Annual Meeting and Stakeholder Event - 27 February 2018Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Our Biweekly Newsletter -  27 February 2018
Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Thank you for visiting the shop and for bringing along your friends!

A Reminder!

This Saturday is our Annual Meeting and Stakeholder event!  We had a small problem with our email link, so we are sending this friendly reminder with a new email link.  Hope to see you then!

SewGreen@Rochester is having an Annual Meeting and Stakeholder Event and you are invited to join us!  This will take place this Saturday, March 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  There will be snacks and drinks provided!  Please R.S.V.P. by calling us at (585) 328-2642 or send an email to info@sewgreenrochester.org

Upcoming Classes & Events

Start Quilting
Learn to create a pattern, choose fabrics, measure, cut, sew, and put it all together to make a beautiful quilt of your own design. 
Ages 10 & up.
Offered every Wednesday in February
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
 
Spinning Yarn with a Wheel
Learn to make your own, unique handspun yarn on a spinning wheel!  We’ll play with several types of prepared wool and discuss wheel maintenance, drafting, treadling, plying, and finishing techniques to make a balanced yarn.  No previous experience needed.  If you have a wheel to bring to class, that's great--if not, you can borrow one of ours!
Offered Saturday, February 24
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Crocheted Danish Hearts with Joanna
Learn how to crochet shapes and then weave them together to form a woven Danish Heart.  When these are made with contrasting colours, the woven effect really pops!  They can be used as ornaments, potholders, or coasters etc. and is a quick and cute gift for someone.  The original Danish Hearts were made out of paper with the oldest known one made in 1860.
Offered Monday, February 26 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Rub-off a Pattern - Parts 1 & 2
Do you have a garment that you love to wear?  It's the perfect fit, or drape, and you just can't find another quite like it?  Don't despair!  You don't have to take it apart to duplicate it.  Bring it in, and we will help you recreate it without tearing apart your favorite piece of clothing.
This class will be taught in two parts:
Part 1 offered Tuesday February 27
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6 p.m.
Part 2 - offered Tuesday March 6 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Sewing for Babies
Making small clothing calls for a different order of operation and is a great way to get more confident with fleece and knit fabrics.  Come and get a good start on some handmade love for your little ones.
Offered Saturday, March 3
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Offered Saturday, March 10
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
SewGreen@Rochester Annual Meeting and Stakeholder Event
You are invited to join us for our annual meeting and stakeholder event on Saturday, March 3rd from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.  There will be snacks and drinks provided!  Please R.S.V.P. by calling us at (585) 328-2642 or send an email to info@sewgreenrochester.org
 
Days for Girls Sew-A-Thon
We're having another sewing event on Sunday, March 4th from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Days for Girls organization!  The Days for Girls organization is dedicated to creating a more free, dignified, and educated world, through providing lasting access to feminine hygiene solutions and health education.  Please come by the shop if you'd like to volunteer and donate your time to help sew the DFG kits.
 
Frame Weaving with Joanna
Woven wall hangings are popular again!  Learn how weave and create a unique fiber art piece with frame weaving.
Attend both weekly sessions, or come as you are able. $10/2-hour class.
Offered Monday, March 5
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Monday, March 12
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Sewing Machine 101/201
Make friends with a sewing machine in our shop, or bring yours from home. In Sewing Machine 101, we'll take you through the basics of machine operation and safety, and guide you toward sewing a project.
In Sewing Machine 201, build on the skills you've gained in Sewing Machine 101. Is there a sewing project that interests you, or that you want to complete? How can your newly-gained sewing machine skills help you achieve that goal? This is the place and time to learn!These classes are great for ages 10 & up (or younger with an adult present).
Prerequisite: Sewing Machine 101
Offered Tuesday, March 13 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Offered Saturday, March 31 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Macramé Jar or Plant Hanger with Joanna
Even if you don't know how to macramé, this project will give you the skills you need to start!  We'll be reusing glass mason type jars to make a decorative and functional macramé hanger for flowers or plants.  You can bring your own supplies or use what we have from Scrappy Land.
Offered Monday, March 19
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Offered Monday, March 26
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Free Motion Quilting for Beginners
FMQ stands for Free Motion Quilting, the options are quite literally limited only to your imagination!  In this class we will use fabric and various colours of thread to learn how to use and follow quilting templates to create a sample book of your very own!  Templates are available for purchase at SewGreen if you'd like to bring them home with you!
Offered Wednesday, March 7
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Make a Throw Quilt
Designing and following quilt patterns, measuring for sizes, putting together blocks.  Making a throw size quilt - 50" x 60".  In this class we will go over how to piece blocks together to form rows.  You will learn how to design and/or read a quilt pattern, and start working on your own throw size quilt, feel free to bring your own materials that have been sitting is your stash , or use scrappy land fabric from SewGreen.
This class is offered in three parts: Part 1 - Wednesday, March 14
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 2 - Wednesday, March 21
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Part 3 - Wednesday, March 28
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
 
Sewing Machine Feet Finesse
Learning to use more feet extends your ability to do fine creative work with your sewing machine.  We will start with the basics- the zipper/cord foot and the blind-hemming foot- and work through as many new feet as we can master!
Offered Tuesday, March 20
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Measure Up & Fit It
Do you have clothing items that almost work, but not quite?  Bring them in and we will assist you in getting a good fit by teaching you the art of alteration.
Offered Tuesday, March 27
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Monster Hand Puppet Camp
In this weeklong program, we'll start with your sketch of your favorite monster.  You will learn to make a pattern, select fabrics from the shop, and make your very own 3D hand puppet monster!
Ages 10 and up
Offered Monday - Friday, April 2nd-6th from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Unless otherwise noted, our two-hour classes are $10 each.
Sign up for our classes in advance by calling 585-328-2642 or emailing info@sewgreenrochester.org.
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Scholarships are always available for each of our classes!

Our back room is overflowing with your generous donations. Thank you!
However, until we have the chaos organized, we are limiting donations deliveries to Tuesdays 2 to 6 p.m., Fridays 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Saturdays 1 to 3 p.m.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.

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 this Saturday, and every Saturday!

Click here for our complete Class, Camp & Program Schedule

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