shabd sale and media blitz

Exciting press for me last week means big discounts for you this week! 30% off select items in my webshop through February 4 xo check out the reviews here: time out new york new york magazine // the cut

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stenciling at the Etsy Labs

wish i could go to this... maybe YOU can!

etsy labs

January 22, 2010 Come Craft With Ed Roth of Stencil1 at the Etsy Labs Craft Night is back! After a brief hiatus, we're excited to start making all of our crafty new year's ambitions come true. We invite you to join us for our first Craft Night of 2010, a stenciling session with Ed Roth. On Monday, January 25, Ed Roth will be sharing his expert stenciling skills at our first Craft Night of the year. Please bring a t-shirt, tote bag, card, pillowcase or anything else that you would like to spruce up with a stencil. When: Monday, January 25. Drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET. Online demo in the Virtual Labs at 5 p.m. ET. Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY More details about this Craft Night (and a bonus how-to video!) here. Love, Julie Etsy Labs

vote for hodge podge!

i've just learned that (thanks to all y'all) i qualified as a nominee for the poppies! guess what comes next? that's right, VOTING! i am in the handmade accessories category, and you can find the voting poll right here:

vote here for hodge podge farm!

you can vote ONLY ONCE in each category, so after you vote for me in accessories (please forgive my rare shamelessness), be sure to also check out the other categories over here. the spirit of the poppies is all about celebrating and promoting handmade, so please check out as many makers' sites as you can and tell your friends too! so many awesomely creative handmakers (not to mention friends) are nominated; i am having a hard time choosing only one for each...

mociun SALE

OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!

80% off ALL Spring 2009 clothes and accessories!
Don't delay! All Spring 2009 items will disappear on March 1 to make way for the stunning new 2010 Spring collection.

Also, get 20 - 40% off most items in the Fall 2009 collection.
Great time to get warmer clothes for this prolonged winter season!

Click here to get started: http://store.mociun.com

Happy New Year to All! Many thanks for your patronage and support!

The Mociun Store

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Caitlin


Mociun
249 19th Street #4B
Brooklyn, NY 11215

www.mociun.com

love lies green @ mountain fold

http://www.mfoldgallery.com Mountain Fold is pleased to announce the opening of "Love-Lies-Green", a two person show by Rebeca Raney and Cristina Toro, guest curated by Hanna Fushihara Aron. The title for this show "Love-Lies-Green" comes from the name of a variety of amaranth; a plant grown for its high nutritional value as well as its ornamental value. The plants can be so heavily laden with its edible seed heads that they reproduce exponentially every year and in some gardens are considered to be weeds. The amaranth plant could be taken as a symbolic representation of the female, of the fertile mother, whose long cascading flowery arms beckon insects for pollination, who feeds her children with her leaves and grains, who scatters her seed every year, so that next spring she will arise from the ground again surrounded by sisters.

Both women in this show create work that exhibit female qualities of strength through fertility as well as conviction and point of view, connection to nature, a sense of magic, as well as through the power of sharing and giving. Cristina Toro's new work depicts female central figures surrounded by animal guardians within a world of colorful geometry and implied symmetry. We are shown a beautiful world of energy and order brought about not through harsh law or tight reign but birthed from love and compassion and a woman's intuition. Rebeca Raney's soft world features abstract beings with their feelings and emotions depicted in the lines of embroidery thread that adorn their faces. They show their strength and beauty not by hiding or conniving but by showing their emotions to the viewer and sharing parts of themselves. "Love-Lies-Green" is a show that hopes to scatter the seeds of love, empathy, and self empowerment in a time when even our greatest hopes for prosperity and peace are dwindling slowly like candle light at night.

Gallery hours: Wednesday through Saturday 1:00- 7:00pm or by appointment.

Contact Information ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ email: ask@mfoldgallery.com phone: 212.255.4304 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

erika somogyi @ vision quest

Hello Friends,

This Saturday I have a poster in a group show about neo shamanism. It's in gowanus at:
Observatory Room
543 Union St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
7-10pm

