PepWear Named to Prestigious Top 20 List

PepWear has been named on of the Top 20 Volume Decorators of 2010!

One-of-a-kind designs

Amy Cavaness of rural Marseilles is an artist. But she doesn't paint with a brush; she doesn't draw with pencils or charcoal or create sculptures with clay. She creates art with a needle, thread, a sewing machine and her heart.

Agricultural Fair at Kings Landing draws large crowd

Forget about the World Series, the World Cup or even the Olympics - if you want to see some stiff competition, Kings Landing Historical Settlement is the place to be on Labour Day weekend each year.

Local business wins industry award

EmbroidMe, the world’s largest embroidery franchise, recently named local residents Gavin and Kim Unruh as the recipients of three prominent industry awards: Mentor of the Year, Overall Achievement, and induction into the Hall of Fame. All three of these honors were bestowed at EmbroidMe’s World Expo 2010, the industry's largest privately held vendor tradeshow.

A ravenous desire to learn

This is how the days went for the Abdul Nabi sisters: The Afghani girls rose at dawn to cook breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for their family. They washed clothes and cleaned the house. They tended to their baby brother. They spent hours bent over wealthy women’s sheets and shirts, filling fine fabrics with perfect, symmetrical embroidery. Embroidery - Shopping - Clothing - Custom - Crafts

White River Valley show enters 26th year

Antique Americana will be on display for education and entertainment Sept. 9-12 in Elnora during the 26th Annual Antique Show.