Sharlene
Hi, I'm Sharlene! Lover of yarn and life. I enjoy sharing my easy, meditative stitching projects and patterns. You'll also find some random thoughts. Come on in! It's nice to see you!
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Wheeler knitted hat pattern
Well, it’s a very cold and snowy March here which brings to mind issues of warmth. Did you know there’s a matching knitted hat pattern to go along with the ‘Wheelers Mitts’ pattern? You bet! Have a read and cast on! Create your own fun variation. Enjoy knitting up some textile history. Wheeler Hat Knitting Pattern SIZE One size to…
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Counterpane Pillow inspired by 1890 bureau scarf
Recreating the pattern of a knit counterpane bureau scarf from the collection of the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol is a fascinating trip through vintage knitting patterns and traditions. Counterpanes – white bed coverlets or bedspreads – were quite popular in the mid-1800s and into the 1900s and were traditionally made from white or cream-coloured cotton yarn that was so readily available at that time. The…
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Beloved knitted bonnet
The Beloved knitted bonnet is done and is on its way to Maple and Moose for pick up.
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Find my handknits at Maple and Moose
You can find my natural fibre handknits at Maple and Moose gift store in Blyth, Ontario.
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Counterpane Pillow Pattern
This pillow pattern is inspired by a white cotton counterpane bureau scarf in the collection of the Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol located in Goderich, Ontario. Please note: If you’d like to purchase a printed version of the pattern, please visit or contact the Huron County Museum at (519) 524-2686. A traditional counterpane would have been made in white…
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Log Cabin and home
Just wanted to share an update and photo of the log cabin pillow cover on the needles this month. With the extra snow this year and long winter nights, I’ve been thinking about warmth and home. The first quilt I made was a traditional log cabin quilt. I gave it to my parents and it has since come back to…
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What is Stitch Revival Studio?
I'm a one-woman, home-based knitting business, creating knitted items inspired by vintage needlework and natural fibres.
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Stitch Revival Studio now a vendor at Maple & Moose, Blyth
Did you know that I've been accepted to be a vendor at Maple and Moose in Blyth?! It's true! . Stitch Revival Studio has moved into a main street retail vendor space. So excited to be in this space with so many other creative makers and top-notch Canadian products!
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Knitting History Forum
If you are fascinated by knitting and crochet history, the Knitting History Forum is a great resource to check out. The Knitting History Forum is an international society for the history of knitting and crochet. Their members advance and promote the history of knitting through research, exchange of ideas and information and by historical reconstruction. Membership is open to anyone…
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Knitting the Huron Wristers video tutorials
Hi there! I’ve been working on a video series on how to knit the Huron Wristers. The videos are meant to help beginners or knitters with a little experience who would like to knit their own pair of history inspired wristers but maybe need some help with knitting in the round and colourwork. My knitting skill level is experienced beginner,…
