Come Embroider With MiniatureRhino and the Etsy Labs

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Published on Aug 12, 2010 in Events

Photo by MiniatureRhino  

This week we’re taking Craft Night across the river! Etsy and South Steet Seaport are teaming up to host a series of free Craft Nights at the @Seaport space, with materials generously sponsored by Hancock Fabrics. We’re holding our second event of the series Wednesday, August 18 with a nautical-themed embroidery workshop, taught by Jessica Marquez from MiniatureRhino, with two 1.5 hour sessions (one at 6 p.m, another at 7:30 p.m.). As a special gift from our friends at Hancock Fabrics, all the materials for the project, as well as goodie bags, will be provided for free on a first-come, first-served basis for each session. Stop by for a chance to learn a new skill, connect with fellow crafters, and explore the South Street Seaport.

Live far away? Fear not! You can still learn exactly how to make this embroidery project with detailed directions from Jessica herself. Here is a list of materials needed (all are available on hancockfabrics.com):

  • Needle
  • Thread (suggested colors DMC 321, 822, 3852, 823, 413, 938)
  •  5” embroidery hoop
  •  Stabilizer (suggestions: Pellon Stitch-N-Tear and/or Sulky Tear-Easy tear-away stabilizer)
  • Transfer method for pattern to fabric (water soluble or iron transfer pen, or trace on to Sulky)
  • Scissors

Just download the PDF instructions and embroidery patterns to get started, and this special coupon from Hancock Fabrics.


The Craft Night low down:

When: Wednesday, August 18, 2010. Demos will be held at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., for two 1.5 hour sessions. Please stop by for one session. We realized embroidery can be a time-consuming activity and that you might not finish your project in 90 minutes, so we encourage all participants to take their projects home after their session to finish up. (Post photos of your finished pieces in the Etsy Labs Show & Tell Flickr group!)

Photo by Paper Pastries

Where: The @Seaport space at 210 Front Street, New York, NY 10038 in South Street Seaport

How: Here are directions.

Who: Your crafty self!

RSVP: Please do so here, if you’re on Meetup.

Note: There will be no Monday Craft Night at the Etsy Labs in DUMBO this week, as this special Craft Night is happening instead. Join us at South Street Seaport… Don’t worry, it is only one subway stop away!

Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:
8/23: One Million Pillowcase Craft Night (Not in Brooklyn? Start your own!)
8/30: Open Craft Night at the Etsy Labs
9/06: Craft Night is Cancelled for Labor Day
9/13: Potluck & Make Flagbook Cookbooks with Esther K. Smith

 

Looking for further crafting inspiration? 

Sailor’s Knot Bracelets | How-Tuesday Projects | Nautical Items on Etsy

Will we see you on Monday? Let us know in the comments below.

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