The simplest way to express the difference between mending and alterations is this: if you mend something you're returning it to the way it once was. If you're making an alteration then you're changing it in some way but you still have the basic garment. (If you want to turn it into something completely different that's called refashioning.)
So if your favorite jeans have a tear in the knee you can...
Learn how to fix the tear in my Basic Mending class at the Sew-op on September 27th from 10-12. Or...
Learn how to alter the jeans into cut-offs in Rebecca's Alterations class at the Sew-op on September 29th from 5:30-7:30.
Hope to see you there!
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Friday, September 12, 2014
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Fall Classes for Kids and Teens
Here is the promised post on classes for everyone preschool to high school. Note that most of Artistree's adult classes allow enrollment of anyone age 12 or older, and that the definition of "adult" for purposes of Sew-op classes is 14 or older. Other locations would probably be amenable to older teenagers participating in adult classes, but I didn't find any posted policies. See the previous post for those class listings.
Artistree, South Pomfret, VT:
AVA Gallery, Lebanon, NH:
Upper Valley Sew-op, White River Junction, VT:
Some classes are described on the Sew-op webpage; descriptions for the rest should gradually appear on the Co-op's events calendar, under which you'll find a form to sign up for Sew-op classes online.
In addition, there is an Open Hours expressly for kids, 1-3 on Wednesday Oct 29.
Artistree, South Pomfret, VT:
- Knitting and Fiber Art: Level I, for ages 7 and up.
Two offerings, each five Tuesdays 4:30-5:30: Sept 16-Oct 14 and Oct 28-Dec 2.
- Knitting and Fiber Arts: Level II, for ages 7 and up.
Two offerings, each five Tuesdays: Sept 16-Oct 14 4:30-5:30, and Oct 28-Dec 2 3:30-4:15.
- Sewing, for ages 8 and up.
Two offerings, each five Thursdays 3:30-5:30: Sep 18-Oct 16 and Oct 30-Dec 4.
- Tween Fashion Studio, for ages 9 and up.
Alternating Saturdays, Sep 27-Nov 22 10-noon. May sign up for all five or a la carte.
- Doodle Stitch: Beginning Embroidery, for ages 9 and up.
Three Wednesdays 3:30-5, Oct 29-Nov 12.
AVA Gallery, Lebanon, NH:
- Ancient Myths in Sculpture, Costume, and Paint, for ages 5-8.
Five Wednesdays 3:30-5:30, Sep 17-Oct 15.
Member enrollment, non-member enrollment.
- Gift Making: Placemats, Pet Mats, Bookmarks and Coasters (fabric painting), for all ages.
Saturday Dec 13, 1-5.
Upper Valley Sew-op, White River Junction, VT:
Some classes are described on the Sew-op webpage; descriptions for the rest should gradually appear on the Co-op's events calendar, under which you'll find a form to sign up for Sew-op classes online.
- Basic Sewing for Kids, Part 1.
Thursday Oct 9, 1-3.
- Basic Sewing for Kids, Part 2.
Thursday Oct 23, 1-3.
- Doll Clothes.
Four offerings all 10-noon: Friday Nov 7, Saturday Nov 8, Monday Dec 29, Tuesday Dec 30.
In addition, there is an Open Hours expressly for kids, 1-3 on Wednesday Oct 29.
Friday, August 29, 2014
Upcoming Events
There is so much going on this fall that I've separated the classes for kids and teens into their own (forthcoming) post and put the adult classes behind a cut. First some non-class events:
The Sew-op is having a "taking session" on Thursday, September 4, from 2-4 PM. Like our yard sale, it's an effort to downsize our stash in advance of our reopening for the fall. The selection is reduced but so are the prices - unlike the yard sale, everything will be free.
The Tunbridge World's Fair is coming up September 11-14. There are always lovely quilts, knitted and crocheted items, embroidery works, and other eye candy. If you want to participate, you'll have to be perky for pre-registration (Sep 1) but you can register on the spot Sep 10 as long as you have no more than 5 items and show up before 5:00 (pre-registered items may be dropped off until 6:30). Here are the details.
