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Two-in-one creation using batik and songket Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 5:25PMWHY settle for either songket or batik when you can have both? So far, ‘Songtik’ by Pink Jambu using songket from Royal Trengganu Songket, the brand under Yayasan Tuanku Nur Zahirah, is limited to shawls with songket on one side and batik on the other.
Arts planner: Batiks with a message Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 3:55PMMary Edna Fraser is probably the first person to iron in a McKissick Museum gallery. She was smoothing out fabrics Tuesday to be hung on the walls as part of “The Art of Environmental Awareness: Batiks by Mary Edna Fraser,” the exhibition that opened Saturday.
Bright and happy Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 1:52PM"I had a lot of help putting my home together," said Aileen. "I met a home stager, Sharon Hanley Disher, who was among the first class of women to graduate from the Naval Academy." Sharon, USNA '80, is the owner of Annapolis Redesigns. "I really want my home bright," Aileen informed her.
News Briefs: Caller alerts police to teenage runaway's whereabouts Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:57AMA teen who ran from his family in Hamburg Township was found Thursday in Washtenaw County's Northfield Township, police said.
Calendar Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 1:42PMSend calendar items by noon Friday to Lorin Buck at lbuck@fairfaxtimes.com.
End of the Trail Quilt Guild met on Tuesday, June 22 Tuesday, July 13, 2010 @ 7:14AMThe June meeting of the End of the Trail Quilt Guild was held Tuesday, June 22, at the Presbyterian Church in Abilene.
And the world wept: Alex Wong leaves "SYTYCD" due to injury Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 8:36AMThe best dancer in the competition is going home, done in by a lacerated Achilles' tendon
No Barbies here Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 11:50PMStaff photo by Steve Muscatello Participants in the doll clothes making class at the Wanda Gag House sew and cut fabric Wednesday. The class is based on the Wanda Gag book "Sue Sew and Sew" and is one of five summer programs at the Gag home.
Calendar Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 1:10PMSend calendar items by noon
Bridging cultures with art - Thu, 01 Jul 2010 PST Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 2:17AMWhat do Americans know about Africa? Visions on television show that it’s hot and dusty, that wild animals roam free, that men and women run barefoot, carrying water on their heads or spears in their hands. Draped in brightly colored fabric, they dance and do strange things. They are nothing like “us.” Artist Nicholas Sironka disagrees, “we are all human beings.”
Calendar Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 12:45PMWednesday, June 30
Reportlinker Adds Global Textile Printing Industry Thursday, June 24, 2010 @ 7:35PMReportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue:
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Tax Credits And Mud Masks To Boost Thai Tourism Tuesday, June 15, 2010 @ 1:56AMAs Wary Foreigners Stay Away After Violent Protests, Thailand Pushes Domestic Tourism
London: Artwork of Briton of Nigerian Descent Unveiled Monday, May 24, 2010 @ 8:40PMA Briton of Nigerian descent Mr. Yinka Shonibare became the first African artist to have his work unveiled at the famous Trafalgar Square, London.
Afrikdecor Debuts New Summer Product Line Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 2:01AMThe introduction of NEW African decor products gives every home an African flair.
Work as a fashion statement Tuesday, May 4, 2010 @ 2:35PMSensible daytime clothing need not be boring − is this the message behind Sigal Dekel’s 2010 spring-summer collection, titled “Sigal Dekel Goes to Work”?
Festival International: Not listed Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 2:56AMThere’s much more to Festival International than who’s on the six stages. We love the music at Festival International as much as anyone else, but do you know what really gets us sentimental about Festival?
Summer camps abound across western Montana Thursday, April 22, 2010 @ 12:27AMSummertime in western Montana means fun times for young campers.The area offers a dizzying variety of summer day and residentialcamps - something, or several somethings, for everyone.
Bring the joy of Caribbean style into your home Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 11:42AMWe all have a favorite dream destination where we like to mentally travel when the weather and busy life schedules get the better of us.
Library offers programs for teens Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 1:59AMWarwick The Albert Wisner Public Library has scheduled a variety of programs for teens this spring.
Feminine allure Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 6:27PMThe Spring/Summer collections from Dorothy Perkins and Miss Selfridge feature eclectic, whimsical looks.
Nigeria, in Batik Colours Tuesday, April 20, 2010 @ 5:31AMLagos — During this year's Easter holidays, an indigenous clothing company exhibited some of its products inside City Mall in Lagos. Ordinarily, such an event would mean nothing more than an opportunity to sell and buy.
Burnley women's Ghana trip changes lives Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 8:42AMTWO young women from Burnley have just returned from Ghana after an experience that has changed their lives. (19/04/2010 09:04:20)
A Stitch in Time owners have work all sewn up Monday, April 19, 2010 @ 12:09AMDarla and Leonard Woodruff worked a variety of jobs before they decided to open A Stitch in Time, a sewing machine dealership and quilting store that also does commercial embroidery.
Easter traditions from many lands make their way to the Miami Valley Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 6:18PMIt wasn’t until she visited Germany that Sister Jean Fritz realized why daffodils were so important to Dayton’s German immigrants.“On Easter morning, there were 200 daffodils on the altar; I counted them,” she said. “It was so beautiful.”
ART Till April 3 at CIMA Gallery, #2485 8717; 2 pm - 7 pm: Friday, April 2, 2010 @ 5:14PMSymbols & Metaphors — an exhibition of the works of Samir Aich, Rashmi Bagchi Sarkar, Alok Bal, A. Balasubramaniam, Sumitro Basak, Shreyasi Chatterjee, Jogen Chowdhury, Partha Pratim Deb, Atul Dodiya, Jaya Ganguly, Gopal Ghosh, M.F. Husain, Farhad Hussain, Jitish Kallat, Paresh Maity, Veer Munshi, Baiju Parthan, Ganesh Pyne, Kingshuk Sarkar, Mayank Kumar Shyam, Arpita Singh, Sanjeev Sonpimpare ...
