A couple of pairs of shoes, a bra-and-underwear set, a friends-and-family tree and a cozy blanket might seem like disparate items -- perhaps even a bit odd -- for a themed art exhibit. But although ...

Pins and needles start out as long coils of steel wire. Over a process that lasts days, they're snipped, straightened, sharpened, and cleaned. And finally, they become needles. Pins are made similarly ...