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All in a stitchThursday, March 24, 2011 @ 1:24AMAnna Wallack — an obsessive knitter and slightly less obsessive sewer — was right where you'd have expected her to be the morning of March 4: at the opening of J.P. Knit & Stitch, a new yarn and fabric store in Jamaica Plain.

CalendarThursday, February 17, 2011 @ 4:15AMThe Doings welcomes items for the Community Calendar. Items must be received a minimum of 10 days prior to publication. E-mail items to: doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com.

CHELSEA: 'All the Trimmings' art show set for Dec. 4Friday, November 26, 2010 @ 9:37AMPat Simonelli created her first teddy bear in memory of her father. The Saline resident went on to become a “bear artist” who travels to teddy bear shows around the country, and whose critters – including rabbits, cats and elephants – are featured on collector websites.

Jim Six: Zeroing in on zombiesTuesday, November 2, 2010 @ 2:04AMCan somebody tell me what the heck is going on with zombies? I remember when I was a little kid, my dad told me about real zombies.

Return of the men in grey: Next year's menswear trendsSunday, July 4, 2010 @ 6:23PMAt the menswear shows this June, there were plenty of reasons to celebrate: 2010 is the 40th year in business for both Kenzo and Roberto Cavalli, the 20th for Dolce & Gabbana's men's line, the 15th for Raf Simons (as well as his fifth as creative director at Jil Sander) and the fifth for Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy (though only his second designing menswear).

Spanish label celebrates the season with a great collectionSunday, February 7, 2010 @ 6:12PMTHIS spring, Women’secret, a modern-day lingerie, swimwear and accessories brand for every woman, is exploring the season in depth with a great collection.

A little planning makes it easier to have a sick child at homeThursday, October 30, 2008 @ 10:13AMOK, today I’ve had to do two loads of laundry, finish sewing the curtains, do a little baking for the kids snacks this week. Oh yeah, I have to call the doctor and schedule that appointment and I can’t forget to. . .”