People and Their Passions

Three Black-Owned Quilt Shops That Inspire
If you’re curious about quilting, Tisha Thorne, co-owner of Sew Creative Lounge in Mount Rainier, Maryland, has...
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Crafters Reflect on the Closure of Martha Stewart Living Magazine
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“I love physical magazines,” Rachel Mae Smith of The Crafted Life says. “There’s something so...
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The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
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"From empty bookshelves to rising price tags to possible 2022 election material woes, a paper shortage is walloping...
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Kathryn Greenwood Swanson Wants to Raid Your Craft Closet
Running a fabric thrift store isn’t the most intuitive way to launch a revolution. But...
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Flores receives Presidential Award for excellence in teaching
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"Michele “Mickie” Flores, a K-6 science teacher at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School, is a self-described...
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Brooklin teacher Bebell receives honorable mention
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"Amy Bebell, a middle school science and social studies teacher at The Brooklin School, has...
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Felicia Thomas Creates a Welcoming Craft Space at FSC Workshop in District Heights, Maryland
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“Energy,” says Felicia Thomas. “Energy, energy, energy.” It’s what she credits for the magic manifested...
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Lincoln Paine lends a unique lens to historical society lecture
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An exploration of Maine's maritime history Published in The Weekly Packet | August 19, 2021...
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7 LGBTQ+ Makers to Celebrate
"We’re celebrating Pride Month by highlighting seven incredible LGBTQ+ makers and their work. From growing...
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What the Ribbon Skirt Means to Agnes Woodward, Creator of Deb Haaland’s Swearing In Ceremony Ensemble
"The moment was historic by so many standards. The first female Vice President, and the...
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