The Department of Social Services (DSS) administers and delivers a wide variety of services to children, families, adults, people with disabilities and elders, including health care coverage, child support, long-term care and supports, energy assistance, food and nutrition aid, and program grants.
The Rice Stitch :: Knitting Stitch #140. Stitch Description. The Rice Stitch is a basic texture pattern that is very easy to do. It is a great stitch for any type of project, especially washcloths, where the nubs provide a great scrubbing texture. Editorâs Note: Be sure to grab your at the end of this post.
Patchwork or  pieced work  is a form of needlework that involves sewing together pieces of fabric into a larger design. The larger design is usually based on repeat patterns built up with different fabric shapes (which can be different colors).vidence of patchworkâpiecing small pieces of fabric together to create a larger piece and quilting layers of textile fabrics togetherâhas been found throughout history. The earliest examples have been located in Egyptian tombs and also in early age of China about 5000 years ago.