Gaye Glasspie

I am a confessed yarn addict, who also happens to be the mom of a beautiful, almost 21 year old, young lady. Welcome to my fiber diary. Come along with me as I obsess over all things fiber :). Contact me on GGmadeit@gmail.com and most importantly, thanks for visiting :)

Maker in Residence, that’s me |Squam Spring Retreat

Oh My God! Guys I have the honor and privilege of being the maker in residence for the Squam Spring 2020 retreat. What is that GG, is that your question? On their site it is described as.. Our Maker-in-Residence program was created to celebrate those makers who give so much of their time, energy and […]

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Rhinebeck 2019 | The people make the event

One week post Rhinebeck 2019 and I’m still floating on a fiber cloud. For those that are not aware, Rhinebeck is a city in NY where the annual NY Sheep and Wool Festival is held. Every year, during the 3rd weekend of October, thousands of makers head to Duchess County fairgrounds. I think I heard

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Why are we afraid to ask for help? | A story about lifelines

A lifeline can be defined as a rope or line used for life-saving, typically one thrown to rescue someone in difficulties in water or one used by sailors to secure themselves to a boat. In the case of knitting it is also used for life-saving 🤣🤣. So why did I hesitate using it? I am

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Sock School

2 things I learned in Sock School

Sock School is over and I am so very happy I participated. Those of you that have been around know this is not my first attempt at socks . Remember these adorable little booties? So yea, I have definitely made socks before. I joined because if given the choice, I would never side with the

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Black Knitter

Around the Table Yarns | A Shaker Heights Yarn Shop

A table is defined as a piece of furniture with a flat top and one or more legs, providing a level surface on which objects may be placed, and that can be used for such purposes as eating, writing, working, or playing games. Two weeks ago I had the honor of having a seat at

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Chapter 53 begins now

53 years old. I have 53 years on the face of this earth. I can remember as a kid thinking fifty was OLD! LOL I no longer think the same way. Hahahahaha I have lived long enough to know better. Ok seriously, it’s my birthday and I am feeling good. August is the 8th month

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I’ve got the sweetest hangover

Hangover GG? Yup I got a LOVE hangover, and I don’t a want a cure for this! Ok so I’m sure you are like what in the ham sammich are you talking about GG? Hahahahahaaa let me tell you about my EPIC weekend. Let’s start with the Lolabean Yarn CO Trunk Show at String Thing

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I grabbed my Cocoknits Sweater Workshop book again….

I am here to tell you the Sweater Workshop book is magical. Am I being dramatic right now? Yes, but I promise I mean every word. I say again because this project will be my third from this fabulous book. The first two project from The Sweater Workshop are pictured below. The first is the

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I finished it my way |The Sabrina Sweater

I finished another Sweater you guys and I am super proud. When are you not proud when you finish a project GG? Is that your question?? Hahahahahaaa well in this case it’s because I modified a bit, let’s talk. A month or so ago, I received an email from We Are Knitters asking would I

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