Canberra Brown Owls - June Meet Up

So it's that time of the year where Canberra has the chilly mornings and we get to pull out of the wardrobe all our winter woollies! So this month, let's get our wool out and make some cosies!

http://www.bellacoco.co.uk/2015/03/crochet-tea-cosy-pattern.html

I've found a few links that might interest you:

1. 14 Tea Cosy pattern ideas: https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/crochet-tea-cosies-free-patterns-978280

http://justjen-knitsandstitches.blogspot.com.au/2011/03/justjens-easy-ripple-tea-cosy.html

 2. The link for our pic this month featuring the crochet granny stitch: http://www.bellacoco.co.uk/2015/03/crochet-tea-cosy-pattern.html
 
3. The most gorgeous knitted tea cosies: http://teacosycompetition.blogspot.com/p/rose-tea-cosy.html

http://teacosycompetition.blogspot.com/p/rose-tea-cosy.html

4. Don't need a tea cosy, make covers for your jars instead: Crochet Mason Jars http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/mason-jar-cover-free-pattern/

http://littlemonkeyscrochet.com/mason-jar-cover-free-pattern/

Otherwise feel free to BYO any project and join us for an afternoon of cuppas and crafting xx

Meet Up Details:

Saturday  30 June 2018

From 1pm - 4pm

RSVP over at our Canberra Brown Owls Facebook Event page

 

Venue Details:

This month we're meeting in the Community Room located at the  Belconnen Fire Station, on Bardi Place in Macquarie (or you might know it's along Bindubi Street, Aranda (not far from Jamison shops).

 
Please park in the public parking area located on the side of the Fire Station. Apologies for stating the obvious, but please do not access the fire station from their main entry.

Access to the Community Room is by a pass which we have organised. The community room also has kitchenette and bathroom facilities.

Canberra Brown Owls - January 2018

Happy New Year Brown Owls!

So it's a new year and what a perfect excuse to catch up on some of your Christmas & New Year projects.  So this month - bring along your UFOs, new projects, old projects or even something new.  

 

Need inspiration?   

 

How cute is this little  embroidery project and  there's a heap more if you click on the link: https://www.sewwhatalicia.com/10-fabulous-floral-embroidery-designs/  

 

Meet Up Details:

Saturday  20 January 2018

From 1pm - 4pm

 

RSVP over at our Canberra Brown Owls Facebook Event page

 

Venue Details:

This month we're meeting in the Community Room located at the  Belconnen Fire Station, on Bardi Place in Macquarie (or you might know it's along Bindubi Street, Aranda (not far from Jamison shops).

 
Please park in the public parking area located on the side of the Fire Station. Apologies for stating the obvious, but please do not access the fire station from their main entry.

Access to the Community Room is by a pass which we have organised. The community room also has kitchenette and bathroom facilities.

 

Canberra Brown Owls - May 2016

So here we are again.  I find myself thinking Brown Owls is only once a month and it's just not enough, yet here I am wondering where has the last month gone!  Hopefully you feel the same way too about Brown Owls!

 So I'm thinking we are only a small bunch (or should I say parliament) of owls this Saturday, so feeling cold with this weather we're having I went searching on my Entertainment app and found Oliver Brown in Dickson.  Sounds like the perfect place for a Autumn/Winter crafternoon!

So no set project this Saturday.  Thought it would be the perfect chance to catch up on some of your projects from previous months or something new you just wanted to try.  Although if you need inspiration - try these xx

Crochet Amigurumi donuts - http://www.molliemakes.com/craft-2/mollie-makes-issue-65/

Beautiful Crepe flowers - http://www.molliemakes.com/wedding/make-paper-flower-wedding-favour/

Crochet Mandalas - http://www.molliemakes.com/tutorials/colourful-crochet-mandala-patterns/

Colouring in - http://www.molliemakes.com/downloads/free-colouring-sheets-mollie-makes-colouring-vol-2/

Be sure to RSVP over at our Facebook Event page xx

Canberra Brown Owls - June 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The next stop - The Makers Collective, Macquarie. 

This month's theme is winter (of course), so bring along your favourite wintery themed project, something warm like crochet and knitting, or your own crafty project.



BYO small plate of nibbles to share!  Cost $5 per person, payable to The Maker's Collective.


Check out all the info and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/409822175876961/.

