Preston Brown Owls September Meeting

Dear Preston Brown Owls,

It is our month of the sewing machine.  I know it is a bit early this month but Upstairs at GJs is getting squishy so we had to rejig the regular gig. So grab your machine slightly earlier, vote even earlier and head to

GJ's Discount Fabrics

Upstairs

443 Lygon Street, Brunswick East

on 

Saturday 7th September

12.30pm - 3.45pm

Cost: $5 room hire payable to the ladies downstairs.

There are cutting tables and mats, ironing boards, tea and coffee and lots of light and us of course, in all of our frenzied sewing glory.  So if you have been meaning to cut something out or finish sewing that skirt, now is the time.  Everyone is welcome.

Brisbane: Basket weaving with fabric

After many requests the ever popular basket weaving with fabric is back!

Discover the craft of coil basket weaving with fabric! The perfect way to use up your fabric scraps and create a functional bowl or basket.

When: Saturday 28 September, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Carindale Library, Westfield Carindale, 1151 Creek Road, Carindale  

What to bring:
1. Fabric. You can use any fabric for this one including t-shirt yarn. Upcycling is always best so pop along to your local op shop for some fabric or old damaged sheets or head to Reverse Garbage where there is loads of fabric offcuts. OR have a go at weaving plastic! Yes, you can save your bread bags and plastic bags or any other suitable plastic that is easy to twist and manipulate.
2. Scissors
3. Yarn, string, twine or thin cord to weave with
4. A needle with a large enough eye to fit your yarn, string or cord. Plastic needles are great if you can get a hold of one otherwise large wool needles work just as well.  

RSVP:  As soon as possible to brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com 

Brisbane: Cross stitch for beginners

Cross Stitch extraordinaire Jane Loveday is very kindly providing her time and materials to teach us cross stitch this month!

Learn the basics of cross stitch, stitch a little sampler of designs and learn to follow a cross stitch pattern. Get the basics of designing a pattern of your own.

Meet up details

When: Sunday 15th September, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

What to bring:

Materials will be supplied, but small sharp scissors would be useful.

RSVP: As soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Southside Owls ~ venue switcheroo

Hi ladies

I'll be away in September (sunning it up in Bali), and then Michelle will be doing the same in October!

So we are flipping the venue switch, here's all the dates and details for the rest of 2013!

See you all in October!!

Brisbane: Loom weaving at the BrisStyle Eco Bazaar

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If you missed the loom weaving meet up a few weeks ago now's your chance to learn this ancient craft!
This meet up will go through the basics of loom weaving on cardboard so you can try before you buy your own loom or learn cost effective ways to make a loom of your own. Weave any shape and any size textile from teeny tiny brooches through to larger placemats. 

This is a special Brown Owls meet up at the BrisStyle Eco Bazaar! Pop in any time for a spot of weaving, some eco friendly shopping and more! A number of BrisStyle members will also be de-stashing their craft supplies so it's a great opportunity to update your own stash and pick up some bargains!

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Meet up details

When: Saturday 7th September, 9am-3pm (pop in any time!)

Where: BrisStyle Eco Bazaar, The Whale Mall, Queensland Museum

What to bring:

1.    Yarn or a fibre of your choice depending on the size or style of weaving you would like to do, for example: wool, yarn, embroidery thread, string, ribbon, etc. you could even have a go with thin strips of fabric.

2.    A piece of cardboard the size you would like your weaving to be, or bring a large piece and cut to size

3.    Scissors

4.    Wool needle: the size will be determined by the yarn you bring to weave with

5.    Pencil

6.    Ruler

7.    Sticky tape

RSVP: Not necessary, you're welcome to bring friends and family!

For more info about the BrisStyle Eco Bazaar head here.

Canberra :: August :: BYO craft

Hi there Canberra Owls!

Just a quick reminder that this coming Saturday 24 August is the 4th Saturday of the month, which means it is time for our August get together! We'll be meeting from 2pm, at the Downer Community Centre!

This month we'll be having a BYO meet again - this means you should bring along whatever you're working on at the moment and join us for a cuppa and some afternoon tea.

I'll be bringing my cross stitch, and am happy to demonstrate to anyone who is interested in seeing how this cute craft works.

As always we are likely to have a couple of owls along who go alright with knitting needles and crochet hooks, so if you're working on something and have a question, or would like a quick refresher after our begginners workshops a few months ago you might just find yourself in luck.

