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Four Threadly Penguin Mysteries

IN THE May 2 ISSUE

FROM THE 2015 Articles,
andMysteryrat's Maze,
andSandra Murphy SECTIONS

by Sandra Murphy



This week we have 4 mysteries from Penguin full of sewing, fashion, embroidery, and knitting-Seven Threadly Sins by Janet Bolin, A Finely Knit Murder by Sally Goldenbaum, Murder in Merino by Sally Goldenbaum, and A Wicked Stitch by Amanda Lee. Details at the end of this post on how to win a copy of all 4, and a link to purchase them.

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A Tisket, A Tasket: Check Out Grandma’s Sewing Basket

IN THE May 10 ISSUE

FROM THE 2014 Articles,
andDiana Bulls,
andHometown History SECTIONS

by Diana Bulls


Ever since Eve ate the apple in the Garden of Eden, humans have been trying to fashion coverings for their bodies. Fig leaves progressed to animal skins (much softer and less itchy), and eventually to woven cloth. And along the way, a plethora of sewing accessories have come into being, opening another opportunity for collectors: the fascinating history of fashion and the evolution of how garments were created.

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