I don't know about you but in California we have been waiting for summer for what seems like a very long time. And now it's here - and a hot one at that! My sisters in Iowa and Memphis tell me the same - hot with humidity. What's a crafter to do? Head to the beach I say! Whip up a tote with our Making Handbags pattern and throw in a good book. And don't forget the sunscreen!
The Sunday Swap at the Santa Monica Museum of Art was a huge success!
Thank you to all the Designers, Volunteers and Museum Staff that made it possible. We transformed hundreds of t-shirts otherwise destined for the junk yard! From silk screening to doll making - and even making a dress!
What I loved about this Swap was the diversity of the participants - young, old, man, woman, punk, traditional and from the pages of High Fashion.
That's right, on Sunday, May 31, we will convene at the Santa Monica Museum of Art for another Swap O Rama Rama. This is a special T-shirt only Swap in support of the museums program Cause for Creativity.
The line up of silk screeners and designers armed with sewing machines is awesome and you can learn more about them here.
At Swap, you bring T-shirts and a mere $5 and gain entry to a room full of creativity. Over 10 stations are at your access armed with a bevy of talented professionals to help you transform old into new. This is all about reuse, reduce and recycle.
So, come Sunday from 2pm to 5pm at the Santa Monica Museum of Art located in the Bergamot Staion, Building I, 2525 Michigan Ave, Santa Monica, Ca 90404.
As a special treat, here's a look at the creation of a Hoodie from two old T-shirts. We had a lot of fun making this video, as you'll be able to tell! But it turned out darn cute and I'll be wearing it Sunday!!
I have long been a member of the American Sewing Guild (ASG) but for years the closest chapter for meetings was San Diego. Not very close to Los Angeles, coupled with the fact that I would have to drive the dreaded 405 freeway to get there! But last summer an enterprising member, Jeannette Swanson formed a chapter for all of us who sew in LA. Way to go Jeannette! But LA is a big city so, with Jeannette's encouraging I have volunteered to lead a Neighborhood Group in the Westside of LA.
Our first Neighborhood Group meeting is Thursday, May 21 at the uber hip Urban Craft Center. The UCC, as it is commonly known, is a studio designed to nurture creative energy. The space is bright and lofty with lots of tables, seating, equipment and books. Come and check it out, learn about the ASG and get your creative juices flowing. You don't need to be a member to attend the meeting - just bring your curiousity along.
ASG Westside Neighborhood Group Meeting Thursday, May 21 from 6:30 - 8pm Urban Craft Center 2433 Main Street Santa Monica, Ca 90405 Group leader: Lori Petitti
I am fortunate that on this Mothers Day my mother is here with me - usually she resides on the other coast, thousands of miles away and 3 hours time difference. I talked her into helping me with the Santa Monica Art Festival yesterday and she was a trooper. Loads of fun, great people and a booth in front of the music stage. Who could ask for anything more.
My mom is glamorous, right out of the pages of Vogue. When I was growing up she would look at the fancy magazines and say "I can make that" and sure enough she would go to her sewing room and churn out the most beautiful outfit. She made me great clothes - so cool that in High School girls wanted to borrow them. And my mother had constructed them with her passion! She was an inspiration then and she continues to be.
The picture at the right is my High School graduation and she made both our outfits. I remember my dress like it was yesterday. She let me pick out the fabric and she took her time fitting it and making it the right length. I wish I still had that dress. I still have a few jackets in my closet that she made - as good as Valentino, they are!!
Happy Mother's Day Mom. I love you and thank you for inspiring me to be the best I can be and Make it Myself! xxo
The 18th Annual Santa Monica Arts Festival is this weekend at Clover Park. The festival theme is "Revel with a Cause" and the line up for music, food, workshops and vendors is fantastic. We will be selling our US Forestry recycled canteen bags while they last as well as other assorted Hip Line Media goodies designed to get you creating!
See the line up at the Festival website. Back again is the Fashion Workshop with Ann Closs-Farley. She will be creating outfits out of paper bags. She is uber talented and fun to watch. Our great friend Asuka Hisa of the Santa Monica Museum of Art will be helping folks design trophies at her workshop "Champions of Change".
The weather will be great so get on out and party with us in the park!
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