Antique textiles radiate spirit, holding secrets, stories and signs of their creators. The Guicciardini Trapunto is an amazing example of this.
Think back to Sicily, late 1300s. Books were a rare find, and fewer were the people who could read them. Storytelling passed legends along, and getting married meant furnishing your home for life. The Guicciardini [...]
In this month’s podcast episode, we have a virtual bouquet of mimosa to celebrate International Women’s Day. We also chat about the San Remo Festival, Carla Bruni and maple syrup!
Auguri per la Festa della Donna!
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The Boston Globe Travel Show graced the Seaport World Trade Center last weekend. Friday morning featured trade workshops before the floor opened to the public that evening. It was good to meet area travel agents, industry reps, and listen to fun travelers talking about social media.
Walking the floor, however, reminded me of just [...]
Conventional wisdom would denigrate Boston as a prime winter destination. Too bad for you, if you follow conventional wisdom. Currently it is cold, with no snow, blue skies and a slew of fantastic textile exhibits that should not be missed.
Scurry over to the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem for one of the most inspiring fashion [...]
FiberCamp Boston was simply wonderful. It was really rewarding to see people come to the unconference, many not totally sure of what would happen, but then go with the flow. It was thrilling to pick up some new techniques, and it most certainly was an excellent time to hang out with others. I’m so glad [...]
Incredible quantities of fiber fun spun through my world in the last six weeks. While crud can sometimes clog up life, don’t forget: the world is full of amazing places. Passion, action and settings make marvelous moments.
In many cases, I just showed up with a bunch of other people ready to enjoy. Tactile Travel groups [...]
The New England Quilt Museum in Lowell has another fantastic exhibit showing until November 15… I wish I’d seen it sooner. The title, “Haberdashery in Antique Quilts” reminded me of ties, linings and clothing tag quilts I’ve seen in the past. The collection is a testament to quilters’ modern design sense in the early 20th [...]