Like all Hackaday readers, we pride ourselves on having at least a passing acquaintance with how most things work. But we suspect to a lot of people, things we take for granted — computers, air ...

Jan Hall keeps the sewing machine humming, as she feeds squares of fabric through it. Doris Lyon sits patiently beside a quilting frame, making small stitches on a brightly colored quilt. Jan Hall ...

Not all that long ago, women met in sewing circles held in homes or churches to catch up on the latest news and take a break from everyday responsibilities. They would stash mending, piecework or ...