For directions look here:
http://observatoryroom.org/directions/

See you there!
Erika

http://www.throughthetrees.net

january @ brooklyn general

Hiya! We hope you are all keeping warm and bundled up in fibery goodness! Are you up for a knitting challenge? Starting this Monday, Kaitlyn will be teaching how to knit Lace: Increase your knitting skill while learning the basics of lace knitting including provisional cast on techniques, reading a lace chart, and tips to help you correct, as well as avoid, mistakes. Pre-requisites: Decreasing (k2tog, skk) and yarn-over techniques. You will be learning to make both a lace-Scarf and a gorgeous triangle shawl. Session A: Mondays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 @ 7pm - 8:30pm $120/session Embroidery A few of you mentioned that you would like to learn embroidery but don't always have the time to commit to a 3-4 week class. Therefore we are introducing a shorter version to give you an embroidery jump-start: Introduction to Embroidery In this two hour workshop you will learn basic stitches that will allow you to create either a traditional sampler following the guidelines provided by history or to create a completely unique piece. With the skills learned you will be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own. Sunday January 10 @ 11am - 1pm $50/session The instructor, Fiber-artist Joetta Maue, is curating a contemporary Fiber Art exhibition at Sweet Loraine Gallery in Red Hook. The opening is tonight: connective thread an exhibition of contemporary fiber work that explores the role of thread & the act of making as connective. curated by Joetta Maue Opening January 9, 7-10 pm Sweet Lorraine Gallery !83 Lorraine St, Red Hook Brooklyn. Website Update Did you know that you can now view and sign up for our classes online? http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/classes/ And last but not least: Patternmaking Cal Patch's next session is right around the corner: Design and make your own clothes! In this 2-hour class you will learn the basic principles of making your own sewing patterns, and learn how to take your measurements and make a pattern for a T-Shirt or a Skirt that fits your own unique body. With this foundation you'll be able to sew the projects you envision! Basic sewing experience is helpful to get the most from this class. Materials: a roll or pad of newsprint, drawing paper or pattern-making paper, at least 14" wide; see-through 18" ruler; tape measure; pencil and sharpener (or mechanical pencil); eraser; clear tape; scissors (for paper) Session A: Sunday January 24 @ 10am-12pm (Skirt) $50/workshop See you at the shop! 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

itsy bitsy teeny weeny

Happy new year friends! With winter in full swing I'm happy to look ahead and share my spring collection with you! I also have a special offer for you, I have collaborated with Mociun on an incredible tie-dye bikini! We are taking preorders through January 20th for a 30% discount (If you think you will want a bikini they will be extremely limited edition so it would be wise to take advantage of this offer now) wishing you a warm winter, shabd

s h a b d
shop.shabdismyname.com
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winter classes at home ec

Happy New Year from Flirt and Home Ec! We're so happy to see 2010! So many fantastic things to look forward to! There are many exciting projects on the horizon for this year including youth sewing camps, after school sewing programs, and quilting parties! Not to mention brand new spring/summer designs from Flirt Brooklyn! So keep your eyes on your email for exciting updates! For the moment check out our spring class offerings below including, due to popular demand, a youth weekend sewing class! New Build A Bag Sessions! Youth and Adult Sessions Available! It's a brand new year and time to pick up a brand new skill! Our extremely popular Build a Bag workshop will serve as a project driven Intro to Sewing Machine class that will have you leaving with your very own reversible cotton tote! For kids we've added the Youth Build A Bag! A modified version of our adult Build a Bag for those aspiring sewers age 8+. This 3-hour Saturday workshop is a perfect way to introduce the sewing machine to your blossoming fashion designer! Sign Up Here! Build A Bag Workshop Altered States: An Alterations Workshop Four different Saturday sessions available 11:30am to 6pm: January 16th February 13th March 13th April 17th This fantastic one-day alterations workshop created by superwoman Cal Patch and taught by Home Ec guru Patti Gilstrap will teach you the basic tailoring techniques you need to help you revamp the wardrobe you already have. It will also save you big bucks on simple jobs like hemming your jeans. Say bye-bye to your tailor! To Sign Up For Altered States Click Here Flirt Skirt Class Learn to make your own Flirt Skirt Are you looking for a more intermediate class now that you've taken our Build a Bag workshop? Or are you you a self-taught sewer who needs a little help with darts and zippers? Well this is the class for you! This one-day workshop will take you from soup to nuts making your own custom skirt from a commercial pattern. You'll learn to read the pattern, determine the correct sizing, set darts, and sew an invisible zipper. Supplies and some prior experience with a sewing machine are necessary. To sign up for Skirt Class Click Here Cal Patch Is Back!! The author of the patternmaking book "Design it yourself Clothes: Patternmaking Simplified" is back to teach a number of classes at Home Ec! T-Shirt Patternmaking 101: $40 If you've always wanted to learn how to make your own patterns, here's your opportunity! In this 2.5 hour introductory workshop, you will learn to draft the pattern for a T-shirt that fits YOUR body! Skirt Patternmaking Workshop: $50 This introductory lesson in basic flat pattern techniques will give you the basic skills to draft patterns to fit any body! How To Sew A T-Shirt: $80 Has the thought of sewing knits always intimidated you? Do you think you needed a serger to sew with stretch? Cal will show you that it's easier than you think to make your own knit tops, including several options for finishing necklines. 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

learn embroidery with iviva

Dear friends,

My very best wishes to you all for the new year, and my deep thanks for all of your support in 2009. I thought you and/or some friends might be looking for a creative way to ring in the new year. I am teaching several embroidery workshops in January and February, and one from April - May.
Each class is suitable for both beginners and more experienced embroiderers. Each class covers a basic stitch vocabulary, as well as techniques and ideas for using embroidery to draw and render text.

