As gather here has become a destination fabric and fibers store we have needed to expand our inventory so we can meet the needs of all the awesome folx looking for that perfect tool or material to make something with. Kendra, after years of working solo, now has an assistant and she'll be the first to admit that "operation gh inventory" is a lot less overwhelming. When did you start making things?
My mom used to make my sister and me Halloween costumes when we were little, and in middle school I joined the drama club and worked with the home...

Jules joined our team this summer and will complete her three month training period in October. Jules is a talented knitter and we love having another independent designer on our team. When did you start making things?I have always loved various forms of crafting, but my grandmother taught me to knit when I was 9 years old and I haven’t put down the needles since!What's your favorite thing to make?I don’t think I can pick one favorite thing to make! Among my favorites right now would be cosy pullovers, colorful shawls and scarves, and quick, instant-gratification accessories like earrings and...

Supporting non-profits that continue doing the essential work needed in our communities is important to gather here and we think it's important to the people that shop, take classes, and spend time here. This October 2019 our We Care Wednesday recipient is: The Cambridge Weekend Backpack Program. The Weekend Backpack Program sends two lunches, two breakfasts, milk and fresh fruit home to Cambridge public school students whose primary source of nutrition is the school cafeteria. Cambridge City Councillor Alanna Mallon is the founder of the Cambridge Weekend Backpack Program. She has been committed to ensuring the children in Cambridge have...

Guy joined gather here in late February of 2019. His background in sewing and his curiosity were exactly what the position required. After spending a week at Bernina technical training and months working directly with Noah, Guy has become a confident technician servicing a variety of makes and models. He works diligently while listening to NPR and you'll often catch Noah and Guy chatting about their work in French. When did you start making things?I initially began in 2012. I was making knitted hats and slippers in the beginning and I subsequently made the shift into crocheting and sewing, which...

We are thrilled to introduce you to a longtime customer and a seasoned crafter, Molly, who came onboard full-time at the end of July. She survived the 2019 End of Summer Sale and has been fully immersed in all things gather here for the last six weeks. Be sure to say "hello" the next time you see her - we swore that the gather here community was going to totally be worth her hour+ commute. When did you start making things?I've been making things pretty much my whole life. I remember my mom coming in to my kindergarten class and...