Bowls Made from Surgical Tubing

I m currently working on bowls made from surgical tubing for an exhibit that will be at the Scrap Exchange in May.  Check back for pics!

Crochet Class!

I will be teaching a beginning crochet class at the Scrap Exchange April 5th and 7th from 6-8pm.  Sign up at the Scrap Exchange on Foster St.  Cost is 15$ for two classes.  Supplies included.  See you there!
www.TheScrapExchange.org

Thread Spool Art

Working on a wall hanging made out of different color spools of thread!

Exotique has Fabric!

EXOTIQUE, Gifts and Fabrics of Durham

319 West Main Street, Durham, NC 27701

919-688-5747 / www.exotique.citymax.com

Quilting Guild

Quilting Guild tonight at Southwest Library in Durham 6:30pm, Shannon Rd..  free and open to the public, bring your own sewing machine and supplies.

New Art Classes!

www.happymessart.com

Fairly Legal Hat Pattern Link

http://www.smartygirl.net/fairly_slouchy_hat_by_smartygirl.pdf

Spinning Demo by Katherine

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4Ccev1Ty5Q

String Thing

Knitters, crocheters and string enthusiasts of all sorts.  Meet other like minded people!
www.stringthing.org
We are meeting this Sunday at the saledelia on University Ave. at 10am

Spinning Class

Dorothea Pierce is teaching a wheel class in Rocky Mount, VA (2 hour north of Durham) in April.  It’s a three day class “from Sheep to Shawl” It’s at The Crooked Stitch if you are interested. It’s going to be fun!!!  (http://thecrookedstitch.wordpress.com/)

Classes!

Learn to Knit!
I will be teaching beginning knitting classes at Happymess in Durham at 718 Iredel St above Outsiders Art Gallery and at The Scrap Exchange in Durham.  All supplies are included.
www.happymessart.com

Upcoming Events

Save the date for Earth Day Festival 2011.  I will have a booth there in Durham Central Park at 501 Foster St. on Sunday May 1, 2011.
Also participating in the Durham Arts Council Spring Market April 9 Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday April 10 from 1pm to 5pm.
www.durhamartwalk.com

Green Gallery May 2011

Some fellow knitters and I will be participating in an exhibit at the Green Gallery at The Scrap Exchange in Durham in May 2011.  It will be a variety of handmade items made from upcycled and recycled items!  I hope you get the chance to see it and tell a friend.
Become a friend of the Scrap Exchange at www.scrapexchange.org

Fun Links to check out!

Here are some links you could share with the group!

http://www.myrecycledbags.com/2008/09/27/recycled-round-plarn-rug/  (made of plastic bags!!!)

wow: http://ucanview.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/video-tape-meets-fashion-but-it-doesnt-go-in-your-vcr/

and yarn bombing: http://blogs.philadelphiaweekly.com/style/2010/06/24/epic-yarn-bomb/

These were provided by Julia from the Scrap Exchange!

Thanks Julia

New Items!

Silk and cotton purse size tissue holders as well as velcro coin purses made from interior design swatches!

Strays at Ship n Shop in Southern Village

Come by and check out my new items on display at The Strays inside the Ship n Shop in Southern Village.
710 Market St in Chapel Hill.
www.shipnshop.com

Spring Daze

Turned in the application today for Spring Daze Festival in Cary.  It is due tomorrow if you still want to apply. Wish me luck!

Light up knitting needles!

I used these on a long drive to Ohio/Indiana and they worked great for me.  The driver of the car was annoyed but I was able to knit just fine in the dark!
They have them for sale at AC Moore in Durham.

Knit Night at Cozy! Durham

First tuesday or thursday of the month is knit night at Cozy in Durham.  This is a free meeting-type get together for knitters and is free.  See you there!
Cozy
770 9th St
Durham, NC 27705
(919) 286-3400

New Blog for the New Year happy 2011!

Check out my Etsy site at http://www.scrapchique.etsy.com/