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... making, May, and Mother's Day! Read on for a DIY project to stitch for your superhero mom and details about 3 hands-on events happening in 3 cities.
How to Cross-Stitch a Brooch
In honor of heroic moms everywhere, this week we're creating badges of honor for our favorite ladies. Steph Cortes of nerdjerk will show us the ropes (or, rather, the threads) of this cross-stitch project. You'll learn everything you need to know to make a brooch with personalized initials or a momogram.

Learn how.

Image by sugarcookie
May Making in California

Hello, creative Californians! We have a great slate of creative programming in your great state this month, all in the spirit of embellished hand-sewing. Join in the fun on Thursday, May 3: in LA, make a Victorian-inspired embroidery, and in San Francisco, cross-stitch a brooch (above) for Mother's Day.

Read on.

Book Launch & Craft Time

Our pal Kayte Terry will be hosting a fun event next week in celebration of her brand new book, Paper Made. We'll be making kirigami flowers and party favor boxes, as well as posing with paper props at the photo station. For a preview of one of the projects from her new book, check out this silhouette chandelier how-to.

When: May 7, 2012 from 7-9 p.m.
Where: powerHouse Arena, 37 Main Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Come ready to craft! More details.

P.S. Mark your calendars! On Thursday, May 31, we'll be hosting the next Etsy Hands-On in Brooklyn, a dye workshop with the Textile Arts Center. Stay tuned for details and RSVP information.
Have a wonderful week!
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