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STORYTELLING THROUGH CRAFT

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

We all know the joy that comes from making a baby blanket, or a sampler to celebrate a wedding. But when we mark life events and relationships through craft, we’re not only enjoying a hobby, we’re taking part in a centuries-old tradition, intertwined with the female experience.

Throughout history, women have used crafts to tell stories and record their lives, from ancient

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