Articles filed under Arts & Crafts
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Elgin's State Street Market Shops celebrating 40 years March 19-20Mar 14, 2022 11:00 pm - State Street Market Shops in Elgin is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a “Top 40 Celebration” from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 19, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunda...
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Crafts can make us feel better: How to find the right oneFeb 26, 2022 6:00 am - When Girija Kaimal is feeling anxious, she often turns to crochet or fabric work to bring herself a sense of calm. "I have certain patterns I love to do," she says, "and...
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Aurora church's quilt program rescheduled to Feb. 24Feb 15, 2022 10:00 pm - Due to anticipated severe weather, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora has rescheduled "Hidden in Plain View: A Secret Story of Quilts and the Underground Railroad"...
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Aurora church to host program on Underground Railroad quilts Feb. 17Feb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Celebrating Black History Month, Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora will host a reading of "Under the Quilt of Night" and a chronicle of how quilts conveyed Underg...
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Art and Market Aurora opens spring markets Feb. 12Feb 08, 2022 10:00 pm - Art & Market Aurora will be back at Society 57 for six dates starting Saturday, Feb. 12. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market features several local vendors at the ...
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Ela Twp. group tries to 'keep the flame' of knitting, crocheting, sewing, quilting for charitiesJan 18, 2022 4:20 am - In front of the TV. In waiting rooms. On planes. A group of women in Lake County has spent countless hours knitting, crocheting and, more recently, sewing and quilting t...
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Stumped for gift ideas, Northbrook man starts leather goods businessDec 09, 2021 7:00 am - A dearth of Christmas gift ideas a few years ago led a Northbrook man to produce his own handmade leather goods. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, he has started...
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Things to do Dec. 8-16: C2E2, holiday light shows, fests, Pentatonix & moreDec 08, 2021 5:00 am - Wednesday, Dec. 8, and ongoing Festival of Lights and Tree Sale: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily through Thursday, Dec. 30, at Cosley Zoo, 1356 N. Gary Ave., Wheaton. See th...
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Two more Art & Market shows offer local vendors for your holiday shoppingDec 05, 2021 10:00 pm - Art and Market Aurora will hold two more dates on Saturdays, Dec. 11 and 18 for holiday shopping. The Aurora Downtown group's indoor market features several local vendo...
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Kris Kringle artist market this weekend in WaukeganDec 03, 2021 12:00 am - A Kris Kringle artist market will be held from 3 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4 and Sunday, Dec. 5, at CAP Banquet Hall, 206 N. Genesee St., in downtown Waukegan. Offerings...