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Velvet – A Fabulous Look
With the holiday season fast approaching some thought goes to what to wear for those dressy events. One of the most popular fashion statements continues to be velvet, which has been popular for well over 800 years. The exact history of the manufacture of velvet is sketchy, but the prevailing evidence indicates that it originated…
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Giving Thanks
It only takes a moment to be thankful for all our blessings Have a great holiday Margy
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Giving Thanks
It only takes a moment to be thankful for all our blessings Have a great holiday Margy
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Shade Pulls and Snowflakes
When I am asked what type of textiles are my personal favorites I have to admit that I love(and collect) small examples of hand work. Crochet and tatted doilies, bits of patchwork and lace of all kinds. Actually my very, very favorite textile would be a 19thC Central Asian silk velvet ikat coat. But that…
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Shade Pulls and Snowflakes
When I am asked what type of textiles are my personal favorites I have to admit that I love(and collect) small examples of hand work. Crochet and tatted doilies, bits of patchwork and lace of all kinds. Actually my very, very favorite textile would be a 19thC Central Asian silk velvet ikat coat. But that…
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Get Out The Vote
Since 1845 Election Day has been set as the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. This is the general election for federal offices, many states hold state and local elections on different dates. In 1790 when the constitution was written only white male adults who were property owners were allowed to vote,…
My thoughts on Textile History by Margy Norrish