Ready for some fresh inspiration? Join us in celebrating our 10th birthday with a supply swap!
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First we collect the supplies...
Do you have yarn that you no longer want to knit with? More spools of thread than you can ever use? That needlepoint kit you purchased before realizing you're more of a crocheter? Drop them off at the studio during the dates listed below and send them on to a new home!
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Drop Off Dates
Wednesday, May 14th from 3pm - 6pm
Thursday, May 15th from 10am - 2pm
Friday, May 16th from 10am - 2pm
Saturday, May 17th from 9am - 1pm
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IMPORTANT: Our staff is likely teaching during this time and will be unable to help you unload your supplies. We are on the second floor so please be prepared to carry your donations upstairs! Do not drop anything off on the porch during, or outside, of these times!
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Permitted Items
Everything must be in gently used or unused condition. Think about whether you would want to pick it up and take it home! We are limiting supplies to fiber and textile crafts (ie. sewing, knitting, crochet, embroidery, needlepoint, cross stitch, felting, etc!).
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Items can include, but aren't limited to:
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Fabric- must be free of musty smells and stains. Quilting cotton scraps must be bagged in gallon size resealable bags (or smaller).
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Vintage linens
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Sewing thread
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Uncut patterns
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Fiber or textile related books
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Embellishments: buttons, snaps, velcro, zipper, bias tape, trim, beads, etc.
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Small tools and notions: scissors, pins, rulers, etc.
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Embroidery floss
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Needlepoint, embroidery, cross stitch, or felting supplies
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Yarn
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Knitting needles and crochet hooks
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Not Permitted Items
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Fabric or yarn with a strong odor.
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Small scraps of home decor or garment fabric
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Cotton thread over 10 years old (if it breaks easily please don't bring it!)
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Supplies that aren't related to fiber or textiles including paint, paper, and general craft kits
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CDs, DVDs, VHSs
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Then we give the supplies away!
​Stop by between 10am - 3pm on Sunday, May 18th with your own bags ready to "shop". All items are available for free but we will be collecting donations to support the City School of the Arts programming at Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, CT.
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All unclaimed items will be donated to Vietnam Veterans of America.
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Want to volunteer?
Volunteers will get early access at 9am to "shop". We need a few volunteers Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and during the Swap. Please contact us to help out!