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Designer Kalurah Hudson delves into a magical world
Designer Kalurah Hudson delves into a magical world
We chat with knitwear designer Kalurah Hudson, of While They Play Designs, about her fiber arts journey, her inspiration, and her passions. Kalurah Hudson is our Featured Designer for our... Read more...
The Hudson Valley Textile Project: Strengthening the Fabric of our Regional Fiber Economy
The Hudson Valley Textile Project: Strengthening the Fabric of our Regional Fiber Economy
The Hudson Valley Textile Project (HVTP), is a a thriving nonprofit network of regional fiber farmers, processors, dyers, manufacturers, designers, and artisans who have come together to strengthen our textile... Read more...
Designer Mona Zillah Embraces Small Farms
Designer Mona Zillah Embraces Small Farms
Mona Zillah is a knitter, designer, documentary filmmaker, artist, and deep thinker. We are delighted to have chosen Mona's beautiful Heart Warming Mitts as the featured pattern for our Fall... Read more...
Catching up with crochet designer Ashlea Schumaker
Catching up with crochet designer Ashlea Schumaker
Our Summer 2025 Giving Project designer, Ashlea Schumaker, is a yarn lover, a mother, and a travel junkie. Her popular website, Heart Hook Home, features crochet patterns and tutorials, as well... Read more...
Cats and dogs find loving homes at ARF
Cats and dogs find loving homes at ARF
Animal Rescue Foundation, better known as ARF, is a non-profit, no-kill, 100% volunteer animal rescue located in Beacon, NY. Their dedicated volunteers are driven by their love for the cats... Read more...
The Tempestry Project hits the stacks
The Tempestry Project hits the stacks
The Tempestry Project has a new collection coming to a library near you!  You may recall that in April of 2023 the storefronts of Cold Spring's Main Street were adorned... Read more...
Be A Friend Project Saves Lives with Acts of Kindness
Be A Friend Project Saves Lives with Acts of Kindness
The Be A Friend Project is a nonprofit, based right here in Cold Spring, that empowers students to help end bullying, save lives, and build kinder communities. We are thrilled... Read more...
Featured Indie Dyer: Cornbread & Honey
Featured Indie Dyer: Cornbread & Honey
Tanya Hynes is the indie yarn dyer behind Cornbread & Honey. For Local Yarn Store Day 2025, Tanya has dyed custom colorways just for The Endless Skein customers! We will... Read more...
Spotlight on Marie Wallin and British Breeds Yarn
Spotlight on Marie Wallin and British Breeds Yarn
Marie Wallin is a knitter and crocheter, a knitwear designer, and the entrepreneur behind Marie Wallin Designs, producer of British Breeds yarn. We chatted with Marie about her journey through... Read more...
Finding Your Best Colors with Dana Hammond
Finding Your Best Colors with Dana Hammond
Color Analyst Dana Hammond will be teaching a class on Choosing the Right Color for your Garment at The Endless Skein on Local Yarn Store Day, Saturday, April 26, 2025.... Read more...
Sparrow's Nest Delivers Meals to Families Affected by Cancer
Sparrow's Nest Delivers Meals to Families Affected by Cancer
Sparrow's Nest, a nonprofit dedicated to delivering homecooked meals to Hudson Valley families facing a cancer diagnosis, is the beneficiary of our Winter 2025 Giving Project. Now through the end of... Read more...
Designer Spotlight: Ana-Maria
Designer Spotlight: Ana-Maria
Our Winter 2025 Giving Project designer, Ana-Maria, creates beautiful, often reversible, crochet patterns for garments and accessories. Her website, Crochet Highway, features video tutorials, and her patterns include step-by-step instructions and tutorial... Read more...