Details on when, where, and how to register:

1. Course: Extraordinary Embroidery - 3-hour workshop
When: Saturday, January 9th from 1-4pm
Where: 3rd Ward in Williamsburg - 573 Metropolitan Avenue, just steps from the L/G train stop to Lorimer/Metropolitan
To register and for more info: http://www.3rdward.com/3rdwardclasses/extraordinary-embroidery.html

2. Course: Extraordinary Embroidery - 3-hour workshop
When: Saturday, February 13th, 11am-2pm
Where: 3rd Ward in Williamsburg - 573 Metropolitan Avenue, just steps from the L/G train stop to Lorimer/Metropolitan
To register and for more info: http://www.3rdward.com/3rdwardclasses/extraordinary-embroidery.html

3. Course: The Embroidered Art Journal 10/SP-PMDA-104-01
When: five, 3-hour class sessions on Sundays from 10am - 1pm - January 31 - February 28 Where: Pratt Center for Continuing and Professional Studies in Manhattan
For full course listing: http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_education_and_professional/faculty_and_staff/bio/?id=iolenick
To register: http://my.pratt.edu OR http://www.pratt.edu OR call 212-647-7199 and register with a credit card M-Th 10am-6pm; F 10am-2pm

4. Course: The Embroidered Art Journal 10/SP-PMDA-104-02
When: five, 3-hour class sessions on Wednesdays from 6:30pm - 9:30pm - April 21 - May 19 Where: Pratt Center for Continuing and Professional Studies in Manhattan
For full course listing: http://www.pratt.edu/academics/continuing_education_and_professional/faculty_and_staff/bio/?id=iolenick
To register: http://my.pratt.edu OR http://www.pratt.edu OR call 212-647-7199 and register with a credit card M-Th 10am-6pm; F 10am-2pm

If you have questions, get in touch! I would love to hear from you.

Iviva Olenick
http://IvivaOlenick.neoimages.net
http://wereisobesotted.blogspot.com
http://www.IvivaEmbroiders.etsy.com

