making for you, making it your own

We each make our clothes for many different reasons; some for sustainability and others for longevity, some for thriftiness and others for practicality. I make clothes not only because I love it, but also from a deep rooted frustration from what is presented for me to buy, as a twenty-six year old woman, in shops. It’s a tale as old as time; to spend hours scrolling websites or pulling apart clothing racks to come away empty handed and disappointed. I know there are other women … View Post

Open Call for Art Fair Vendors!

Are you interested in joining us at our Spring and/or Fall Art Fairs? We would love to have you! You can find out more information about the Squam Art Fair, including dates, times, and submission info here.

A Week of LOVE

While not all of us celebrate Valentine’s Day, I think it’s still a marvelous reason to extend just a little extra love to everyone important in our lives, and the perfect week to get gushy and grateful about all the fantastic people that make Squam so utterly amazing (that’s you!). So, this week on Instagram I shared a different word each day under the theme of LOVE, inviting you to chime in and share how you cultivate love for yourself, your community, and in a plethora of other ways. We … View Post

Brae Cove Tunic is here!

It my pleasure to introduce the latest Squam knit pattern, the Brae Cove Tunic, designed by Sam Lamb.   She and Elizabeth worked so very diligently to make this gorgeous piece to come to life; to create what I describe as “the most warm, versatile, easy-to-wear, sock-for-my-body!” I hear you ask, “Why, Meg, would I ever want to knit a ‘sock-for-my-body’?” Here are my TOP 3 reasons why — 1. It’s wearable with just about anything — layered over a shirt and jeans, under a … View Post

que sera, sera

photo credit :: ELIZABETH DUVIVIER “You can clear the land, plow the field, spread the fertilizer, and plant the corn. But you cannot make it rain. You cannot prevent an early frost. You cannot determine exactly what will happen in your life. The rain may or may not fall, but one thing is certain: you will get a harvest only if you planted something in the field. It’s important to do everything in our power to ensure our success, but we also need to let … View Post

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