AN OPENING WE'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!

Customer Projects and a Bluefaced Leister/Merino

Sunday, April 21th 12-7pm
 

 

After many delays I am excited to announce the opening of Stitch Therapy, A Fine Yarn

Shop! It has been a long journey indeed, and I am anxious, just as I am sure you are, to

finally have an oasis of creativity, learning, and an abundance of fibers to step into.

 

Join us for our opening on Sunday, April 21th from 12-7pm. We will toast the new

location together with a sparkling beverage and special opening discount offers for your
purchases. Be sure not to miss this special day and great deals!

 

Weekend Day Discounts

5% off for purchases above $50

10% off for purchases above $100

 

If you are unable to make it to the opening, feel free to visit on Saturday, April 20 any time

between 12 and 7pm.  Looking forward to an amazing day with familiar and new faces!

And just remember:

Relax,

it's easy.

One stitch at a time!

-Stitch Therapy

Where your patterns begin!

STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION

This Blueface lives in Jamaica, West Indies

The new location is still under construction my crew has been working hard. 
I hope to have a soft opening in the third weekend of April and a party the following Saturday.

 I just returned from Jamaica where I met this Blueface Leister/Merino, five of them reside a stones throw from the beach in the parish of St. Thomas in Jamaica not far from my family home.

A PEACEFUL EXIT, and A BOLD RETURN to LINCOLN PLACE

 

...sounds like a title from an old romantic novel, and maybe there is some hint of romance to it. After moving from one home to another...and another, growing and discovering what we want and how we'd like to be; Stitch Therapy, A Fine Yarn Shop is returning and settling down in a new store front on Lincoln Place; Just two doors up from our old place!

 

The more things change the more they...stay the same! Expect more of the same amazing Stitch Therapy, but with more space and even more comfort.

 

This shop will be a re-emergence of the tactile experience and creative oasis we've always dreamed of providing for our customers and friends. We encourage you to join us at Stitch Therapy, start a project and continue working on it with guidance, input and conversation from our community.

 

But before the grand opening of our new store in April, we need to move and clear our current stock to make room for new seasonal and natural fibers, which means Clearance Sale! The sale starts this Saturday, 2/23, and goes until we (temporarily) close, with 15% off all yarns!

 

If this sounds as exciting to you as it does me, come celebrate on March 3rd at 6pm in  Noella Brew Bar where we will be saying goodbye on the eve of moving on to new and inspiring endeavors!

Here are a Few Important Notes to Keep in mind:

* Please feel free to drop by the hours of 12-7pm, Tuesday through Sunday to help get rid of stock and find out more about our new shop, and what projects and activities you can participate in through Stitch Therapy's website.

 

* Besides our usual hours and day off, we will be closed on Thursday, February 28

 * There will be no store front during the month of March, but Private lessons will be made available during our temporary close. Take the leap and schedule a lesson for Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 12-4pm

Looking forward to seeing you all soon in our new space and creative sanctuary! Save the date for the re-opening Sunday,  April 1st.

 

KINGS COUNTY FIBER FESTIVAL

Embracing fiber Arts
at the Old Stone House...

Home of the Kings County Fiber Festival

Water Fun ...

The Kings County Fiber Festival fit for family, friends and neighbors of the the Old Stone House, Saturday October 6^th from 10 am – 6 pm in Park Slope, Brooklyn. The newly remodeled Washington Park offers a picturesque and colorful setting for the Kings County Fiber Festival dedicated to the natural fibers this day promises something for everyone, scheduled events:

• Fiber spinning demonstration lead by Spin City on the wheel and drop spindle
• Fleece talk with Kris Brynes of Winter's Past Farm in New Jersey
• Ergonomic Stretch with Pop-Up Yoga NYC
• “Fabrication” an art exhibit by Gail Rothchild
• Finger Knitting for kids
• And over 20 vendors selling roving and yarns of many fibers
• Handmade knit, crochet and felted items

5th Avenue Row

For a full schedule of the day follow the link to http://bit.ly/QsqNBu

The marketplace will offer you cashmere, alpaca, wool, roving, kits, handmade fall/winter accessories, knit, felt and crochet.



Opening Reception

Brooklyn artist Gail Rothschild opens FABRICATIONS, a solo show at the Old Stone House of Brooklyn.

