On Sept. 11, 2001, Yukako Satone stepped out of her house to take her daughter to school. When she opened her front door in Jersey City, she was greeted by the view of the twin towers in flames. After witnessing this terror attack from so close by, she decided to move further from the city […]
Neighborhood needles: knitting and needlepoint communities on the Upper East Side
The Upper East Side is home to many luxurious fashion labels and stores selling exotic fabrics and intricate designs. It also houses the city’s largest community of needlepoint and knitting in the city. For those that prefer a craftier and more personal take on fashion than top brands like Chanel and Dior found on Madison […]