Friday, March 16, 2012
MITCHAM BROWN OWLS.
Our logo drawn by Jo Schofield.
Hi There Owlies,
I hope you're ready for our craft session!
We've got a work shop for you, to make this beautiful flower, thank you Canberra Brown Owls for sharing your knowledge.
Please comment on the blog, or email me so we know how many kits to bring.
The kits will be $1. each.
If you don't wish to make the flower, there will be learn to knit and crochet, and possibly also Temari support.
We'll look forward to lots of scintillating conversation!
The details:
Where: Gallery One, 1 Torrens St, Mitcham PH: 8272 4504
When: Saturday March 24th from 1.30 to 4.00 pm.
Cost: Room Hire per person $5. Flower Kit $1. per flower.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Canberra Brown Owls - I’M SHRINKING!
![]() |
| From etsy seller Cooccachoo |
- You’ll need an image or idea of what you’d like to do with your shrinky, and if you want special colours then you can bring your own permanent markers. If you plan to make a brooch or pendant then you’ll need findings and adhesive. I believe you can also use some stamps/pencils on the plastic – but we’ve not tested it and can’t endorse that approach!
- $5 for room hire and a couple of dollars for shrink paper.
- A plate of something to share if you’d like.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Brown Owls Melbourne 3000 - March gathering report
Lovely lovely to see you all. Didnt we have a lovely time. At Melb 3000 gathering this Tuesday just gone.
Books were much enjoyed - I'd thought I'd give you a run down and share some titles:
Lee bought along - A Stitch in Time vol 1 & 2, Jane Waller & Susan Crawford
Jennie bought along - Crochet, Modern Vintage, by Panda (it was advertised in Frankie recently, i spotted it there, but it was super to see it in real life, there is an AMAZING little top in there - I want it!)
Kimmy bought along - Vintage Knitting, Claire Montgomerie (currently available for $5, yes $5! in the cheap bookshop on Collins Street near the junction with Swanston - quick! while theres still some left)
Me, I bought along - Urban Knits and Knitted Icons (including how-to knit your own Gandhi!), but I forgot to write the authors down and now I've lent them to people - doh!
Linda bought along - Surrur, Make your own Marimekko, Mari Saiso & Kati Rapia as well as Made in France, Agnes Delage-Calvet & Friends
Jenny bought along - some knitting and cross stitch patterns
Gina bought along - the classic that we all love, Pip's first book 'Meet me at Mikes'
Anna and Paula and Sarah were there too - i think they liked the books too.
Super books ladies - thanks, it was lovely to share.
And rabbit action..... Lee wore crocheted ears that were super cute, Kimmy wins the prize for being most industrious as she made a whole rabbit in one session, very gorgeous felt bunny of practical pinny cushion application and Chloe made the top of a rabbits head - super! A bunny for the bun(ny) thats in her oven! Hoorah!
No meet in April, but see you in May! unless, from Paula's pleas (she has a scarf to finish and goes overseas super soon), I get myself into gear and find us a suitable alternative city venue for an impromptu April gathering - will let you know if this transpires.
See you sooooooooon
Sue x
Thursday, March 8, 2012
REMINDER: St George and Sutherland Brown Owls THIS SUNDAY
Brisbane Owls: Embroidery
Date: Saturday 24 March 2012
Time: 11am - 1pm
Venue: New Farm Library Meeting Room, 135 Sydney Street, New Farm
Rebecca will be leading the Embroidery Project this month with some patterns, perfect for any level of crafter. You can also bring along your own pattern or image to embroider.
Bring an item or piece of fabric you would like to embroider for example a tea towel, hankie, pillow case, fabric etc. Patterns, thread, scissors, etc will be provided. We will only have a few hoops available so if you have your own please bring it along so you can continue your project at home.
OR BYO craft to work on, if you're still going with crochet or would like some help with it Sam will be there to lend a hand :)
Tea and coffee provided. Feel free to show off your baking skills by bringing a plate for morning tea :)
If you have any questions about what you should bring or want to check anything email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.
Please RSVP by leaving a comment on this post by this Thursday 22 March or email brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Southside Owls - Thursday 8th March - BYO at Miss Jackson!

Preston Brown Owls March Meeting

Preston Brown Owls March Meeting

Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Yarn in the pub - Sydney Brown Owls March meeting
Come for some drinks and nibbles. Bring along whatever handcraft you're working on at the moment! There may be tables, but I can't guarantee we'll get them 100%.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Pretty Pin-Cushions for Pretty Sweet Peeps!

Brunswick Brown Owls make
Pretty Pin-Cushions with CASEY
The delightful CASEY, a Brunswick Brown Owl who is a master quilt maker (hand sewn, oh my goodness) and collector of gorgeous fabrics (and also works in the head office of an extremely large fabric and haberdashery and homewares franchise in Australia!) will be taking us through a workshop this Wednesday 29th February at 7pm at the Sporting Club, Weston St., Brunswick, Victoria.
You will need:
1. Scraps of fabric in about 7 different designs
2. Template plastic
3. Sharp scissors
4. Needle
5. Thread
6. Embroidery thread to contrast with fabric
7. Hobby fill
8. Self cover button, approx. 2.5cm diameter
Welcome if you haven’t made it to the Brunswick Brown Owls for 2012! If you can’t make it, we’ll pop up photos (just like that of Casey's quilt below) of the evening on our Brunswick Brown Owls facebook page so you can watch the fun too. We have almost 100 members, and you can be a part of our crafty community too! Come along with some friends and learn some new skills with us!






