by: Amos
Fiber arts news: empowerment edition
Papua New Guinae to NY runway: Single mom changes fashions and cultures
This fascinating story follows the fortunes of a single mother in Papua New Guinae. She, along with many women in her community, spins, dyes, and makes fabric. But rather than make traditional bags, she’s making cloths and making waves with her innovations. Worth a read!
Helping moms and babies get a healthy start
Curious about another wonderful way knitters are helping out these days? We hope to see more of this: knitting aids to educate mothers and babies on healthy early feeding. There are some wonderful fun free patterns and info here for anyone looking to undertake similar efforts.
