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Huron Wristers – an update

July 29, 2020August 21, 2020

I was working at finalizing & editing my pattern for the Huron Wristers, a pair of fingerless gloves. Gotta get it ready for a test stitcher or two. Wool is […]

Counterpanes Knitting Needlework Test-Stitchers

Volunteer test-stitchers needed!

October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

Greetings, fellow knitters! Would you be interested in becoming a volunteer test-knitter? I’ve just completed a draft of a pattern for Knit Fingerless Mitts and I’d be happy to get […]

Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

Oh my! This is amazing! https://t.co/DO2uVsZRQk

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Fleece to Fashion @UofGknitting
How this Knitted Masterpiece, made for admission to the Hand-Knitters' Guild of Strasbourg in 1781, was made remains a mystery. Measuring 1.75 metres wide, there is no record as to how it was made.

Thoughts?

#uofgknitting #knitting #tbt

📸©V&A Museum https://t.co/y1nZgLf5Tc https://t.co/3KheAKxdBi

Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

In preparation for choosing a #wool for the reproduction of Herbert Wheeler’s vintage knitted gloves in the collection of @hcmuseum, I’ve been knitting up samples using a new locally produced wool, a #HuronCountyArcott. https://t.co/9IA1rlYx3v @uppercanadaweav @Campaignforwool https://t.co/VgFEi2Hpnz

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Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

This is beautiful! I love vintage counterpanes! I've recreated a couple patterns based on vintage originals. This blanket is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing! https://t.co/8tvONDo4ZK

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CKC @CtrKnitCrochet
In honor of April's birthstone, this bedspread!! Bias-knit squares come together on-point, or diamond-shaped, and the trim features two rows of tiny diamonds.

From Historic New England, "Bedspread," maker and date unknown, gift of Grace L. Richards, at https://t.co/epFvEUXJkC https://t.co/s8ViMol7fy

Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

Great article on getting out of survival mode... which is totally applicable here in #HuronCounty as we cope with another lockdown. 8 Things You Should Do Before 8 a.m. to Perform at Your Peak Every Day: get ready; get inspired; get perspective... https://t.co/x2yM7TON75

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Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

Great article: Shirl the Purl of Saltwater knitting fame creates mitten pattern to honour Evelyn Richardson of Shelburne County fame | Saltwire https://t.co/GUUcIqO3eM

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Sharlene Bolen @StitchRevival

A big thank you to everyone who attended last night's #HuronWristers #knittingworkshop & to @hcmuseum for hosting. Thank you so much to guests, Sarah & Richard Anderson, & Jennifer Triemstra-Johnston from #FACTSBlyth. #HistoryStitcher #HuronCounty @Campaignforwool #ColoursOfHuron https://t.co/Pe8AV0DslT

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