This time of year, many knitters and crocheters are up to their elbows in their vegetable gardens. Hour upon hour is spent in battle, gardener pitted against the weeds. It’s an ongoing struggle, one of which I haven’t the stomach for. Heat, bugs and sweat, will win every time over me. I will gladly show my appreciation of such hard work and determination by purchasing my vegetables at the farmers market. I would much rather choose to match wits with yarn and a knitting pattern any summer day. Still despite all the excitement happening in the gardens, there needs to be a little ... Read More »
Focus on Fiber Arts: Celebrate World Wide Knitting in Public Day at Coe Memorial Park Photo by Ginger Balch If you like to knit in public, or at home, or at the local yarn shop, come to Coe Memorial Park Friday night and join others in a celebration of World Knitting in Public Day with other knitters. By Ginger Balch Posted: 06/20/14, 1:09 PM EDT | Updated: on 06/20/2014 Knitting is generally a solitary craft. Knitters spend a lot of time quietly knitting at home, often with the TV in the background. Some knitters even will take advantage of lunch breaks or work ... Read More »
Focus on Fiber Arts: Summer is a great time to learn, see and enjoy Submitted photo courtesy of Ginger Balch In Sheep's Clothing invites fiber artists to share their work and skill or learn something new this summer. By Ginger Balch Posted: 06/11/14, 8:41 PM EDT | “No more teachers, no more books”, and soon kids will be free for the summer — free to do all that fun stuff that they don’t have time for during the school year. As parents, we love when fun can serve double duty as entertainment and learning. Fiber arts provide all the above. Beginning July, ... Read More »
Weaving, doves, nests and other natural things
Spring literally came to my door about four weeks ago, when I noticed some twigs on my shop’s front doorstep. I looked up to see more twigs peeking out from the top of the AC unit above. I stepped back, and came to nose to beak with a mourning dove. I was quite taken aback, when I realized that a pair of mourning doves had taken up residence and had begun to build their nest. I took great delight everyday in watching the pair come and go. Mostly one would stay on the nest; presumably it was the female, which I named Isabelle, and the male, who I imagined playing the protector was ... Read More »
Group in Torrington raises money and awareness for women’s heart health with fashion show http://www.registercitizen.com/general-news/20140518/group-in-torrington-raises-money-and-awareness-for-womens-heart-health-with-fashion-show ... Read More »
Torrington: Benefit at Yankee Pedlar is just for women, to benefit city’s hospital Submitted photo courtesy of Ginger Balch A model shows her fashionable side at the 2013 Heart Health for Women event at the Yankee Pedlar. The event returns to the Pedlar Sunday, and is being held to benefit Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and the American Heart Association. By Ginger Balch Posted: 05/14/14, 5:54 PM EDT | Updated: on 05/16/2014 Torrington’s Dress Barn is joining forces with other area businesses to put on a fabulous fashion show and luncheon on Sunday, May 18 from 11 ... Read More »
Colonial Revival era explored during Family Day at Litchfield History Museum Clarissa Tranquillo, 6, looks at a weaving tool during the Litchfield History Museum Family Day on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Litchfield. Esteban L. Hernandez Register Citizen By Esteban L. Hernandez, Register Citizen Posted: 05/03/14, 8:08 PM EDT | A display from ìThe Lure of the Litchfield Hillsî exhibit at the Lichfield History Museum on Saturday, May 3, 2014, in Litchfield. The exhibit explores the the town during its the Colonial Revival Movement of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Esteban ... Read More »
Focus on Fiber Arts: Fashion show, luncheon will benefit Charlotte Hungerford Hospital Submitted photo - Ginger Balch A participant in last year's 'Go Red for Women" fashion show hits the floor. The event reprises this year as a fundraiser for Charlotte Hungerford Hospital and a promotion for women's heart disease awareness. By Ginger Balch Posted: 04/30/14, 1:55 PM EDT | Updated: on 04/30/2014 In Sheep’s Clothing, in cooperation with Dress Barn, is hosting their second joint event, a fashion show and luncheon. This year’s event will benefit the Charlotte Hungerford ... Read More »
Focus on Fiber Arts: Take a day at the Connecticut Sheep, Wool & Fiber Festival This weekend, fiber enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy a day at the 105th Connecticut Sheep Wool & Fiber Festival. It takes place, rain or shine, Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. 4 p.m., at the Tolland Agricultural Center in Vernon/Rockville. Submitted photo — Ginger Balch By Ginger Balch Posted: 04/24/14, 2:34 PM EDT | Updated: on 04/24/2014 Spring is making its appearance just in time for the 105th Connecticut Sheep Wool & Fiber Festival. The annual fiber festival will be ... Read More »
Litchfield History Museum to hold family day May 3 Posted: 04/21/14, 7:18 PM EDT | LITCHFIELD >> The Litchfield History Museum on Saturday, May 3 from noon to 4 p.m. There will be free games, crafts, and entertainment for family members of all ages during our annual Family Day. In conjunction with The Lure of the Litchfield Hills, a new exhibition exploring the town of Litchfield during the Colonial Revival, Family Day is going nostalgic. Visitors are encouraged to participate in some of the activities that Litchfield’s Colonial Revival-era citizens enjoyed. Dance ... Read More »