Further down the road, Vermont North By Hand is having their Open Studio Tour October 4-5. Most of the participants do not work with fiber, but there are three weavers and a coatmaker among the nineteen of them. The majority of studios are in Corinth, with the rest in an arc to its east. See the online map or look for a red pamphlet about the event.
Finally, White River Yarn's sixth annual Green Mountain Fiber Festival is November 15-16 at the Wilder Center.
The Sew-op is having a "taking session" on Thursday, September 4, from 2-4 PM. Like our yard sale, it's an effort to downsize our stash in advance of our reopening for the fall. The selection is reduced but so are the prices - unlike the yard sale, everything will be free.
The Tunbridge World's Fair is coming up September 11-14. There are always lovely quilts, knitted and crocheted items, embroidery works, and other eye candy. If you want to participate, you'll have to be perky for pre-registration (Sep 1) but you can register on the spot Sep 10 as long as you have no more than 5 items and show up before 5:00 (pre-registered items may be dropped off until 6:30). Here are the details.
Further down the road, Vermont North By Hand is having their Open Studio Tour October 4-5. Most of the participants do not work with fiber, but there are three weavers and a coatmaker among the nineteen of them. The majority of studios are in Corinth, with the rest in an arc to its east. See the online map or look for a red pamphlet about the event.
Finally, White River Yarn's sixth annual Green Mountain Fiber Festival is November 15-16 at the Wilder Center.
Classes for adults
General notes: if I say, for instance, "5 Saturdays" but give a date range containing six Saturdays, there's a skipped Saturday in there. See the linked description for details. "Alternating" means every other, beginning and ending with the listed dates.Thursday, July 31, 2014
Two fibery reasons...
...to go to WRJ's First Friday tomorrow. There's always a lot of live music, art exhibits and artist studios, but this month there are two events happening on topic with this blog.
You'll find Facebook pages for all these things: Sew-op tag sale, The Creation, and WRJ First Fridays. Perhaps I shall see you there!
[Disclosure: I may also be described as "of Aquilino Arts."]
- Tag Sale at the Sew-Op: As Jenn mentioned, we are cleaning house! Come augment your stash with fabric, yarn, vintage sewing patterns, buttons, and trims. We also have some kits, sewing machines, empty sewing machine cabinets, calligraphy books, thread organizers, and other miscellaneous crafty and sewing items. A few things will be individually priced and the rest will be by the bag (different sizes of bags available). For inspiration see our previous post, on crafting with secondhand materials.
The sale runs Friday August 1st, 4-6pm, and Saturday August 2nd, 10am-2pm.
- The Creation: Local DJ Shara Dee, wearing a white dress sewn by Robina D'Arcy-Fox of Fancy Felix Theatrical, will create music with Mr. Grim (Chris Boncoddo). During the music Robina will paint Shara and add fabric embellishments to her outfit while Maria Lara Dailey of Aquilino Arts paints a giant canvas behind them. The event will be filmed and turned into a time-lapse video. Decorating a dress on a person in motion should be an interesting challenge.
The Creation is Friday August 1, 5:30-8pm, in front of Fancy Felix (58 N. Main).
You'll find Facebook pages for all these things: Sew-op tag sale, The Creation, and WRJ First Fridays. Perhaps I shall see you there!
[Disclosure: I may also be described as "of Aquilino Arts."]
Thursday, July 3, 2014
E-Textiles and other July events
All across Vermont, libraries are going to have STEAM events this summer. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics, and it's the usual STEM with a creative twist. There's one class relevant to this blog by location and content: E-Textiles at the Quechee Library, July 26, 10 AM to 1 PM. It's for kids and families, best for middle school and up, and combines sewing with circuit design to incorporate LEDs into fabric. For more about the class, see the STEAM-e-zine; for information about signing up, visit the Quechee Library page. If you are further afield in Vermont, the STEAM-e-zine has an interactive map of programs all over the state.
What about other happenings? Many if not most of the Artistree classes from the previous listing are still ahead of us.
