Clinton painting the walls of 370 Broadway.

A very wise customer suggested we share some of the reasons why a variety of the folks that have pledged to back our Kickstarter campaign  made that choice. As if it wasn't enough to get all weepy each time someone new makes a contribution, the answers we've received to our request have been kind and thoughtful just like each of you.

Today we'd like to introduce you to Clinton O'Dell . Clinton is a costume designer for the stage and is an Associate Professor of Theatrical Design at Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts. Clinton volunteered so many hours to help us launch gather here back in January of 2011. And he's the reason Noah and Virginia met in the first place.

above: Amy's amazing photo shoot of her Snow Bunny cabled hat and Marled Cocoon Scarf.

A very wise customer suggested we share some of the reasons why a variety of the folks that have pledged to back our Kickstarter campaign  made that choice. As if it wasn't enough to get all weepy each time someone new makes a contribution, the answers we've received to our request have been kind and thoughtful just like each of you.

Today we would like to introduce you to Amy Small of Knit Collage Yarns . When Virginia began dreaming up gather here she created a list of "must have" brands for their initial opening. And "future" brands if their first six months were successful. Knit Collage was on the "must have" list because it was so unique and at the time, only available online. Amy's business helps improve the lives of others  and she is an inspirational business owner. 

A very wise customer suggested we share some of the reasons why a variety of the folks that have pledged to back our Kickstarter campaignmade that choice. As if it wasn't enough to get all weepy each time someone new makes a contribution, the answers we've received today to our request have been kind and thoughtful just like each of you.Today we'd like to introduce you to Karissa Kloss. Karissa works at Roost Books, formerly a Boston-based publisher that recently relocated to Denver, Colorado. It was with a heavy heart that we said good-bye to Karissa and her employer.

A very wise customer suggested we share some of the reasons why a variety of the folks that have pledged to back our Kickstarter campaign made that choice. As if it wasn't enough to get all weepy each time someone new makes a contribution, the answers we've received to our request have been kind and thoughtful just like each of you. Today we'd like to introduce you to Esmé who is nine. And actually doesn't remember living in Cambridge without gather here which was maybe the thing that warmed all of our collective hearts (imagine a world where there was always a stitch lounge down the road from you that you spent your childhood making things at!). We've all had the pleasure of teaching and helping Esmé and it's like she's always been a part of our lives, too. Some additional thoughts by Esmé's parent, April.

Morgan at the Valentine's Day letter event that Marissa Falco had at the shop in 2014. What a lovely red typewriter.

A very wise customer suggested we share some of the reasons why a variety of the folks that have pledged to back our  Kickstarter campaign made that choice. As if it wasn't enough to get all weepy each time someone new makes a contribution, the answers we've received today to our request have been kind and thoughtful just like each of you. Today we'd like to introduce you to Morgan Nolte. Morgan works in Cambridge and has taken a number of classes at gather here. She is also a dancer and I've loved getting to know her (and her sister, Taylor!) over the years.