Dear Lacemakers, I belong to Maine Fiber Arts, and read the following in their Fall newsletter, which you might like to keep in mind and verify and use as part of your publicity for lace events in 2009:
2009 has been named THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF FIBERS by the United Nations General Assembly âto celebrate and to promote the economic sustainability of fibers (both wearable and edible) around the globe.â According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, âthe UN resolution would help millions of people around the world, among them some of the poorest people in some of the poorest countries, which depend on the production and processing of natural fibers for their livelihood. Natural fibers contribute to food security and economic development for these farmers. The International Year of Natural Fibers is expected to raise consumersâ awareness of natural fibers and strengthen demand for natural fiber products, improving the livelihoods of the farmers who produce them and translate to revenues for countries that export them. At the same time, promoting the use of natural fibers will enhance the environment. The wide range of natural fibers includes cotton, wool, jute, flax, silk, sisal, coconut fiber and many others. Some are produced from plants, others from animals, and they are used in clothing and other consumer goods, as well as in industrial applications.â Jeri Ames in Maine USA Lace and Embroidery Resource Center **************************************Check out AOL's list of 2007's hottest products. (http://money.aol.com/special/hot-products-2007?NCID=aoltop00030000000001) - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
