Maritime Family Fiber:
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More Mini-Mitts!
Winter's grip is still predictably strong here in Downeast Maine; as the freezing rain slaps the window pane and the fire roars in the woodstove. -
Frogalong Phase 2: Let's Finish Up!
A mere two months have passed since the start of the new year, and yet many of us have already given up on those promises we made when we were sentimental and hopeful. -
Hop and Skip Hat
If you need a hat done in a hop, skip, and a jump, this one is a great option! Using just 1 skein of Briggs and Little Super, it can easily be completed in one evening. -
Frog-A-Long Phase 2: Begin!
Do you have a plan for all your unfinished objects and works in progress? I hope so! If you do, it's time to move on to phase 2! -
Frog-A-Long Phase 1: Continues
Hopefully you've gotten a good start on your assignment from last week: pulling out and categorizing your UFOs. I realize it was a hard week to do so, what with the abundant festivities. But despite several family suppers consisting of every seafood dish known to man, I've made quite a lot of progress in my frog pond: and found a lot more projects! -
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Cuddly Candle Sleeves
Cuddly Candle Sleeves Free Pattern December 1, 2017 Hopefully by this time in our knit-a-long, you have a neat stack of ... -
Cozy Woolly Pillow
Gift number 4 in our Christmas knit-a-long is an unimaginably snuggly, fluffy, puffy, couch pillow! These are the ideal family gift as the holidays near and there's less time to make individual presents. They're are also great for people you may not feel comfortable knitting clothing for. Add a wood fire, a cup of coffee and some knitting to your oversized woolen pillow and let the coziness commence. -
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Fresh Scallop Hat
There's nothing richer and sweeter than fresh scallops straight off the boat. A nice mess of scallops sauteed in butter helps soothe my nerves a little after the husband comes home from doing one of the most dangerous jobs out there. -
Connected by the Sea
The definition of the word maritime, according to dictionary.com, is as follows:
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"connected with the sea, especially in relation to seafaring, commercial, or military activity."
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The Rooster that Attacked Oprah
Growing up on a farm in Maine, I didn't really think my childhood was that different than anyone else. In fact, the average Mainer has a garden, perhaps some chickens pecking around, maybe even a few sheep or a pig rooting up the dooryard. The local census in Bucks Harbor Maine growing up boasted of 75 residents, give or take a few. So most of my friends ended up being my animals. Each of them has a story of their own to share; some more glorious than others, like Rocky the Rhode Island Red Rooster here:
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