The change of the seasons beckons many Mainers to transition to indoor pastimes. Sewing and knitting circles are a longstanding Yankee tradition combining artistry, home economics and companionship.
Below are some of the established groups for like-minded hobbyists from Bethel to Bridgton.
BETHEL
Knitting and Crochet Circle
Time: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Bethel Library Yarn Hub, 6 Broad St.
About: A welcoming group of stitchers that meets Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. All above the age of 7 are welcome. Children must be accompanied by a participating adult.
FMI: Email theyarnhub.bethellibrary@gmail.com
BRIDGTON
Bridgton Fiber Group
Time: Second and fourth Sunday of each month, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.
About: A crafting group that gathers to work on projects together and socialize. All fiber related crafters are invited: knit, crochet, spin, weave, etc.
FMI: Visit https://www.facebook.com/groups/bridgtonfibergroup/about
Chickadee Quilters of Bridgton
Time: Tuesdays, 10 a.m. to noon
Location: Bridgton Community Center, 15 Depot St.
About: Chickadee Quilters is a chapter of the Pine Tree Quilters Guild and gathers to share creations, learn from each other and contribute to the local community.
FMI: Email chickadeequiltersme@gmail.com
HARRISON
Patchwork Piecemakers
Time: Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon
Location: Congregational Church, 77 Main St., Harrison
About: Patchwork Piecemakers is a crafting circle that gathers to share ideas and support each other. The group creates quilts for the Linus Project and the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital. FMI: Call 207-583-4840
LOVELL
Martha’s Knitting Group
Time: Wednesdays, 1-3:30 p.m.
Location: Study Room at the Charlotte Hobbs Memorial Library, 227 Main St.
About: A group of friendly fiber artists that meets to work on projects, help others along and visit.
FMI: Email thedesk@hobbslibrary.org
NORWAY
Fiber & Vine’s Open Knitting & Crochet Group
Time: Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m.
Location: 402 Main St.
About: Fiber & Vine hosts a weekly open knitting group every Tuesday. The store also holds knitting and other fiber arts classes that require registration.
FMI: Call 207-739-2664; visit fiberandvine.com
Loose Threads Sewing Group
Time: Thursdays, 3:30 p.m.
Location: The HILLS Recovery Center, 15 Tannery St.
About: An open sewing space for anyone in recovery or seeking recovery. Bring your current project, start something new or repair something old.
FMI: Call 207-744-2424
Norway Fiber Arts Community
Time: First and third Monday of each month, 1-3 p.m.
Location: Norway Memorial Library, 258 Main St.
About: A casual community group that meets twice a month at the Norway Memorial Library. All ages and projects are invited to join.
FMI: Email courtney.hotmess@gmail.com
OXFORD
Sewing with Bunny
Time: Wednesdays, 6-8 p.m.
Location: Station House Community Center, 223 King St., Oxford
About: Come to learn sewing basics, creative stitching, or for help with a project. Get pointers on pattern-making and fabric selection. Project kits are available. Hosted by Oxford Recreation Department.
FMI: Call 207-529-4145
SUMNER
Wrinkle in Thyme Farm
Location: 106 Black Mountain Road
Times: Tuesdays, 1-4 p.m. for open knitting; third Wednesday of each month for spinning circle/potluck, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
About: A diversified sheep farm that hosts weekly knitting gatherings and monthly spinning circles. All are invited to pursue their crafts, hang out and learn from other local spinners and knitters. The spinning circle is a potluck lunch. Also Wrinkle in Thyme holds weaving, felting and dyeing classes that require registration.
FMI: Email info@awrinkleinthymefarm.com
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