Been staring at your computer screen too long? Come get some perspective at Mann’s Tuesday stressbuster while trying your hand in the old art of hand-stitching Some fun resources (aka books! and websites too) for boosting skills in embroidery and visible mending will be on hand. We’re no experts ourselves, but we’re game to try some stitchwork while enjoying afternoon tea with you!  Materials provided for basic stitching practice. Plus, refreshments!

Mann Library is pleased to present this event as part of the "Threads of History: Textiles Across Cornell" programming occurring on the Cornell campus in 2022/2023.  Other exhibits and events taking place at Mann Library as part of this programming include:

• "Threading the Needle: Weaving Tradition Into Contemporary Textile Art," an exhibit in the Mann Library Gallery, March 23 - August 2023.
• "Sustaining Style: Towards Responsible Fashion," exhibit on display in the Mann lobby, March 23 - September 15, 2023. 
• Fiber Arts Stressbusters - Stamping with natural materials, Tuesday, May 16, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Mann 102)
• Clothing Exchange, in collaboration with Cornell Thrift: Take what you need, leave what you aren’t using anymore at the exchange station in the Mann lobby every day during Mann’s normal hours of operation through September 15