If you're a crafter, you're probably often tempted to make what you need or want instead of buying it. But there's only so much time for projects, so how do you decide what to make and what to buy? The Modern Mrs Darcy has created a flowchart to help you decide.
Sew Mama Sew is just finishing up their 7th Annual Homemade Holidays round-up. Each day features easy to make gift projects along a theme plus printables, recipes and books. There are tons of gift ideas for everyone. Don't forget to check out past archives as well. I love these scrappy ornaments.
Coasters are an easy gift idea. They're small, and fast and don't take much fabric. If you're feeling ambitious you could stretch the size and technique to sew matching trivets, pot holders, napkins, placemats, table runner or even a throw pillow. Here's a round-up from Apartment Therapy. I like the felt coasters from craft snob. Pefect for my long ride to Grandma's house this Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving and safe travels, everyone!
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
An excuse to get to know the Sew-op
Hello again! Your perhaps less than loyal bloggers are back, and we've mapped out posts into the beginning of next year. Look for a link roundup from Jenn next week; I'll post again the week after that.
This week has been busy with final preparations for a craft sale on Friday to benefit the Sew-op. Last night we got together to finish getting ready, and there was quite a spread. Here's just a sample!
Cell phone bags, tea wallets, bags within bags, sleep sacks
Sewing kits under construction
Coasters and ribbon-tagged crinkle squares on top of drawstring bags
Jenn and I are both quite involved in the Sew-op, which is a community workspace centered on fiber crafts, a project of and located on the second floor of the Upper Valley Food Co-op in White River Junction. Anyone can come to take classes or use the equipment, notions, and fabric for their own projects. We are typically open Monday evenings 5:30-7:30, Wednesday afternoons 1-3, and Saturday mornings 10-12, and the calendar will tell you whether each session is a class or Open Hours. Open Hours are free, drop-in times to bring your own project and work with the resources of the Sew-op, both the equipment and materials and the experienced sewist (at least one) who is that session's aide.
Our materials are mostly donated, with money brought in through class fees and donations going to paying our teachers, purchasing necessities that we haven't had donated, and maintaining our sewing machines. The sale is partly a fundraiser, but our larger goal is making connections to people who aren't familiar with us. We would love more teachers, more students, more Open Hours aides, and more Open Hours attendees.
Here are directions to the Co-op, at 193 N Main St in White River Junction. We'll take anyone who wishes on a tour of the Sew-op, and there will be a raffle every half hour, free to enter.
This week has been busy with final preparations for a craft sale on Friday to benefit the Sew-op. Last night we got together to finish getting ready, and there was quite a spread. Here's just a sample!
Cell phone bags, tea wallets, bags within bags, sleep sacks
Sewing kits under construction
Coasters and ribbon-tagged crinkle squares on top of drawstring bags
Jenn and I are both quite involved in the Sew-op, which is a community workspace centered on fiber crafts, a project of and located on the second floor of the Upper Valley Food Co-op in White River Junction. Anyone can come to take classes or use the equipment, notions, and fabric for their own projects. We are typically open Monday evenings 5:30-7:30, Wednesday afternoons 1-3, and Saturday mornings 10-12, and the calendar will tell you whether each session is a class or Open Hours. Open Hours are free, drop-in times to bring your own project and work with the resources of the Sew-op, both the equipment and materials and the experienced sewist (at least one) who is that session's aide.
Our materials are mostly donated, with money brought in through class fees and donations going to paying our teachers, purchasing necessities that we haven't had donated, and maintaining our sewing machines. The sale is partly a fundraiser, but our larger goal is making connections to people who aren't familiar with us. We would love more teachers, more students, more Open Hours aides, and more Open Hours attendees.
The Sew-op Sale is Friday, November 22 in the Upper Valley Food Co-op (where the carts usually are), from 11 AM to 7 PM. Come by and say hi!
Here are directions to the Co-op, at 193 N Main St in White River Junction. We'll take anyone who wishes on a tour of the Sew-op, and there will be a raffle every half hour, free to enter.
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