winter/spring at brooklyn general

Hello, We're pleased to offer the following classes for the Winter & Spring! Call the shop at 718-237-7753 to reserve your space. Some Classes fill up fast, so sign up today! SEWING 101 This class will teach you all the basics: how a sewing machine works, cutting from a pattern, and how to sew a simple wrap skirt or 50's style apron. With these techniques, you'll be on your way to stitching up all kinds of projects! (If you are bringing your own fabric please wash it before the first session, fabric is also available for purchase at the store) Session A: Tuesdays, January 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm Skirt Session B: Saturdays, February 13, 20, 27 & March 6 @ 9:30am - 11:30am Apron Session C : Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm Skirt Session D: Tuesdays, April 13, 20, 27 & May 4 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Skirt Session E: Saturdays, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 9:30am - 11:30am Apron $160/session SEWING 102 Step up your stitching skills with this very practical "All-Day Tote" bag from Lotta Jansdotter's book Simple Sewing. You'll learn how to do pockets, linings, top-stitching and straps and become much more confident with your sewing. Beginner sewing skills required. Session A: Saturdays, January 16, 23, 30 & February 6 @ 9:30am-11:30am Session B: Fridays, February 5, 12, 19 & 26@ 6:00pm - 8:00pm Session C: Saturdays, March 13, 20, 27 & April 3 @ 9:30am-11:30am Session D: Tuesdays, May 11, 18, 25 & June 1 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $160/session SEWING 103 Make your own dress! Skills covered include pleats, darts and inserting a zipper. Session A: Wednesdays, January 27, February 3, 10, 17 & 24@ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm $200/session SEWING 104 Learn to make a fitted blouse with pin pleats and lots of shaped seaming! Session A: Wednesdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 & April 7 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $200/session SEWING 105 In Sewing 105 we will make a coat. Skills to be learned include princess seams, loops or Button-holes as closure options & lining insertion. Choose the fabric to match the season you desire. You will walk out of this class in high style and with more sewing skills. Session A: Wednesdays April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12 @ 6:30 - 8:30pm $200/session SEWING 106 In Sewing 106 you will learn to sew a fitted pair of pants. Session A: Wednesdays, May 19, 26, June 2, 9 & 16 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $200/session SEWING CHILDREN'S CLOTHES Create a one-of-a-kind garment for a child. Session A: Tuesdays, February 23, March 2, 9 & 16 @ 10am-12pm $160/session PATTERN-MAKING WORKSHOP Design and make your own clothes! In this 2-hour class you will learn the basic principles of making your own sewing patterns, and learn how to take your measurements and make a pattern for a T-Shirt or a Skirt that fits your own unique body. With this foundation you'll be able to sew the projects you envision! Basic sewing experience is helpful to get the most from this class. Materials: a roll or pad of newsprint, drawing paper or pattern-making paper, at least 14" wide; see-through 18" ruler; tape measure; pencil and sharpener (or mechanical pencil); eraser; clear tape; scissors (for paper) Session A: Sunday January 24 @ 10am-12pm (Skirt) Session B: Sunday February 21 @ 10am-12pm (T-Shirt) Session C: Sunday March 28 @ 10am-12pm (Skirt) Session D: Sunday April 18 @ 10am-12pm (T-shirt) Session E: Sunday May 23 @ 10am-12pm (Skirt) $50/workshop QUILTING You will cut, piece, and assemble a quilt top and then back and bind it to make a complete crib-sized quilt. For novices and more experiences quilters alike. While hand sewing is an option, you may find it useful to have a sewing machine at home. Session A: Thursdays, January 7, 14, 21 & 28 @ 7pm -9 pm Session B: Thursdays, March 18, 25, April 1 & 8 @ 7pm- 9pm Session C: Thursdays, May 27, June 3, 10 & 17@ 7pm - 9pm $160/session BEGINNING KNITTING Learn how to knit! We'll teach you everything you need to know to make a scarf or another basic project. Skills include: casting on, knitting, purling, binding off, a few pattern stitches, and problem-solving. Session A: Wednesdays, January 6, 13 & 20 @ 7 pm-9 pm Session B: Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16 @ 7-9pm Session C: Mondays, March 8, 15 & 22 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm Session D: Mondays, May 10, 17 & 24 @ 6:30pm- 8:30pm $120/session PROJECT KNITTING Ready for a new challenge? Stuck on something? This class will help you take your knitting to the next level. Decreasing, increasing, knitting in the round, reading a pattern, piecing your work, blocking--these are just some of the skills you might learn while working on your project. Session A: Wednesdays, January 6, 13 & 20 @ 7pm - 9pm Session B: Tuesdays, February 2, 9 & 16 @ 7pm - 9pm Session C: Mondays, March 8, 15 & 22 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm Session D: Mondays, May 10, 17 & 24 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $120/session FAIR ISLE KNITTING Ever looked at some gorgeous fair isle and thought, "I'd love to make that, but I never could!"