Carolyn & Nic xx

Some wintery project inspiration:  

Winter Nest Snowflakes @ Anthology Mag

Woolly & Warm Candle Holders @ http://yourlery.com/winter-diy-decor-ideas/

Snow globes @yourlery.com

Warm Woollies over at @Jelly Wares on Marshall

Canberra Brown Owls - May 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Source: http://ravenhill.typepad.com/weblog/fabric/

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The next stop - Hobbysew, Belconnen!

This month's theme is hand-sewing and little projects or your own crafty project.

We'll be meeting a little bit earlier at 1.45pm so we can finish in time for the lovely ladies of Hobbysew to pack up.

Cost $3 per person, payable to Hobbysew.

Parking: Shop 105A, Ground Level, Lakeside Carpark, Westfield Belconnen - For best access, park in the Lakeside Carpark.

Check out all the info and RSVP at: https://www.facebook.com/events/791266700942090

Carolyn & Nic xx

And for some hand-sewing and project inspiration:

Jazzed up Old Jam Jars

 

Fabric Flowers

 Magnetic Hexies

And one for the Brown Owls who don't like to sew:

No Sew Gift Bags

Canberra Brown Owls - March 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

Join us on a Canberra Brown Owls adventure as we explore Canberra! The first stop - Cook!

This month we're meeting on Sunday 29 March, from 2pm to 4pm.

Check out all the info and RSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/events/1621511484730684/1621511488064017/

Be sure to RSVP so we have a big enough table booked.

BYO craft and $$$ to buy a lovely coffee.

Carolyn & Nic xx

Canberra Brown Owls - February 2015

Dear Canberra Brown Owls,

I've finally updated the event details for our first meet up. We're still sorting out venues for us, but this month we're back at the Canberra Makers Hub in Macquarie. Join us on Saturday 28 February 2015,from 12-2pm and if you keen, for a coffee afterwards at Ricardo's (we're going to do some planning, so bring your ideas along).

We have no projects planned, so bring along some of your UFO projects or start a new one with us!

 Please RSVP to canberrabrownowls@gmail.com or at the event https://www.facebook.com/events/1545996015677150/?ref=4 !

Carolyn & Nic xx

September Meet Up - It's all about Hexagons!

Hello Canberra Owls,

Our next Canberra Owls meet up is just around the corner, in fact this Saturday, and we would love for you to join us for some craft. 

Our theme this month will be hexagons, affectionately known as hexies!  Use Hexagons in any of your favourite crafts! 



 The Details:
Join us for another session of Canberra Brown Owls on Saturday 27 September at Canberra Creatives from 2pm to 4pm.

Bring your own hexie project (or any project) and maybe a small plate to share.
 

Cost is $5 per person

 

RSVP here at the Canberra Brown Owls FB page 

or to email: canberrabrownowls@gmail.com

Some Hexagon inspiration:

Felt Hexagon Coasters

 Hexie Granny Squares

Hexagon Lemonade Coaster

Hexagon Pendant (bead weaving) tutorial on Etsy

And finally, a hexie round up of crafts and here!

July Meet Up - DIY Badges

Hello Canberra Owls,

Our next Canberra Owls meet up is just around the corner, in fact this Saturday, and we would love for you to join us for some wintery craft. 

Our theme this month will be making little badges or brooches in your favourite craft medium!

The Details:
Join us for another session of Canberra Brown Owls on Saturday 26 July at Canberra Creatives from 2pm to 4pm.

Bring your own badge or brooch project (or any project) and maybe a small plate to share.
Cost is $5 per person

RSVP here at the Canberra Brown Owls FB page or to email: canberrabrownowls@gmail.com
  

Some fun inspiration:

 Flair Badges

Embroidered Brooch 

Two Little Brooches

Candy Pink embroidered brooches

Crochet Badges

and finally

Craft Roundup: Fun DIY Badges

 

 

 

 

June Meet Up - Winter Woollies

Hello Canberra Owls,

Our next Canberra Owls meet up is just around the corner and we would love for you to join us with your winter woollies and a winter warm craft. 

Bring along your knitting, crochet, felting and wool embroideries, all the crafts we love during winter months!

Looking for winter inspiration? Meet me at Mikes has some wonderful tutorials, like:

The gorgeous Zig Zag Crochet Pattern: 
http://meetmeatmikes.com/2013/10/tutorial-zali-zig-zag-chevron-crochet-pattern/

There are heaps of woolly tutorials at:
 http://meetmeatmikes.com/tag/tutorials/page/3/?tag=tutorials as well as Pinterest for sure. 

Of course, you can bring along any project, woolly or not! So bring along whatever you're working on at the moment and join us for a cuppa and some afternoon tea.

