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Google Helps Journalists Make Data More Informative, And BeautifulThursday, June 23, 2011 @ 3:05PMMillions in new grants will help journalist hackers create visually striking graphics that will both inform the public and help reporters find patterns they didn't know were there. In the 21st century, a crack reporter's best source for juicy leads might not be pounding the pavement and hounding sources. Instead, it might be an algorithm that gathers the information hidden in documents and data ...

He cross-stitches with loveTuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 2:32PMROXBURY — About five years ago, LaVerne Tolle was sitting in his living room next to his wife, Elfie, who liked to sew and embroider while they watched television.

"Complete" cross-stitch shop closing after 33 yearsThursday, May 26, 2011 @ 5:05PMOn the walls of the little green-shuttered shop hang cross-stitch pictures of Asheville's Biltmore House and the Capitol in Raleigh, evidence that the fairer sex isn't the only one that excels at the hobby. In fact, Barbara Lloyd, owner of the X-Stitch Loft, said some of the...

A newsmaker you should know: Quilts, theater, farmers markets fill former teacher's retirementThursday, May 19, 2011 @ 4:48AMThe Ligonier Country Market opens for the season Saturday, and market manager Jim Mikula will be in place to make sure everything goes smoothly.

Royal knitting book has Wills and Kate in stitchesWednesday, May 18, 2011 @ 6:35AMIn this Monday, April 18, 2011, a book by Fiona Goble entitled ' Knit Your Own Royal Wedding' , on display in London. The bride's dress, it can now be revealed, is made of wool. So are the groom, the guests and the royal corgi.

How to create Block TattingSunday, May 8, 2011 @ 11:12AMBlock Tatting is easy and fun to do. Tatted Blocks may be substituted for either rings or chains in many patterns.

The Style List: Diane von Furstenberg’s home collection and knits for springMonday, May 2, 2011 @ 11:25PMDiane von Furstenberg's new home offers her characteristic practical aesthetic; and lightweight knits are a big trend for spring

‘Fernando Amorsolo’s art in DMC Cross-Stitch’Thursday, April 28, 2011 @ 8:56AMOWNING an original Fernando Amorsolo might be considered a flight of the imagination, but making a reproduction is not at all far-fetched.

Fernando Amorsolo's art in DMC cross-stitch exhibitTuesday, April 26, 2011 @ 8:01AM“From one fine thread, a work of art is born." Owning an original Fernando Amorsolo might be considered a flight of the imagination, but making a reproduction is not at all far-fetched.