AVA Gallery's fabric doll making course (for children age 5-8, July 21-25, 1-4 PM) is still open. For more information and registration visit the member listing or the nonmember listing and scroll down a bit.
Some of the upcoming League of NH Craftsmen classes have filled; here are the ones still open:
The Upper Valley Sew-op has reduced hours in July and will be closed for the month of August except for a "yard sale" August 1-2 (more on that closer to the date). Most offerings in July are Open Hours, the free drop-in times to come use the Sew-ops tools and materials. Those occur every Wednesday afternoon 1-3 and two Saturday mornings 10-noon: the 12th and 26th. On Saturday the 19th 10-noon there is a kids' class for ages 7 and up: Make a Chalkboard Place Mat. For the description and a registration form visit the the Co-op's calendar page.
What about other happenings? Many if not most of the Artistree classes from the previous listing are still ahead of us.
AVA Gallery's fabric doll making course (for children age 5-8, July 21-25, 1-4 PM) is still open. For more information and registration visit the member listing or the nonmember listing and scroll down a bit.
Some of the upcoming League of NH Craftsmen classes have filled; here are the ones still open:
- Cloaks and Shawls (and armor) summer camp for ages 8-10, July 21-25, 9 AM-noon
- The Wonderful World of Color Captured on Fabric summer camp for ages 8-10, July 28-August 1, 1-4 PM (one place left as of this writing)
- Transforming (t-shirts into other items) summer camp; ages 8-12: August 4-8, 1-4 PM; ages 8-10: August 18-22, 9 AM-noon
- Suminigashi (marbled dye technique) for adults, Saturday August 9, 2-5 PM
The Upper Valley Sew-op has reduced hours in July and will be closed for the month of August except for a "yard sale" August 1-2 (more on that closer to the date). Most offerings in July are Open Hours, the free drop-in times to come use the Sew-ops tools and materials. Those occur every Wednesday afternoon 1-3 and two Saturday mornings 10-noon: the 12th and 26th. On Saturday the 19th 10-noon there is a kids' class for ages 7 and up: Make a Chalkboard Place Mat. For the description and a registration form visit the the Co-op's calendar page.
Friday, May 9, 2014
Upcoming Events
Somehow it escaped my awareness until this afternoon that this weekend is the New Hampshire Sheep and Wool Festival, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 9-4. It's in Deerfield, NH, east of Concord and about a 25 mile drive from the junction of I-89 and I-93. The NH Weavers Guild and NH Spinners and Dyers Guild will be demonstrating their crafts all day both days, and there are demonstrations and workshops on needle felting, wet felting, dyeing, and drop spindles.
While we're talking about events, a few more. Many of the entries in the previous installment are still current or upcoming, so check back there as well.
Upper Valley Sew-op:
The Sew-op's classes through June 2 were listed previously. There are a few scheduled after that, for adults unless otherwise stated:
Open hours in June are every Wednesday 1-3 PM, and Monday the 16th, 23rd, and 30th 5:30-7:30 PM.
Artistree:
Artistree, in Woodstock, has a number of fibery classes and camps this summer, including one tomorrow afternoon. They're roughly chronological below, but alphabetical on the website.
While we're talking about events, a few more. Many of the entries in the previous installment are still current or upcoming, so check back there as well.
Upper Valley Sew-op:
The Sew-op's classes through June 2 were listed previously. There are a few scheduled after that, for adults unless otherwise stated:
- Custom Gadget Sleeves - sew to your item's measure with a few shaping and finishing options; June 9, 5:30-7:30 PM. Basic sewing skills required.
- Skirts - sew to your own measure; June 14, 10-noon. Basic sewing skills required.
- Tech Holder, for kids - make a pouch for your MP3 player; June 21, 10-noon.
- Letter Pockets, for kids 8+ and adults - sew a simple pocket for practicalities or treasures, while learning to top stitch and sew a buttonhole; June 21, 1-3 PM.
- Tic-Tac-Toe, for kids ages 7-12 - cut and sew a felt tic-tac-toe game, including a pocket to hold the pieces and ribbon ties to roll the game up; June 28, 10-noon.
