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Women in Colorado History Collection by Theodora's Pearls
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The base of Palladio fingering is a favorite of the Longmont Yarn Shoppe community, and a treat to the hand to knit and crochet with. Each skein is a luxury blend of 75% Superwash Merino/ 15% Cashmere/ 10%Silk
115g, 410 Yards/skein.
Ava T. Coleman - contemporary knitting designer, teacher, knitting researcher & historian, & State Treasure of Colorado. Teacher & facilitator, bringing almost-lost needlework traditions of Eastern Europe back to the needlework world. Author of patterns still available on Ravelry. Color inspiration: ivory, pale yellow, peach & coral, referencing Ava’s heritage knitting & baby patterns.
Gudy Gaskill - Gudrun Gaskill, a member of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame, was a mountaineer & the driving force behind the creation of the Colorado Trail. Gudy helped plan the 567 mile hiking, biking, & horseback trail between Denver & Durango. She recruited & directed many teams of volunteers during the summer months beginning in the 1970s. Color inspiration: sky blue, emerald green, white of high Rocky Mountain valleys & trails
Polly Baca - first woman & first Hispanic elected to the Colorado State Senate. Key policy positions included farm worker’s rights; equality in banking; union & worker organizing. Born in Weld County, raised in Greeley, graduate of Colorado State University. Color inspiration: green & gold of agriculture & finance.
Temple Grandin - American scientist, academic, & animal behaviorist; advocate for autism rights. Professor at Colorado State University. Architect of humane animal treatment in processing plants that is widely used across the world. Color inspiration: bovine chocolate brown & black with rainbow for autism activism.
Kuner-Empson Cannery Workers - located in Longmont, Colorado, the Kuner-Empson Cannery operated from 1892 to 1970, processing the agricultural products of the northern Front Range. Many women were employed in the processing of peas, pumpkins, beans, corn, & more. We gratefully acknowledge the contributions of all agricultural & food processing workers in the Longmont area. Color inspiration: three greens, calling forward agricultural growth & abundance.
Chiyo Kanemoto - native of Lafayette, Colorado; farmer & community activist & leader in Longmont. Provided endowment & leadership in many local organizations, including the Longmont Buddhist Temple in Kanemoto Park. Color inspiration: aqua, chocolate brown, & cream of the Longmont Buddhist Temple.