Out of the Blue: The Story of Indigo
Modern-day textile artists prize a centuries-old dye for its vibrant color and environmentally-friendly nature.
Certifiably Awesome: Becoming A Master Knitter
Certified Master Knitters take knits to the next level, dedicating countless hours to mastering their craft.
Making a Life in Print
For 25 years, Iowa printer Tim Fay has chronicled Midwestern life through the Wapsipinicon Almanac.
Singer Featherweights: Still Stitching After All These Years
These eleven-pound wonders produced by Singer from 1933 to 1964 are still the tool of choice for collectors and serious sewists alike.
Ruby Star Wrapping: Creating Packaging to Reuse
Authors Melody Miller and Allison Tannery share ideas for making sure giftwrapping lives a life beyond the holidays.
Where Larger-Than-Life Public Art Is Born
This Midwestern company creates the larger-than-life roadside attractions that populate childhood memories.
Noted: On Innovation and Craft
A curator’s criticism sparks a discussion: Just because you can innovate, should you?
Grottos of the Midwest
In the early 20th century, outsider artists spent years creating over-the-top sites for contemplation and reflection.
A Tale of Two Quilters
An online collaboration results in a co-authored book, “Sunday Morning Quilts.”
LADYFITS’ Sonya Darrow: A Hometown Thrift Artist
Nontraditional Czech folk clothing, sustainability, and artistic expression bring an artist into partnership with Goodwill.
The Local Music Project
An innovative new program allows library patrons free access to music, while providing exposure for local musicians.
A Living Memorial: The AIDS Quilt
This week in Washington, DC, 48,000 panels of the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display, a handmade tribute to lives tragically lost.
Little Free Libraries: “You Can’t Steal a Free Book.”
An organization strives to build community and literacy through DIY neighborhood micro-libraries.
Denyse Schmidt: Modern Quilts, Traditional Inspiration
Though she’s been called the mother of modern quilting, Denyse Schmidt’s new book pays homage to quilts of the past.
Opening the Barn Door
Seeking a spot for his kids to enjoy nature, Rich Tyler discovered a 100-year old octagonal barn. The kids are grown, but the Secrest Barn remains.
