When we honor the Stars and Stripes, the flag of our country, it’s usually with thoughts of those who died in its defense. But it seems to me another layer of honor could be acknowledged when the …
more
It has been many years since I knit a sweater, but in March I could say of the cardigan I had been working on since January, “It’s finished.” I knit the sweater of possum-merino blend yarn …
more
Leave it to two clever British writers to figure out a way to knit for your goldfish. That’s exactly what Sally Muir and Joanna Osborne have done in their book “Pet Projects: The Animal Knits …
more
Calling all artists — including fiber artists. Raise money for visual arts scholarships, help advocacy for art education and funding, and get a chance to win one of five $100 art materials store …
more
With the coming of spring and the sudden flood of warmth and yellow light, the desire for cozy evenings evaporates like mud puddles in the yard. Gone is the yen for yarn, the need for knitting …
more
The exhibit “Uncommon Threads: Wabanaki Textiles, Clothing and Costumes” will open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 23, at the Maine State Museum in Augusta.
more
Those who spin or aspire to will want to take a look at “The Intentional Spinner” by Judith McKenzie McCuin. The author offers technical information, history and tips about spinning that is akin …
more
Knit-a-square is a charity knitting organization based in Australia. It is seeking knitted or crocheted squares for its project to provide handmade blankets to orphaned children, victims of AIDS, or …
more
