One big change in 2026

One big change in 2026

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...
Our favourite things from 2025

Our favourite things from 2025

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...

Please hold my hand

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...
The Swatch Never Lies

The Swatch Never Lies

There was a moment last weekend when, sitting at my knitting table, I realized I had only two projects on needles. Worse yet, I had nothing in the wings – no gauge swatches tacked to patterns, no yarn wound into nice little cakes. A quick trip to my sewing table...