There is a backstory and cultural connection behind African American cloth dolls. Silk Allen learned all about it at a recent event. The African American Quilt & Doll Show opened author Silk Allen’s ...

Hand-knitting was at a peak in Britain in the 1940s. During the Second World War, women on the home front were encouraged to contribute to the war effort by knitting for the troops, which was promoted ...

Barbie is launching its first autistic doll in an effort to represent how individuals with autism spectrum disorder experience the world around them, USA TODAY can exclusively reveal. The doll, which ...

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The launch of the first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more "authentic, joyful" representation for neurodivergent children. The doll features design choices ...

The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to life in Colorado. For locals, by locals. Aurora Milstein’s early memories of sewing aren’t exactly fond. “My mom is an amazing seamstress and she ...

A group of Tucson women with a knack for quilting and sewing is using their talents to bring comfort to children in foster care. The group of women — and occasionally men and children — have been ...

This year, why not make Christmas feel extra special by giving some handmade gifts. Fellow craft enthusiasts always appreciate other people’s handiwork and non-crafters will be amazed by the effort ...

The quilts in the V&A's collection span the domestic and the professionally made, reflecting different uses and associations over the centuries in which they were created and collected. Whether ...

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