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My Palestinian Journey

I have been trying to learn about what is happening in Palestine for the last three years. There are so many layers of history to dig through along with daily horrors that…

May 20, 2026

Americas, Asia, Society, United States
ethos of minneapolis, minnesota

I was born in Minneapolis in 1962. Both of my parents were Minnesota farm kids and went to St. Olaf College, also my alma mater. My mother became a nurse and my…

March 19, 2026

Americas, Knitting, Music, Society, Traditions, United States
Creative Kids’ Club Kits by Georgianne Holland

Georgianne launched a kids’ club in 2025 aimed at creating art activities that can be done with a child and adult. Creating art and letting one’s imagination flow is so important as it slows life down to a place of intention and focus.

March 3, 2026

Americas, Art Classes, United States
Martin Luther King Jr remembered in art

Martin Luther King’s life has inspired so many artists who embed his leadership and vision into their paintings, murals, quilts and sculptures.

January 19, 2026

Americas, Public Art, Society, Textiles, United States
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
the power of one

The power of one only exists because the power of many allows it to. Each of us has a power of one and we can become the power of many when we unite!

November 30, 2025

Americas, Europe, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, United States
placemaker’s news: october 2025 – the frog resistance

October’s News, covering the Frog Resistance in Portland, several new blog posts, welcoming Georgianne Holland of Nestle and Soar, and other news.

October 16, 2025

Africa, Americas, Art Classes, Asia, Ceramics, Dance, Fashion, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States
Replicating a Tiffany Peacock in Textiles

Heather Daveno of August Phoenix Mercantile created a garment inspired by the peacock doors she saw at the Palmer House in Chicago. The doors were designed by Louis Tiffany and cast in bronze for C.D. Peacock Jeweler. This was a challenging piece with lots of embroidery!

October 8, 2025

Americas, Fashion, Textiles, United States
A Tale of Two Museums by Eileen Doughty

Eileen Doughty of Doughty Designs shares her experiences as a docent and a volunteer at two museums. She lives in the Washington DC area and gives testimony to how it has been with military presence on the streets. (September 2025)

September 5, 2025

Americas, Cultural Center, Textiles, United States
Immigration: Icelandic Settlements in Minnesota

Featured image at the top: Donna Biel (nee Gislason) hiking with her Icelandic sweater. My Aunt Olive has spent decades documenting our family tree. She has researched churches, cemeteries, libraries and…

July 30, 2025

Europe, Literature, Music, Society, Textiles, Traditions, Travel, United States
unhappy independence day

Reflections on Independence Day in 2025 as the Big Beautiful Bill is signed, threatening the safety nets we have in place.

July 4, 2025

Society, United States
No Kings Protest, Paducah Kentucky – June 14, 2025

Paducah protestors turned out for No King’s Day on June 14, 2025! Almost 900 people showed up while there were 12 Trump Supporters across the street….

June 22, 2025

Society, United States