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

Emily Foden of Viola Yarns has created a world full of beauty and whimsy. There is a nostalgia to her color palette that gently invites us to delve into memories of playing outdoors as a child... for me, it feels reminiscent of the changing of the seasons. Based in Moorseburg, Ontario, Emily ... View Post

It's another cosy snow day here in Salem, so it's the perfect day to kick off the Brae Cove Tunic knit-a-long! Sam Lamb, the amazing designer behind the tunic pattern, has made a detailed video walking us through the Invisible Provisional Cast-On. Maybe I'm a littttle too excited about this ... View Post

We are very, very excited to announce the Brae Cove Tunic knit-along! The KAL will kick off on March 9th and end on May 19th (it is a fingering weight project after all!) but to keep you all motivated and inspired, we will have bi-weekly giveaways -- from yarn goodies to needle sets and more -- ... View Post

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 ... View Post