SewGreenRochester Newsletter - November 1, 2019

Our Newsletter - November 1, 2019

It’s November, the month when the clocks "go back" and the sun sets before dinner time. The days of November can be cloudy and dark in Rochester, so be sure to step outside whenever you see that sun shining through the clouds.
 
Our November calendar is full of fun classes and activities. You can make an infinity scarf, meditation or prayer beads and learn to mend those clothes. 
 
On the 16th we have another “Market Bagathon” from 1-4 where you can stop in and make a market bag for free using our fabric and sewing machines.
 
On November 23rd SewGreen will be at the Rochester Maker Fair at the Riverside Convention center from 9AM to 5PM. 
 
The day after Thanksgiving may be called “Black Friday” but at SewGreen we call it “Green Friday”. Stop in for snacks and crafts where you can make gifts from rescued items. We have stations for creating a craft that suits your skills. 
 
Check out the November calendar and the course descriptions for all the details.
 
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook. Our Pop-Up Sales and Saturday specials are announced there, as well as closures caused by weather and reminders of special events and upcoming classes. Our weekly sales are announced on our website. 
 
Click here for the link to our FaceBook page, and click here for the link to our Instagram page. 
 
Our website is at sewgreenrochester.org

Our December Calendar is ready and posted on our website!
 
We look forward to seeing you in at the Shop! 
 
In this newsletter you will read about
It must be yarn season
Learning to sew at SewGreen
All Skill Levels are Welcome here
Upcoming Classes

It must be Yarn Season

SewGreen has a lot of Lace Weight Yarn, and this week it is on sale! If you purchase one skein of Lace Weight Yarn you get a second skein of Lace Weight yarn of equal or lesser value for free. 
 

We have received a few generous donation of yarn. Choose from Worsted, sock, lace, alpaca, merino, cotton and silk, oh my!  Yarns as colorful and plentiful as the Fall leaves outdoors!

Learning to Sew

Look at all the happy faces showing off their first sewing projects. Knowing how to sew is quite rewarding and has many benefits. Not only does it improve eye-hand coordination, it is also reduces stress as you focus on your project and not the other things on your mind that might be worrying you. Sewing promotes brain growth in that it requires you to be creative and problem solve. The pictures below show just a few of the many people that join us on Saturday morning for our free Family Sewing Club and others that learn to sew in our Sewing 101 class.  Georgia offers this very popular class every month. Check our our November calendar on our website for the next scheduled class.

All Skill Levels are Welcome here

When we say 'Everyone is Welcome at SewGreen Rochester' we mean it. No matter your skill level everyone encouraged to share and learn at SewGreen. Here are a couple of projects our community members are proud to show us.

Diane is preparing to welcome a new grandchild, her first! Look at those adorable little beanies! Diane love to knit and has created many beautiful items using yarn she has purchased at SewGreen. She also donates to us. 

This young lady is learning to work with yarn by learning to weave with a needle and a cardboard weaving loom. Weaving is a great place to start learning to sew and work with tools. A piece of cardboard is a loom!

SEND US YOUR PHOTOS
We'd love to see what you've been working on and what you're making with supplies from our shop. Please share a photo or two with us.
 
Email photos with a brief description to: sewgreenrochester@gmail.com 
You might see your project in our next newsletter! 

Upcoming Classes

Quilt Block of the month
November 2 from 2-4
Join us each month or take the classes that fit your schedule! 
 
In the next class you will learn to construct the "Hidden Walls" block shown here.  Linda created this block to give you an idea on how you can use dark and light fabrics, large and small prints to make this easy block look quite interesting.

Make an Infinity Scarf
November 9, 2-4PM
It's time to bring out the scarfs. Learn to create a beautiful infinity scarf with Rosemarie. Choose from soft cottons or challis. Once you know how to make this versatile scarf you will want to make more! 

Hand Knotted Prayer / Meditation Beads
November 11, 11-1 and 4-6
Did you know that regular contemplative prayer and meditation can change your brain? Researchers are still figuring out how, but the benefits are good! Join us as we use nylon cording to create a couple different varieties of prayer/meditation beads. Suitable for any faith, stringed beads make excellent tools for centering and meditative practices.

Below are links to the class calendars, and a list of class descriptions

The December Calendar
The November Calendar
Class Descriptions

Unless otherwise noted, our two-hour classes are $10.
Boot Camps are four-hour classes and are $20
 
Sign up for our classes in advance, call 585-328-2642 or email info@sewgreenrochester.org to register.
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Scholarships are always available for each of our classes!

Severe Weather Alert!
Some winter days in the Rochester area are just too dangerous for driving. Please watch our Facebook page and Instagram  accounts for announcements of shop closures. When in doubt? Please, choose to be safe! 
Thanks!

Remember...
Every Saturday is Scrappy Saturday! Our small scrappy bags stuffed with scraps and rolls of fabric and/or unmarked balls of yarn are only $1 all day (regularly $3 on weekdays). Bring your own grocery-sized tote and stuff it full for only $5 (regularly $10). Stop by and fill a bag with scrappy treasures this Saturday, and every Saturday!

Donations!

Thank you for your generous donations!  
We ONLY accept donation deliveries on the following days and times:
Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  
Fridays 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted above, our shop is open Mon-Thurs, 11 a.m - 6 p.m. & Fri-Sat, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.