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Ch Ch Ch Changes!!
Things - they are a changing!
We are working on our schedule for June, July and August, and boy - is it exciting! There will be many, many more cool classes to take, new Crafty Cocktails projects and we even have a new mascot - Willy the cactus! Willy was a gift from a very talented young sewist, Sofia, who visited this week with her mom Renee and dog, Mr. Pickles the Mayor.
Another big change, based on the results of our survey (thank you crafty peeps!) our hours are going to change too! We will post an update here and send out an email to let you guys know when you can visit! Again, thank you all for participating and letting us know how we can be the best little craft place west of the Mississippi!
Tote Swap - Are You In?
It’s fun, it’s free and it’s here - time for the Sew Crafty Tote Swap!
Join us for super fun tote swap - an event where you make or decorate a pre-made tote for another crafter while they make/decorate one for you!
Here’s how you can be a part of our tote-ally awesome swap (yes I know it’s ridiculous that I just said tote-ally):
1) Check your calendar! The craft swap party will be on June 20th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. (wine and snacks - woot!).
2) Send an email to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) with your name, your favorite/least favorite color and anything of note (examples: I have long arms and need long straps, I hate cotton, please make something with a dinosaur on it because I love them, etc.).
3) Wait for your swap partner email - we will send them out after the swap closes on May 23!
4) Come to the party, get/give your goods and have a glass of wine!
Swapping is so fun - it’s easy, you get to make something and then you get something handmade for you! Join us!
Zippers, Darts and Pleats - Oh My!
They go bump in the night - those pesky little tasks that make beginning crafters break out into a cold sweat. When I talk with many of our students, I am surprised to hear that they are scared of sewing zippers, pleats and darts!
Don’t be scared sewing newbies! Just like anything else in sewing these three items require a little bit of know how, but are not in any way out of your reach. That’s why the June Pattern-O-Rama class is The Betsy Ross Girlie Dress (formerly known as the simple dress because, well, it’s simple!).
This pattern has pleats, darts and a lapped zipper (whaaa?) plus it’s a very cute, wearable dress for Houston’s balmy summer. And the pattern is included in the class price - no having to order it or buy it from a retail shop - it’s there for you when you sign up and you get to take it home! YAY!
Check out the schedule to sign up!
Pattern-O-Rama - The Betsy Ross Simple Dress
Weekend - two class series (two 4 hour classes)
Dates: Sun 6/8/2008 - 6/15/2008
Time: 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM
I am currently making one for myself - I’ll post to Flicker when I finish!
Sarah
PS: Did you see Threadheads last week? They made an awesome shrug using an old turtleneck and a serger…
Are you having issues? Refresh!
Hey hey crafty peeps - are you having issues with signing up for a class? We can help!
Some of our students have said that they are receiving an error message when they try to sign up for classes - oh no! If you are receiving this error, refresh your page! There was an issue with our scheduler last week and you may have a page that’s cache is stuck on the error. If this doesn’t work, let us know!
Gocco!
Hey hey crafty peeps!
So I have a bit of an obsession lately – Gocco! Gocco is this really awesome form of Japanese printing that is simple, fun and helps you create unique cards, stationery and gifts. It prints on both paper and cloth, so you can even use it to embellish T-shirts and tote bags.
I love it! And I think you will too – check out our class schedule for our next Gocco class!
Have a great day and don’t forget to get crafty!
