Illinois State University: Milner Librarys Circus Wardrobe Collection open for research. Illinois State Universitys Milner Library has recently concluded a two-year, grant-funded project to organize, research, and describe the Ueckert Circus Wardrobe Collection. The collection is an unparalleled assemblage of circus costuming, accessories, and props dating from the 1880s to the early
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Illinois State University's Special Collections - Circus Wardrobe Collection open for research
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I'm always interested in how textiles fit in so here is their website where they define special collections:
PSA / Shameless plug: if anyone is looking for fun winter sewing project ideas, my mom's just restocked her store with some super cool prints:
"Autonomous craft organizations provide artisans with a market for their goods and offer strength in numbers to their collective membership. In Chiapas, the more progressive weaving cooperatives also promote solidarity by creating a space for members of different communities to socialize and discuss current problems and issues. In 1996, the founding members of Jolom Mayaetik fought to form their new cooperative for pressing reasons, including declining wages, rising costs of living, and mismanagement of government-run cooperatives they previously worked for. Frustrated with exclusion from local government and marginal political representation outside of their communities, Jolom weavers also sought sociopolitical empowerment. Today, Jolom Mayaetik holds educational courses, lobbies for political inclusion, and lectures locally and internationally to promote the rights of women and indigenous people in Mexico. Learn more about "Empowering Threads: Textiles of Jolom Mayaetik" on display, pre-security, in the International Terminal. http://bit.ly/EmpoweringThreads" This was posted to on January 20, 2018Govt eyes Malta as gateway to non-traditional markets
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Beaucoup profitent des soldes pour acheter de nouveaux vtements et mettre ceux dont ils ne veulent plus dans les bennes de collecte.
Mais celles-ci dbordent comme jamais.
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Dezeen : Wool fabric by Burel Factory
Hello Pixelfed! New here, moving over from other social, looking for positive energy and creative inspiration.'Researchers have demonstrated new wearable technologies that both generate electricity from human movement and improve the comfort of the technology for the people wearing them. The work stems from an advanced understanding of materials that increase comfort in textiles and produce electricity when they rub against another surface.'
With my current work Im using up old socks! Part of my plan for last year and this is to only use textiles I already own and not get anything new (except batting and thread eventually!)
Nosheen Iqbal stitches sculptural embroideries that draw on her Pakistani and Islamic heritage.
Design Milk : Take 5: A Bold Bangle, Red-Hot Chairs, Stained Glass Sculptures + More +Fashion
Dezeen : Wannabe textile by Designtex
Whether curled up on the floor or enjoying a long-legged stretch, the subjects of Emily OLearys rugs evoke our beloved pets.
Apparently its on here. And heres a couple of more recent works in progress
Apparently its on here today. Heres a few of my older quilts.
SNEAK PEEK and a bunch of questionssss
How do families choose which stories survive generations, and which fade into silence
What assumptions do we make about our ancestors' roles in shaping history
Does not knowing our family's past free us from its implicationsor deepen our responsibility to uncover it
Detail shots of new work anchored by Jessie Telfairs iconic FREEDOM quilt
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Scientists Develop Biodegradable Smart TextileA Big Leap Forward for Eco-Friendly Wearable Technology
Although extremely flammable, is one of the most commonly used due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the flammability of cotton using a complex coating.
Final 3 sewn, and with buttons added, all 8 are now complete. Not a bad way to spend multiple days away from work due to ice and snow.
PDA return to Chatsworth Stables Gift Shop for another Showcase in the Shop. 30th Jan - 2nd Mar 2025
With over 20 members exhibiting this is a wonderful opportunity to browse and buy a range of work including & . Staffed by two exhibiting artists each day the Showcase is open 10.30am to 4.30pm daily.
Watch out for out posts coming up
Nicole McLaughlin draws upon the rich traditions of historically domestic crafts to reconsider their roles today, merging ceramics and textiles into elegant, cascading wall sculptures.
"... according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2018 around 85% of used clothes and textiles headed to landfills and incinerators... researchers at NIST have developed a database that contains the molecular 'fingerprints' of different kinds of textile fibers and that can enable more rapid, efficient sorting of fabrics at recycling centers."
NIST: NIST Database Can Help Increase Recycling of Textiles and Clothing. according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2018 around 85% of used clothes and textiles headed to landfills and incinerators, wasting precious resources and polluting our environment. One reason is that recycling can be more expensive than landfilling, so companies have little incentive to recycle.
are one of the biggest sources of pollution, but current levels of knowledge about , is limited to a small number of compounds.
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Book 3 of 2025: Worn: A Peoples History of Clothing by Sofi Thanhauser.
"How synthetic textiles made from plastic took over the fashion industry"
Another year, another decline in 's cotton production.
Last year they reported a 50% decline, this year its a further 33%.
I would really love a look at the absolute numbers.
Everything under the sun is being blamed except , from defective seeds to lazy farmers themselves.
At this rate, the rural economy will be dead by 2030.
44 x 55 in (112 x 140 in) , by my mom, this one is available, lots of really fresh garden vibes in this one, reach out to me if you'd like more info, very easy to order
University of Southampton: Big leap forward for environmentally friendly e-textiles technology. A research team led by the University of Southampton and UWE Bristol has shown wearable electronic textiles (e-textiles) can be both sustainable and biodegradable.
A made by my mom, available & affordable, measures 41 x 41 in (104 x 104 cm), available & affordable, msg me if interested
"Many happy returns: sustainable startups are turning a profit from your unwanted clothes"
40 x 40 in (102 x 102 cm) , made by my mom, available, msg me if you like this one and would like to inquire about it, very easy to order, & it's affordable as well
I know that cotton is "death cloth" that does not insulate when wet and can be dangerous to wear in cold (or even lukewarm) weather.
I know that wool does insulate when wet, and therefore makes a good base layer in winter.
Are there any other natural fibers that make a good base layer for cold weather activities outdoors, or are wool and synthetics your only options
30 x 30 in (76 x 76 in) wall hanging made by my mom, it is available, I have lots of other ones made by her that need homes, all different sizes & styles msg me if interested
"My sewing group makes reusable produce bags - cutting back on plastic and textile waste"