The Manitoba Crafts Museum and Library (MCML) fosters respect and excellence in craft
and encourages participation and personal expression through handcrafts.
and encourages participation and personal expression through handcrafts.
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Current Exhibit:
- Simple sewing needles were once so prized that customized needle cases were made to protect them.- There is no trace of crochet before about 1800.
- Intricate bobbin lace is done with only two motions or “stitches”.
“Hooks and Eyes” explores the interesting world of craft tools, their history, and the wonderful results that craftspeople achieve through their use.
Several crafts are showcased in the exhibit.
Several crafts are showcased in the exhibit.
On exhibit until May 4th, 2012
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Upcoming Exhibit:
Inorganic: an exhibit celebrating metal, glass an ceramic craft
opens on May 16, 2012,
7-8:30pm
