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. ... View Post

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 ... View Post

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 ... View Post

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: ... View Post

Last Monday, my car was keyed in broad daylight whilst parked in my neighborhood. When I discovered the fresh, shiny scar running deeply along two panels, the tears that brimmed up were a mixture of anger, frustration, and lack of having anyone to blame. Without being able to point a finger at ... View Post

photo credit :: MEG MCELWEE "Don't just make things. Make treasures. The difference between a hastily sewn project, made in a state of stress while harboring resentment toward the people and circumstances that keep you from "enjoying" even greater productivity ... and a project that is made ... View Post

(r) Veðurfræðingurinn :: The "Weatherman" Sweater You'll always hear me gushing about Icelandic wool --- how it served me brilliantly enduring the elements at the Anake Outdoor School, and how I'm loving it during my first New England winter! I might never have enough Lopapeysa hand knits, so the ... View Post

photo credit :: TIF FUSSELL for The Iconic Self at Fall 2018 After a whirlwind week, we have finished processing pre-registration -- hooray! -- and that means there are still a few spots left in both our retreats! For those of you who were waiting for the green light on open registration you can ... View Post

photo credit :: COLLEEN ATTARA Shortly before the end of 2017, Colleen Attara posted this photo holding the word 'ease'. In the caption she mentioned it "being the perfect word for her in 2017"... I rarely set New Year's resolutions, but this photo really got me thinking: what a perfect way to ... View Post