by Corina Sahlin Dyeing Easter eggs is an ancient tradition, and there are many methods of dying them. We all know the process of submerging eggs into synthetic easter egg dyes, but have you ever considered dyeing easter eggs naturally? My family has fallen in love with a technique involving red cabbage, vinegar, pantyhose and
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BELLINGHAM – The deadline for submitting entry forms for the gingerbread house contest during the Port of Bellingham’s Holiday Port Festival is Tuesday, Nov. 29. A number of categories are available for entry including youth, family, business, organization and others. Edible structures must be delivered on Wednesday, Nov. 30. All gingerbread houses will be auctioned
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The 27th Annual Craft & Antique Show is coming to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden, Oct. 13-15, featuring over 100 artisan booths. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. General admission is $6 and senior admission is $5. Kids 12 and under are
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The Bow Little Market will hold its annual Fiber Day on Thursday, Aug. 18. The focus this year will be on weaving demos, but spinning, dyeing, fiber processing, knitting, crocheting and much more will be on display. Fiber farmers and artists can vend for free if they provide a demo of their craft. Family friend activities
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The Clothing and Textile Advisors (CTA) of Snohomish County in partnership with Washington State University Extension 4H Youth Development want your donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books and magazines for our 6th Annual Fabric Sale on Saturday, June 18. The proceeds from this sale support a scholarship of $1,500
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Donations accepted for the Elsie Richards Scholarship Fund The local nonprofit Ragfinery, Bellingham artist Jeni Cottrell, and Cottrell’s mother Lee Cole are teaming up to provide opportunities for low income residents to learn how to sew. The Elsie Richards Scholarship Fund, named in honor of Cottrell’s grandmother and Lee’s mother, allows selected applicants to participate
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The Clothing and Textile Advisors (CTA) of Snohomish County in partnership with Washington State University Extension 4H Youth Development want your donations of fabric, notions, trims, patterns, yarn, needlework items and related books and magazines for our 6th Annual Fabric Sale on Saturday June 18. The proceeds from this sale support a scholarship of $1,500
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Now in its 30th year, the Spring Craft & Antique Show is coming to the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds in Lynden March 17-19. The Show will run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday March 17 and Friday, March 18, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for Seniors
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by Bill Pierce If your aesthetic sensibilities are like mine, you’ve probably noticed that the French developed many things that bring life to an art form, especially when it comes to cooking. Woodworkers have long been friends to cooks because we can fabricate beautiful tools and vessels that enhance the culinary experience. Consider the French
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The Schack Art Center presents “Skagit Women Print” Jan. 7 through Feb. 4. This special exhibit features the work of 18 artists who live or work in the Skagit Valley and created original print pieces for Skagit Women Print. The theme highlights the Valley’s influences on their work and life. The artists are: Jane Alynn,
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