GEORGETOWN, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Georgetown woman is bringing the memory of a loved one to life through clothing with her business, 'Quilts and Bears.' Ruth Washburn discovered her ability to sew a loved ...
May 14—Textile arts occupy a special place in my heart—I love sewing apparel for myself and I'm always interested to learn about how other creatives use fabric. When I noticed a new artist on the ...
‘We as Americans have a love affair with T-shirts,’ said Towamencin resident Molly Fisher. It’s when those T-shirts that have sentimental value become too small, faded or worn that people turn them ...
Memory quilts are designed to celebrate the life of a loved one or family history, often using fabric cut from old clothes and T-shirts. While quilts might not seem ideal in the warm climate of the ...
Rebecca Wright is taking things slow. Old quilts, tablecloths, bandanas, and more make up the clothing and accessories Wright sells out of her newly established brick-and-mortar store Shop Slow. The ...
If 2020 made you crave a simpler life, you’re not alone. The pandemic year motivated Americans to take up embroidery, install chicken coops in their backyards and, for those who could afford it, buy ...
Joyce Rodak runs her fingers over the small squares of fabric that used to be her husband’s clothing. As she touches each piece of the patchwork quilt sprawled out on her dining room table, it’s ...