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Episode 20 :: Jessica Forbes of RAVELRY

March 31, 2016

It’s true that I first met Jess when she was frecklegirl and I was bluepoppy — you know way back in the day when no one put their real name out there because who knows what crazy strangers you might meet on the internet. All I know, is that I am forever grateful that we connected back then about our shared love of reading, writing and New England life.

I loved seeing the knitting that she shared online (you know, before there was ravelry . . .) and remember when she finished her Flower Basket Wedding Shawl. How utterly beautiful it was.

Jess loved knitting, reading, sewing, baking and all that is still true, plus so much more.

Today, I love following Jess as she shares her daily life with the same authentic voice as she ever did. Her photos and quips about the challenges of raising two active, adorable children never sugarcoat the reality of how hard it can be and yet, she always shows the beauty, the funny, and the head-shaking WTF.

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She still manages to make time for her passions — most recently a whole lotta sewing –and kind of annoys me with how damn talented she is.

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The big news at Casa Forbes, of course, is the new solar panels! Woot. We talk about this in our chat above so listen in if you want to know more about what it’s like to be powered by the sun!

I know you will enjoy listening to Jess as what most people don’t know about Jess — if they’ve never met her — is how funny she is. So very quick-witted-doesn’t-miss-a beat funny and, so truly gentlehearted.

Jessica is genuinely one of the kindest and wisest people I know, and I am so lucky to call her a friend.

PHOTOS courtesy of Jessica Marshall Forbes

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on the blog

a Sunday afternoon with Toni Lipsey, Mara Licole and Gaye Glasspie

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As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little As The SQM HQ office shutters for the next little while (back online in the New Year) feeling like some sweet, silly drifting out on a paddleboard could feel pretty good right now. 2021<---!! 
Posted @withregram • @squamlove The soft air, the changing light... Squamtime is on the horizon. This dreamy video of @amygretchen by @emily_katz  #squamlove
May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and t May your weekend have moments of peace, ease and time for creative play 🌿💙

sketching from the dock by @dannaray 💙 #squamlove
Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatic Although Isa is currently on social media sabbatical, she WILL be with us in June! *happy dance* @poppyandgrayco #squam2021
It was such a disappointment to cancel last year ( It was such a disappointment to cancel last year (amid all the rest of 2020) so it is no small delight that we WILL be welcoming @maralicoleknits to the lake in June where she will be sharing an original shawl pattern and teaching brioche! I love her sock pattern here and the message from her launch last July about "just keep putting one foot in front of the other." Indeed. #squam2021
So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lak So thrilled TONI LIPSEY will be with us at the lake next Spring-- scroll through to watch her making this darling hat. Head over to @tlyarncrafts to see more of her fab videos and crochet inspiration! #squam2021
Looking forward to being together at a safe distan Looking forward to being together at a safe distance Posted @withregram • @curioushandmade Bye lake 💕💕 #squam2015 #squamartworkshops #squamlove
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