the sewing k(n)it

November Meet-Up 2011

Sat, 15 Oct 2011 04:57:11 -0400

Hi Everyone…

I will send out a mass email to everyone for a November meet-up (2nd Thurs in Nov- the 10th?), and that way we will have enough time to mark the event on our calendars and get our knit on!!

Hej Alle zusammen…

Ich werde ein massen-email raus schicken so dass wir uns im November treffen konnen! Wer hat Lust am zweiten Donnertag … der 10te Nov? Auch wenn ich nicht da sein kann (wegen baby etc… get your Knit On und schau trotzdem vorbei!!!

****Ich sag später wann und wo… I’ll let ya’ll know later when & where…

Cheers

@the_sewingk(n)it

Meet up tomorrow at Vitus Restaurant - Come on Stitchers!

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:18:10 -0500

Hi All,

It’s that time again! Here a quick reminder about our monthly Stitch n Bitch meet up: our group is the Sewing k(n)it

Where: Vitus Restaurant

When: 19:00

Bring: Laughs, materials, ideas, projects, yourself!!

Hope to see you there friends …

Yours Truly,

MrsCheesemaker

Ana-White.com

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:19:33 -0500

Ana-White.com:

Just wanted to give a quick shout-out to Mrs.Amy Hammer for sending me this link forever ago! It would be so fun to choose something from this website to do at one of one of the next Sewingkit meetings in the future… it we find a bigger and better space!

example of something useful:

@the_sewingkit

DaWanda: Unique & Designer products, Gifts, Bags, Baby stuff & more

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 07:49:52 -0500

DaWanda: Unique & Designer products, Gifts, Bags, Baby stuff & more:

For those of you looking for a little bit of Etsy in Germany, take a closer look at DaWanda.com .They have so many catagories to choose from, are resonably priced, the site is in English or in German, and they are based in Berlin!

You can even create your own collections- sell, trade, or buy!

Remember - Valentines day is tomorrow the 14th February!!

ReadyMade

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:39:00 -0500

ReadyMade:

About ReadyMade

ReadyMade is named after the term that Marcel Duchamp coined in 1915 for a series of sculptures that playfully rethought the relationship between people and mass-produced objects, everyday items and art. ReadyMade is about people who make things and the culture of making. It’s a magazine for the innovator inside each one of us.

Trust me: There is such a wealth of information on this webpage! I go there and could get lost for hours. It’s a magaizine, shares projects, has smart and witty articles, there’s multimedia everywhere, there’s a blog, yummy recipies and the list goes on. In fact I gotta jet… to get back to the ReadyMade website :)

heart,

@MrsCheesemäker

Alabama Chanin | About

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:22:01 -0500

Alabama Chanin | About:

Love, love, love Alabama Chanin - mission, DIY kits, Stencils, store products, and sustainable life thoughts.

Check out this inexpensive wall art! Its so pretty, inexpensive...

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:30:15 -0500

Check out this inexpensive wall art! Its so pretty, inexpensive and relatively easy…

partymamaevents:

Lovley backdrop for a dessert table and cheap DIY

Get the details over at Under the Table and Dreaming

Felted Slippers On Ravelry - Project for 10 Feb.

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 16:06:00 -0500

Hi Stitchers,

This is the pattern and materials that you will need for our ‘project’ on Thursday! I hope some of you do this with my sister, Lori, Ann, and I :) If anyone doesn’t have to time to make it to the yarn store, let me know, and I’ll pick something up for you…

Felted Slippers

by Robin SmithPublished inAngel Hair Yarn Company

Craft Knitting Category: Feet / Legs → Slippers

Yarns suggested - Yarn weight: Bulky / 12 ply (7 wpi) Gauge2.75 stitches = 1 inch in Stockingette

Needle size: US 11 - (8.0 mm)

This pattern is available for free.

Instructions for sizes: Child’s medium, women’s small, women’s medium, women’s large/men’s small, men’s medium, men’s large.

