All Was Done By Hand - Women's History Month

03/30/2026

Many, many thanks to the City of Kingston, Arts Society of Kingston, Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association, Ulster Savings Bank, all the fiber artists willing to share their enthusiasm, and those who came to see what we are up to, bringing history into the present. Thanks too, to my family for their support and assistance. Can we grow flax in City Hall??? ~cw

03/28/2026

Thanks all!

03/28/2026

Today's the day.

03/22/2026

Everyone has their projects planned, I think! Stitching, weaving, spinning, basketmaking, lacemaking, quilting, rug hooking - inevitably I forget at least one. Yes! You can try it!

03/14/2026

This pic was taken at the end of the day, last load out, last year. This year we will be there March 28, 2026, City Hall: All Was Done By Hand. Come meet the artisans & watch the textiles being made. Fleece to Shawl demo, great wheel, rug hooking, and even an AVL computer assisted loom. How's that for historical?

03/07/2026

Working on the layout of fiber demonstrations at City Hall.

Yes, weaving, on an antique box/band loom, a Kuwaiti Sadu loom, a tapestry loom, and a computer assisted shaft loom. Who knew there are so many variations!

Photo is a close-up of black silk bobbin lace woven in Ipswich, MA, by a woman working from home as a member of the Ipswich lace industry, circa 1789-90.

03/03/2026

03/03/2026

Thank you to Ulster Savings Bank for their support of this project!

02/22/2026

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All Was Done by Hand is made possible in part by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature. Thanks to the City of Kingston!

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02/21/2026

New broadsides: the Flag, Washing, and more. New demonstrations: various looms, sock knitting machine, needlework. Thanks to Dutchess County Sheep & Wool Growers Association for their support.

March 28, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, City Hall, Kingston, NY

02/08/2026

Save the date!!! All Was Done By Hand 2026 will be held March 28, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, City Hall, Kingston. More than 30 fiber artists demonstrating their craft. Weaving! Spinning! Quilting! Basketry! Lacemaking! And more!

03/30/2025

What an amazing day! Thanks to all who participated AND to all those who stopped by to see us. All packed up by 5:00 pm. I didn't take many pictures during the day for some reason.