Monthly Archives: October 2022

A new era for Scottish Women’s Institutes while preserving the craftsmanship of the past

SWI Chief Executive Diane Cooper leads the organization into a new era Its roots are in rural Scottish life and it’s known for its home baking and knitting competitions, but now one of the oldest women’s organizations is set to reinvent itself while ensuring that the craftsmanship and skills are …

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East Grand Forks Campbell Library Implements Non-Traditional Library Materials to Build Skills – Grand Forks Herald

EAST GRAND FORKS – The Campbell Library recently added a variety of new non-traditional library materials, called the “Library of Things”, which patrons can use to build skills both for a career or for anyone looking to get started in a new hobby. Some of the additional materials include cooking …

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King Charles comments on craftsmanship and apprenticeships in the guise of a repair shop

King Charles III appeared on The repair shop in a special episode to celebrate the BBC’s centenary last night (26 October). And viewers were thrilled to see the king’s appreciation for learning and craftsmanship. Filmed between the fall of 2021 and March 2022, before Her Majesty’s accession to the throne, …

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The benefits of knitting: how to beat stress with craftsmanship

What are the benefits of knitting? Donyale Harrison explores how to beat stress with a needle and thread The cliché of a knitter is a white-haired woman, possibly one who also solves murders, if you’re an Agatha Christie fan. But in the 1940s, young male pilots in the Royal Air …

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Church helps young people learn traditional crafts in Chuchuyimpang | MorungExpress

Young people participating in the training session on handicrafts, weaving and knitting organized by the women’s department of the Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church on October 24. (Photo courtesy of Aso Imsong) News Morung Expressmokokchung | October 25 Chuchuyimpang Baptist Church (CBC) Women’s Department held a handicraft and knitting and weaving training …

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Robin Stroot: Getting the Gauge in Knitting, Crochet Patterns | Opinion

Many crafting patterns contain information about the final size of the garment or home decor item. This allows the artisan to determine whether the item will fit a particular size (eg a garment) or a particular area (eg an afghan). Besides the finished measurements, other relevant information about the pattern …

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Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits Applied Materials

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s travels typically take him to all corners of the world, but this week he’s been touring Silicon Valley. His itinerary included a visit to Applied Materials’ Maydan Technology Center, a state-of-the-art semiconductor R&D laboratory in Sunnyvale. CEO Gary Dickerson showed him around, and Blinken …

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Hypernatural® launches eco-friendly luxury apparel backed by exclusive materials

ELM GROVE, Wis. – October 19, 2022 – Hypernatural®, the eco-luxury menswear brand Made Better by Nature®, today announced the launch of its one-of-a-kind apparel made from naturally performing materials free of virgin polyester, plastics, chemical dyes or chemicals harmful to petroleum. Hypernatural relies on sustainable materials such as jade …

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General Motors backs developer of mycelium-based materials

Fibres/​Yarns/​Fabrics GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, is to provide funding to biotech firm MycoWorks and a deal has been struck to co-develop Fine Mycelium materials for potential use in a range of applications in automotive design . This marks Emeryville, CA-based MycoWorks’ entry into one of leather’s …

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Instructor, student killed in Miramar plane crash remembered as avid airmen

MIRAMAR, Florida. – Friends remember the deceased student pilot and flight instructor when their plane crashed in a Miramar garden on Monday morning. Police identified the two men on Tuesday afternoon. Miramar police spokeswoman Tania Rues said instructor Antony Rolland Yen, 34, and student pilot Jordan Travis Hall, 32, died …

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Global Home Textiles Business Report 2022: Focus on Artificial Leather Materials, Bedding, Duvets, Fabrics, Mattress Covers, Mattress Fabrics, Pillows, Shower Curtains, Fabric Softeners – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “Home Textiles Business Update, 2022” report by Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to from ResearchAndMarkets.com offer. This report provides valuable insights, analysis, and insights into business developments related to the global Home Textiles industry. Further, it analyzes some of the latest product innovations in the home textiles …

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AACC Community Craft Quilt for Coming Out Week – Campus Current

Photo by Mecael Yuan AACC students and faculty create quilt as a form of “Craftivism”, a type of political activism based on craft practices. Students and faculty celebrated Coming Out week on Tuesday by working on a community quilt while listening to a speaker who spoke about “using quilts as …

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18 Adorable and Cozy Fall Knitting and Crochet Patterns for All Skill Levels

Photo: Image bank by GOFFKEIN.PRO/ShutterstockThis article may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase, My Modern Met may earn an affiliate commission. Please read our disclosure for more information. Cozy knits and steaming teacups are the perfect fall accessories. Whether you’re an experienced crafter or just starting out, knitting …

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Flight instructor killed in crash that injured 2 Hampton University students remembers – Daily Press

The Newport News plane crash that killed one person and seriously injured two Hampton University students happened when an in-flight student increased altitude too rapidly during takeoff, causing the aircraft to stall the plane, according to Virginia State Police. Investigators have identified the deceased as 23-year-old Viktoria Theresie Izabelle Ljungman …

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No woolly thinking as University of Glasgow launches knitting pattern book based on its architecture

Designers from across Scotland came up with designs based on the “iconic” cloisters of the Gilmorehill campus and the “modernism” of the library. Crafters will also be able to knit a scarf emblazoned with the arrows of the university. The book comes after the university launched its own yarn called …

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The university launches a book of knitting patterns based on its architecture

Women with knitted hats Knitters will soon be able to make Glasgow University-inspired tea swags with the launch of a pattern book based on the historic architecture. Designers from across Scotland came up with designs based on the “iconic” cloisters of the Gilmorehill campus and the “modernism” of the library. …

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Developing strategies for the global textile and materials industry

Why subscribe? If you’re a knitwear or knit fabric manufacturer looking to source the latest in knitting technology or a designer or retailer looking for knit textile inspiration, Knitting Trade Journal is the perfect resource for you. Key Benefits: Unparalleled expert industry coverage of the latest knitting technologies and …

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Zara style tops with new takes on classic patterns

Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships, so we may receive compensation for certain links to products and services. We always feel like we’re being pulled in two different directions when it comes to our style. Do we want to stick to the timeless classics – or do we want to be …

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