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Narratives, yarn, and the stories we tell ourselves
Long before I officially studied the arbitrary nature of narrative construction, I was suspect of the human tendency to arrange life's...
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Marcia Farrell
- May 13, 2022
- 4 min
Winding yarn
Winding yarn can be tricky if you've never purchased yarn in a hank form. And, it can also be a time-consuming endeavor, even if you are...
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Marcia Farrell
- May 5, 2022
- 2 min
Is it time for summer projects yet?
Living along the Great Lakes means that we are no strangers to unpredictable weather trends and springs that vacillate between cold...
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Marcia Farrell
- Apr 19, 2022
- 4 min
Giving Credit
Attribution and crediting designers, photographs, yarn dyers, and a number of readily available internet footage is a bit of a...
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Marcia Farrell
- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
Tribute to Dr. Heidi Hosey-McGurk
A few minutes ago I learned of the passing of one of the greatest mentors I have ever had the fortune to know and work with: Dr. Heidi...
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Marcia Farrell
- Apr 7, 2022
- 2 min
Local Yarn Store Day
Some of you have already experienced the fun of LYS (Local Yarn Store) Day in the past. Others of you may only be hearing about LYS Day...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 31, 2022
- 1 min
Thank you from Mom and the rest of us
As many of you know, my mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in early February. Since then, she has endured several hospital stays...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 30, 2022
- 4 min
Behind the Scenes: Ordering Yarn
One of the questions that people often ask me revolves around the ordering and shipments of yarn, many of them assuming that I receive...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 22, 2022
- 3 min
The Chosen Parents
This week's blog is a little different and doesn't have much (or any) to do with yarn. Rather, I want to write about my amazing parents...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 17, 2022
- 2 min
National Crochet Month
About a year ago, I was researching fiber-based holidays when I discovered that March was National Crochet Month. Founded by the Crochet...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 10, 2022
- 2 min
Women's History Month and the Lowell Mill Girls
In the nineteenth century, New England textile mills recruited young daughters of farmers as workers. These women were generally between...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 5, 2022
- 1 min
Supporting Ukraine
Last weekend, Casapinka designed the beautiful Ripples Make Waves hat--a free Ravelry pattern download--in support of the people of...
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Marcia Farrell
- Mar 3, 2022
- 4 min
Crafting a Way through Stress
First, I want to thank so many of you for your support and kindness. As many of you already know, a member of my household received a...
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Marcia Farrell
- Feb 26, 2022
- 2 min
Getting Ready for Spring
As we head towards March, many find themselves growing more and more antsy as we wait for the beginning of spring, especially as the snow...
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Marcia Farrell
- Feb 17, 2022
- 2 min
GIFT CERTIFICATE CONTESTS
Thanks to a dear friend who donated them, Habetrot's Wheel will be holding TWO gift certificate giveaways! LUCK OF THE IRISH GIFT...
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Marcia Farrell
- Feb 15, 2022
- 3 min
Spring/Summer Events
Yes, I know; thinking about spring and summer events is probably not on your radar. Honestly? Not really on mine, either, because I'm all...
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Marcia Farrell
- Feb 9, 2022
- 2 min
Crafting to Relieve Anxiety
Never has using craft as a tool for controlling anxiety been so paramount in my life. I think I've shared with all of you before that...
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Marcia Farrell
- Feb 3, 2022
- 2 min
Black History Month and Fiber
The history of fiber and fabric arts in the United States is inextricably linked to Black history and particularly the history of slavery...
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Marcia Farrell
- Jan 30, 2022
- 1 min
Imbolc/Candlemas Sale--One Week Only!
The start of February marks the halfway point between the Winter Solstice and the Spring Equinox. It's also the traditional celebration...
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Marcia Farrell
- Jan 24, 2022
- 2 min
Berroco Sock Hop
Have you seen the info regarding Berroco's February Sock Hop? Berroco Yarn is hosting a virtual Make-along throughout the month of...
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