Knitting

Put A Bow On It

Published April 29, 2012 | By Ann Nyberg

I have solved so many problems in my head over the years doing crafts. From the time I was a kid, we made things at home. About the time I… Continue reading →

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Knitted Hats For Wee Ones And Everything Else

Published April 16, 2012 | By Ann Nyberg

I’ve been stocking the shelves in “Annie Mame” really since the first of 2012 knowing the Grand Opening of all the little boutiques at Ventucci Home in Westbrook, Connecticut would… Continue reading →

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“A Connecticut Christmas”~Bring Food and Help a Neighbor

Published December 2, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

WHEN: December 11th (Saturday) 1 to 4 p.m.

WHERE: High Hopes Therapeutic Riding Old Lyme, Connecticut 36 Town Woods Road Old Lyme, CT 06371-1142 (860) 434-1974

ENTRANCE FEE: FOOD TO… Continue reading →

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Knitting Above Main Street

Published October 11, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

One floor up above Main Street in Torrington, Connecticut you will find a charming yarn shop called In Sheep’s Clothing. Being a knitter, these kinds of shops are magnets… Continue reading →

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Bette Davis And Betty Page Would Be Proud

Published October 8, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Julia Sloan is a woman to be reckoned with. She took her tax return and opened a business with it. She says if she can do it anyone can. Her… Continue reading →

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“Sew” You Say You Were Needled and Framed?

Published August 13, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

Okay so I worked it all in, in the title, sewing, knitting and framing. This is a do-in-yourself post. Something I sewed for the closet window, frames I used and… Continue reading →

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A Knitting Shop To Remember

Published March 31, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

I cannot tell you what a dream it is to spend time in Michele Cahill’s Madison Wool Shop in Madison, Connecticut. I’m a knitting nut of course, but there’s just… Continue reading →

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Attention: Knitters

Published February 12, 2010 | By Ann Nyberg

There are knitters everywhere. On Thursday evenings at Panera’s in North Haven, Connecticut you can find a whole table full of gals knitting and chatting away about their various projects,… Continue reading →

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