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Marcia Farrell
Feb 15, 20223 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20221 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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Marcia Farrell
Jan 19, 20222 min read
Challenging Oneself
I crave challenge. And while I do meditate, I don't typically enjoy meditative craft projects for very long with the exception of...
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Marcia Farrell
Jan 12, 20223 min read
Spinning Goals
In 2014, when I took a sabbatical from the university, I bought a spinning wheel. I had tried using the drop spindle, but after numerous...
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Marcia Farrell
Jan 7, 20224 min read
That First Sweater
I remember my very first sweater very well. I still have it somewhere, tucked away in a box. And since it was made from very low-quality...
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Marcia Farrell
Jan 2, 20223 min read
The Joy of Winter, Woolies, and Why it's all so necessary
Several years ago, when I was living in Wilkes-Barre, we experienced a winter that was barely cold and hardly had any snowfall. It was...
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Habetrot's Wheel
Dec 26, 20212 min read
In need of some imagination
"Well, what can you make with that?" The above is one of my least favorite questions. Because really, with yarn and fiber, the answer is...
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Marcia Farrell
Dec 22, 20212 min read
Last Minute Stitching
While some people did their holiday stitching over the summer or even earlier, many aren't quite yet finished with those projects they...
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Marcia Farrell
Dec 15, 20212 min read
Cold, Rain, and Comfort Projects
For those who celebrate, next week brings us the Winter Solstice, Yule, and Christmas, and while the weather outside is frightful, it...
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Marcia Farrell
Dec 8, 20212 min read
That Stitching Time of Year
Despite the odd ups and downs of the weather (there's snow on the ground now, but it's also supposed to get up to the 50s by the weekend...
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 30, 20212 min read
Standing by Makers
Some of you may already be aware of the events of this past weekend surrounding the rude and micro-aggressive comments made by a certain...
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 29, 20211 min read
Thank You!
Thank you to all of you who so generously supported the store on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday! I am so deeply appreciative....
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 26, 20211 min read
One day to Small Business Saturday
Tomorrow is Small Business Saturday! While it is a day to celebrate shopping local, I hope that you know first how much small businesses...
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 25, 20211 min read
Two days until Small Business Saturday
As covid continues to ravage the world and remains prevalant in Erie County where we have a high rate of spread, Habetrot's Wheel is...
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 24, 20213 min read
Three Days to Small Business Saturday!
One of the great things about living in Erie, PA is that this is a community that thrives on small businesses. Yes, there are the big box...
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 23, 20213 min read
FOUR DAYS UNTIL SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
As we begin the countdown to Small Business Saturday, I thought I'd share a little more with you about the history of opening the store....
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Marcia Farrell
Nov 18, 20211 min read
Cold weather, hot tea, and yarn
As the year winds down, we finally found ourselves with cooler weather, occasional snowfall, and darker nights. I LIVE for this time of...
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