Two short weeks ago, my mum and I went to NYC and of course we couldn't miss Purl Soho. Beautifully curated and equally inspiring, as soon as we entered the doors our hands were twitching with the possibilities of all the new projects waiting to be brought to life... Purl Soho + Squam have a ... View Post

That's a wrap! I simply cannot believe that it's been a whole entire week since we were gathered together at the lake. I'm still feeling the glitter dust floating around -- to be surrounded by so many incredible makers was completely rejuvenating! Above all I want to let everyone know how much ... View Post

Park Hat by Sarah Luse "We are inspired by nature, art, urban life, cities, trends… Inspiration can be anywhere..." If you're a knitter, crocheter, weaver or all-around yarn enthusiast, you're likely familiar with malabrigo yarn. Known for their super-soft skeins in a myriad of colors, there ... View Post

photo credit :: Meg Fussell hello hello! Gosh -- I can't believe this summer is flying by. FLYING by -- but in the most glorious of ways. Plenty of days at home, some in the sun and some spent hugging my air conditioner, others on the road... my perfect balance of work and play. Counting the ... View Post

I'm so excited to highlight Tory Williams on another Makers Monday post! I first met Tory during our Fall 2017 gathering -- bright, bubbly, with a contagious smile and an abundance of wit, she's effortless to be around. As the teacher of Portrait of the Artist, she asked Elizabeth and me if we ... View Post

You can't use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have. - Maya Angelou Firstly -- wow. I miss you! 'Squam-morse' :: that post-Squam feeling of ‘back to reality’ mixed with memories from the weekend, the missing of friends new and old — perhaps a new burst of inspiration dappled ... View Post

"Community not Competition" Late last year, when I was beginning to build new relationships within Squam, Terri Dautcher (the amazing woman she is) said these three words that have become a daily repetition for me. There is so much room for everyone in the world of 'creative arts' that it really ... View Post

One of our most popular offerings is when we open up the weekend for a Taste of Squam which makes sense when you think of how busy we all are-- it's not easy to get away for a long stretch of days, but an overnight? Let's do it! Grab your overnight bag — throw in a pair of sneakers, a ... View Post

Are you a w.i.p.? {work in progress} Do you want to bring your 'w.i.p.' self to the lake to be with other w.i.p.s too? There is no better place to be a work-in-progress than by the lake at Squam! You now have a chance to win a scholarship to one of our 2018 gatherings thanks to fabulous 2018 ... View Post