By Hand, Knitting, Crochet, Crafts - Ardeana Hamilin

Quilters share pieces of work and themselves

In October, I had the pleasure of being the guest speaker at a semiannual meeting of the Area 5 chapters of the Pine Tree Quilters Guild. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 11/17/09 | 479 views

Books to help you give this season

The season of gift giving is upon us — time to make things by hand. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 11/10/09 | 456 views

Bangor, Ellsworth shows offer wide array of arts and crafts

The 15th Designing Women fine arts and crafts show will be held 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Dyke Center for Family Business at Husson College. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 11/3/09 | 290 views

Volunteers needed for pillowcase project

Quilter Sue McIver of Baileyville is asking for pillowcases and for volunteers to sew the pillowcases. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 10/27/09 | 559 views

Goodwill can help you channel your inner ghoul

It’s October. ’Tis the season for bending one’s brain to the task of fabricating the perfect Halloween costume. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 10/20/09 | 345 views

Rainy day gives rise to warm bread, warm clothes

I like rainy Sundays. The minute I hear the patter of rain against the window and sense the grayness of the morning light, I know I am in for a good day. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 10/6/09 | 816 views

Impending birth spurs tiny projects

Several months ago I learned that my son and his wife are expecting a baby in February. It has been 12 years since the birth of my other grandchild. Predictably, this impending event has inspired me … more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 9/29/09 | 634 views

Common Ground Fair earns its name

The “baa, baa black sheep, have you any wool?” question will be answered, as it is every September, at Common Ground Country Fair on Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25-27, at the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association fairgrounds in Unity. more

By Ardeana Hamlin
BDN Staff | 9/22/09 | 1138 views