Category — Events

I’m hoping to start the new year off right with a group stitch planned with a couple weeks advance notice! I hope that those of you I haven’t seen in a while will make it. I also hope that all of you who have been thinking of attending, but haven’t quite made it yet, will make an appearance.

Where: Flying Saucer Cafe – 494 Atlantic Avenue
When: Saturday, January 28 2pm – 5pm

As usual all crafts are welcome. Just bring yourself and your latest project. Beginner or experienced, does not matter.

Back in November I attended the Penguin Threads book series launch at Purl Soho. It was amazing to see the original canvases and to discover that the inner book jackets show the reverse side of the embroidery. I picked up The Secret Garden for my niece.

I’ve met a lot of new folks lately interested in group stitch so I thought it was time to schedule another event! I hope lots of you can make it to the October stitch on Saturday, October 22nd.

I have a bunch of Christmas projects I’m working on. Feel free to bring anything you’re working on, embroidery or not. If its portable, it’s welcome!

The October Group Stitch will be held at Vineapple cafe in Brooklyn Heights.

When: Saturday, October 22nd at 2:00pm
Where: Vineapple cafe 71 Pineapple Street, Brooklyn
Getting There: The nearest subway stations are the High Street A/C and Clark Street 2/3. View on a map.

I’ve decided to make a last minute venue change. It’s Becky’s birthday and she’s hosting a BBQ in Prospect Park the same day as our stitch. So we’re going to make it a joint Birthday/Group Stitch event!

Becky will be setting up the BBQ in one of 2 locations… Either at the Grand Army Plaza side of the Long Meadow, near the 911 grove, or near the Bandshell, around12 th street and Prospect Park West.

A final decision may not be made until the day of due to crowds or weather or other factors, so check back to the event page and we’ll try to update where we’re at, or just cruise by both locations and look for us. I’ll also try to tweet from @SarahHaskins when I find the location.

Check out this map of the 2 locations…

I hope everyone can make it! It should be really fun. Becky says all you need to bring is something to sit on and maybe ice or drinks or anything special you’d like to have. She plans to be cooking up lots of food!

I’m back to my old habits not announcing the stitch very far in advance. Sorry about that! However, I hope lots of you can make it to the June stitch on Saturday, June 25th. Hopefully the weather will finally cooperate.

The June Group Stitch will be held on Pier 1 of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. You should bring a blanket and your latest project. We’ll meet on the “great lawn” so to speak. That’s behind the kids playground and North of the big steps.

When: Saturday, June 25th at 2:00pm
Where: “Great Lawn” of the new Pier 1 @ Brooklyn Bridge Park
Getting There: The nearest subway stations are the High Street A/C and Clark Street 2/3. But its not too far of a walk from the York Street F. View on a map.
Alternate Rain Location:Floyd’s on Atlantic Avenue

Note: The park does not allow lawn chairs or dogs on the lawn.

I’m bringing the Group Stitch back for May! And this time with some advance warning so hopefully everyone can get it on their calendar. Things are still pretty hectic, but I believe towards the end of May I will be free again to do the things I love, like Group Stitch. And maybe the weather will be nice?

The May Group Stitch will be held on Pier 1 of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. You should bring a blanket and your latest project. We’ll meet on the “great lawn” so to speak. That’s behind the kids playground and North of the big steps.

When: Saturday, May 21st at 3:00pm
Where: “Great Lawn” of the new Pier 1 @ Brooklyn Bridge Park
Getting There: The nearest subway stations are the High Street A/C and Clark Street 2/3. But its not too far of a walk from the York Street F. View on a map.
Alternate Rain Location:Floyd’s on Atlantic Avenue

Note: The park does not allow lawn chairs or dogs on the lawn.

Sorry for the short notice everyone. I hope you can make it!

Bring your current project or bring some thoughts or questions. As always, all skill levels are welcome. All you need to bring is yourself and your latest project.

February Group Stitch
Date: Saturday, February 26
Time: 2:00pm
Location: The Tea Lounge 837 Union Street, Park Slope, Brooklyn

January is more than half-way over so you’re probably wondering when will we have the January Group Stitch? Luckily there is still time. The January Group Stitch will be Saturday, January 29th from Noon to 3pm at the Brooklyn Lyceum.

Bring your current project or bring some thoughts or questions. As always, all skill levels are welcome. All you need to bring is yourself and your latest project.

When: Saturday, January 29th 12pm to 3pm
Where: Brooklyn Lyceum 227 4th Avenue b/w President and Union map it
Nearest Subway: R at Union Street

Come and join us for our next event, our December group stitch. Bring all of those unfinished Christmas gifts or bring some thoughts or questions. All skill levels are welcome. This month we’ll meet at my apartment in Brooklyn Heights. Contact me for the address/directions!

As always, all skill levels are welcome. All you need to bring is yourself and your latest project.

When: Sunday, December 12th 3pm to 6pm
Where: Sarah’s Apartment in Brooklyn Heights map it
Nearest Subway: 2,3 at Clark Street or A/C at High Street

Sorry I’ve been so quiet lately. I’m busing working away on Christmas gifts so I can’t exactly post my progress to the blog or I’d ruin the surprise. But the group stitch is still scheduled for Sunday, so if you want to see what I’m working on, or want to make some progress on your own project, come on down to Floyd’s on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn.

As always, all skill levels are welcome. All you need to bring is yourself and your latest project.

When: Sunday, October 24th 3pm to 6pm
Where: Floyd 131 Atlantic Avenue b/w Henry and Clinton map it
Nearest Subway: 4,5,2,3 at Borough Hall