handwork

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The projects must be left behind by a loved one who is deceased or unable to complete the handwork due to illness or disability.

From Washington Post • Feb. 8, 2023

Finding a way to cut out handwork in China and Bangladesh would allow more clothing manufacturing to move back to Western consumer markets, including the United States.

From Reuters • Dec. 12, 2022

People of all ages chatted and snacked — many simultaneously keeping their fingers busy with handwork.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 1, 2021

Let us pause to recall the tricoteuse, a woman who sits and knits, coolly carrying on with her handwork as the world unravels around her.

From New York Times • May 8, 2020

The Old were sitting quietly, some visiting and talking with one another, others doing handwork and simple crafts.

From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry