cheater totes

		FREE Tote Pattern! Jump start your holiday crafting with our new downloadable Promenade Market Tote Pattern. Make TWO coordinating totes from Denyse's Patchwork Promenade printed fabric for just $15, including shipping! Lighten up on plastic bags and brighten up your next trip to the market. Denyse’s Patchwork Promenade is an homage to the American tradition of printed “cheater” fabrics that mimic the look of patchwork, without the time or effort. Combined with our fast, easy (and free!) Market Tote pattern, you’ll be able to whip up a load of beautiful, affordable gifts in no time! Workshop Savings! We have a couple of spots left for our Sunday October 4 Advanced Improv workshop! This exciting, intimate workshop is for crafters who are ready for in-depth exploration and refinement of improvisational and design techniques. Sign up with a friend and receive 25% off! 800-621-9017.
				above: Promenade Market Tote, a FREE DS pattern
	Sample Sale and Open Studios, November 14, 2009!
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the very talented and inspiring joetta maue is teaching an embroidery class in october! check out her website to see her amazing work. ---cal

I am teaching a 2 hour Intro to Embroidery Workshop at the the fabulous SPACECRAFT in Williamsburg Brooklyn.
If you are around please stop by to learn the basics of embroidery and create a simple one of a kind sampler.


SPACECRAFT
October 10, 1:30-3:30pm
$20- bring your own supplies or purchase before class.
Contact contact@spacecraftbrooklyn.com or 718.599.2718 to sign up.
Details are as follows:

In this Introduction to Embroidery workshop each student will begin an original custom sampler. Rather than following a pattern each student will design their sampler with a water soluble marker, using either their own unique handwriting or provided stencils. .
We will learn the most basic skills of preparing the fabric, using the hoop, and threading the needle to finishing the project for final display. 5 traditional embroidery stitches will be taught: the split stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, and the ever mysterious french knot. With the skills learned you will be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own. So bring your creativity and lets get stitching!

Students are encouraged to work with a found, inherited, or vintage linen as their base. If you choose to do so make sure that the linen is either 100% cotton or linen and washed. Students can also work with a raw piece of fabric.
Feel free to bring stencils and quotes that you would like to include in your sampler.

Supplies needed:
a variety of embroidery needles
100% cotton embroidery cloth- amount and color depends upon individual design.
water soluble marker
embroidery hoop
Found linen or 100% cotton/ linen fabric. Size is up to the students decision.
Scissors
Creativity

PASS THE WORD!!

art studio for rent

Available immediately, 24 hour access
In the mountains of monster island next to kayrock screenprinting, above secret project robot

210 kent ave, right off the bedford L train

500 square feet, wifi, communal sink, bathrooms and minimal woodshop
heat and electric included, $925 per month

+kayrock

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Kayrock Screenprinting, Inc.
210 Kent Ave 2FL
Brooklyn, NY 11211
(718) 963-2020
www.kayrock.org

moving sale

bags kid at home books stationery sewing classes sale

Studio Moving Sale I can't believe we're moving already! Just as we got settled into this studio (a little over a year and a half ago) we are moving again. We just couldn't pass up the opportunity to move into a new beautiful space with skylights that just floods the room with light. We'll be staying in the same building just going one floor up. So in the process of packing up we're are also cleaning out! We not only have Lotta's products marked down but also used furniture, organizational items, lots of fashion fabrics, area rugs, jewlery cases and more! So please come sip some rose wine and help us clear out for our move. We accept credit cards and cash for the Lotta Jansdotter products and cash only for the used item. Hope to see you Sunday! Sunday Sept 27th 12-4pm 119 8th Street #215, (between 2nd & 3rd Ave) Brooklyn, NY ph 718-596-2055 If you can't make the sale you can still purchase Lotta's products online here: shop online now>

craftacular call for vendors

The annual BUST Holiday Craftacular is back again! It’s an all day shopping and music extravaganza featuring the nation's hottest DIY talent. Over 200 crafty vendors, DJ's, tasty treats, and much more. Listen to the best tunes as you browse handmade wares, from jewelry and essential holiday accessories to home décor and cards. Munch on holiday treats and wander in a winter wonderland of handmade gifts and crafts! BUT- first we need YOU our lovely and talented crafters to get those applications in! You could be one of 200 + vendors selling your unique items to over 6,000 shoppers looking to buy that perfect gift. So...APPLY TODAY! When: December 6th, 2009 Where: The Metropolitan Pavilion in New York City at 125 West 18th Street. Applications Deadline: November 2nd, 2009 Don't waste any time, apply for the one and only BUST Holiday Craftacular today! Mark your calendars now, and we’ll see you under the mistletoe! CRAFTY VENDORS: CLICK HERE TO APPLY!

mociun sale

Hello Mociun friends,

All women's dresses, swimwear, skirts, pants, blouses and tees 60% - 80% OFF!

All men's shirts, swimwear, tees, 60% to 80% OFF!

All fine jewelry, scarves, and other accessories, 60% OFF!

LAST CHANCE to purchase any item marked 80% off. These items will no longer be available after September 30th. We must make room for the exciting new Fall Collection coming soon! Don't wait! Check out this super sale now. And please tell your friends!

Click here http://store.mociun.com

We appreciate your support and patronage. Thank you!

flirt news

Trashy Diva Has Done It Again This Fall!! This fabulous line of dresses just keeps getting better. And now, they've added to their beautiful silks a line of stretch cottons and jerseys that are not only beautiful but less expensive!! Click here to find out more or to order online! Flirt's Overstock Sale is bringing out the wintry goods! Boots and Shoes $20-$40 Sweaters and Jackets $20-$40 Dresses $20-$50 Stop by this Friday and Saturday 12-6 for some overstock inventory from autumn's past! Sweaters, boots, scarves. And of course, dresses, as always, dresses. Every Friday and Saturday from 12 - 6 at 303 3rd Avenue, between Carroll & 1st Streets Come browse our wide selection of dresses, shoes, blouses, and skirts from previous seasons. And the best part is, all clothing items are always $60 or less! Tshirt Patternmaking Class THIS SUNDAY!! Sunday September 20th 2-4:30pm $50 Do you have that special tshirt that you love, love, love? That you wish you had 10 of so you would never have to live in a world where that tshirt didn't exist? That tshirt that, even though there is a coffee stain front and center, you continue to wear because it is still so flattering? Well here is an idea! Why not let Cal Patch teach you how to draft a tshirt pattern that fits YOUR BODY just how you want it to? Using your measurements you will have a pattern that you can use over and over to create and recreate that perfect fit! There are still a few spaces left! For more information or to sign up click here!
Check out our new cheap and fun workshop series!! Think you don't have enough time to learn to sew? Think again! We know time and money are tight! We've created a number of fast and inexpensive sewing workshops! Check them out!!
Flirt 93 5th Avenue Brooklyn NY, 11217 718-783-0364 Store Hours: Monday - Saturday (12 - 8pm) Sunday (12 - 7pm) Or shop online anytime: Flirt's Online Store

bus from brooklyn to sheep and wool!

by Garett C Lown taken from www.sheepandwool.com Hello Fiber-holics, Brooklyn General's resident Fiberista Heather has organized a bus to take us all to the NY State Sheep and Wool Festival" at the Dutchess County Fair Grounds in Rhinebeck, NY. The Bus will leave Brooklyn (Park Slope) from John Jay Highschool (237 7th Avenue) at 8 am Saturday, October 17th, 2009. It should arrive in Rhinebeck about 10 am and will leave the fairgrounds at 5pm so you can expect to be back at John Jay around 7pm. The cost is $70.00 and this price includes your ticket into the fair as well as a gift bag full of tons of cool fiber goodies. If you are interested in joining in for the day please contact Heather either at the store during business hours (718) 237-7753 or via e-mail at hellomello@tiac.net She will either send you a paypal request or work out the details for cash/check payments. Interest is starting to pick up so please be aware that tickets are first come, first served. So to be fair, your reservation is secured when payment is received. Please feel free to message her with questions. Hope to see you there!

Brooklyn General Store Store Hours: closed Mondays Tuesday-Thursday:12 pm - 7 pm Friday & Saturday:12 pm - 6 pm Sunday: 12 pm to 5 pm 718.237.7753

hand born in modesto, CA

Many of you have been asking if we are planning on doing another Hand Born event this year and the answer is yes! The date is set for the Saturday after Thanksgiving (November 28) and will continue to take place on the saturday after Thanksgiving every year from here on out. So, mark those calendars and if you have friends and family in town for the holidays, be sure to bring them by! For those of you wishing to participate as a vendor, please click here for more details.

ACC call for artists

Now Accepting Applications from Rising Craft Artists! *** Patchwork Tote by Jennifer Cooke of Raeburn Ink AltCraft: Baltimore The American Craft Council is now accepting AltCraft applications for our flagship show in Baltimore and, new this year, our show in Atlanta. This bustling section celebrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade movement. This is an opportunity for talented artists and indie designers to gain national exposure at a well-established show. We will be accepting 15 artists for Baltimore and 10 for Atlanta. As part of the Council’s commitment to indie crafters, the cost of participation includes pre-setup of a skirted table, seating, electricity, lighting and trusses. Plus, there’s no application fee! *** Ceramics by May Luk AltCraft, San Francisco More than 700 artists present their work at the American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, attracting a crowd of 25,000 enthusiasts to the largest juried, indoor craft show in the nation. The cost of a table in the marketstyle space on the showfloor is $600. This year, retail will run 4 days, from Thursday to Sunday, Feb. 25 - 28. The American Craft Council Show in Atlanta will be celebrating its 21st year in the South, and is noted for its sophisticated sneak-preview party, which last year benefited the Boys & Girls Club of America. The cost of a table in the marketstyle space on the showfloor is $400. Atlanta show dates are Friday to Sunday, Mar. 12- 14, plus an evening event on Thursday, Mar. 11. Applicants are eligible only if they have NOT shown in an American Craft Council show previously. Embellished commerically-bought items (such as t-shirts and notecards) are not eligible. The deadline is Thursday, October 15. Please submit: (3) low-resolution images of your work a brief description of your work (materials, dimensions, techniques) contact information (mailing address, email addresses & website) if the application is for the Baltimore, Atlanta or both Send submissions and inquiries to Erika at altcraft@craftcouncil.org. Finalists will be announced in mid-November.

