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Zaba Ngcobo, who is deaf, has become a sewing sensation in Durban, making many of the clothes sold at flea markets across the ...

Bette Boellstorff, right, and one of her daughters, Leslie Reed, work on a gift during a sewing retreat years ago. (Courtesy of Carrie Knapp) LINCOLN — It seems that Bette Boellstorff never met ...

The midstate is blessed with independent jewelers steeped in the community ... “We’re picky, but that’s us standing behind our product and making sure the customer gets exactly what they want,” ...

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Don’t miss the final Mosaic Makers Market of the holiday season! This is your last chance to shop from an incredible selection of local artisans offering jewelry, ceramics, candles, handmade soaps, ...

What is surprising is that they have used it to scam crafters and makers -- and it's probably only going to get worse. Searches on Etsy for pattern, plan, and recipe each return 1,000+ results.

The Independent is trusted by 27 million Americans ... of you to me,” sings Laura Marling to her baby daughter on Patterns in Repeat. Recorded mostly at the 34-year-old musician’s north ...

Banyana kicked off their European tour with a disappointing defeat to Denmark at the Aalborg Stadium yesterday. The South African national women’s side fell apart in the second half following a ...

Disney, Universal and MGM might reign supreme when it comes to Hollywood financing. But a new initiative looks set to give you a slice of the action from the comfort of your own sofa. Pressman ...