Don't forget to bring $5 for room hire and a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like.

Please RSVP in the comments if you're coming along so that we know how many owls to expect =)

Hope to see you there!

Bron, George and Naomi

Brisbane: Ministry of Handmade meet up

Julie from Ministry of Handmade has very generously offered to host another Brown Owls meet up! The perfect opportunity for those on the North side to meet up during the week!

Julie has a wealth of experience and knowledge teaching a variety of crafts so bring along your own craft and any burning crafty questions. It's also a great opportunity to check out her fabulous space!

Granny Squares from Ministry of Handmade

When: Friday 23 August, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Ministry of Handmade, 11 Eclipse Street, Bridgeman Downs

What to bring:
1. Your own craft
2. A plate to share for morning tea (tea and coffee will be provided)

RSVP: As soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Brisbane: Kantha / Sashiko

Use basic hand stitching to change the nature of fabric. Create your own beautiful designs based on the meditative process of kantha and sashiko stitching. Your fabric can then be used to create a range of items only limited by your imagination. This is a great opportunity to re-purpose thrifted fabric or to bring new life to your fabric scraps. 

 

Meet up details

When: Thursday 22 August, 6-8pm

Where: Indooroopilly Library, Indooroopilly Shopping Centre, Level 4, 322 Moggill Road, Indooroopilly

What to bring:

1.    Fabric: cotton and linen is the easiest to work with however most fabrics will be fine. Check out your local op shop or reverse garbage and think about fabric you might be able to re-purpose into a new design.

2.    Thread: embroidery thread works best but you can also experiment with other thread types.

3.    A needle that you are comfortable with threading.

4.    Scissors

5.    Fabric pencil (optional)

RSVP: As soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com

Mitcham Brown Owls

Hi There Owlies,

Another month has galloped by, and its time for us to get together again.

This month we will be having a very brief look at the basics of macrame.
If you would like to try macrame, please email me or post a note so I will know how much stuff to bring along.

Of course, there will also be knitting and crochet support available too.

We'll look forward to seeing you,

Lianne.


The Details:

Where:  Gallery One, 1 Torrens Street Mitcham Ph 8272 4504

When: Saturday August 24th 1.30 to 400 pm.

Charge:  $7. room hire.

Bayside Brown Owls - Term 3 & 4 Dates!

Bayside Brown Owls and Bargain Box Fabrics Mornington have penciled in the Term 3&4 dates to see us through to the end of the year. Please add the to your calendar and we look forward to seeing you there! And feel free to invite your friends and share the calendar on Facebook : )

Please note our next meeting in this coming Monday from 7:30-9:30PM. Hope you can come along if you are down that way! For more info contact us via our Facebook page. Thanks! Lis 

August Meet: Melbourne CBD 3000

 

Come along and craft some Winter Woolies!

As you know winter is still in full swing so what better way to spend an evening than joining some lovely ladies for a night of wool, wine and witty banter!

Details are:

Date:                     Tuesday 27^th August

Time:                     6.30pm (usually run til about 9pm)

Location:              The Parlour @ Madame Brussels

                                Level 3, 59-63 Bourke St Melbourne 3000

Bring:                    Craft Project of your choice

Cost:                      No fee for attendance, but you may like to sample the delicious food and drinks on offer as a thank you for the great space

RSVP:                    In the comments section below

Looking forward to seeing you all there!

Lee

Brisbane: Loom Weaving

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Ever wanted to learn to weave on a loom? This meet up will go through the basics of loom weaving on cardboard so you can try before you buy your own loom or learn cost effective ways to make a loom of your own. Weave any shape and any size textile from teeny tiny brooches through to larger placemats. 

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 Meet up details

When: Sunday 18 August, 10:30am-12:30pm

Where: Brisbane Square Library, 266 George Street, Brisbane CBD

What to bring:

1.    Yarn or a fibre of your choice depending on the size or style of weaving you would like to do, for example: wool, yarn, embroidery thread, string, ribbon, etc. you could even have a go with thin strips of fabric.

2.    A piece of cardboard the size you would like your weaving to be, or bring a large piece and cut to size

3.    Scissors

4.    Wool needle: the size will be determined by the yarn you bring to weave with

5.    Pencil

6.    Ruler

7.    Sticky tape

RSVP: As soon as possible by emailing brisbanebrownowls@gmail.com