Alysa Dudley

Maine Fiber Frolic, 2012

Lovers of fiber arts and all things to do with fiber will enjoy the Maine Fiber Frolic. This event is taking place June 2nd and 3rd, 2012 at the Windsor Fairgrounds in Windsor, Maine.The Maine Fiber Frolic is...

Tips for knitting on a road trip

As a passenger on a road trip, knitting can keep your hands busy. Following are some tips for knitting on a road trip.-Bring a project that is easy for you. Difficult projects require more attention than you...

Mother's Day gifts for those who knit

People with passions generally like to choose their own supplies which are directly related to their hobby. So it is with knitters. Most of the time they know best which yarns and needles they prefer. On the...

Knitting for May Day and the Occupy Movement

On May 1, 1886, 120,000 workers began a strike in support of an eight-hour workday. Over 300,000 laborers across the country walked off their jobs. In commemoration May 1, known as May Day, is now...

25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place

This weekend, on Saturday, April 28 is the 25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place in Waltham. Activities for the day include a crafts fair with 88 vendors, sheepshearing demonstrations, spinning and weaving demonstrations and more. Visitors will...

Knit flowers for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day, celebrated in the USA on the second Sunday of May, is a holiday dedicated to honoring mothers. Many other countries have a Mother’s Day, usually observed during the spring months. One of...

Earth friendly knitting - buy local

April 22 is recognized as Earth Day around the world. It is a day to focus attention on environmental problems and to look at ways to protect the earth.There are many ways knitters can join in the movement...

Knitting for the National Day of Silence

This year, the National Day of Silence is on Friday, April 19, 2012. The Day of Silence is when students vow to be silent for a day to bring attention to bullying and harassment of LGBT students.As a...

Titanic Era Knitting

On April 15, 1912, the great ship Titanic sank after hitting an iceberg in the North Atlantic. Over 1,500 passengers lost their lives. It has been over 100 years since this disaster occurred.Clothing worn on the...

Knitting featured in The Wall Street Journal

The Wall Street Journal with a front page article about knitting? Unexpected, but true.On March 5, 2012, the Wall Street Journal published an article about the “Yarn Alive” knitting club in Sichigahama, Japan. In...

Maine Fiber Frolic, 2012

Tips for knitting on a road trip

Mother's Day gifts for those who knit

Knitting for May Day and the Occupy Movement

25th annual Sheepshearing Festival at Gore Place

Knit flowers for Mother's Day

Earth friendly knitting - buy local

Knitting for the National Day of Silence

Titanic Era Knitting

Knitting featured in The Wall Street Journal

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2012 Maine Fiber Frolic

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