Historic Textiles in Our Local Museums, Knitting, museum reproduction, Needlework, Needlework History, Pattern Recreation

The Huron Wristers: a story of connections part 2

Continued from The Huron Wristers: a story of connections part 1 Was there a family tie to either Estonia or the British Isles? The answer would help to identify the…

Knitting, Knitting groups

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…

Counterpanes, Historic Textiles in Our Local Museums, Knitting

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…

Knitting

Beloved knitted bonnet

The Beloved knitted bonnet is done and is on its way to Maple and Moose for pick up.

Citizen Science Project, Knitting, Updates, vintage reproduction

Dress of Many Patterns – lace pattern #1

I thought it was time to write an update on the Dress of Many Patterns and share my own lace sampler swatch in progress. The first row of the eight-row…

Counterpanes, Knitting, Needlework

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…

Contact

If you are looking for a unique, locally sourced and inspired gift for those you care about, let Sharlene know and she’s happy to help. Contact Sharlene with any questions, including work available for purchase, and commissions. As she works out of a small home studio, she prefers to take orders by email to sbolen@stitchrevivalstudio.ca or call/text 519-357-7578.

If you’d prefer to shop in person, Sharlene is a vendor at the co-operative artisan market and gift store, Maple and Moose in Blyth, Ontario until March 31, 2026, when her contract completes and then she returns to craft and bridal shows to share her unique handknit products.

As a one-woman, home-based knitting business she doesn’t keep standard opening hours, but always tries to respond to messages as soon as possible. Contact sbolen@stitchrevivalstudio.ca or call 519-357-7578.