From floral to tribal, try pretty prints for spring Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 7:10PMIt's time to play up prints and patterns. From nautical stripes and feminine florals to globally inspired tribal motifs, this season anything goes. Whether you want to invest in a fresh piece for spring or reinvent an older look you already have, this is the ideal time to experiment.
Bows make return as hair accessory Thursday, April 1, 2010 @ 5:01PMBows are being made in a variety of fabrics, such as denim, and prints, like batik. If worn properly, they can be appropriate for the office, too.
Want To Learn To Make Batik-For-Wear From The Expert? Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 10:45PMKUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- "I am proud to be a Malaysian in Paris, designing for women in position and first ladies across the continent...all with Batik Malaysia.
Beautiful women in visual art Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:28PMFlowers, butterflies and women's bodies are the main subjects of two female artists, Nani Sakri and Neneng S. Ferrier, in their joint art exhibition 'Rupa Rasa' in Bantul, Yogyakarta. Both artists fe .....
Hampton festival expected to draw 10,000 quilting enthusiasts Thursday, February 25, 2010 @ 9:21PMThe first time David and Peter Mancuso staged the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival, they were thrilled to get a couple thousand people.
Yinka Shonibare's Fourth Plinth Ship To Set Sail in May Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:30PMYinka Shonibare in his studio with a maquette of his Fourth Plinth commission Nelson's Ship in a Bottle. Photo: James O Jenkins. LONDON.-
HMS Victory returns to Trafalgar Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 9:47AMWork by artist Yinka Shonibare, entitled Nelson's Ship in a Bottle, will be unveiled on Trafalgar Square's Fourth Plinth in May.
A passion to dream Monday, February 8, 2010 @ 9:11AMThe bright yellow sign outside the purple and yellow building announces the edifice is home to Dream House Marketing.
Quilt creations Sunday, February 7, 2010 @ 2:31AMBONNER — A bed without a quilt, the saying goes, is like a sky without stars.
Hidden talents of professors Friday, February 5, 2010 @ 2:12PMOn campus in Billings, they’re defined by their degrees, known for their teaching styles.But outside class, some faculty members at Rocky Mountain College and Montana State University Billings have abilities beyond their areas of academic expertise.Here are profiles of a few.
Quilt creations Sunday, January 17, 2010 @ 11:31AMBONNER — A bed without a quilt, the saying goes, is like a sky without stars.
Growing up artistically in a creative city Saturday, January 16, 2010 @ 10:11AMGrowing up artistically in a creative city
See Maple Leaf quilts at Tattersalls Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 2:12AMMembers of the Maple Leaf Quilters are exhibiting their quilts at Tattersall's Clothing Emporium, 96 Merchants Row in Rutland, January 10. On display during store hours are a collection of quilts depicting life experiences of members of the Maple Leaf Quilters. ...
Exhibit explores counterculture Saturday, December 12, 2009 @ 2:34AMWASHINGTON — At first glance, "Clothing the Rebellious Soul: Revolution 1963-1973" at George Washington University's Luther W. Brady Art Gallery could pass for a study in fringe. The long strands of suede — one of the quintessential adornments of the era — flow freely from many of the vests, jackets, belts, bags and jewelry on display.
Uncovering hidden talents: Calendars feature beautiful works done by Sandefur art students Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 10:40PMYou can't see it on an X-ray or even in the surgical exploration of the human body.
Woman's chaos produces fabric gems Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 6:37PMBOONSBORO To many people, the second floor of Judy Williamsons home would look like a mess, with sewing project supplies strewn about, and stored in tubs, baskets and plastic carts.
Discovering the original 'Singapore Sling' Sunday, October 25, 2009 @ 8:32PMDiana Plater discovers the true meaning of "Singapore Sling" on a walk through the city-state.
Bville art teacher awarded grant Friday, October 9, 2009 @ 8:06AMThe National Education Association has awarded a Learning and Leadership grant to Jessica Voigt, an art teacher at Baker High School. The $2,000 grant will enable Voigt to travel
Ardmore artist enjoys collaborating with clients to create their special memory quilts Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 2:51AMAfter Michele Kassarich’s friend, Arlyn Umin, died of ovarian cancer in 2007, Kassarich found herself searching for a way to cope with her own grief — and to do something comforting for Umin’s teenage daughter. But it wasn’t until Kassarich saw a quilt celebrating the bat mitzvah of a friend’s daughter — made from pieces of the girl’s long-outgrown favorite clothes — that she had her answer ...
Art on Railroad Green Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 1:58AMCommunity 2000 sponsored the last in this summer’s series of juried Artist / Artisan exhibitions and sales. The shows which took place on Railroad Green were designed to present a wide range of arts including but not limited to fabric (weaving, quilting. batik etc), glass (blown, painted, stained), photography, wood (working, turning and carving), jewelry, leather, pottery, sculpture, fine art ...
Day Three & Four Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 5:26PMThe humble dhanekhali can be much more than Mamata Banerjee’s trademark attire.
Exhibit Review | Cultural Arts Center: Nature and art splendidly interwoven Sunday, September 13, 2009 @ 6:08AMJeanie Coy Auseon, Marlene Hyman, Ele Ruman-Allen and Jean Weissman share a passion for textiles.