Torrington’s downtown is blooming for springtime By Ginger Balch Posted: 04/16/14, 7:56 PM EDT | Downtown business is at long last able to focus on the final arrival of spring. Bright colorful store windows have swept away the last of the dregs of winter, and welcome shoppers, to explore downtown. Now’s the time to enjoy a bit of window shopping, stopping by for a coffee and hot cross bun at First Act Bakery, or maybe taking the kids to have their first ice cream cone of the season at S&S Sweet Treats. For those of you who got a little taste of KidsPlay at the ... Read More »

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Focus on Fiber Arts: Studio 59’s tranquility; In Sheep’s Clothing hosting Easter Basket Contest Submitted photo - Ginger Balch In Sheep's Clothing is holding the annual Great Easter Basket Contest. For more information please call 860-482-3979, or go to www.in-sheeps-clothing.com. By Ginger Balch Posted: 04/02/14, 7:33 PM EDT This week I am totally off topic, only because I spent such an enchanting evening at Studio 59, that I need to share. It’s always refreshing, whenever I get the chance, to immerse myself in someone else’s form of creative expression. And last ... Read More »

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Focus on Fiber Arts: Ritz Crystal Room hosts party honoring Downton Abbey style Submitted photo courtesy of Ginger Balch The grand finale of the afternoon was Ritz owner Karen OíDonnells' interesting peek into the Downton Abbey era of womens fashions, which included hats, purses, gloves and lingerie. By Ginger Balch Posted: 03/12/14, 8:14 PM EDT | Updated: on 03/12/2014 The Downton Abbey TV series inspired me to create some knitting class fun, that would include wine, and dainty snacks, but a usual, the idea took on a life of it’s own, and it became obvious that the ... Read More »

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Focus on Fiber Arts: Use quality yarns for quality crafts Submitted photo - Ginger Balch Boots are warmer with cozy trim. Using the best materials for fiber projects promises long-lasting, quality work. Posted: 02/26/14, 1:43 PM EST | Updated: on 02/26/2014 By Ginger Balch In my world of fiber, yarn, and all the supplies that go along with it, quality is always of the utmost importance. I learned very early in my career that my choice of materials would ultimately determine the outcome of my work. One of my first sweaters, made for my husband, was carefully knit and ... Read More »

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A Focus on Fiber Arts: New experiences at Torrington’s Five Points Gallery By Ginger Balch Posted: 02/12/14, 6:26 PM EST | Last Saturday, I took a little break from my usual fiber work, and tried my hand at collage. Five Points Gallery was offering a free three hour workshop on collage, which was being taught by three of the recent artists displaying their works, Rashmi Talpade, Deborah Wadsworth, and Nancy Doherty. Armed with stacks of magazines, glue, and scissors, I was guided by my instructor, Rashmi Talpade. Talpade’s works were large and impressive. My ... Read More »

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Torrington’s ‘It’s Happening Here’ is gaining momentum By Submitted by Ginger Balch Posted: 02/11/14, 6:42 PM EST | The small businesses of Downtown Torrington have been busy. This holiday season with renewed energy, and a can do attitude, local businesses decided to take up the gauntlet to create a true buzz about town. Of course the buzz has been there all along, but until recently, it is finally really being heard. It was at the invitation of Donna Winn of Torrington Parks and Recreation that the local businesses met to combine efforts to create great holiday events ... Read More »

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A Focus on Fiber: Kids love fiber arts and crafts Submitted photo - Ginger Balch There are plenty of projects just right for younger knitters. By Ginger Balch Posted: 01/29/14, 7:14 PM EST | Kids just love to make things. Give them a box of scraps of anything, and they will create a piece of art. With this in mind, In Sheep’s Clothing is accepting registrations for several unique fiber arts workshops that are being offered. Fiber Arts are Fun, for children ages four to six, is a great way to introduce little ones to using their creativity by making a simple, yet ... Read More »

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A Focus on Fiber Arts: Join us for knit-along in Newtown Submitted photo - Ginger Balch At a knit-along this Sunday in Newtown, knitters and crocheters will make hats to donate to local hospitals. By Ginger Balch Posted: 01/08/14, 7:50 PM EST | If you are like me, and are already finding yourself weary of the winter weather, and looking for something fun to pick up your spirits, this coming Sundays’ event is just the ticket. This Sunday, January 12, from noon to 4 p.m., the Western Connecticut Yarn Council is hosting a knit-along at the Newtown Country Club. ... Read More »

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Focus on Fiber Arts: In Sheep’s Clothing is happy in a new home By Ginger Balch Posted: 12/24/13, 2:25 PM EST | Another New Year finds us once again pondering what this one will bring. Of course some things which will be brought to us will be beyond our control, and hopefully most other events will be of our own making. For me, this New Year is especially filled with great hopes and dreams. Many things in my fiber world have been turned upside down and side ways, but all in such a good way. My move to 10 Water Street was a sad but fond wave goodbye to what now are ... Read More »

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