Archive for October, 2009
31 Oct
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
30 Oct
NEEDLE ARTS GROUP VISITS
On Wednesday we had a group of needle arts folks from the Danvers, MA area come to visit as part of their field trip. They had been to ABC Stitchery in Grantham, then visited us, followed by lunch at Newport’s Salt Hill Pub (we love Salt Hill!), a stop at the Dorr Mill store and then [...]
28 Oct
Holiday Mail for Heroes
The link below if offered thru the American Red Cross to send holiday cards to our service members, their families and our veterans. There are specific guidelines to follow so please read carefully.
This an ideal way for knitting groups, spinning groups, etc. to do a bit of giving back to thank those who do so much [...]
26 Oct
GETTING READY FOR WINTER
We had below normal weather and then quite warm weather and now it’s about normal temps for fall. We are getting the building ready for winter by having insulation blown in. The building is full of memories for the town and for my family. But, it is drafty and we are looking forward to a warmer winter inside.
15 Oct
IT FEELS LIKE … NO DON’T SAY IT!
It’s only mid October and the temps are below normal. It really feels like snow out there today. Hopefully, just a cold spell and we’ll be back in the 50’s next week. Way too many leaves to rake and “get ready for winter” chores to be accomplished before snow sticks to the ground.
The fall colors are [...]
13 Oct
LOOSE ENDS HANDWEAVING OPENING ON OCTOBER 22, 2009!
Loose Ends Handweaving, upstairs at Hodgepodge, will be opening for business on OCTOBER 22nd!!
Interested in weaving? – schedule lessons. Need weaving supplies? – you can get them. Need a gift? – purchase a gift certificate or a beautiful handwoven item.
Walk-in and Weave - loom is warped and ready for you to weave; take home a scarf, pillow top, or table runner [...]
8 Oct
UPSTAIRS AT HODGEPODGE
Deb is busy setting up her space, unpacking deliveries, pricing products, and warping looms. She is looking forward to an end of October opening - we’ll let you know when the grand opening is!!
7 Oct
2009 NH WOOL ARTS TOUR THIS WEEKEND!
Don’t forget that this weekend, Oct 10, 11 & 12 is the NH Wool Arts Tour. Go to the link below and get all the information you need to enjoy a lovely drive thru the New Hamsphire countryside with stops at six different farms/studios. There will be demonstrations, food, fiber related articles to purchase and lots [...]