by Josette deBrouwer | Uncategorized
The basis of Knit Sew Well was the ‘Feisty Fibre Truck’. The idea was to bring yarn, fabric, and notions to makers in Chatham-Kent and beyond at markets and community events. We’ve had great days out with the truck, and it’s a joy to drive and...
by Josette deBrouwer | Uncategorized
This last week of 2025 is starting out with a blast – literally! Wind gusts are up to 80K as I write this, and the ‘feels like’ temperature is -21C. During this mornings’ walk my old greyhound found this quite exhilarating, particularly after...
by Josette deBrouwer | Chatham Armoury Christmas Market, notions, products, yarn
Late last month we tucked the KSW truck away for the winter, and just in the nick of time. A switch has flipped – Chatham-Kent looks positively wintry! It’s getting us all in the mood for this weekend’s Chatham Armoury Christmas Market. Local makers...
by Josette deBrouwer | projects, Uncategorized, workshops, yarn
May has been a busy month, with new projects and new products. If you want to see what we’re up to at Knit Sew Well, please stop by during this coming weekend’s “Discover Blenheim” event. We’ll have the Fibre Truck all shiny and full of...
by Josette deBrouwer | Uncategorized
What a difference a few days of seasonal temperatures makes. Earlier this month I still felt like summer would never end. I was knitting outside, strutting around in shorts and tees, and even floating in our pool. This week, back to reality … time to clean out the...
by Josette deBrouwer | Uncategorized
When I basted the side seams of my Onyx pants, it was with a bit of excitement and, if I can be honest, pride. I had been wanting to make these pants since the pattern was released by Closet Core (a favourite) in early January. I ordered the fabric, a soft and...