In addition: This is what LORI WROTE:

I used 3 balls (50 g/50m) of the Lana Grossa Feltro purchased at Strickeria. This made a slipper for a size 35/36. You can use any bulky weight wool, but it must be 100% wool to felt. Manmade or plant fibers, i.e. acrylic and cotton yarns, will not felt.

Other materials needed: Size U.S. #11 needles (8mm) Yarn needle for sewing the slipper together

I traced my foot on a piece of paper and measured to get the length. You will need to know how long your foot is to make the slipper the correct size.

Quit Your Day Job: SpinSpanSpun

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 15:14:19 -0500

Quit Your Day Job: SpinSpanSpun:

Read about how this unhappy teacher spun her life around after quitting her day job and relocating to France with her daughter and husband. So courageous and crafty! She is now a full time Etsy vendor and loving life again…

Check out the benefits of buying hand-spun vs. commercial yarns!

A Summit on Small Business and Sustainability - Hello Etsy Conference in Berlin!!

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:19:59 -0500

Will the conference be in German?
No, this is an international event, and all sessions will be held in English and relevant to small businesses around the world.

What will it cost to attend?
We aim to keep ticket prices very affordable. (We will announce exact pricing before tickets are made available). Unlike most conferences, this is not a money making undertaking or an event for marketing people to drum up new business for their corporate employers. Hello Etsy is a gathering for individuals, most of whom are working out of their homes. Furthermore, some full scholarships will be awarded and discounts will be provided for groups.

Are things only happening in Germany?
We know many of you will not be able to make it to Berlin. Therefore, in the lead-up to the conference we will be hosting small-business oriented events in cities around the world. Most keynote sessions will also be broadcast via the web, and downloadable workshop guides will be available.

Where is it being held exactly?
Hello Etsy will take place at ewerk, Germany’s oldest preserved commercial power plant. Built in 1885, the ewerk has witnessed Berlin’s constantly evolving history, surviving two world wars, communist rule, and the rise of capitalism. It’s located in the heart of Berlin and is easily accessible by public transportation.

Sounds amazing! Where do I buy my ticket?
Tickets are not yet available, but will be going on sale in the months ahead. To be alerted when they are available, or to keep abreast of summit news and announcements, please visit helloetsy.com where you can join the Hello Etsy mailing list. Also, make sure to "like" us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

Strickeria Am Peterstor Wolle-Boutique mit Flair in Regensburg

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:34:00 -0500

Strickeria Am Peterstor Wolle-Boutique mit Flair in Regensburg:

Hi Everyone!

If you’re looking for a great yarn store in Regensburg, please check out Strickeria! So cute…

They are small and they offer workshops too. If you’ve seen almost everything that Wolle Rödel has to offer then this place is a must. The owner is so nice and its not a chain - which I like to support. Decide yourself, and I’ll bring more info about the beginner/intermediate knitting and crocheting workshops in February and March too. Deal?

Deal!

yours always,

@MrsCheesemäker

"– hand-crafted objects were the way to re-connect industrialized society with the natural world."

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:07:07 -0500

“– hand-crafted objects were the way to re-connect industrialized society with the natural world.”

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Get ready to get your stitch on!

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:30:00 -0500

It’s that time of the month again Leute… We’ll be meeting next Thursday on February 10, so let’s all try to make it out.

Same time: 19:00 - whenever

Same place: Vitus Restaurant

In 2011, I have some new and exciting plans for us. They include themed meet-ups, more projects, and some special guests. For this upcoming Thursday, I have asked Lori, if she wouldn’t mind guiding us through a simple knitting project. We decided on booties/house shoes. This is a very elementary project so don’t feel intimidated. If interested, check back in a couple of days to see the list of supplies, and if not then bring your own project!

Keep in mind that Valentine’s Day is approaching, so remember those loved ones, or treat yourself.

Hugs,

Imani a.k.a MrsCheesemäker

P.S. If you’re curious as to how the booties might look then here’s a sneak peak! And this it is made with felted yarn…