Open hours in June are every Wednesday 1-3 PM, and Monday the 16th, 23rd, and 30th 5:30-7:30 PM.
Artistree:
Artistree, in Woodstock, has a number of fibery classes and camps this summer, including one tomorrow afternoon. They're roughly chronological below, but alphabetical on the website.
- Scribble Scarf Workshop, adults and 5+ - make a wool and silk scarf, aimed at Mother's Day; May 10, 10-noon.
- Silk Painting, adults and 12+ - tracing, dye resist, and painting; June 7, 9 AM-4 PM with hour lunch; may also register for 9-12 only.
- Fiber Arts Studio, ages 5+ - weekly studio of knitting, felting, knotting, and twisting; Wednesdays June 18-August 13, 1-3 PM. Register for individual sessions or the whole series.
- Simply Crafts, adults and 15+ - three sessions dedicated to different crafts: rag wreaths, easy canvas art, and nail and string art; June 28, July 26, and August 16, 10-noon. Register for individual sessions or the whole series.
- Dragons and Fiber Craft Camp, ages 7-12 - four days of felting, weaving, and sewing dragon-related items; June 30-July 3, 9-12 AM.
- Hand-sewn, Hand-made: Designing and Creating with Fabric, ages 7-12 - five days of creating textile accessories, learning fundamental hand sewing techniques along the way; July 7-11 or August 11-15, 1-3:30 PM.
- Fashion Camp, ages 8+ - five days of restyling clothing with sewing machines and embellishments; July 14-18, 9-noon.
- Zombie Sock Monkeys, 8+ and adult friends - just what it sounds like; July 19, 10 AM-12:30 PM.
- Shibori Scarves, adults and 16+ - Japanese dye-resist techniques of folding, pinching, and binding; August 9, 10 AM-12:30 PM.
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
A visit to the Upper Valley Sew-op
The Sew-op is a community workspace on the second floor of the Upper Valley Co-op in White River Junction. It is dear to my heart, as I have taught there since 2010, when it was about a year old. It is sewing-centric, but as a sign says in the room, not just for sewing.
The Sew-op overflows with fabric, yarn, and other materials and tools for fibercraft. The fleet of sewing machines includes an embroidery machine. Except for a few tools purchased with monetary donations and class proceeds, everything was donated by people in the community, and all materials are free to use. The goal is to put usable goods to use rather than throw them away – want fabric to practice sewing with? Take some of ours home.
The Sew-op is typically open for two-hour stretches Monday evening, Wednesday afternoon, and Saturday morning. There may be a class scheduled; if not, the room is available for free, drop-in use by the public, times we call Open Hours. They are staffed by volunteer aides (Co-op Superworkers) all of whom sew, are familiar with the Sew-op, and know the sewing machines. You might come to Open Hours for a second opinion on an unusual pattern instruction, to use a sewing machine because you don't sew enough to want to own one, to be inspired to create a costume, or simply because you'd rather do your projects in the company of others.
Classes, described on the Sew-op webpage, cover topics in sewing, hand embroidery, and crochet, and include children's sewing classes (see the photo below). Instructors are paid, and each two-hour class costs $25, or $20 if you are a Co-op member. You can register for classes via phone, clipboards by the Co-op's registers, or an online form.
Getting to the Sew-op requires some description; the second floor is reached from the back of the building. Start by following the footsteps on the concrete (and signs to Vital Communities) and enter through the yellow door. When you're in you can take the elevator to your left or the stairs to your right, following the red and yellow Sew-op signs along both paths. I made a map of the upstairs for you; it is incomplete and not to scale, but it will show you what turns you need to make.
We would love to see more people use the Sew-op and for materials to circulate – the main reason the Sew-op is so unkemptly crammed is that we get more donations than are used. We would also love for more people to come on board the Sew-op as aides and teachers. Feel free to contact us here via comment or the form in the sidebar if you're interested in knowing more!
Make your own visit!
The Upper Valley Sew-op
Upstairs at the Upper Valley Food Co-op
193 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-5804 (Co-op)
http://www.uppervalleyfood.coop/sew-op/
Co-op open Monday-Saturday 9 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM.