We'll be meeting at Canberra Creatives in Macquarie on Saturday 28 June, 2pm to 4pm.
Don't forget to bring $5 for room hire and a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like.

Please RSVP by commenting here or emailing us at canberrabrownowls@gmail.com

Or visiting our Facebook page!

November meet :: crafty de stash market

Hello Canberra owls!

This Saturday 23rd November we're holding our last crafty get-together of 2013 - and it's a super special one!

We're teaming up with the lovely ladies at Canberra Creatives for a craft de stash market!

Come along between 2pm-4pm to pick up some craft supplies bargains!

We'll also be running a limited number of stamp carving workshops - this is a fabulously easy and effective craft so do come along to try it out.

And of course as always you're welcome to bring along whatever project you might be working on - and a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like - and join us for a cup of tea and a chat.

Don't forget we love show and tell too!

Hope to see you there!

Xo 

August meeting

We had a tiny but lovely group along for the August get together!

The weather was so gorgeous that we brought a table outside and stitched in the sunshine.

Our next meeting will be Saturday 28 September - don't forget to pop it in your diary!

Hope to see you there =)

Xo

August meeting: BYO craft

Hi there Canberra Owls!

Just a quick reminder that this coming Saturday 24 August is the 4th Saturday of the month, which means it is time for our August get together! We'll be meeting from 2pm, at the Downer Community Centre!

This month we'll be having a BYO meet again - this means you should bring along whatever you're working on at the moment and join us for a cuppa and some afternoon tea.

I'll be bringing my cross stitch, and am happy to demonstrate to anyone who is interested in seeing how this cute craft works.

As always we are likely to have a couple of owls along who go alright with knitting needles and crochet hooks, so if you're working on something and have a question, or would like a quick refresher after our begginners workshops a few months ago you might just find yourself in luck.

Don't forget to bring $5 for room hire and a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like.

Please RSVP in the comments if you're coming along so that we know how many owls to expect =)

Hope to see you there!

Bron, George and Naomi

July meet :: BYO craft

Hello Canberra Owls!

Our next meeting is being held this Saturday 27 July at 2pm, at the Downer Community Centre!

This month we'll be having a BYO meet - bring along whatever you're working on at the moment and join us for a cuppa and some afternoon tea. I love BYO meets, as there's always something interesting and new for show-and-tell! Perhaps you've finished something from a previous meet you'd like to bring along to share?

Don't forget to bring $5 for room hire and a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like.

Please RSVP in the comments if you're coming along so that we know how many owls to expect =)

Hope to see you there!

Bron, George and Naomi

June meeting :: knitting & crochet

Helloooo!

Sorry for late notice - it has been a bit chaotic here! - our next meeting is being held this Saturday 22 June at 2pm, at the Downer Community Centre!
We'll be offering a knitting workshop for beginners like last month - so if you've always wanted to learn bring along your needles and some wool!
We're also offering a super simple beginners' crochet workshop where you can learn to make a granny square! Just bring along a crochet hook and some wool.
As always you're welcome to bring along whatever you're working on at the moment and join us for a cup of tea and some afternoon tea.

Don't forget to bring $5 for room hire, a plate to share for arvo tea if you'd like, and your needles or crochet hook and wool if you're interested in either workshop.
Please RSVP if you're coming along so that we know how many owls to expect =)

Bron x

May meeting :: knitting!

Hi Canberra owls!

May is nearly over, which means it is time for our next get together!!

The cooler weather, and maybe the yarn fumes from the Old Bus Depot Market Celebration of Wool day yesterday, has us obsessed with all things wooly - so this month we'll be offering a learn to knit workshop!

If you'd like to join in all you need to do is let us know in the comments, and bring along your own knitting needles and wool. For beginners about size 4mm needles, and a nice smooth (not fuzzy) 8ply (sometimes called DK) in a colour other than black is best - but if you have something else at home already that will be fine too. If you don't have any supplies but want to try it out just let us know and we'll try to arrange for extras.

Of course, if knitting isn't your thing that's ok too! Just bring along whatever you happen to be working on and join us for a chat and a cup of tea!

We will be meeting on Saturday May 25, 2pm at the Downer Community Centre 

Please also remember to bring $5 for room hire, and something to share for arvo tea if you would like!

It would be wonderful if you could RSVP in the comments below so that we know how many owls to expect - dont forget to tell us if you'd like us to bring spare needles/wool!

Please let us know if you have any questions!