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Does anyone know of a local place that sells 28-guage jeweler's wire?

I tried Michaels earlier today, and they had 26-guage wire, but the only 28-guage wire was in tiny spools of assorted colors. I just want plain silver-colored wire.

Ideas?

kathmandu

We are clearing out my grandmother's attic in. We found some clothing and other textiles stretching back over a hundred years. There are two accordion-pleated bonnets. There are a couple of what look to be full Victorian mourning outfits (sized for someone less than five feet tall and slender, maybe as big as a modern size zero). There are celluloid (probably) collars and a celluloid shirt-front. Some stuff more recent, as in sometime from the 20th century but it's not clear when.

It is in varying condition: some intact, some torn, some with little holes. I'm guessing its main value would be as examples to make patterns from.

Can anyone here point me toward any individuals or groups who might be interested? I know we have historical-clothing enthusiasts and re-creators around here, I just don't remember any contact info.

UPDATE Dec. 10: Upon examining the fancy Victorian clothes again, they are too fragile to wear. They are now being evaluated by a museum.
Sorry, everyone.

navegallery.livejournal.com

DATE & TIME:
Saturday, April 8; 10:00 am -1:00 pm
Sunday, April 9; 12:30 pm-2:30 pm
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LOCATION:
Nave Gallery, 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA 02144

WHAT’S HAPPENING:

Join us in a fiber swap to support the work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC)!

Yarn. Fabric. Felt. Thread. Maybe you can have too much of a good thing? The Great Fiber Swap is your chance to get rid of your unwanted fiber items and refresh your stash. You can swap items or donate your goods to the event.

Admission to the event is free, but please bring a donation of food, toiletries or personal items to support the Somerville Homeless Coalition’s (SHC).

Needed items: https://www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org/how-you-can-help/in-kind-donations/

glass-moment.livejournal.com

I need to get a clasp on a necklace replaced, really simple, the kind of thing that's cost me about five bucks at various bead stores over the years. Last time I went to Boston Bead Company in Harvard, but they've apparently closed. Anybody know of a local place that could do such a thing? I'm striking out on google.

ja9rose.livejournal.com

We're just a few days away from the birdhouse launch when we'll be celebrating spring, meeting other folks in the community and hanging beautiful birdhouses in Davis Square! We are looking for volunteers! (and if you still want to make a birdhouse you have time!)

We expect this year to be the biggest birdhouse day ever! We're really excited for you to join in!

Saturday 4/16 - 10am - Davis Square community bike path.

On Saturday, you are welcome to volunteer to help in a number of roles:

Birdhouse preparing (birdhouses will be water-proofed and prepared with wire for hanging)

Coffee / food passing out -- (we have a number of donations coming in)

Ladder helping -- moving and holding ladders for those hanging birdhouses

Birdhouse hanging -- expert ladder users will place prepped birdhouses in trees.

SMILING. that's right. Just straight up smiling. =)

If you need to drop your birdhouse off ahead of time because you can't make it Saturday, please message me and we'll make a plan for your birdhouse!

See you there!

Birdhouse team 2016!

For more information:

Website: http://www.freshcognate.com/birdhouse.html

Somerville Birdhouse Project Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/somervillebird

Somerville Birdhouse Event Info: https://www.facebook.com/events/489804084541361/

Current Mood: excited

m-b-w.livejournal.com

According to a sign at 280 Elm, they will be moving to 87 Blanchard Rd. in Cambridge.

navegallery.livejournal.com

To promote the Nave Gallery’s Wrap Around Project and the work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, we are yarn storming trees in Powderhouse Park in Somerville. Each tree has a social justice theme and an individual color scheme.

Theme: Food security; Color scheme: Purples, Greens, Creams, Tans
Theme: Education; Color scheme: Blues and Black
Theme: Housing; Color scheme: Oranges, Reds and Browns
Theme: Community; Color scheme: Browns, Pinks, Creams, Tans

We've begun the installation (stop by and check it out), and need to grow it. We need help to finish the installation::

Saturday, 10/17
10 am-3 pm
Powderhouse Park (corner of Liberty and Broadway)
Bring your friends and join us in transforming one of the prettiest parks in Somerville in the name of good!

surrealestate.livejournal.com

While biking on Holland St today (shortly after a car accident at the corner of Elmwood -- anyone know anything about that? Nobody appeared to be hurt.), I noticed Boston Bead Company at 75 Holland, the corner of Irving. They used to be in Harvard Square but when their lease came up for renewal, the rent was too (damn) high, so they moved here. Lucky them to be moving from just about the only place nearby where the rents are even higher than Davis. I think there was a convenience store in that spot before, maybe? I'd only been in it a couple of times, so I'm not sure, and given how often we go to Hodgkins Park, I guess it didn't offer too many conveniences for us, anyway.

It's a nice little shop, obviously only of interest if you're into beading at some level, but I was surprised to not have seen mention of it here already. (Seems far more relevant than a big box chain restaurant opening on the other side of town.) They also do classes. Stop in and say hi!

