchwork – you'll be aware Japan is a ...

Preston art shop to hold open day with Facebook Live auction - Blog Preston
27 Aug 2018

Preston art shop to hold open day with Facebook Live auction Blog Preston

A Preston art shop is holding a “meet the artists” open day with spray painting demos, caricature workshops and a Facebook Live auction. Advertisement.

Turkey plans to enhance skills of Rohingya Muslims - Anadolu Agency
19 Apr 2018

Turkey plans to enhance skills of Rohingya Muslims Anadolu Agency

Turkey's Diyanet Foundation to establish needlecraft and soap production workshops for Rohingya Muslims in Bangladesh - Anadolu Agency.

Five men and a sewing shop: Franklins celebrate their 60th anniversary - Gazette
12 Jan 2016

Five men and a sewing shop: Franklins celebrate their 60th anniversary Gazette

WHEN Franklins opened in 1956 it had seven second-hand sewing machines and a £100 till float.

Stitchers review – Sinéad Cusack is outstanding in Esther Freud's prison drama - The Guardian
04 Jun 2018

Stitchers review – Sinéad Cusack is outstanding in Esther Freud's prison drama The Guardian

The novelist's debut play depicts the true story of Lady Anne Tree's determination to bring needlecraft to prisoners.

Standards high and entries up at Horton in Ribblesdale Show - Craven Herald
03 Sep 2018

Standards high and entries up at Horton in Ribblesdale Show Craven Herald

THE standard of entries at Horton-in-Ribblesdale Show on Saturday was exceptional. The weather favoured a well supported sheep section and the indoor ...

Fermanagh County Show prizewinners celebrate with silverware - Impartial Reporter
12 Oct 2018

Fermanagh County Show prizewinners celebrate with silverware Impartial Reporter

The annual prizegiving of cups and trophies for winners at this year's Fermanagh County Show took place on Monday evening in the Killyhevlin Hotel,…

Highlights from Chepstow Show 2018 - Free Press Series
15 Aug 2018

Highlights from Chepstow Show 2018 Free Press Series

VISITORS braved the elements on Saturday to attend the annual Chepstow Show, held at Chepstow Racecourse.

Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas 2018 searching for Cornwall participants - Cornwall Live
27 Aug 2018

Kirstie Allsopp's Handmade Christmas 2018 searching for Cornwall participants Cornwall Live

Could you enter the best handmade pet gift category for the Channel 4 serious?

UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries - ChristianToday
23 Jan 2019

UK Christian retreat centres: Where to go and recharge your spiritual batteries ChristianToday

As well as the many exciting Christian festivals and conferences happening in the UK during 2019 we are also blessed with some wonderful Christian retreat ...

Is London’s Brewdog hotel the final nail in the craft beer-fad coffin? - The Independent
09 Apr 2019

Is London’s Brewdog hotel the final nail in the craft beer-fad coffin? The Independent

Another day, another press release with the words “craft beer” in the title – perhaps the second or third this week. This time, a madcap alternative to craft beer fun ...

Knitting and needlework: relaxing hobbies or seditious activities? - The Guardian
09 Apr 2014

Knitting and needlework: relaxing hobbies or seditious activities? The Guardian

New figures show a revival of interest in traditional crafts. Dismiss this trend at your peril, writes Karen Luckhurst, it may be more subversive than you think.

Dentist designs Philippine Nazarene's new vestment - UCA News
09 Jan 2019

Dentist designs Philippine Nazarene's new vestment UCA News

Dentist designs Philippine Nazarene's new vestment. For months each year Ricardo Santo Domingo swaps drill for needle as part of his devotion to the revered ...

BROS Musical Productions hit the Bognor stage with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Chichester Observer
21 May 2019

BROS Musical Productions hit the Bognor stage with Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Chichester Observer

It's the contrasts that make Truly Scrumptious such a great role to play, says Katy Eyre who will be bringing her to life when BROS Musical Productions stage ...

Marina Abramovic Pushes the Limits of Performance Art - Scene 360
05 Nov 2018

Marina Abramovic Pushes the Limits of Performance Art Scene 360

Whether it's punching paint onto the canvas with boxing gloves, preserving animals in formaldehyde and suspending them in glass tanks, using humble ...

