Fiber Arts Club, a student organization focused on fiber and textile art, is creating a community quilt through collaboration with Athens residents and artists.

Plain curtains do not have to stay that way. A simple block-printing technique can add pattern, texture, and personality without replacing the fabric.

Amanda Smith is a freelance journalist and writer. She reports on culture, society, human interest and technology. Her stories hold a mirror to society, reflecting both its malaise and its beauty.