Needlework.

Thank you Beaux Mondes for the lovely post about Needlework.  Due to the busyness of life right now, I haven't been to James St N since Christmas and so missed seeing this new place come in. But now i'm definitely looking forward to checking it out.

photo: Stephanie Trendocher and/or Jacklyn Warmington, Beaux Mondes

I love the idea of a community crafting space.  It's perfect for Hamilton too because 1. we don't really have anything like it (Ottawa St to me doesn't scream "come in a stay awhile"), and 2. because it's pretty clear that there are a lot of crafters in the area.  Crafting is more fun in the company of others.

While I'm looking forward to their expansion into yarns and knitting, I'm also excited because at the moment they are focusing only on fabrics and sewing.  I love fabrics, but my borrowed sewing machine is still sitting on the shelf at home staring down at me every time I open the closet door. I'm so daunted by it I haven't even tried plugging it in. Needlework's sewing class for beginners might be just the ticket I've been looking for.

Kate and Liz, welcome to Hamilton.  I'm looking forward to meeting you and your adorable new space.