Master Gardeners sponsor tour [ Thief River Falls Times ] Jun 24, 2008  The Pennington County Master Gardeners will sponsor the 2008 Garden Tour, which will be held Thursday, June 26 from 4 to 9 p.m. The cost is $5 per person. Tickets and directions are available at all locations. Read More ...

Give your home a patriotic look for July [ Seattle Times ] Jun 28, 2008  With patriotism running high this election year, up the ante on your curb appeal for the Fourth of July with vintage-inspired décor... Read More ...

Impressions Premiers All-Digital Eco Pub [ Impressions Magazine ] Jun 20, 2008  Impressions , Nielsen Business Media's foremost trade publication serving the decorated apparel and imprinted products industry, announces the launch of ecoimpressions — a new all-digital quarterly publication devoted to information and education on eco-friendly products and sustainable practices in the decorated apparel and promotional products industries. Read More ...

Xennia successfully develops new applica [ Marketwire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jun 29, 2008  In January 2008 TenCate acquired 75% of the shares of Xennia Technology Ltd. near Cambridge. The main reason for this acquisition is primarily to accelerate the opportunity to use inkjet technology to produce technical textiles. Read More ...

Coming out on top [ The Star ] Jun 21, 2008  What do a toxicologist, forensic scientist, architect and batik designer have in common? They all joined the Piala Seri Endon Soft Furnishing category in 2007 and came in the top three. Read More ...

The Forecast and Analysis of China Retai [ Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance ] Jun 13, 2008  DUBLIN, Ireland----Research and Markets has announced the addition of the 'The Forecast and Analysis of China Retail Industry of 2008' report to their offering. Read More ...

Wallpaper and Textile Show in China [ Interior Design ] Jun 05, 2008  The Asia market is expanding exponentially -- wallpaper and textile manufacturers looking to break in should head to Shanghai for the 6th China International Wallpaper & Decorative Textile Exposition . Billed as the largest of its kind in the country, the event will be held September 3-5. Read More ...

Anyone can use toile on a wedding dress, [ Waco Tribune-Herald ] Jun 28, 2008  By Cindy V. Culp Read More ...

Osman Yousefzada is reinventing the litt [ Independent ] Jun 07, 2008  The perfect wardrobe, we are often told, is built around a core of garments known as 'investment pieces'. Expensive, timeless and perfect-fitting, the theory goes that these items will carry us seamlessly from one season to the next with the help of a judicious update in the form of a chunky bangle here, a platform wedge there. Jeans are one example of these elusive basics, the white shirt ... Read More ...

Hosiery house [ Guardian Unlimited ] Jun 01, 2008  Life & style: John Lewis's newest store looks like a box wrapped in fancy tights. Is this really what Leicester needs? Read More ...

8 Tips for Embroidering with Metallics [ Impressions Magazine ] Jun 14, 2008  Think of metallic embroidery thread as the equivalent of the foil effect popular on screen printed T-shirts sold at retail today. It adds a similar trendy look whether used in concert with other apparel decoration applications or alone. Read More ...

Make your Fourth celebration one to reme [ The Patriot Ledger ] Jun 28, 2008  You don't have to spend a lot of money to throw a fabulous fourth of July party. Here's some ideas to get you started. Read More ...

The Perfect Whites [ Contract Magazine ] Jun 03, 2008  Renowned textile designer Suzanne Tick has brought her considerable knowledge of woven textiles to yet another medium, and the results celebrate the best of both materials. Read More ...

Thailand's furniture exports to the GCC [ AME Info ] Jun 02, 2008  Thai furniture exports to the Gulf Cooperative Council States are expected to cross $30m in 2008, with figures for the first four months of 2008 showing an increase over the same period last year. Read More ...

Charles River and Five Tees Bring 'Green [ Impressions Magazine ] Jun 21, 2008  The Imprinted Sportswear Show is traveling to Providence, R.I., for its annual New England show, to be held July 18-20. Many apparel vendors will debut eco-friendly styles, including Charles River Apparel , Medford, Mass., and Five Tees Inc. Read More ...

Family helps others through nonprofit or [ New Jersey Herald ] Jun 23, 2008  FRANKFORD -- After his birthday party this year, 9-year-old Chad Frey got his biggest surprise: The best presents are the ones you give to others. For his June 1 pool and skateboarding party, Chad told his friends he didn't want presents for himself. Read More ...

Getting married on a shoestring [ Stuff ] Jun 26, 2008  A wedding can be done on a budget but it takes lots of planning. So he's popped the question, or you have, and now you are planning your wedding. Once the butterflies of excitement have worn off, how are you going to pay for it? What is your budget? Can the folks pitch in to help out? Read More ...

Key strokes [ The Examiner ] Jun 20, 2008  Local artist shows award-winning touch with hand-made dresses Read More ...