"Writing is important in the African-American tradition. We were not supposed to write and we would be severely punished or even killed if we were teaching people to read and write. One very important component of that tradition is not only naming what's going on and maybe what needs to be changed ... View Post

Squam in the City 2014 photo credit: Xanthe Berkeley Above is a photo of two friends who had not seen each other in many years but reconnected at a Squam gathering four years ago. This photo never fails to spark joy in my heart. These past weeks I have needed reminders of joy because my heart has ... View Post

2019 Squam Lake retreats are now live Pre-registration for SPRING (click here) and FALL (click here) Retreats is OPEN (left) Wander in Wonder with Amy T. Won // (right) Alegria with Rosa Pomar I am so delighted to finally be able to share our marvelous line-up for 2019. With over 25 fantastic ... View Post

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