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Several longstanding arts and crafts retail chains, including Artist & Craftsman Supply, Joann, and Beverly's Fabric & Crafts, are filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to economic challenges, declining sales, and market pressures, leading to store closures and financial restructuring.
Princess Kate visited the Vsi Razom Community Hub in Bracknell, where she participated in an arts and crafts session, including making handprints on a mural and helping a toddler create a collage. She also packed aid packages for Ukrainian refugees and met with volunteers and refugees to learn about their experiences. The hub provides support and mental health services for Ukrainian refugees in the UK. This visit follows the Prince and Princess of Wales' ongoing efforts to raise awareness about the situation in Ukraine and support mental health initiatives.
Carol Duvall, the "Queen of Crafts" and one of HGTV's original stars, has passed away at the age of 97. Known for her arts and crafts shows on ABC and HGTV, Duvall hosted "The Carol Duvall Show" from 1994 to 2009. Friends and family celebrated her life on social media, and HGTV expressed condolences. Duvall's career began in children's TV in 1951 and she later became a pioneer in the crafting industry. She authored two books and reflected on her passion for crafts post-retirement.
Thousands of classic cars and trucks were showcased at the 32nd annual Goodguys Car Show at the Iowa State Fairgrounds. The event featured over 4,000 hot rods, trucks, muscle cars, and classics, along with burnout competitions, food-eating contests, and a kids' zone with arts and crafts. Drag racing driver Jim Hidy highlighted the opportunity for fans to ask questions and learn more about the cars up close.