George Washington and Friends February 22 is the birthday of our first president, George Washington.  There are many textiles depictin...

William Morris William Morris  Decor and Design, Elizabeth Wilhide, Abrams, Inc., NY, 1991 One of the greatest influences ...

The Great Controversy- “Hand-made or Machine-Made” Last week I began to write my blog on the question of hand versus machine made prod...

A Coincidence?  Maybe On Friday I was finishing my gym workout with a cool-down walk on the track.  Not the most exciting exercise but...

The Year of the Horse January 31 st is celebrated as Chinese New Year.  This year is the Year of the Horse according to the Chinese ...

Canvas “Sailing….Oh the canvas can do miracles , just you wait and see Christopher Cross About this time of year my husband and ...

Since the 5th C, Central Asian nomads have used round, felt-covered yurts with collapsible wooden frames as portable housing when ...