Sew-op open for scheduled classes and open hours only; generally includes Monday 5:30-7:30, Wednesday 1-3, and Saturday 10-12, as well as for a rug braiding group on 3rd Thursdays 5:30-7:30. See the calendar.
The Sew-op overflows with fabric, yarn, and other materials and tools for fibercraft. The fleet of sewing machines includes an embroidery machine. Except for a few tools purchased with monetary donations and class proceeds, everything was donated by people in the community, and all materials are free to use. The goal is to put usable goods to use rather than throw them away – want fabric to practice sewing with? Take some of ours home.
The Sew-op is typically open for two-hour stretches Monday evening, Wednesday afternoon, and Saturday morning. There may be a class scheduled; if not, the room is available for free, drop-in use by the public, times we call Open Hours. They are staffed by volunteer aides (Co-op Superworkers) all of whom sew, are familiar with the Sew-op, and know the sewing machines. You might come to Open Hours for a second opinion on an unusual pattern instruction, to use a sewing machine because you don't sew enough to want to own one, to be inspired to create a costume, or simply because you'd rather do your projects in the company of others.
Classes, described on the Sew-op webpage, cover topics in sewing, hand embroidery, and crochet, and include children's sewing classes (see the photo below). Instructors are paid, and each two-hour class costs $25, or $20 if you are a Co-op member. You can register for classes via phone, clipboards by the Co-op's registers, or an online form.
Getting to the Sew-op requires some description; the second floor is reached from the back of the building. Start by following the footsteps on the concrete (and signs to Vital Communities) and enter through the yellow door. When you're in you can take the elevator to your left or the stairs to your right, following the red and yellow Sew-op signs along both paths. I made a map of the upstairs for you; it is incomplete and not to scale, but it will show you what turns you need to make.
We would love to see more people use the Sew-op and for materials to circulate – the main reason the Sew-op is so unkemptly crammed is that we get more donations than are used. We would also love for more people to come on board the Sew-op as aides and teachers. Feel free to contact us here via comment or the form in the sidebar if you're interested in knowing more!
Make your own visit!
The Upper Valley Sew-op
Upstairs at the Upper Valley Food Co-op
193 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-5804 (Co-op)
http://www.uppervalleyfood.coop/sew-op/
Co-op open Monday-Saturday 9 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 11 AM to 5 PM.
Sew-op open for scheduled classes and open hours only; generally includes Monday 5:30-7:30, Wednesday 1-3, and Saturday 10-12, as well as for a rug braiding group on 3rd Thursdays 5:30-7:30. See the calendar.
Friday, April 18, 2014
Upcoming Events
We've wanted since the beginning to be a source for upcoming event and class announcements, and there is no time like the present to dive into that. If you know of something coming up in the next few months that I'm missing, please announce it in the comments!
The topics below are: Yarn donation and sale to benefit COVER (White River Yarns), yarn swap (Upper Valley Knitting Guild), and upcoming classes (Upper Valley Sew-Op, AVA, League of NH Craftsmen). And don't forget about the fiddlehead craft challenge here on the blog.
Re-Cover Store Fund Raiser, White River Yarns
Unwanted yarn, needles, notions, and bags will be collected April 15-May 15.
A yarn sale to benefit COVER will be held May 31, 8-2, at the Hotel Coolidge.
For more details see White River Yarns' webpage.
WR Yarns' latest newsletter also had summer hours, reduced from the winter and to take effect Memorial Day. We have updated the directory page.
Annual yarn swap, Upper Valley Knitting Guild
The UV Knitting Guild meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 PM at the Norwich Library. The May meeting, May 14th, will include their annual yarn (et cetera) swap: yarn, needles, books, and accessories. Bring the materials for that sweater you aren't going to get around to and pass them along to someone who will. To get on the newsletter list contact Phebe Whitworth, phebewhitworth at comcast dot net.
These are current to the best of my knowledge, but may change without notice, so always phone. (All classes below require registration in advance, anyway.)
