Colleen Attara Studio

A Fresh Air Mending & Slow Stitching Circle, Sunday, May 5th, 12:30-3p

$30.00

Join me Sunday, Sunday May 5th, 12:30p-3p for a spring afternoon of community, repairs and fresh air at my studio, 949a Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA

Imagine sitting on a blanket in the grass breathing in the fresh air under a canopy of trees. Bring any clothing you would like to mend on or embellish along with a blanket, scissors and a needle or two. In the event of rain, we will gather under a tent or in the studio.

What to bring:

Bring a favorite shirt & change all the buttons. Add a colorful patch onto a beloved piece of well worn clothing. Maybe sew some sentimental cloth items (ex: children's clothing) beneath something you wear often, like a skirt. Or bring along a bit of knitting or crochet work, dog toy in need of repair, some embroidery. Or discuss an idea you have on up-cycling a piece of clothing. Collectively the group is a think tank of ideas and solutions.

Above all, it just feels so good to sit together with our hearts full and our hands busy. In these few hours, we turn off our thinking mind and allow our hearts and hands to lead.

I will have plenty of fabric and thread for us to choose from as we mend and add to our favorite clothing in community. I will be sharing own special stash of cyanotype patches and special ribbons with you.

All this as we listen to my favorite play list and there will be coffee, tea, and water and plenty of inspiration.

I will be happy to share stitching ideas with you.

I believe with all my heart that it is the tangles and repairs that keep us all close....and that repairs need repairs.

Slow stitching is one of my favorite ways to relax and express myself.

What to bring:

A chair or a blanket, a needle or two, clothing or fabric to mend and an open heart.

Included:

-And assortment of patches and fabric.

-Colorful threads and needles to use.

-Ribbons and old lace.

-Coffee, tea, water.

-Inspiration, encouragement and help if needed.

Ps. Excited to share the magic of my studio with you!

Note: these amazing pictures come from my eye and the eye of these talented artists & photographers: Cindy Fatsis, & Elizabeth Wade. The "soil, food, people" jeans belong to yoga goddess Sue Elkind...and the patched bucket hat is the work of the lovely Melinda Dyer Martin. xo. Magic happens in these circles.

These questions sometimes arise...

What unit of measure do you use?

All product measurements are listed in inches.

What is the "small word add-on?"

The small word add-on allows you to add an additional small (6-8") cardboard or plastic word to your order. The small word will be the same as your large word.

How do I hang the salvaged words?

I use the little foam squares from AC Moore or similar craft stores. They fit perfectly behind the words and also add a great dimension. They do not harm paint. In my studio I have some that have been up for years.

I also love to lean the words...over a doorway, a window, or on top of a picture. The dinner table is a favorite place of mine. I use clear squares if I hang the words on a mirror.

Can salvaged words be outside?

The salvaged plexi words can, yes! And they float in water. The last little words are salvaged cardboard and should be kept indoors.

I want a word I do not see on your website. Can you make it for me?

Oh yes. You can order that right here.

I have a phrase I would like made. Can you do that?

Happily. Just email me directly.

When will I receive my order?

Prints will ship out in 1 to 2 business days. Hand-scripted words ship within a week. Custom orders (e.g., Your Word and Your Name) will be processed in 1 - 3 weeks.

Shipping rates and times are based on package weight and destination...you'll be able to view and select the best option for your purchase at checkout.

Do you ship internationally?

Yes...a whole bunch. Please expect delivery to take longer than noted above as packages will be making their way across mountains, sand, or sea.

What about refunds and exchanges?

If an order arrived damaged due to shipping, please contact me.

Where can I see/buy your work in person?

You’ll find my environmentally friendly artwork in healing spaces and private collections across North America and Europe, as well as in galleries and shops in the Northeast United States. Take a peek at my portfolio, browse the shop, join me at an event, and share in my creative process.