Notions/23April2018 - 23 April 2018Check out what we've been up to so far this month & what's coming up next!

Our Biweekly Newsletter -  23 April 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!

Needle Felting this Saturday

The Beginner's Needle Felting class with Dorothy is this Saturday, April 28th from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.!  Come join us and learn how to take raw wool and turn it into shapes or figures.  No previous experience necessary.

Call for Demos!

 
We've had some fascinating demos in our shop including Machine Embroidery, Tatting, and Machine Knitting.  We just know that there's more out there so if you have a fiber craft that you'd like to share, let us know!  You can get in touch by visiting our Contact page, and share your craft! 

Project Goals

We have more projects to share with you!  It's so refreshing to see the variety of creative items that everyone is making with materials purchased at SewGreen@Rochester!

Faith purchased some fun patterned jean fabric at the shop, and made these adorable baby bibs!  We love the bright lining, and the little pocket details with cute trims.  

Maura and her husband reupholstered these chairs using upholstery fabric purchased at our shop last September.  They truly turned out beautifully!

Eileen, Linda, and Joanna found fun fabric at SewGreen@Rochester and got inspired by the Make an Apron class back in February!  Eileen's reversible apron is made with two kinds of veggie fabric.  It has contrasting pockets and ties.  Linda found super retro fabric, which she paired with black contrast and charming rickrack.  Joanna found cute tea cup/tea pot fabric, and made her apron with contrasting yellow fabric for the trims and lining.  Keep an eye out for the next Make an Apron class!
 
Thank you all for sharing your pictures, and for your donations!  If you'd like to share pictures of your projects with us, please send an email to - sewgreenrochester@gmail.com.

Patchwork Tote Bag

Just some of the delightfully creative work by Josefina from her Patchwork Tote Bag class!  Be sure to keep an eye out for more classes like this by frequently checking our Classes page, or stopping by the shop to pick up a calendar.  Also, if you have an idea for a class you'd like to see at SewGreen, please visit our Contact page and share it with us!

Quilting Classes Continue

 
Christine taught a wonderful class on Foundation Paper Piecing this month!  Here are some pictures of the process, and what some students were working on with this interesting quilting technique.
 
Quilting classes will continue on Wednesdays in May from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Scroll down for more info or visit our website!

Upcoming Classes & Events

Crochet Market Bag
Learn how to crochet this quick and useful market bag!  You'll learn how to use double and single crochet as well as how to decrease stitches to get the right shape.  Keep a few in your car, and have them ready for your shopping needs!
Offered Monday, April 30
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Beginner's Needle Felting
Dorothy will be coming to our shop to teach you how to take raw wool and turn it into shapes or figures!
No previous experience necessary.
Offered Saturday, April 28
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Sewing Machine Foot 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, May 1
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
 
Block by Block Quilt Class
Learn the basics of machine piecing a quilt by making a different block each week in May.  Whether you have never quilted before or have some experience, we’ll help you master the basics of rotary cutting, sewing a perfect 1/4” seam, and combining fabrics for a pleasing design.  Each week you will cut out and sew one or two blocks.  You may choose fabrics from our collection or bring fabrics of your own.
$35 for the 5 week session or $10 drop-in.
Offered every Wednesday in May from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
 
Sewing Machine 101/201
Make friends with a sewing machine in our shop, or bring yours from home. We will 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 Saturday, May 5
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Offered Tuesday, May 8 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Days for Girls Sew-A-Thon
We're having a sewing event 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.
Store open for sewing event only, not for regular business.
Sunday, May 6 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.
 
Mini Macramé Wall Hanging
Create your own unique mini macramé wall hanging!  You'll learn how to use different types of knotting techniques such as square knots and half hitches, to make your fiber art piece.  Bring any yarn you'd like to work with or use what we have available in Scrappy Land!
Attend both classes, or come as you are able.  $10/2-hour class.
Offered Monday, May 7
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Offered Monday, May 21
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 3:30 - 5:30 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, May 12th from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
 
Machine Knitting Demos
Antique circular sock knitting machine, and flat bed knitting machine demos by Trudy, and Joanna.  Come see how quickly these machines can knit during our Kids' Sewing Club!
Takes place on Saturday, May 19th from 11:00 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!

Thank you for your generous donations!  We accept donation deliveries on Tuesdays 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Fridays 11am to 2:00 p.m. and Saturdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

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.