AVA Gallery is offering a fabric doll making course for children age 5-8, July 21-25, 1-4 PM. AVA children's classes have separate enrollment pages for members and nonmembers, so for more information and registration visit the member listing or the nonmember listing (both for multiple offerings, so you'll have to scroll).
League of NH Craftsmen, adults:
League of NH Craftsmen, children and teens:
Upper Valley Sew-Op:
The Sew-op also has Open Hours, free drop-in sessions where someone is on hand who knows the Sew-op's materials and equipment and can help with projects. These are generally Mondays 5:30-7:30 PM when there is no class scheduled, Saturday 10 AM-noon when there is no class scheduled, and Wednesday 1-3 PM, but check the calendar -- in particular, the Sew-op is closed Memorial Day weekend and will be reducing its hours in July and August.
The topics below are: Yarn donation and sale to benefit COVER (White River Yarns), yarn swap (Upper Valley Knitting Guild), and upcoming classes (Upper Valley Sew-Op, AVA, League of NH Craftsmen). And don't forget about the fiddlehead craft challenge here on the blog.
Re-Cover Store Fund Raiser, White River Yarns
Unwanted yarn, needles, notions, and bags will be collected April 15-May 15.
A yarn sale to benefit COVER will be held May 31, 8-2, at the Hotel Coolidge.
For more details see White River Yarns' webpage.
WR Yarns' latest newsletter also had summer hours, reduced from the winter and to take effect Memorial Day. We have updated the directory page.
Annual yarn swap, Upper Valley Knitting Guild
The UV Knitting Guild meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-9 PM at the Norwich Library. The May meeting, May 14th, will include their annual yarn (et cetera) swap: yarn, needles, books, and accessories. Bring the materials for that sweater you aren't going to get around to and pass them along to someone who will. To get on the newsletter list contact Phebe Whitworth, phebewhitworth at comcast dot net.
Upcoming Classes
These are current to the best of my knowledge, but may change without notice, so always phone. (All classes below require registration in advance, anyway.)
AVA Gallery is offering a fabric doll making course for children age 5-8, July 21-25, 1-4 PM. AVA children's classes have separate enrollment pages for members and nonmembers, so for more information and registration visit the member listing or the nonmember listing (both for multiple offerings, so you'll have to scroll).
League of NH Craftsmen, adults:
- Beginning Tatting, Wednesdays June 4-25, 6-9 PM
- Suminigashi (marbled dye technique), Saturday August 9, 2-5 PM
League of NH Craftsmen, children and teens:
- Project Runway summer camp for ages 10-12, July 7-11, 1-4 PM
- Cloaks and Shawls (and armor) summer camp for ages 8-10, July 21-25, 9 AM-noon
- The Wonderful World of Color Captured on Fabric summer camp for ages 8-10, July 28-August 1, 1-4 PM
- Transforming (t-shirts into other items) summer camp; ages 8-12: August 4-8, 1-4 PM; ages 8-10: August 18-22, 9 AM-noon
Upper Valley Sew-Op:
- Learn to Crochet via Granny Squares, April 21, 5:30-7:30 PM
- Pants to Shorts, April 26, 10 AM-noon
- Girl's Smocked Sundress (adult class for child clothing), May 3, 10 AM-noon
- Basic Sewing, May 5, 5:30-7:30 PM
- Reversible Sundress (adult class for child clothing), May 17, 10 AM-noon
- Pajama Pants (adult class for clothing of size desired), June 2, 5:30-7:30 PM
The Sew-op also has Open Hours, free drop-in sessions where someone is on hand who knows the Sew-op's materials and equipment and can help with projects. These are generally Mondays 5:30-7:30 PM when there is no class scheduled, Saturday 10 AM-noon when there is no class scheduled, and Wednesday 1-3 PM, but check the calendar -- in particular, the Sew-op is closed Memorial Day weekend and will be reducing its hours in July and August.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Pi Day Crafting
It shouldn't be news to anyone that if you type "pie" into the search function of Pinterest you get a whole lot of, well, pie. The edible kind, that is. But what I wondered is what types of crafts might be associated with this geekiest of holidays that celebrates the mathematical constant pi (3.14) on March 14th.