It feels like there is a lot of turnaround going on right now. There was another closed shop on Elm, too (in the vicinity of Chester, on the other side of the street), though maybe whatever is moving in there has already been covered.

( For reasons I now don't recall, it seemed like a good idea to take a picture of the storefront for posting, so here it is )

navegallery.livejournal.com

DATE & TIME:
Wednesday, July 15; 5:00 pm-7:00 pm

LOCATION:
Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA

WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Join organizers Jen Fuchel, Sandy McDonald and Alice Sajdera in kicking off the launch of The Caring Forest.

As part of the Nave Gallery’s Wrap Around Project to support and promote the work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition, The Caring Forest will be a public art installation of four yarnstormed trees in one of Somerville’s parks. Each tree will have an individual color scheme and will represent four key areas related to homelessness: food security, education, housing and community.

Learn more

ron_newman

I've never been to this store, but people have repeatedly praised it in this community. So I'm bringing you the sad news that it is closing this summer.

navegallery.livejournal.com

DATE:
Saturday, May 16, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sunday, May 17, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm

LOCATION:
Nave Gallery (Teele Square), 155 Powder House Blvd, Somerville, MA

WHAT’S HAPPENING:
Join us to kick off the 2015 Wrap Around Project with a fiber swap to support the work of the Somerville Homeless Coalition (SHC)!

Admission to the event is free, but please bring a donation of canned goods or toiletries to support Somerville Homeless Coalition’s (SHC) Project SOUP, the local food pantry that provides weekly community dinners and delivers groceries to individuals, families, elderly, disabled and homebound people in our neighborhood.

More info: http://navegallery.org/wp/the-great-fiber-swap/

emcicle.livejournal.com

Hello Davis Square.

This question is very random, but I'm wondering if any of the numerous crafters in the community have a Robert Kaufman Kona Solids Color Swatch Card that I could look at? I need to match a fabric I bought last August and I didn't note which shade of grey it was. I'd really rather not spend $30 on the swatch card just to compare one color, and I don't want to order the wrong shade of grey online if I can help it.

Thanks!

Current Mood: hopeful

jadelennox

What are people's favorite nearby fabric stores? Particularly looking for a good selection of Polarfleece.

Thanks.

dawn quirk

Does anyone know of an artist who makes products out of recycled maps? I have some to give away but the quantity is huge. I can't give away small amounts so I am looking for someene to take thousands. Preference would be to local artists.

redhousegang.livejournal.com

Still looking for something crafty for your children during spring vacation? Not free for the whole week? Come join MAKECATION at the Somerville Arts for the Armory.
In response to your requests, we have opened up MAKECATION for the individual days of your choice. We also invite younger children ages 7+ to take part.
We are booking individual days at $65 per day with a $10 materials fee (total $20 materials fee if they attend more than 2 days.) The full four days, Monday - Thursday, is $250 with a $20 materials fee. Please make requests for siblings if younger than 7 and for sibling discounts.

monday - dying yarn with kool aid and stamping on fabric and felt
tuesday - make your own sewing kit,sew your own needle case
wednesday - learn to crochet with the dyed wool
thursday - continue crochet and hand sewing, finish up project

Makecation April Vacation Camp, Monday- Thursday 9am - 1pm
Tuition: $250 for week, $65 per day

*$20 kit fee for materials will be due to the instructors on first class*
*A bag lunch can be purchased daily from the Armory Cafe for $5*
*Organic snacks will be provided*

CONTACT: Makecation@gmail.com or 347.866.1123
Click link for forms and info: amyloustein.com

redhousegang.livejournal.com

On Saturday, May 17, from 10 am – 1 pm, The Wrap Around Project will host the 3rd Annual Fiber Swap, an open exchange of all things related to craft and fiber at the Nave Gallery, 155 Powerhouse BLVD, Somerville, MA. Bring items for donation, browse through great finds, and swap with your neighbors!

We welcome yarn, knitting needles, fabric, nooks, thread, buttons, ribbon, and so much more. Items may be new or vintage, but must be clean and usable. Items can be brought directly to the swap on Saturday, May 17, OR, if you wish to donate but not swap, items can be dropped off in advance at either the Nave Gallery in Teele Square or the Nave Gallery Annex in Davis Square. If you have a large quantity to donate, please contactinfo@navegallery.org so that we may make appropriate arrangements.

Drop off dates and times:

Nave Gallery, Teele Square (155 Powderhouse Blvd)
• Wednesday, May 7, 6 pm-8 pm
• Friday, May 9, 3 pm-7 pm

Nave Annex, Davis Square (53 Chester St, Somerville, MA):

• Sunday, May 11, 2 pm-6-pm
• Wednesday. May 14, 6 pm-8 pm
• Thursday, May 15, 6 pm-8 pm

Admission to the event is free, but please bring a donation of canned goods or toiletries to support Somerville Homeless Coalition’s (SHC) Project SOUP, the local food pantry that provides weekly community dinners and delivers groceries to individuals, families, elderly, disabled and homebound people in our neighborhood. A full list of needs can be found here: http://www.somervillehomelesscoalition.org/how-you-can-he...

