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Category Archives: Needlework

Embroidery, household hints ruled women’s pages in 1913

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in crafts, Crocheting, embroidery, Needlework, Sewing

Cross stitched burlap item remains a mystery

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Needlework, Sewing

Museum staff sleuth for history of silk quilt deemed a treasure

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in embroidery, Needlework, Sewing

In July, set aside stitching and think about it

Posted on July 3, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Needlework

Memories of ribbons make May Day special

Posted on May 2, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Needlework | Tagged byhand050112

Spinners, knitters meet weekly to share craft and friendship

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Knitting, Needlework

Internet sites to visit

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Needlework

It’s February, learn to embroider

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Ardeana Hamlin
Posted in Needlework

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About the Author

 width=Ardeana Hamlin Ardeana Hamlin uses yarn and fabric as material for her column and wants to hear from those who create with cloth and fiber. She has been knitting, crocheting, embroidering and making stuff by hand most of her life. She also is the author of three novels. She can be reached at ahamlin@bangordailynews.com or 207-990-8153.

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