Pumpkin Pie Crafts has an easy and adorable kid's apron tutorial. And it gives me an opportunity for a shameless plug for my apron class on Saturday, April 5th from 10-12 at the Sew-op. It's a level 2 class (prior sewing experience helpful) that will teach you how to read and use a pattern, specifically a printable internet pattern, and create an apron. This past month at the Sew-op we've explored several different ways of making aprons and it's been a lot of fun.
Pumpkin Pie Crafts also has a quick tutorial for making a tie-front cardi out of a tee shirt. And a crochet flower headband.
A simple pi symbol on a tee shirt can be accomplished via sewing or painting or freezer paper stencil.
These patches remind me of these felt coastersfrom craft snob.
And finally, in honor of the edible type of pi or pie, my family's favorite pie recipe: Not Derby Pie.
Pumpkin Pie Crafts has an easy and adorable kid's apron tutorial. And it gives me an opportunity for a shameless plug for my apron class on Saturday, April 5th from 10-12 at the Sew-op. It's a level 2 class (prior sewing experience helpful) that will teach you how to read and use a pattern, specifically a printable internet pattern, and create an apron. This past month at the Sew-op we've explored several different ways of making aprons and it's been a lot of fun.
Pumpkin Pie Crafts also has a quick tutorial for making a tie-front cardi out of a tee shirt. And a crochet flower headband.
A simple pi symbol on a tee shirt can be accomplished via sewing or painting or freezer paper stencil.
These patches remind me of these felt coastersfrom craft snob.
And finally, in honor of the edible type of pi or pie, my family's favorite pie recipe: Not Derby Pie.
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Places to take classes
Where can I learn to ... in the Upper Valley?
If you wonder this, with ... filled in with a fiber craft, you've come to the right place. This is not an exhaustive list, but a good first look. You can phone or stop in anywhere, of course, and other options for finding out about classes are listed with the individual locations.
If you wonder this, with ... filled in with a fiber craft, you've come to the right place. This is not an exhaustive list, but a good first look. You can phone or stop in anywhere, of course, and other options for finding out about classes are listed with the individual locations.
Hanover:
- League of New Hampshire Craftsmen (felt, braiding, upholstery, repurposing clothing, needlepoint)
13 Lebanon Street
Hanover, NH 03755
603-643-5384
How else to find out: Check the Mixed Media class listing.
Hartford:
- The Upper Valley Sew-op (sewing, quilting, mending, alterations, crochet, embroidery)
Upstairs at the Upper Valley Food Co-op
193 North Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-5804
How else to find out: Scroll through the Co-op's calendar, or get on the mailing list for all upstairs events. Stopping in, in this case, means stopping into the food store: announcements and signups are in front of the registers.
- White River Yarns (knitting, crochet, needle felting)
49 South Main Street
White River Junction, VT 05001
802-295-9301
How else to find out: Watch their webpage or Facebook page, or sign up for their email newsletter.
Lebanon:
- AVA Gallery (occasional art-oriented fiber classes)
11 Bank Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-3117
How to find out: Visit AVA's education page or sign up for their newsletter (electronic or paper).
- Country Woolens (knitting, spinning, needle felting)
160 Mechanic Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
603-448-1840
How to find out: Sign up for twice-yearly mailings, for classes in the fall and winter.
Norwich:
- Northern Nights Yarn Shop (knitting)
In Norwich Square, 289 Main Street (corner of Elm and Main)
PO Box 382
Norwich, VT 05055
802-649-2000
How else to find out: Check the last page of the first section of the Valley News for class advertisements.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
A Day for Quilting
You're probably not going to find a card for it at the card shop, but according to Brownielocks.com, January 25th is "Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day." Here in the Upper Valley and surrounding area we have two fabric shops and two quilt shops where you can get your fabric fix on Quilt Shop Day.
