fifth generation of women in my family who crochet. My mother taught me, her mother taught her, you know how it goes. I learned to crochet at an early age and loved it. While some kids loved getting new toys, I loved getting new yarn.

Annadidathing paints a mural on Balikbayan Boxes at the Peabody International Festival, Photo by Creative Collective MA. Story by Joey Phoenix No human is an island, and no artist is either. For most humans, it’s tricky to separate what’s happening to them individually from what’s happening in their local communities. It’s even more difficult to disentangle from what’s occurring on

Tips and Tricks By Juls at Salem Style It’s Vendor Season! Well, it’s almost always vendor season when you think about it. Vendor events usually ask for submissions MONTHS in advance. This helps them plan and organize their event as efficiently as possible. And it’s great for you as the vendor because you can plan out your calendar as well!