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The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the largest crib recall in U.S. history Monday, citing the potential dangers of cribs with dropdown sides.
MILLBROOK, England - In a nondescript shed in a English seaside village, the remains of a Nazi torpedo boat behind one of worst U.S. catastrophes in World War II rests on cradle of lumber.
MillerCoors LLC is ending testing of its trio of craft styles of top-seller Miller Lite so it can rethink the brand, the company told distributors this week.
Craft beer by its definition is small, both in batches and distribution. So, what does it mean when the nation's second biggest brewer takes its most popular beer and does it up, craft-style?
Edinburgh knitting project attracts ex-consWeaving, knitting and crochet are not what you would expect to attract ex-convicts, drug users and alcoholics. But now a Greyfriars Community Project scheme in Edinburgh is proving popular with men and women knitting scarves, weaving ties and crocheting purses.
Knitting group for homeless intertwines therapy with social supportHers was purple, pink, and green with ruffled edges. Ina Kelley had to show off the shawl she crocheted for a daughter, because after a year of living between homeless shelters and the streets, it's one of the only things she truly had.
BBC News - Saudi Arabia urged to quash witchcraft death sentenceThe New York-based group Human Rights Watch has called on Saudi Arabia to overturn a death sentence given to a man convicted of practising witchcraft.
When I was a young man I wanted to be a writer. I started reading before kindergarten. No one taught me, it was just there. Of course because of my short life experiences at the time comprehension was a bit of a problem.
Ten or Eleven Things I Know About WritingThis is a wonderful article with great insights into the craft of writing.
Aussies cottoning on to sewing trendUK retail giant Tesco last month revealed it sold two sewing machines every minute in one week - an increase of 198 per cent over the same period last year.
Religion Gets in the Way of Batik CopyrightingReligion was singled out here on Sunday as the major reason why city officials were having trouble persuading skilled batik designers to put their names to their creations so they could be registered for copyright.
Russia Mulls Rocket Powered Landing, a 'First'If accepted, it would be the first time in history that a manned vehicle relied solely on rocket engines for touchdown. More Articles
Headlines Africa - Witch TrialsPeople&Power goes to the Central African Republic to investigate how people are still charged with the practice of witch craft.
Denny Kopp's Handcrafted Guitars Are Works Of Art"I thought, 'What's the coolest thing in the world to do? I'm going to make arch-top guitars.' " Northwest Ohio? Oh yeah.
Loom maker to get national exposure on television showA Canadian television production crew spent a day here last week focusing on a loom manufacturer that ships weaving looms throughout the world.
Icelanders knit crafty response to global crisisAlong Laugavegur, Reykjavik's main shopping lane, one crafts store is thriving in spite of the economic crisis. Well, not in spite of it – because of it.
For months I haven't picked up a piece of clay. I have been so distracted by other issues in my life that the creatice juices that flow through my veins have been non existent.
Perri Lewis goes guerilla knitting with Magda SayegIf you strolled down the Southbank in London on Friday, you may have noticed pieces of brightly coloured knitting tied to various objects, or perhaps your bike lock was covered with wool. Welcome to guerrilla knitting.
How to Make Homemade Paper - look no further than your waste and recycling binsTo make pulp, look no further than your waste and recycling bins.
Candlewicking is one of the easiest ways to add interest to any household decorations. It has nothing to do with candles except for the fact that it originally used the thread used as wick material.
Joss Whedon on Crafts and Craftiness: Interview TranscriptJoss Whedon: I'm aware of the desperate rivalry between the knitters and the crocheters. And, you know, first of all I have to say: can't there be peace? Kim Werker: I agree.
Early spinning wheel among finds at siteTHE latest archelogical finds removed from a field dig are thought to date back to the Bronze Age. Cremated human remains and an early version of a spinning wheel have been found at the field, near the Old Nevendon Road, in Wickford.
Sewing machines fly off shelves as shoppers craft a make-do-and-mend ChristmasMake your own Christmas cards, empty crackers – which people can fill with their own-made presents – are also doing well, according to retailers.
Weaving the fabric of lifeTen groups of craftswomen have contributed to a massive tapestry illustrating various aspects of women's lives. They sewed sections to show a particular theme such as childhood, education, marriage or old age, for the unique giant wall hanging.
Textile designer weaving great success on the webONE of Derbyshire's only spinning and weaving teachers has revealed the social networking revolution is helping her business beat the economic slump.
Uncommon threads: the diversity of fiber art A blanket made of plastic grocery bags, stitched together; a shimmering, abstract wall sculpture made of gold-leaf and acrylic paint applied to woven silk; a hand-beaded vintage bug sprayer.
Seventies fad of kit clothes is born againClothkits, the Seventies' craze for stitch-at-home clothing, has been revived as a growing number of people turn to making their own clothes.
Shepherd's Tale: Here's a Yarn For Eco-KnittersWhen Susan Gibbs launched her Internet wool and yarn business last fall, she was afraid nobody would notice.
Sewing machines make a comebackDo you know your lock stitch from your chain stitch? Or a drop feed from a walking foot? If so, you are probably a practitioner of needlework – a hobby long derided as an activity enjoyed only by ladies of a certain age, but which is making a remarkable comeback.
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