Britt Writes on Craft: "From Sheep to Skein", Knitting, February 2009

The feature article "From Sheep to Skein" appeared in the February 2009 issue of Knitting, a British needlecraft magazine.

The article concentrates on how wool is processed into attractive balls of knitting yarn.

Britt researched the story and sourced the photos with the assistance of the British Wool Marketing Board. To review a copy, please follow the title link.

Britt Writes on Art: "Not Another Nostalgic Look at Hippies- Black Panther: Emory Douglas and the Art of Revolution, Urbis, Manchester", Hive Blog

The blog post, "Not Another Nostalgic Look at Hippies - Black Panther: Emory Douglas and the Art of Revolution, Urbis, Manchester", is a review of a current exhibition being held at Urbis in Manchester city centre.

The post appeared in February 2009 in Hive, the blog for the Manchester arts and cultural magazine of the same name.

Britt Writes on Craft: "Fibre + Clay: More Than Just a Yarn Store", Knitting, January 2009

The article, "Fibre + Clay: More Than Just a Yarn Store", was written for the January 2009 issue of Knitting.

This feature explores England's only ceramics gallery and knit studio, Fibre + Clay, in Knutsford, Cheshire.

Britt's own photographs accompany the article. Please follow the title link to view a copy of this article.

Britt Writes on Art:"Exhibition Review: Putting on the Glitz at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester", Hive Magazine Blog

The exhibition review, "Putting on the Glitz at the Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester", was written for the Manchester arts and culture magazine blog, HIVE. 

The blog post examines a current exhibition, Putting on the Glitz, featuring luxury wallpapers and coverings at 

University of Manchester's Whitworth Art Gallery.

Britt Writes On Travel: "Must-See Mackintosh Attractions in Glasgow"

The article, "Must-See Mackintosh Attractions in Glasgow", was written as a post for Venere Travel Blog which a promotional arm of Venere.com, an accomodation reservations website and market leader founded in Rome in 1995.

Preparation for this article was done in August 2008 while Britt spent time traveling and researching various areas of interest in Scotland. 

Britt Writes On Craft: "Knit a Difference - A DIY Guide to Starting Your Own Charity Knitting Project"

The article, "Knit a Difference : A DIY Guide to Starting Your Own Charity Knitting Project", was written for the Fall 2008 edition of the knitting e-zine Knitty.com.

Britt laid the groundwork for this article in leading a winter clothing and toiletry drive for WISH, a shelter reaching out to the high-risk population of female sex-trade workers living on the streets of Vancouver, BC's downtown Eastside. 

Applying her passion for the craft of knitting to that experience, she decided to write an article which empowers others to use their passion for knitting to reach out to members of their own communities. In the article, Britt relates advice from charity knitting project mavens at afghans for Afghans, Mother Bear Project and Warm Up ! America. She sincerely thanks Ann Rubin, Amy Berman and Mary Colucci for their contribution in empowering others to make a contribution in their own communities.

Britt Writes On Travel: "How to Enjoy Edinburgh Fringe"

The article, "How to Enjoy Edinburgh Fringe", was written as a post for Venere Travel Blog which a promotional arm of Venere.com, Italy-based accomodation reservations website and market leader founded in Rome in 1995.

Preparation for this article was done in August 2008 while Britt spent time traveling and researching various areas of interest in Scotland.