hola chicago!

greenpoint open studios

feral childe in nyc this weekend

Dear Friends, we hope to see you next weekend for two fantastic events!

Saturday 9/12 Fashion Show!

Sunday 9/13 Super 666 Studio Sale!

Please join us for a very special fashion show hosted by Subdivision Boutique at Evandro Tech Motors in Long Island City. Feral Childe and additional designers will showcase their newest collections at this spectacular venue, a fancy body shop by day and incredible event space after dark. Get an exclusive look at Feral Childe's Spring 2010 Collection THE HILLS ARE ALIVE. General admission is $5 in advance and $10 at the door. To purchase your advance ticket, please use the "Add to Cart" button below or PayPal us at mail@feralchilde.com before noon on Saturday 9/12.

The very next day we host The 666 Sale at our Brooklyn studio. All items will be marked $66 or less. For each $66 you spend, you can pick out something from the special rack for just $6! Spring 09 Yosemite pieces will be on sale as well as goodies from previous seasons, samples, art, accessories, and fabric. What's more, if you attend the Subdivision Fashion Show, take an additional $10 off your purchase totaling $100 or more (this can be redeemed at the 666 Sale or future studio events, in case you can't make it on Sunday).

The Who-What-Where-When:

Saturday 9/12 Subdivision Fashion Show

at Evandro Tech Motors

10-41 45th Ave., Long Island City (map)

Doors at 7 PM

Show at 8 PM
RSVP by purchasing $5 advance tix

$10 at the door

featured designers: Feral Childe, Joel Voisard, Rockaway Beach Bikinis, Sohung Designs, and Sumie Tachibana

sponsored by: Subdivision Boutique, Evandro Motors, Alcone Makeup, Ins & Outs Magazine, Manducatis Rustica, Rob Chatterson Photography, LiQcity.com, and New York Atelier Architecture

Sunday 9/13 The 666 Sale

at Feral Childe Studio

269 Douglass St. @ Third Ave., Brooklyn (map)

2PM -8PM

RSVP to mail@feralchilde.com suggested

Please don't hesitate to get in touch with any questions, and we can't wait to see you!
Moriah & Alice (we'll both be there!)

flirt news

Flirt Brooklyn on WNBC Today in New York Check out the Ladies of Flirt as they work away in the studio!! We've been offering some recession specials exclusively on our website this spring and summer and they were recently featured on WNBC's early show and on Taxi TV in NYC! Click Here to watch the segment!
Sewing 101-Intro to Sewing Machine Never sewn a stitch? Have no fear!! Our Build-A-Bag Workshop is Here! Our fiercely popular Intro to Sewing 101 class has 2 new sessions starting October 3rd! All you need is 4 hours, $95, and a strong desire to sew a tote bag! Click here for more information
Skirt Making & Alterations Classes Begin Next Weekend! Spots are still available in both our Skirt Making Class and Altered States Class. All of our classes are held at our studio space, Home Ec, located at 303 3rd Avenue in Brooklyn. Click here for more info or to sign up for Skirt Class Click here for more info or to sign up for Altered States New Workshops With Cal Patch!! Craftmaster extraordinaire Cal Patch of Hodge Podge Farm is coming to NYC for a series of workshops this fall! Make sure to sign up as her classes fill up FAST!! Click Here for the Skirt Patternmaking Workshop Click Here for the Tshirt Patternmaking Workshop Click Here for the Sew Your Own Tshirt Workshop Fall Shoes Have Arrived At Flirt!! One of the best times of year is when the fall shoes and boots start to arrive! New styles have started coming in and they are beautiful! Check out our blog for a preview of the styles you will find at Flirt! Flirt's Overstock Sale Continues This Weekend at Home Ec! Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 12 - 6 at 303 3rd Avenue, between Carroll & 1st Streets Come browse our wide selection of dresses, shoes, blouses, and skirts from previous seasons. And the best part is, all clothing items are always $60 or less!
Flirt 93 5th Avenue Brooklyn NY, 11217 718-783-0364 Store Hours: Monday - Saturday (12 - 8pm) Sunday (12 - 7pm) Or shop online anytime: Flirt's Online Store