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There is a most gorgeous, yet searing, short story written by Tillie Olsen titled, I Stand Here Ironing. Whenever I think of artists, women artists, women artists who are also mothers–  I think of this story and my heart aches.* Somehow in a world where everything is supposed to be easier– the challenge for women to carve out time, space and fortitude to create is still at a premium. Of all the lovely notes, hugs, and whispered words of appreciation we have received over the years, … View Post

Stitches and community are on the brain this week as one beautiful quilt after another is received for the Modern Quilt Show. It’s going on ten years that we have been hosting gatherings to nurture creativity and, today, it is more clear than ever that coming together simply because we love to make things makes the world a better place. Not only do we have the time and space to nurture our spirits, we develop friendships and connections that deepen our collective compassion. More kindness, more understanding, more … View Post

We could not be more delighted to be hosting our first ever MODERN QUILT SHOW thanks to the amazing communities of gather here and the Cambridge Modern Quilt Guild. This juried show is open to ALL and scheduled so that you can connect with friends, get dazzled with inspiration by the exquisite beauty of more than 40 quilts on display, enjoy the chance to win some fabulous raffle prizes before you head on over to the SQUAM ART FAIR. This will definitely be an experiment in how much fun and … View Post

The rain was relentless on the morning I moved to Providence. It drummed on the roof of the car, made the windshield wipers work at a frenzied pace and did not let up until the last box was in my new apartment — the apartment that had been professionally cleaned the day before to ease my transition now had mud tracked everywhere and in every direction. I left the wet boxes where they sat dripping. The dogs and I crawled onto the bed and huddled … View Post

There really isn’t a whole lot that makes me more deeply happy than seeing the friendships that develop at Squam and the ways in which these connections provide the support for dreams to take shape — and flight! Circle of Stitches, a yarn shop in the funky town of Salem, MA is the creation of ANA CAMPOS— someone who came to Squam a few years back and found her tribe. Not only does Ana own the shop, dye the yarn and teach knitting, she has … View Post