Anything left behind after the swap will be used to create items for the annual Wrap Around sale of handmade goods to benefit the Somerville Homeless Coalition, or used in upcoming public art installations throughout the Somerville.

Learn more about The Wrap Around Project
at: http://navegallery.org/wp/programs/the-wrap-around-project/

redhousegang.livejournal.com

HAPPY SPRING

COME MAKE OUT with us ;} and get happy!
MONDAY APRIL 7th from 6:30-9:30 at the Somerville Center for Arts at the Armory

Open to all creative endeavors and people

Please feel free to forward this email on.

KNIT CROCHET QUILT DRAW EAT DRINK STITCH CHAT BEAD FELT TATT EMBROIDER SPIN...

The Armory has great food, drink & treats including beer & wine (Gluten Free & Vegan options)

MAKE OUT BLOG

MAKE OUT RAVELRY

MAKE OUT FACEBOOK

We are also having a KIDS MAKECATION over Easter break

living life happier

Once upon a time, I looked around my apartment and realized either some of my things went, or I went. There wasn't room for us all. So I'm saying goodbye to some items that are in good condition but just aren't being used by me at this point in my life.

See all items and photos here:
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/hsh/4311490645.html

emcicle.livejournal.com

I know this is unlikely, but I was hoping with all the crafty people in the DS area that someone might be able to help me out. I got a quilting frame for Xmas this year (similar to this, but not this exact model, mine sits on top of a table: http://www.hinterberg.com/prod-Original_Machine_Quilting_Frame-5.aspx) and was hoping someone might be familiar with using their home sewing machine in something like this? We set it up yesterday and tested it out, and I'm finding it difficult to figure out the correct tension settings, speed, stitch length, etc. There wasn't a lot of instruction included, and I'm sure some of it will be trial and error. But if anyone has one of these (or something similar) and would be willing to spend some time giving me pointers, I would gladly repay with a loaf or two of homemade bread (either white or wheat), or a batch of scones or some other such barter.

Alteratively, I might check out the Singer Sewing store in the square, but this is something I think I need to see hands on, and I can't really bring the frame to the store....

Thanks!

mamajoan.livejournal.com

Somerville Brownies troop #66099 will be at the Armory tomorrow (Sat 12/14) during the farmers' market from 9-2, selling handmade holiday crafts. This is the girls' charity project for December; all proceeds will be donated to the Yawkey Family Inn, a temporary residence near Children's Hospital for families with seriously ill children. Please come check us out at the Armory. You know your tree isn't complete without a popsicle-stick ornament. :)

There will also be baked goods for sale, but not Girl Scout cookies, unfortunately. I'll post here again next month when we'll be tabling with cookies, probably at the Porter Square supermarket or thereabouts.

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elusiveat - jeweler's wire?
kathmandu - Historical costumers and clothing nerds?
navegallery.livejournal.com - The Great Fiber Swap (and Food Drive)
glass-moment.livejournal.com - Bead store (or similar) in the area?
ja9rose.livejournal.com - Somerville Birdhouse Project this weekend April 16th at 10AM!
m-b-w.livejournal.com - Goodbye Singer Sewing and Vacuum Center
navegallery.livejournal.com - Help Needed this Saturday for a Yarnstorm
surrealestate.livejournal.com - Boston Bead Company
navegallery.livejournal.com - The Caring Forest: Yarnstorm Kick Off
ron_newman - Sew-Low Discount Fabrics is closing
navegallery.livejournal.com - The Great Fiber Swap--May 16 & 17
emcicle.livejournal.com - Random Question: In search of Kona Solids Color Swatch Card
jadelennox - Fabric shopping
dawn quirk - recycled maps
redhousegang.livejournal.com - Come take a MAKECATION camp at the Armory
redhousegang.livejournal.com - Fiber Swap at the Nave Gallery
redhousegang.livejournal.com - MAKE OUT! at the Armory Monday 4/7
living life happier - Selling a whole bunch of stuff - camera, suitcase, cooler, mugs, dvds, and more
emcicle.livejournal.com - Long shot question: Sewing Machine Quilting Frame
mamajoan.livejournal.com - Girl Scouts at the Armory this weekend to raise money for charity

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jeweler's wire?

Historical costumers and clothing nerds?

The Great Fiber Swap (and Food Drive)

Bead store (or similar) in the area?

Somerville Birdhouse Project this weekend April 16th at 10AM!

Goodbye Singer Sewing and Vacuum Center

Help Needed this Saturday for a Yarnstorm

Boston Bead Company

The Caring Forest: Yarnstorm Kick Off

Sew-Low Discount Fabrics is closing

The Great Fiber Swap--May 16 & 17

Random Question: In search of Kona Solids Color Swatch Card

Fabric shopping

recycled maps

Come take a MAKECATION camp at the Armory

Fiber Swap at the Nave Gallery

MAKE OUT! at the Armory Monday 4/7

Selling a whole bunch of stuff - camera, suitcase, cooler, mugs, dvds, and more

Long shot question: Sewing Machine Quilting Frame

Girl Scouts at the Armory this weekend to raise money for charity

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