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Headphones at Urban Fauna Studio?
Headphones you Say?
Archive for the ‘News’ Category
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Anniversary Party & Greensleeves Trunk Show
Saturday Aug. 20th: Anniversary Party & Greensleeves Spindle Co. Trunk Show
Join us for our 3rd year anniversary as a fiber arts studio! Your support has helped make our dream to contribute to the fiber arts community a reality! Partake in fiber fun and join us for cake and [...]
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Jul
Jul
Novice Wheel Spinner in Action
Spinning Yarn may look easy but once you’ve landed your hand on the wheel, it’s hard! I spun yarn today and it didn’t really turn out that great. Some of the strands of yarn turned into whirly Q’s and some didn’t spin into yarn at all, but as I practiced and practiced, it got better! [...]
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Jul
Jul
Our latest Spinning Wheel, the Sidekick!
Posted by Urban Fauna Studio Intern:: Tina Li
We just received a new spinning wheel, the Sidekick! Many of you can’t wait to get your hands on these fabulous wheels! The Sidekick is designed to fold easily and be a solid spinner! This Sidekick catches a lot of attention from critics because it is highly portable, [...]
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Jul
Jul
New Items in Stock !!!
Posted By Urban Fauna Studio Intern:: Tina Li
We have new items in stock and they are Interchangeable Knitting Needle Cables. These Cables allow you to change your needles while knitting without a hassle! Ever felt like changing the needles in the middle of a project but just couldn’t because you had to finish knitting with [...]
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Jul
Jul
The Perfection of Yarn Bombing
By Urban Fauna Studio Intern: Tina Li
What is Yarn Bombing? Some believe Yarn Bombing started out by a few Texas knitters who had no idea what to do with the leftover and unfinished projects they created. The basic definition of Yarn Bombing is exactly what it looks like! You can wrap anything and almost everything [...]
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Jul
Jul
Second Annual Oakland Yarn and Fiber Festival
Second Annual Oakland Fiber & Textile Festival
July 10, 2011, at Splash Pad Park
The Oakland Fiber & Textile Festival, a free, family-friendly public event, returns to Splash Pad Park Sunday, July 10. Local artisans and craftspeople representing all the fiber arts will offer their wares; fiber enthusiasts will demonstrate crafts such as [...]
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Jun
Jun
Upcoming classes for June and July
If you find a class that interests you, click the title and find out more about it!
Sunday (Two part course 6/19 & 6/26) Beginning Crochet
This is a very fun way to gain your crocheting skill, no previous experience needed! You’ll learn the basic stitches while making a cute stuffed bunny and also start a [...]
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Jun
Jun
How to make a homemade stuffed animal!
This article I read is fascinating! To make a homemade stuffed animal without spending much money, brilliant! I also found this article on craftzine. Graduation is such a big event, and you’re likely to spend a lot on that celebration, why not make a crocheted animal from scratch, you can even choose your own color [...]
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Jun
Jun
Great way to organize your materials!
This is what I found interesting at Craftzine, the 3 Tiered stand. This is a great way to organize your buttons. The glass jar is very decorative and an easy, inexpensive way to store your buttons and other knitting essentials. You can also paint the jar with lively colors that brighten up your mood and [...]
