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Adelaide River's biodiversity slow-stitched into a community quilt by more than 80 women
The quilt depicts the animals, plants and biodiversity found in the Northern Territory's iconic Adelaide River system, which is best known for its crocodiles.
The river is almost 240 kilometres long and flows through several Top End regions, including floodplains on Limilngan-Wulna land.
Before the stitching began, each participant was given a list of plant, fish and animal species along with several pieces of recycled calico dyed with indigo to represent water … Felicity James, ABC Darwin, 16 April 2022
Retired Astronaut launches a fabric line inspired by her views of Earth
Seeing Earth from space is a privilege afforded only to a select few highly trained individuals—the rest of us have to settle for photos and videos. Now, those views can also be incorporated hinto quilts and other crafting projects thanks to a new fabric line from retired NASA astronaut Karen Nyberg. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 April 2022
Introducing “The One” 68” x 73” featuring Earth Views from Robert Kaufman by designer Karen Nyberg, a retired astronaut, conservationist, textile artist and quilter … Karen Foster, Capitola Quilter, 22 April 2022
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