A national team jersey often encapsulates the culture and tradition of a country. The colors are a national symbol, which becomes closely associated with the identity of the team – the yellow of the Canary Islands is instantly identifiable in Brazil, the green of Mexico is always an instant hit …
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Be Seasonal With These 6 Fall Yarn Creations
Fall is one of my favorite seasons. It not only has the beautiful natural display of color-changing leaves, but also some of my favorite foods, like squash, hot cider, and apples from the orchard! It is also home to one of my favorite holidays (Halloween). When I think of fall, …
Read More »Nostalgic craftsmanship making a comeback, new survey finds
Good news for crafting enthusiasts – nostalgic hobbies are on the rise and many of them involve crafting things! According to a survey by Norwegian skincare brand Neutrogena, people choose traditional hobbies as their preferred way to spend their free time. A survey of 2,000 adults found that more than …
Read More »Holiday book sale, candlelight music, winter crafts and more!
Friday, December 2 Holiday Walk, 5:30 to 7 p.m. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Wilton Library staff will greet visitors on this year’s Holiday Walk. Outside our main entrance, we will be handing out special gift bags with treats, while supplies last. We invite all visitors to purchase Christmas gifts and …
Read More »KY Holiday Shopping Bonanza! The Return of the Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Exhibit
The Owensboro Convention Center will be brimming with handmade items from many local and regional artisans, as well as up-and-coming new artists. Stop by and see what treasure you can take home to get ready for the holidays. The Kraftucky Arts & Crafts Expo, where you’ll find amazing stuff! It’s …
Read More »5 kid-friendly crafts based on children’s books
This content contains affiliate links. When you purchase through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. As the days get shorter in the northern hemisphere, we all start to settle into our homes and look at the list of crafty projects we want to do during the winter and …
Read More »The first Christmas craft fair of the season returns to Lansdowne
Content of the article On October 29, a Christmas Craft Sale was held at Lansdowne at the Jessie Street Community Building. The first vendor sale of the season, funds raised from the event support the Leeds and Thousand Islands Historical Society (LTIHS). Content of the article “People were very excited …
Read More »Download hundreds of free vintage knitting patterns from old magazines
Where to find vintage knitting patterns The library digitized old newspapers and magazines and added them to its database Treasure, including knitting patterns. As Trove’s website says, “It’s free and available online all day, every day.” To find knitting patterns, go to Trove and start looking through old magazines that …
Read More »Francis thrives in arts and crafts
The winners were smiles at Allity’s Tannoch Brae aged care home, with residents taking home 20 prizes at the Royal Geelong Show. The talented group won the pool with 10 first places, seven second places and three third places in the Horticulture and Crafts award categories. Residents won prizes for …
Read More »Carpet Manufacturing Plant Cost 2022: Business Plan, Project Report, Raw Materials, Industry Trends, Machinery Requirements 2027 | Syndicated Analytics
The latest Syndicated Analytics study titled “Carpet Manufacturing Factory Project Report: Industry Trends, Manufacturing Process, Factory Setup, Machinery, Raw Materials, Investment Opportunities, Cost and Revenue 2022-2027 » covers the details involved in establishing a carpet manufacturing plant. It offers detailed information on success and risk factors, manufacturing requirements, project costs …
Read More »Wellington residents making crafts and their friends celebrate a year of community craft club
Brenda Bateman, front, with craft club members Wellington resident Brenda Bateman, 57, knew she had to step up when the pandemic forced the closure of artisan groups she relied on. With a little help from Wellington City Council and the community, Wellington Crafters was born. A year later, the group …
Read More »Cayuga Community College instructor publishes novel about gender identity and trauma
The citizen staff A Cayuga Community College faculty member will publish his first novel nearly two decades after writing his last line. Chris Motto, college writing and tutoring support coordinator, published “A Knit of Identity” in October via Regal House Publishing. The book addresses “complex and relevant issues of gender …
Read More »‘Knotty Crafts’: How young people in Kashmir turned adversity into opportunity to create the most valuable crochet brand
Srinagar: Six years ago, 23-year-old Nazar Nasir was struggling with an abnormally fast heartbeat and anxiety attacks. That was until he saw his sister practicing the art of crocheting. Captivated, he tries his hand at knitting. Not only was he addicted to the craft, but he also became a source …
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