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Knitting News Archive15-Nov-2008Book Review: Knitting Art - 150 Innovative Works From 18 Contemporary Artists by Karen Searle (Blogcritics.org) A fantastic, intriguing, and inspiring book of art. This is not a pattern book; this is a book of art in which the medium happens to be Knitting. Knitting Art: 150 Innovative Works from 18 Contemporary Artists by Karen Searle is, first and foremost, an art book. It just happens that the medium of choice for the featured artists is Knitting. You will not find anything even remotely resembling a ... Hundreds of hats head for warm noggins (Olney Daily Mail) As the weather turns colder, some people?s thoughts turn to those who may not have well-made outerwear to keep them warm. That?s what Pastor Dale Akers was considering earlier this year when he organized a Knitting group at First Church of Olney to make winter hats for the less fortunate. Go do it: Drive-By Truckers & The Hold Steady (The Idaho Statesman) It's the rock-your-face off tour of '08: Athens, Ga.-based guitar juggernaut the Drive-By Truckers - who lit it up for 650 fans back in February at the Knitting Factory - have teamed up with Brooklyn, N.Y., indie-rockers The Hold Steady, who jam-packed smaller Neurolux in '07. Both are critically hailed bands featuring exceptional lyricists who weave vivid narratives of booze-soaked debauchery, ... Mother turns passion into charitable effort (Southlake Times) Nicole Allen sits at her kitchen table surrounded by yarn and partially-completed blankets. The clickity-clack of needles provides a rhythm and the result is a labor of love. Knitting for the needy (Montreal Gazette) For years, Elena Starnino had a trunk full of wool in her basement. Delta faces tough workplace issues in takeover of NWA (Minnesota Public Radio) Delta and Northwest Airlines are in the early stages of knitting together their two operations. One of the trickiest issues ahead is how to combine the two workforces. Middle schoolers get knitting, too (Mankato Free Press) Even kids are getting in the spirit of helping others stay warm by donating their own handmade gifts to Save the Children. Book Review: Together or Separate - Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley (Blogcritics.org) These twinsets go beyond tank-and-cardigan combos, but the designs are hit-or-miss. When twinsets are being discussed, normally one thing comes to mind: a tank top worn with a matching cardigan. Perfect for spring ? tank top for the sunny days, cardigan for the chilly nights. The ultimate preppy uniform. Together or Separate: Knitting the New Twinset by Ann McCauley offers up nine twinsets (18 ... Senior living complexes offer spacious apartments, nice views and more (Herald & Review) DECATUR - Snowbird Beverly Waller, 75, no longer has to worry about her apartment in Decatur when she's in Florida. The Hold Steady plays Knitting Factory with the Drive-By Truckers (The Idaho Statesman) A music fan recently approached Craig Finn, lead singer of The Hold Steady, with an observation. He'd seen about 40 bands perform over the previous year, and only members of Finn's band and Drive-By Truckers were seen smiling onstage.
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