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Come Craft With the Etsy Labs and Rawfish
Story by julieincharge, rawfish
Published on October 22, 2009 in Events 		Photo by

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This week we're hosting an open Craft Night, as we usually do on the last Monday of each month. Instead of an organized project, this week we are throwing the doors of the Etsy Labs wide open and letting you dive into any project that strikes your fancy.

Bring along any project you'd like to develop during this week's Craft Night. (Might I suggest working on your Halloween costume?) You are also welcome to start a brand new project using our tools and extra supplies, or finish a Craft Night project from a past week.

 

As a special spin on this month's open Craft Night, Laila of rawfish fame will be on hand with her Lendrum Double Treadle spinning wheel, shown at left. She will demonstrate the twists and turns of a variety of techniques for creating artful handspun yarns throughout the evening. 

When: Monday, October 26; drop in any time between 4 to 8 p.m. ET.

Not in Brooklyn? Be sure to tune in to the Virtual Labs at 5 p.m. ET to catch the demo!

Where: Etsy Labs at 55 Washington Street, Suite 512, Brooklyn, NY

 



Upcoming Events at the Etsy Labs in Brooklyn:

11/1: Church of Craft meeting
11/2: Sewing Pincushions with Elizabeth & The Catapult
11/7: Sock Monkey Workshop with Fresh Art
11/9: Needlepoint with AMH Design
11/16: Bag-making workshop with Bags for the People
11/23: Rolling Ball Book Ornaments with Esther K. Smith


A photo of from last week's Craft Night at the Etsy Labs.


Looking for further fiber inspiration?

Stella Pixie Hat  | Tatami Socks | Frog Suit

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

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Oct. 22, 2009 at 4:25 p.m. tiemee

Thank you--inspiration...I need to break out my knitting needles...

Oct. 22, 2009 at 4:30 p.m. rawfish

yay! i can't wait! and to any spinners that will be tuning in via the virtual labs: brainstorm any techniques you want me to demo! :)

i will be showing single-ply, corespinning, cocoons, and a range of fun artsy-plying techniques. leave any specific tricks you want to learn in the comments! :D

Oct. 22, 2009 at 4:36 p.m. HoneysuckleLane

Sounds like another fun night! :)

Oct. 22, 2009 at 4:53 p.m. vivikas

Sounds cool!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 4:56 p.m. blueskyclouds

Wish I could knit. Love those Yarn Snob needles!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:11 p.m. PipocaHandmade

The spinning wheel demonstration sounds fantastic! Have fun!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:17 p.m. blueberryshoes

i really wanna get into knitting. i look up to gals who can, and they're just so darn cool.

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:27 p.m. rebeccasanchez

Next time I'm in Brooklyn....

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. lovelygifts

Sounds nice.

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:32 p.m. MilkGlassVintage

Perhaps everyone should hop up to Vermont and organize my supplies for Craft Night.... talk about an open-ended project!!!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:46 p.m. pinkytoeclothing

I really wish I could be there, I love all the handspun yarn around here!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 5:49 p.m. beautifulbridget

OMG! I want ALL of that fiber!!! Gorgeous!!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 6:05 p.m. Fairyfolk

Yum... delicious yarns!!
Blessings and magic.

Oct. 22, 2009 at 6:18 p.m. BabbidgePatch

wonderful homespun yarns! but will be busy knitting, so won't be joining ~

Oct. 22, 2009 at 6:41 p.m. KBShimmer

Love all the yarns! I have learning to knit on my to-do list!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 6:47 p.m. DalkullanJewelry

Sounds like a fun evening!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 6:48 p.m. girltuesdayjewelry

gorgeous colored yarns! Makes me want to knit. Nah, the talented knitters and crocheters here on etsy do it so much better! I'll stick to jewelry!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 7:04 p.m. VixVintage

I have craft envy...

Oct. 22, 2009 at 7:12 p.m. breadandroses

Wish I was closer! Haven't spun yarn in years but it's great fun once you get the hang of it.

Oct. 22, 2009 at 8 p.m. squidart

Rawfish has such beautiful yarn. Sounds like the perfect craft night!

Oct. 22, 2009 at 8:06 p.m. ArtDecoDame

looks like fun

Oct. 22, 2009 at 8:18 p.m. whiletangerinedreams

Yay, Rawfish!! I'll try to be there :)

Oct. 22, 2009 at 11:32 p.m. pinkpatrice

How fun is this? Love those awesome knitting needles! I just want them so I can look at them!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 12:03 a.m. agreensleeve

How festive! Sounds like the perfect time to try my hand at felting. See you there.

Oct. 23, 2009 at 12:23 a.m. MyMoms

Great colorful finds! I love them all!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 12:39 a.m. Iammie

Nice picked!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 5:53 a.m. MetroGypsy

Wish I could be, but a night in BK & in those labs in definetly on my to do list soon!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 6:36 a.m. KabiDesigns

Sounds Great! ^_^

Oct. 23, 2009 at 7:07 a.m. Vasya

I liked yarn images. They provoke me to do more and more...

Oct. 23, 2009 at 8:21 a.m. opendoorstudio

I AM COVETING THE KNITTING NEEDLES

Oct. 23, 2009 at 10:21 a.m. pumpkinhaus

Yes!! I love it!! Rawfish Rawks!!!

Oct. 23, 2009 at 11:17 a.m. CavemanPottery

Those rawfish yarns are incredible! They just make me wish I knew what to do with them once I got them.

Oct. 23, 2009 at 8:19 p.m. knittingpeace

Wow, these yarns are gorgeous, can't wait to use them!

Oct. 24, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Shadeofshadow

jummy lovely yarns

Oct. 24, 2009 at 10:52 a.m. riorita

Beautiful yarns. Hope I can make it !

Oct. 24, 2009 at 8:03 p.m. strawberryona

Looking forward to it!

Oct. 24, 2009 at 8:32 p.m. studiotempera

I love the turquoise yarn....!!!

Oct. 25, 2009 at 8:28 a.m. BPyarns

wonderful yarns!

Oct. 26, 2009 at 2:22 a.m. LushMommy

wish i could be there to see laila in action!! i'll drop by the virtual lab, don't forget to look into the camera, doll!! hope to see your sweet smile!!! :) have fun in the lab all!! :) xoxo

Oct. 26, 2009 at 7:03 a.m. snollygosters

I'm there!

Oct. 26, 2009 at 8:55 a.m. thecluelesscrafter

I'm there too!

I've got to make pilot's medals for my husband's costume. Totally need guidance.

Oct. 26, 2009 at 4:51 p.m. OnTheRound

woo hoo! Can't wait to virtually spin!

Oct. 27, 2009 at 12:06 a.m. agreensleeve

Super fun, thanks Laila and Julie! See ya next time we're in town.

Oct. 30, 2009 at 9:46 a.m. thirtyonedesigns

Fun!

Nov. 4, 2009 at 12:56 a.m. Krafty1Lola

Wish I lived in NYC. Hope to move there soon... I am inspired to have craft nights here in Indy.

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