The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge April Newsletter 2010

The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge April Newsletter 2010 Happy April Crafty Friends, Springtime has arrived and with it comes the return of our bench! Struck by vandals this winter; our bench has been in sorry shape until the super crafty and generous, Amey Radcliffe, of Re-Art stopped by with her trusty tools + a gorgeous piece of reclaimed wood. Thanks Amey!!!!          Busy Mamas Announcing: New Hours for Spring + Summer!!! The shop is now closed on Sundays (but still available 4 Private Parties) and is open on Mondays (by appointment only) for Custom Design + Consultations. We are always open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm 802-862-7417 to schedule an appointment with a crafty Mama! Our April & May Calendars are online now!   EcoSew: juggle-balls, eco-totes and everyone's favorite fabric printing class "let's learn block-printing!" Sew students can increase their skills through learning embroidery, making Upcycled Messenger Bags, or pattern drafting their very own A-Line Skirt. There is something sustainably fun for everyone! Call 802-862-7417 or email info@thebobbin.com to register. The first meeting to establish an American Sewing Guild Chapter here in Burlington went quite well last month.  While we decided against forming our own chapter, at this time, there was a lot of interest in creating an ASG Neighborhood Sew Club. The group will meet the first Thursday evening of every month from 7-8:30pm The goals of the group are to talk about sewing, show our sewing and encourage more sewing! If this sounds like you, or someone you love, mark your calendar and come on down! Our next meeting is - Thursday, April 6th at: The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge, LLC 299 North Winooski Ave @ Archibald Street Old North End - Burlington - Vermont 802-862-7417 http://thebobbin.com   Spotlight on Local O.N.E. Designer Burlington's Old North End neighborhood is full of amazing DIY Designers and green Artists. The Bobbin is committed to highlighting the unique and diverse population of our Old North End neighborhood. In addition to the custom caps from flying hen studio + adorable crochet critters from Urban Farmgirl; we have recently added a new designer from the 'hood Pius Sinzohagera -an African native from the small country of Burundi. Pius is a busy father who sews one-of-a-kind dresses from vintage and recycled fabrics.  The perfect springtime gift for girls of all ages! We are working through the                                                      language barrier, and have Pius making larger dresses for us "grown-up" girls! Stop on by the shop and try on a dress, or two, or three... A true Old North End bargain at $25.00/dress $15.00/skirt Support Local Artists + Families Sewing! Custom Skirts + Hey, it's CRAFT w/the Band! The lovely and talented Ms Becca Mack from the Old North End's very own Flying Hen Studio, is teaching a two-part skirts class this April & May 2010. Sewing "A-Line Skirts" Tuesday, 4/27 2-5pm and Sewing "Ruffles, Gores & Tiers: Next Level Skirts" on Tuesday, 5/11 2-5pm $60-All materials included per class-or $100 if you register for both! Intermediate sewing students will take a ride on the A-Train while they draft a pattern for a sweet springtime skirt. Please pre-register because we like to keep our class sizes small. 802-862-7417 or info@thebobbin.com for more information. CRAFT w/the Band! Psst! Guess what! it's that time again...time 2 CRAFT w/the Band! The Mamas are pleased to announce not 1, but 2 Band-Crafts in the month of May. Prizzy Prizzy Please on Wednesday, May 19th 2-5pm and local favorites The Smittens on Saturday, May 29th 2-5pm Look for more details...coming soon! Thank you so much for supporting our little Mama-owned, local green business.  By taking our classes, purchasing products from our local handmade designers and having your clothing altered on our vintage machines; you are keeping textiles out of the landfills and "...saving the planet, one stitch at a time!" Learn more about The Bobbin on our Blog: The Bobbin Mamas Adventures in Eco-Craft Follow us on Twitter, Friend us on the Facebook join our Fan Page Or, just stop on by the shop, next time your in the Old North End! Yours in Craft,   Gyllian & Rachel The Bobbin Mamas The Bobbin Sew Bar + Craft Lounge, LLC 299 North Winooski Ave @ Archibald Street Old North End - Burlington - Vermont 802-862-7417

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