Hen House Fabric
246 Holiday Dr, White River Jct, VT 05001
(802) 295-4436
Fabric Dicor
19 Hartland Hill Rd Hartland, VT 05048
(802) 436-7939
Barnyard Quilting
232 US RT 5 North, Fairlee, VT 05045
Phone: (802) 333-3566
Four Pines Quilting
38 Summer St Claremont, NH 03743
(603)543-3311
The Sew-op in the Upper Valley Co-op offers quilting classes. And as Rebecca mentioned earlier, Our Savior Lutheran Church of Hanover holds Disaster Relief Quilting sessions twice a month.
On the web, Sew Mama Sew is running a month-long series on quilting that features patterns, techniques and an in-depth look at "31 Inspiring Quilters."
Erin from House on Hill Road creates beautiful quilts and provides tutorials on projects and cutting techniques.
And my other favorite quilting blogger is Blair from Wisecraft. Who also provides helpful tutorials and creates lovely quilts.
Hen House Fabric
246 Holiday Dr, White River Jct, VT 05001
(802) 295-4436
Fabric Dicor
19 Hartland Hill Rd Hartland, VT 05048
(802) 436-7939
Barnyard Quilting
232 US RT 5 North, Fairlee, VT 05045
Phone: (802) 333-3566
Four Pines Quilting
38 Summer St Claremont, NH 03743
(603)543-3311
The Sew-op in the Upper Valley Co-op offers quilting classes. And as Rebecca mentioned earlier, Our Savior Lutheran Church of Hanover holds Disaster Relief Quilting sessions twice a month.
On the web, Sew Mama Sew is running a month-long series on quilting that features patterns, techniques and an in-depth look at "31 Inspiring Quilters."
Erin from House on Hill Road creates beautiful quilts and provides tutorials on projects and cutting techniques.
And my other favorite quilting blogger is Blair from Wisecraft. Who also provides helpful tutorials and creates lovely quilts.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
First Friday in White River Junction
Tomorrow is the first Friday in December, which means it is time for what has typically been the largest First Friday event of the year in White River Junction. Just about every art gallery and studio in town is open, and several places you might not expect - the full list is on the Facebook event page. There's a limited amount of fibery action, but taking in work done in different media can be inspiring and educational. Many artists are on hand to chat, there's a lot of free refreshments, and at every turn you'll find a different live musical performer.
One of the organizers is Kim Souza, owner of one of the fiber-related locations, the clothing store Revolution on the corner of Currier and Main. There will be live music in the store, despite the apparent lack of space for it:
Since I have the picture, here's Revolution's wall of indie designers, most of whom are local:
You'll see more of them another time.
The block outlined by Currier, Main, and Gates Streets has many open studios. If you proceed north on Bridge Street you'll reach the Main Street Museum, collection of oddments, for an open house and Victrola music. If instead you go west on Main Street you'll reach the Tip Tip building, of which this is one of the many hallways:
Lots of exhibits, lots of studios. Continuing on will take you to the Upper Valley Food Co-op, which is having an open house with a shopping discount, and around the back of the building is the door that leads to the upstairs. There you'll find the raucous Vital Communities annual open house. Down the hall will be the substantially quieter Sew-op open house, the other main fiber-related location, where at least one of your two bloggers will be most of the time between 4 and 7. Hope to see you!
One of the organizers is Kim Souza, owner of one of the fiber-related locations, the clothing store Revolution on the corner of Currier and Main. There will be live music in the store, despite the apparent lack of space for it:
Since I have the picture, here's Revolution's wall of indie designers, most of whom are local:
You'll see more of them another time.
The block outlined by Currier, Main, and Gates Streets has many open studios. If you proceed north on Bridge Street you'll reach the Main Street Museum, collection of oddments, for an open house and Victrola music. If instead you go west on Main Street you'll reach the Tip Tip building, of which this is one of the many hallways:
Lots of exhibits, lots of studios. Continuing on will take you to the Upper Valley Food Co-op, which is having an open house with a shopping discount, and around the back of the building is the door that leads to the upstairs. There you'll find the raucous Vital Communities annual open house. Down the hall will be the substantially quieter Sew-op open house, the other main fiber-related location, where at least one of your two bloggers will be most of the time between 4 and 7. Hope to see you!
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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