DEAR SUN SPOTS: I have an all-wool afghan my mother began knitting for me. She passed away last year, and in trying to finish this, I realized I need more yarn.

Does anyone know of area stores that carry Bartlett wool yarn? I need four skeins each of light sheep’s gray 2-ply yarn and medium sheep’s gray 2-ply yarn.

If there are shops that sell this, I would like to get information. I am not concerned with the dye lots because I know it might be impossible to match. My mother bought the yarn quite a while ago. — Susan, no town

ANSWER: First, I want to offer my condolences. I hope finishing the afghan will be healing for you.

To all you knitters and crocheters: Here is a time to shine. Can you help Susan find this made-in-Maine yarn in the Lewiston-Auburn area?

I found the Bartlett website where you can order directly from its Harmony, Maine, location: www.bartlettyarns.com, 207-683 2251.

Fiber & Vine at 402 Main St. in Norway might be able to fix you up so you can finish your project: www.fiberandvine.com, 207-739-2664.

Halcyon Yarn in Bath also carries Bartlett yarn: www.halcyonyarn.com, 1-800-341-0282. You can order it and have it sent to you or pick it up curbside.

Mother of Purl at 541 U.S. Route One in Freeport is another option for you to check out: www.motherofpurlyarn.com, 207-869-5280.

If you are up to going to Portland, I must give Port Fiber a mention. Located at 50 Cove St., this is a great place, as are all yarn shops. Look up Casey at www.portfiber.com, or call 207-780-1345.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: A baked bean supper is planned for this Saturday (4:30 to 6 p.m.) at Sixth Street Congregational Church at 109 Sixth St. in Auburn.

The menu is set to include two kinds of beans, brown bread, coleslaw, red and brown hot dogs, casseroles, desserts and beverages. The cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children 5 to 12 and free for those younger than 5. All are welcome. Takeout is available. — Elizabeth, no town

ANSWER: Thanks to the volunteers who keep these suppers going.

DEAR SUN SPOTS: To answer your question regarding a seamstress for Santa and Mrs. Claus (Sun Spots, April 18), the task would be mostly for alterations and maintenance of the costumes at the end of the holiday season.

For those interested in helping, please send me an email at santaclausvisitinghome@gmail.com, I will send photographs of the costumes. Thank you for your help. — Stephen, no town

ANSWER: Yes, we must do everything we can to keep Santa and his sweet, patient wife looking good.

Stephen, I hope you are contacting people from the list I published last week and are now set. Please let me know if you need further assistance.

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