Written Erin on June 24, 2010 in Workshops | 1 Comment
Just got done planning and hosting my little sewing workshop for Transition PDX. We made these beauties: Patchwork was popular in the Great Depression as a way to save money and turn old clothing and scraps into something new.  I expect it will become more and more popular as our resources continue to dwindle, hence the patchwork + Transition Movement connection!  (If you don’t know...
Written Erin on August 06, 2009 in Workshops | No comments yet
Attention Portlanders: I’m going to be teaching Patchwork 101 at Skill-Share Studio this Saturday from 2-5! You’re invited. =) I just put up a bunch more of these flyers all over Alberta, Hawthorne, Mississippi and Belmont…so all you cool PDX kids should see ‘em. (AND COME!) It’s sliding scale $5-$25 and we’re gonna be making these awesome retro...
Written Erin on August 02, 2009 in Workshops | 2 Comments
I went to the Skill Share Studio Block Party the other night here in Portland! It was a freakin’ blast! Emily and Co. worked their hides off to bring us this lovely event. (Thanks guys! You did a fantastic job!) I wanted to share a few of my pics with ya’ll…. We had fun even with the blistering heat. After a week or so of it, I think we’re all getting a but used to...
Written Erin on July 07, 2009 in Workshops | 1 Comment
I’m excited to announce that I’m teaching a Handsewing Basics Workshop at Oregon Country Fair (OCF) this year! You’re invited!  Here’s the flyer I made: For those of you who don’t know, OCF is an awesome three-day festival in the woods of Veneta, OR outside of Eugene.  This year is the 40th anniversary of Fair! It’s hard to describe the Fair to people who...
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