#imapiece project unveiled in Manchester

Posted by Sarah Adie on March 2, 2013 · 5 Comments 

A few snaps of last night’s unveiling of the #imapiece jigsaw piece project – set up by the Craftivist Collective to raise awareness of world hunger.

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You’re invited: #imapiece jigsaw installation unveiling

Posted by Sarah Adie on February 12, 2013 · Leave a Comment 

The #imapiece project is coming to a head and the unveiling of the jigsaw piece installation is due to take place on March 1st in Manchester. You need to be there and be a part of this inspiring campaign to tackle world hunger through the medium of craft.

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Acting editor!

Posted by Sarah Adie on January 21, 2013 · 8 Comments 

Hi everyone – apologies for my lack of blogging recently, but I’ve been very busy at work and now have some rather tasty news to report: I’ve just been made acting editor for the newest (and soon to be best) crafts and lifestyle magazine on the market. It’s called Crafty and the first issue will … Continue reading →

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#imapiece comes to Manchester!

Posted by Sarah Adie on December 2, 2012 · 1 Comment 

The Craftivist Collective finally has a chapter in Manchester and it’s galvanised the crafting community up north, which is now embroiled in making jigsaw pieces as part of the #imapiece campaign to tackle world hunger.

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Inspector Norse & the knitted autopsy

Posted by Sarah Adie on August 1, 2012 · 2 Comments 

Manchester-based group the Lip Service Theatre Company is planning what can only be assumed will be the first knitted autopsy to take place on a UK stage. Here’s the lowdown on its latest play, crime thriller Inspector Norse.

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30 years: Manchester’s Craft & Design Centre

Posted by Sarah Adie on July 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

The Manchester Craft and Design Centre is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, with a big party planned for tomorrow. Here’s what’s going on.

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Knitters! ArtYarn needs you NOW!

Posted by Sarah Adie on July 2, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Knitting and purling your new favourite hobby? Then sign up for this new top-secret project and leave your stamp on the 2012 Preston Guild.

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Manchester’s Women’s Institute: In Pictures

Posted by Sarah Adie on May 29, 2012 · Leave a Comment 

Last week, the Manchester city centre branch of the Women’s Institute held it’s first-ever meeting. Here’s what went down.

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Jam and Jerusalem in Manchester

Posted by Sarah Adie on May 17, 2012 · 7 Comments 

Ladies, arm yourselves with knitting needles and crochet hooks! The Women’s Institute has FINALLY come to Manchester city centre. For home and country, everyone, for home and country!

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Knit happens with the Yarnbomb Consortium

Posted by Sarah Adie on May 16, 2012 · 4 Comments 

Yarnbombing’s going to explode in Manchester this year, thanks to the brand-spanking new Yarnbomb Consortium, which is launching an International Street Art Collaboration project to create one huge piece of art. Knitters needed now!

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