? Well, you can! Learn the basics of Fair Isle knitting (also called stranded color-work) while making a pair of winter socks/mittens. This will be the perfect opportunity to make a great holiday gift. Prerequisites: Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles. Session A: Fridays, March 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $160/session LACE KNITTING Increase your knitting skill while learning the basics of lace knitting including provisional cast on techniques, reading a lace chart, and tips to help you correct, as well as avoid, mistakes. Pre-requisites: Decreasing (k2tog, ssk) and yarn-over techniques. Session A: Mondays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 @ 7pm - 8:30pm Session B: Mondays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 7pm - 8:30pm $120/session TOY KNITTING Make your own knitted toys! This class will teach you the basics of three-dimensional shaping and have you on your way to knitting toys for all the tots you love. Basic knitting skills required. Session A: Fridays, April 16, 23 & 30 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $120/session KNITTING FINISHING, TIPS & TRICKS Beautifully knit projects can be ruined by sloppy finishing. This class will give you the skills you need to make your knitted garments a success from start to finish. Session A: Sundays February 28 & March 7 @ 5pm - 7pm Session B: Sundays May 9 & 16 @ 5pm - 7pm $80/workshop MAMA/BABY KNITTING A fun alternative to a "new moms" group. Bring your baby and come knit with us in a relaxed, supportive, baby-friendly atmosphere. Beginners through advanced knitters--all are welcome! (Join anytime and will prorate your session) Session A: Mondays, January 11, 18, 25 & February 1 @ 11am - 1 pm Session B: Mondays, February 8, 15, 22 & March 1 @ 11am - 1 pm Session C: Mondays March 8, 15, 22 & 29 @ 11am - 1pm Session D: Mondays, April 5, 12, 19 & 26 @ 11am- 1pm Session E: Mondays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24 @ 11am - 1pm $160/session CROCHET/ALL LEVELS For beginners or an advanced crocheters who would like to tackle a new technique (Broomstick lace, Amigurumi, Irish lace, etc.). This class will take a project driven approach to the gorgeous craft of crochet. Session A: Thursdays, February 25, March 4 & 11 @ 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Session B: Thursdays, May 6, 13 & 20 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $120/session PARENT/CHILD KNITTING Come with your child (7 year olds and up) and learn a new craft together. This is a great way to get creative together and wind down before starting a new work/school week. Session A: Sundays January 24, February 7 & 14 @ 5pm - 6:30pm Session B: Sundays March 7, 14 & 21 @ 5pm - 6:30pm $125/session SPINNING Learn how to spin and design your own yarn on a drop spindle. Class includes an overview of animal and plant fibers, how to card and blend different fiber types and colors, plying instruction, and an introduction to the spinning wheel. Session A: Thursdays February 4, 11 & 18 @ 7pm - 9pm Session B: Thursdays April 15, 22 & 29 @ 7pm - 9pm $120/session NEEDLE FELTING Learn the basics of needle felting and let your imagination run wild! Session A: Tuesdays, March 23, 30 & April 6 @ 6:30pm - 8 pm $90/session INTRO TO EMBROIDERY In this two hour workshop you will learn basic stitches that will allow you to create either a traditional sampler following the guidelines provided by history or to create a completely unique piece. With the skills learned you will be able to continue making beautiful pieces of art or simply embellish items of your own. Session A: Sunday January 10 @ 11am - 1pm Session B: Sunday February 7 @ 11am - 1pm Session C: Sunday March 14 @ 11am - 1pm $50/session APPLIQUE & EMBROIDERY BEE Learn a variety of basic embroidery stitches and simple applique techniques to create a unique piece of art, decorate your clothing, home, toys or accessories! Each student will have time to work on their own project in class to practice their new skills. (Custom samplers available for class practice or turn simple line drawings into your own custom pattern!) This class is perfect for beginners as well as those who wish to refresh their embroidery skills. Session A: Saturdays April 10, 17 & 24 @ 11am - 1pm $120/session PHOTO EMBROIDERY CLASS In this class, you will learn to create an embroidered piece of art by transcribing a photograph of your own onto a piece of fabric. Session A: Mondays, February 8, 15, 22 & March 1 @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm $160/session MAGIC LOOP KNITTING Learn to knit two socks simultaneously on circular needles. Students should be comfortable knitting in the round to fully benefit from this class. You will learn several ways to cast on and be shown how to knit socks toe-up and cuff-down. Using your own foot for this session you will be making custom tailored socks and learn to design patterned socks. Session A: Sunday April 11, 18 & 25 @ 5pm - 7pm $120/session SPECIAL EVENTS KNIT A TEENY-TINY ELEPHANT WITH ANNA OF MOCHIMOCHI LAND Sunday, March 7 @ 10 am -12 pm $50/workshop Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will show you how to knit the smallest elephant ever! Using fingering-weight yarn and size 1 double-pointed needles, you will learn how fun it is to knit miniatures that require little or no seaming, very little yarn, and hardly any time at all. (Most can be made in under one hour.) Along with the Tiny Elephant pattern, class participants will also receive patterns for Tiny Corn, Tiny Violin, and Tiny Toothpaste. Techniques covered include knitting in the round using double-pointed needles, I-cord, and picking up and knitting stitches. The workshop will be followed by a very special Mochimochi Land Trunk Show! Supplies: Fingering weight yarn in one color, plus small amount of black yarn Set of size 1 double-pointed needles Small tapestry needle (Stuffing will be provided) Some experience with knitting in the round is recommended. MAKE AN EMBROIDERED FELT TOOL POCKET AND A FINGER PUPPET WITH KATA GOLDA Sunday March 21 @ 5-7pm $90/workshop (includes materials fee) Kata Golda will be teaching you how to make two projects from her book KATA GOLDA'S HAND STITCHED FELT. Included with the workshop, you will receive a signed copy of the book, the felt, stuffing and embroidery floss. From 3-5pm Kata will be holding a Trunk Show & Book signing. STEEKING Sunday March 28 @ 5pm - 7pm $50/workshop This workshop will allow you to take a guided "stab" at this daunting technique that entails cutting... yes CUTTING your knitting to make room for an opening and create a space to add another piece. See you at the shop! 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

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