Rothschild's work is a muscular, tactile exploration of the physical world and dynamic movement in space, reflecting her love of rock climbing. Ropes and knots become lifelines that interconnect, weaving multiple levels of meaning. The paintings begin with the basic interlocking unit that implies an infinite pattern. What grows also decays; what is interlocked will also unravel. The final painting expresses these realities of nature and culture. Tied through history, textile as common craft and painting as high art reflect the problematic privileging of human creation. By painting the de-fabrication of textiles, the work challenges notions of artistic expression and the hierarchies that are woven into our collective consciousness.
To see more of Gail's work follow the link to Brooklyn artist Gail Rothschild opens FABRICATIONS, a solo show at the Old Stone House of Brooklyn.

Rothschild's work is a muscular, tactile exploration of the physical world and dynamic movement in space, reflecting her love of rock climbing. Ropes and knots become lifelines that interconnect, weaving multiple levels of meaning. The paintings begin with the basic interlocking unit that implies an infinite pattern. What grows also decays; what is interlocked will also unravel. The final painting expresses these realities of nature and culture. Tied through history, textile as common craft and painting as high art reflect the problematic privileging of human creation. By painting the de-fabrication of textiles, the work challenges notions of artistic expression and the hierarchies that are woven into our collective consciousness. Brooklyn artist Gail Rothschild opens FABRICATIONS, a solo show at the Old Stone House of Brooklyn.

Rothschild's work is a muscular, tactile exploration of the physical world and dynamic movement in space, reflecting her love of rock climbing. Ropes and knots become lifelines that interconnect, weaving multiple levels of meaning. The paintings begin with the basic interlocking unit that implies an infinite pattern. What grows also decays; what is interlocked will also unravel. The final painting expresses these realities of nature and culture. Tied through history, textile as common craft and painting as high art reflect the problematic privileging of human creation. By painting the de-fabrication of textiles, the work challenges notions of artistic expression and the hierarchies that are woven into our collective consciousness. http://bit.ly/SZQd66

NOT FOR SINGLES ONLY DIY NIGHT

Learn to crochet ...

Paint your own pot ...



Nosh ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Come play and socialize with us at Noella Brew Bar, Stitch Therapy and the Painted Pot for an evening of food and crafty fun. You chose -- pottery painting or crochet -- and we supply the rest! Bring a friend or come solo. You'll receive lessons and everything you need to leave with a project in progress. The evening includes a light meal and non-alcoholic drink of your choosing. Want a glass of wine? BYOB.

The cost for a night of fun and friends, old and new - $30.00

 

You can book your space by using PayPal to your left. Or, stop by and pay in person at either location at 72 Seventh Avenue between Lincoln and Berkeley.

 

PAINT! CROCHET! EAT! DRINK! What a great way to start the weekend

 

Date: Friday, October 12th 7-9 pm

NY STATE of MIND: FREE - POP UP YOGA

Sunny afternoon at the DeKalb Market

Pop UpYoga NYC will  host its inaugural event at Dekalb Market in Brooklyn from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday July 29th. Instructedby Be Shakti of Prana Yoga Room and accompanied by live music, yoga classes will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 to 5:00 p.m in the back market square. Yoga classes are free to the public, open level, and feature alive music ensemble. Local vendors will also be at the market offering healthoriented food and products for the day.

“Pop Up Yoga NYC is about bringing people togetherto celebrate health, good living, and building a community by supporting thearts and local businesses,” said event producer Angelica Olstad. “Past classes have been offered anywhere from rooftops, parks, school gyms, and focused onproviding a unique and fun yoga experience for the general public.”

Pop Up Yoga creates a fun and accepting environment for people who are intimidated or just disinterested in the traditional studio environment. Combining the professional backgrounds of classically trained musicians and experienced instructors, Pop Up Yoga NYC aims at bringing a morevibrant community-based interest in yoga to NYC. 

“Dekalb Market is a wonderful place for the whole family to enjoy live music, shop, and eat food. It is known for its multicultural events that include movie screenings, live music, DJs, and foster a creative entertainment,” said Olstad.

