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J&O "1st Annual Most Amazing Handcrafted Gift" Contestant Review ...

Well, we are just about two weeks into our " 1st Annual Most Amazing Handcrafted Gift " contest and already we have received some really cool and creative entrees that are great not only for the upcoming Christmas holiday, but for special occasions year-round. From NFL inspired beddings to novelty printed seasonal accessories, check out what some of our contestants are doing and what our Facebook fans are going to be voting on starting December 18th, 2009. If what you see sparks an interest in you to showcase some of the unique projects that you do, dont hesitate. It is not too late for you to submit your hand crafted projects in and show our thousands of fans just how creative...

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The ups and downs of wool and cotton

Textile World Magazine - May 24, 2011

At Cotton Incorporated, Cary, NC, product development and trend information services are provided to increase awareness of and demand for new cotton products throughout the supply chain. Forecasts for Fall/Winter 2012-13 colors, fabrics and silhouettes

George cuts its cloth to fit tighter market

Financial Times - May 29, 2011

But the value fashion sector is under pressure from collapsing consumer confidence and rising input costs – from cotton prices to wages in China. “It's challenging,” says Mr Moore, against a backdrop of rows of fabric swatches – from pinks and purples and more »

Seersucker struggles for popularity, even in DC

Tulsa World - Jun 05, 2011

A couple of days later, having forgotten the intended white dress shirt at the cleaners, we donned ours over a green novelty T-shirt and jeans. Comfy, casual, didn't break a sweat all day, despite 90-something degrees. But seersucker isn't just cool and more »

Historic 'Panorama' gets new life at St. Louis Art Museum

STLtoday.com - Jun 12, 2011

Historic 'Panorama' gets new life at St. Louis Art MuseumThe moving pictures provided visual novelty and, along with a selection of artifacts from his collection, illustrated Dickeson's accompanying lectures. The panels include natural and anthropological wonders, the burial of the Spanish explorer Hernando and more »

'Puritan' at 50

Inquirer.net - Jun 02, 2011

'Puritan' at 50When the undergarments were introduced in 1961, the market snapped them up because of the fabric, pure cotton supplied by Litton and Solid Mills. Once the American brand Puritan threatened to sue Naraindas for using the name. “The government asked if

Set for summer

National Post (blog) - Jun 10, 2011

You can get all kinds of novelty (or elegant) shapes, ranging from dragonflies to chili peppers, that provide a nostalgic, summery glow. Or just use regular Christmas-style strings of white or cream lights, festooned along the fence or in your shrubs;

Blotting paper 2.0: Have you sniffed perfume on driftwood lately?

Globe and Mail - Jun 04, 2011

At the other end of novelty, Lost Marc'h, a line inspired by Brittany, soaks small pieces of driftwood in its scents (Beautyphica.com, a new Canadian beauty site, just began selling the line).Perhaps not surprisingly, most of the fragrances evoke the