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Flowery Encouragement

by Beth Posted on April 8, 2013

Here in New York City, spring has been slow to appear.  Bryant Park finally has pansies and daffodils, but it’s still been cold and blustery most of the month.  We thought some embroidered spring flowers would help coax the real … Continue reading →

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Needle-sharp Skills pt. I

by Beth Posted on March 25, 2013

In honor of Women’s History Month, let us talk about the history of educating women.  This seems especially apt, because 84% of the overall students here at FIT are female.  Historically, the needle-arts have been associated with female gentility and … Continue reading →

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Busy time of year for Santa’s Helpers

by Beth Posted on December 20, 2012

For the last month, the Periodicals Department has been full of students working hard on final projects.  We’ve had students working on fashion illustration, packaging design, interiors, papers, and who knows what else.  But now that the dust has settled, … Continue reading →

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Autumn in New York

by Beth Posted on October 18, 2012

New York is a beautiful state.  Since we live and work in New York City, it’s easy to forget that New York is a large and prosperous state with a lot of *trees* and acres that aren’t overpopulated,  crowded, or … Continue reading →

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