What to expect:
-       Event is B.Y.O.M. (Bring your own mat)
-       Free matgiveaway for first 10 students of each class sponsored by Vita Coco water.
-       Vendors:Organic Avenue, Sprout Skincare, Vita Coco Water and local sellers from Etsy.
-       Massage and acupuncture offered for the whole day.
-       Classes are accompanied by live music ensemble.

About Pop Up Yoga NYC:

Pop Up Yoga NYC is a wellness initiative that brings yoga into urban spaces with live music, arts, food, and natural beauty products. Classes are offered anywhere from rooftops, parks, school gyms, and is focused on providinga unique and fun yoga experience for the general public. For more informationplease visit http://www.popupyoga-nyc.com.

KNIT and BASS...a Stitch Therapy party!

WEDNESDAY, JULY 4 Deep Space: Mission #1 lands at Dekalb Market, 3 pm  to 9 pm.

Featuring dj's: Francois K., King Britt, FaltyDL, Ilhan Ersahin (live on the sax), and dub poet Infinity. All Ages! Kids under 10 free. Discount advance tickets (which also get you in express entry) at www.residentadvisor.net/deepspacenyc

Welcome to Deep Space, an adventure into future dub, spacey vibes, and abstract grooves featuring resident DJ François K. For nine years Deep Space has thrown down a weekly Monday night party at club Cielo in Manhattan. For July 4th be prepared to celebrate your freedom to love all music. At Deep Space we take great liberty to explore a galaxy of music and mixing styles that have even the most remote connection to our almighty star of inspiration: planet dub. And while Deep Space is far from a dub party, we always pay our respect.

WHO ARE THESE ALIENS?

François K. tours worldwide for not only his soulful house dj sets, but also for his techno and dub mixes. He is revered as the co-creator of New York City’s legendary dance party Body&SOUL. Over the years he performed regularly at Paradise Garage, The Loft, Studio 54, Ministry of Sound, Sound Factory Bar, Twilo, Roxy, Fabric, Berghain, and Tresor, to name a few. In great demand, François has gone into the studio to produce/remix recordings by Depeche Mode, Kraftwerk, Jimmy Cliff, Underworld, Eurythmics, Bunny Wailer, U2, Ashford & Simpson with Maya Angelou, the Smiths, Dido, Finley Quaye, Diana Ross, Cure, Mick Jagger, Fishbone, Talvin Singh, D Train, Erasure, Yazoo, Black Uhuru, Thomas Dolby, and Jah Wobble. In 2005 François was inducted into the Dance Music Hall of Fame.

For July 4th Francois will live mix and dub out the live sax performance of ILHAN ERSAHIN, the creator and artistic guide for all things dubby, Middle Eastern, jazzy, sublime and truly crate-digging at the mecca we love called Nublu.

Based in Philadelphia, King Britt  has always found a way to escape the strictures of any single category of music by working across genres such as deep house, hip-hop, broken beat, nu-jazz, funk and afro-tech. King toured worldwide with Digable Planets – the Grammy award winning hip-hop fusion band.  He has remixed for a diverse range of artists from Miles Davis, The OʼJays and Curtis Mayfield through to Macy Gray, Solange, Femi Kuti and Everything But The Girl and recently for Preservation Hall Jazz Ensemble feat. Mos Def, Glitch Mobb, Jay Haze and Dilouya. http://kingbritt.com immersed in the possibilities of the dubstep, underground Brooklyn-based  unlocks a natural sense of the interconnectedness of electronic funk styles, back into NYC’s original garage and further back still towards disco. His the ‘Love Is A Liability’ album and ‘Bravery’ EP came just as the post-dubstep underground was becoming far more fluid, and his easy stylistic shifts provided the perfect bridge between the new garage of artists like Brackles and Geiom, the cosmic hip hop of LA and Glasgow, and those people who were falling in love with house music all over again. http://faltydl.tumblr.com/

SHARE AND WIN!!!! The person who "shares" our Facebook party invitation the MOST will win: 4 VIP tix to 7/4 + $40 gift certificate for fun, feminine, and affordable vintage clothing and accessories at Honeysuckle Hearts+ a one of a kind custom hat made exclusively by Stitch Therapy - a fine yarn shop at the DeKalb Market.

http://www.facebook.com/events/330789416990675/

See you on July 4th and hopefully we'll all be wearing fabulous knit hats as our fashion statement. And many thanks to Maxcine for showing some outta-space freaks some love!