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We love sharing our latest projects, outings, and discoveries about the world of textiles! Writing invites us to reflect and sharpen other skills, other than our fast flying stitching fingers.

The entire team contributes to our blogs, and we enjoy your feedback.

Washington, DC mural by Joe Pagac depicting the Buddhist “Four Friends” animals stacked on an elephant.
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The Four Friends

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Julia June 11, 2019
Prisoner camisole documented for conservation at Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
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Honoring Authenticity

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Julia March 7, 2019
Julia, Kaitlyn, and Kaitlyn's mother celebrating Hari-Kuyō inside Caring for Textiles studio.
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Hari-Kuyō: The Festival of Broken Needles—Happy Lunar New Year 2019

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Julia February 4, 2019
Baby Elizabeth Jane lying on a white blanket wearing the historic 1880 Gore christening gown.
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Adorable Alert: Christening Gown Photos…Baby Included!

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Julia October 22, 2018
A hand-darned patch repairing worn fabric on an 1860s American flag.
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Darn it! How our ancestors lovingly mended their clothing and how we mend today

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Julia September 27, 2018
Intern Anni and conservator Lauren adjusting a historic dress on a mannequin at Caring For Textiles studio.
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My Summer Spent Caring for Textiles

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Julia September 5, 2018
Open pink sewing box of Lani Schallenberg containing spools of thread, pins, and sewing supplies.
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Ode to Lani – Her Sewing Box of Memories

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Julia June 5, 2018
Young ballet dancer sculpture with a real tulle skirt in Little Dancer Aged Fourteen by Edgar Degas.
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The Bobbinet Blog, or “Tulle Tales”

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Julia April 30, 2018
Graphic logo reading “Great and Good Friends: 200 Years of U.S.–Thai Friendship.”
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Great and Good Friends: March 21 – June 18, 2018

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Julia March 3, 2018
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