Haberdashery shop still sewing strong after 35 years in Stroud - Stroud News and Journal
22 Feb 2013

Haberdashery shop still sewing strong after 35 years in Stroud Stroud News and Journal

A HABERDASHERY shop in Stroud is still sewing strong after 35 years in business.

SpeakUp Backdoor Trojan Targets Linux Servers and Threatens Critical Infrastructure - TechNadu
05 Feb 2019

SpeakUp Backdoor Trojan Targets Linux Servers and Threatens Critical Infrastructure TechNadu

Researchers at the Check Point have discovered a new campaign of Trojan distribution that targets Linux servers and has already infected 70k of them.

Turkey carries out over 90 projects in Yemen - Anadolu Agency
18 Dec 2018

Turkey carries out over 90 projects in Yemen Anadolu Agency

By Ahmet Furkan Mercan. ANKARA. Turkey's state-run aid agency has carried out 93 projects and humanitarian activities over the past six years in war-torn ...

We Made This: Turner Contemporary's exhibition of art by offenders - The National Student
15 Mar 2019

We Made This: Turner Contemporary's exhibition of art by offenders The National Student

'We Made This', the new exhibition at Turner Contemporary, is a diverse display of works made by people in prison, young offender programmes and other ...

Holiday boutiques and craft fairs, Dec. 1-2 - LA Daily News
29 Nov 2018

Holiday boutiques and craft fairs, Dec. 1-2 LA Daily News

It's a big weekend for holiday boutiques and craft fairs. Create memories with your family and friends while you shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, often homemade ...

Tapestry project brought to book - Pocklington Post
11 Jan 2018

Tapestry project brought to book Pocklington Post

The Stamford Bridge Tapestry Project, which has been underway for nearly three years, has attracted attention from two international magazines.

Sunshine and showjumping at Constantine Show - Falmouth Packet
09 Jul 2017

Sunshine and showjumping at Constantine Show Falmouth Packet

The sun shone for the annual Constantine Show which encouraged more people to enter and attend the event, both in the show rings and the various…

Fair showcases, rewards state's finest - PostBulletin.com
16 May 2019

Fair showcases, rewards state's finest PostBulletin.com

ST. PAUL — Are you a seed artist? Do you make an exceptional chocolate cake? Or are your roses the best in the neighborhood?

Slip Stitch Needlecraft Shop Brings Crocheting to Nostrand Avenue - DNAinfo
12 Nov 2015

Slip Stitch Needlecraft Shop Brings Crocheting to Nostrand Avenue DNAinfo

The new craft store opens at Nostrand Avenue and Hancock Street this weekend.

Wednesday calendar - The Courier
19 Jun 2019

Wednesday calendar The Courier

TODAY. 50 North, 339 E. Melrose Ave.; fitness center open, 5 a.m.-8 p.m.; billiards, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; SilverSneakers Splash, 8:30-9:30 a.m., Birchaven; basic step ...

Dragons Den: Millionaire mum Sara Davies becomes youngest EVER investor - Mirror Online
23 Apr 2019

Dragons Den: Millionaire mum Sara Davies becomes youngest EVER investor Mirror Online

New Dragons Den star Sara Davies is joining the investing panel 13 years after she was asked to pitch to them.

How This Knit Shop Owner Is Resisting Gentrification In Brooklyn and Leaving Her Mark - Essence.com
22 Jun 2017

How This Knit Shop Owner Is Resisting Gentrification In Brooklyn and Leaving Her Mark Essence.com

As New York City's sole Black female knit shop owner, here's how this entrepreneur is taking a stand against newcomers trying to change Brooklyn.

Craft shop owner's fears over big rivals - Evesham Observer
24 Mar 2017

Craft shop owner's fears over big rivals Evesham Observer

AN EVESHAM shop owner who has been trading for more than a decade is concerned over the future of his craft business after learning a major competitor will ...

Quilts inspired by life on the farm - Post Register
07 Sep 2018

Quilts inspired by life on the farm Post Register

BLACKFOOT — Pieced quilts are as much of a farm tradition as raising crops and livestock.

