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placemaker’s news: december 2025 – holy days

featured image: Lucuma Designs In many traditions the word “holy” means to be set apart for a specific purpose. For many religious people, it specifically refers to a purpose belonging to…

December 11, 2025

Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe, Music, Newsletter, Textiles, Traditions, United States
Immigration: The Home Within. Reflections on England, New Zealand and Australia by Debra Dorgan

Debra Dorgan, owner of AllThingsPretty, is a member of our sister site, Artizan Made. Her main focus has been to create garments, accessories, jewelry and home décor items out of upcycled textiles. …

August 7, 2025

Architecture, Australia, Europe, Photography, Society, Textiles, Travel
Immigration: Sanctuary in Tasmania – Rita Summers Art Quilt

Immigration series: Rita Summers shares the journey of how her family ended up in Tasmania, Australia. There is the Dutch Resistance, isolation in Canada and finally, happiness in Tasmania! Rita created an art quilt celebrating the migratory steps.

August 6, 2025

Americas, Australia, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel