Tag Archives: arts and crafts

A Morphing Fractal Vise Pivots to Grasp Irregular Shapes for Engraving

Posted on July 18, 2021 by agogo22

Nebraska-based artist Steve Lindsay is equally interested in engraving metals and other surfaces as he is in the tools needed to etch with exacting precision. He’s spent the last six years toying with this vise design, which in its latest … Continue reading →

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Native Argentinean Landscapes Explored in New Hand-Tufted Rugs by Alexandra Kehayoglou

Posted on September 21, 2018 by agogo22

Textile artist Alexandra Kehayoglou (previously) creates functional works of art that explore the natural landscapes of her native Argentina. Her selected locations are often ones tied to political controversy, such as the Santa Cruz River, or areas dramatically altered by human activity, such … Continue reading →

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Wonder Women Festival Planning 2016 | give a whoop to the quilters!

Posted on November 13, 2015 by agogo22

In three years, British women will have much to celebrate. In three years, it will be 100 years since women first won the (partial) right to vote. That right was the culmination of a long, hard struggle – and although … Continue reading →

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The Makers Market

Posted on September 30, 2015 by agogo22

Elle- I’ve discovered a really lovely local market in West Didsbury called The Makers Market – it travels to different parts of Manchester every weekend and the stalls range from arts, crafts, food, drink, natural cosmetics and soft furnishings. Today … Continue reading →

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