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Show - Lancaster Guardian
09 Sep 2018

Horton-in-Ribblesdale Show Lancaster Guardian

The standard of entries at Horton-in-Ribblesdale Show on Saturday September 1 was exceptional.

Looking Back On 40 Years Of Wax Trax, Denver's Vinyl Record Mecca - Colorado Public Radio
28 Nov 2018

Looking Back On 40 Years Of Wax Trax, Denver's Vinyl Record Mecca Colorado Public Radio

Duane Davis (left) and Dave Stidman rifle through records at Wax Trax, the Capitol Hill record store mecca they've co-owned for 40 years, on Nov. 13, 2018.

Volunteers bring saintly devotion to their needlecraft - Houston Chronicle
28 Apr 2014

Volunteers bring saintly devotion to their needlecraft Houston Chronicle

For almost 40 years, the volunteers have labored, stitch by painstaking, finger-numbing stitch, to transform wool thread and coarse canvas into intricate kneelers ...

COMPETITION – WIN TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL OF QUILTS 2018 - The Stone & Eccleshall Gazette
13 Jul 2018

COMPETITION – WIN TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL OF QUILTS 2018 The Stone & Eccleshall Gazette

Tens of thousands of patchwork, quilting and needlecraft fans from all over the world will be descending on Birmingham's NEC from 9th-12th August 2018 for ...

It's Meet time in Barnard Castle - News - Teesdale Mercury
23 May 2018

It's Meet time in Barnard Castle - News Teesdale Mercury

MORE than 300 people are expected to march along Barnard Castle's high street as part of this year's Meet parade, making it one of the biggest in the history of ...

Millennials talk a good game but do they really buy organic or Fairtrade? - CampaignLive
24 May 2016

Millennials talk a good game but do they really buy organic or Fairtrade? CampaignLive

A survey of buying habits is challenging the stereotype of ethical shoppers and reveals an entire age group continues to be overlooked, writes professor Kevin ...

Jermyn Street Theatre announces nine-play Noël Coward series in new season - WhatsOnStage.com
14 Feb 2018

Jermyn Street Theatre announces nine-play Noël Coward series in new season WhatsOnStage.com

Jermyn Street Theatre has announced its third season as a producing venue. Entitled The Reaction Season, it will feature 15 plays and musicals based on ...

New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts exhibit showcases contemporary needlecraft - Loveland Reporter-Herald
21 Jul 2016

New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts exhibit showcases contemporary needlecraft Loveland Reporter-Herald

When it comes to the annual New Legacies: Contemporary Art Quilts exhibition at the Lincoln Center, there really are no guidelines. “A quilt is anything that is ...

Handbag dogs: an accessory that fell out of fashion - Telegraph.co.uk
18 Jul 2015

Handbag dogs: an accessory that fell out of fashion Telegraph.co.uk

New figures suggest that pugs, chihuahuas and other 'handbag dogs' - a trend once rocked by Paris Hilton - are being abandoned in ever greater numbers.

Time to hang up needles - Otago Daily Times
12 Aug 2018

Time to hang up needles Otago Daily Times

A Dunedin patchwork and embroidery shop is closing after 35 years of business. Threads Needlecrafts owner Sue McKinney opened her store in Wanaka in ...

Private equity house BlueGem buys Wakefield-based Sirdar - Yorkshire Post
07 Apr 2017

Private equity house BlueGem buys Wakefield-based Sirdar Yorkshire Post

SIRDAR, one of the market leaders in hand knitting yarns, has been sold to the London-based mid-market private equity manager, BlueGem Capital Partners ...

Scotland's Insider Guide: Inverurie - HeraldScotland
13 Jan 2019

Scotland's Insider Guide: Inverurie HeraldScotland

WHEN it comes to bonny sunrises and sunsets, the rolling hills of Aberdeenshire provide their fair share and more. The bustling Royal Burgh of Inverurie has ...

The Mindy Project Season 6 Premiere Recap - Vulture
12 Sep 2017

The Mindy Project Season 6 Premiere Recap Vulture

Mindy has genuinely grown since the first episode. A recap of Hulu's The Mindy Project season 6 episode 'Is That All There Is?'

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