tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17954897615458790462024-03-13T13:50:17.405-04:00The Blue JarBrooklyn General Store's Vessel of ThoughtThe Brooklyn General Store Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11940709816394327117noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-36833504673824181032012-08-25T07:08:00.001-04:002012-08-25T07:08:09.340-04:00Our Blog has moved!<br />
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<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>The Brooklyn General Store Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11940709816394327117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-1904094703532037902011-06-16T15:32:00.001-04:002012-08-25T07:08:24.043-04:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 15px; color: rgb(105, 84, 68); letter-spacing: 1px; "><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK45" style="text-align: left; "><tbody><tr><td bordercolor="#99CCcc" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; border-top-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); margin-top: 6px; font-size: 12pt; border-top-style: dashed; border-right-style: dashed; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-left-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>PINK IS THE NEW BROWN<br /><br /></b><img height="348" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.360" width="351" alt="oliver tie" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/360.jpg" /><br /></div> <br /><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Seems like everything I made last year was some shade of brown. This Spring, inspired by Blossom, our resident cherry tree fairy, everything is coming out pink. A pink dress in French General's Petite Ecole, a pink shawl in morehouse lace, a pink short sleeved lacy sweater in Tosh Light, and finally, the easiest quickest project start to finish ever - a pink tie.</p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">The dress and the tie were sort of made up with some vintage patterns providing some building blocks. This tie was so easy to make, really. Two hours is all you need. You are welcome to use our sewing studio for free this week to make one in honor of Father's day.</p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" style="text-align: left; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.205" width="680" alt="Yarn" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/205.gif" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.365" width="211" alt="madelinetoshbeauty" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/365.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Madeline Tosh</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Back in full force! Un-earthly colors in <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kNtVeRCETJxxgAA79T0zxrWYPpG6B48BEAdHRllFpc8pjG5_5qFnkWw==" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">Merino Light</a>and Prarie. Both yarns are perfect for summer knitting. They are yearning to be knit up as light and airy cardigans for all those beach walks or Promenade strolls.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.364" width="211" alt="Erin" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/364.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Imperial Stock Ranch</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Batten down the hatches, you will be blown away by these new yarns from my favorite new friend. <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kcYP1pMXSdUr8esjN-T6MLFtqEwgFgmqX" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">Anna</a> is a hand-dyed cotton wool blended and plied beauty. Erin is a hand-dyed wool, a bit lighter than it's worsted weight sister. </td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.366" width="211" alt="cascadeultrapima" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/366.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Cascade Ultra Pima</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Eight new summer colors in this fabulous silky smooth cotton. <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK10" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.206" width="680" alt="Fabric" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/206.gif" /> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK34" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.367" border="0" width="307" alt="summer plaids" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/367.jpg" /></p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.368" border="0" width="315" alt="kona" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/368.jpg" /></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>New Summer Plaids</b></div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> </p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">I haven't made a shirt for my Dad since I was in high school. My Dad is 6 foot 5 and always sports a big plaid shirt. He definitely needs a new one out of one of these fabrics.</p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Kona is back</b></div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> </p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">As always, an inspiring rainbow of colors. </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK12" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.208" width="680" alt="Materials" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/208.gif" /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK48" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; display: table; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img height="280" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.369" width="423" alt="oilcloth1" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/369.jpg" /></p>Oil Cloth</b></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b><br /></b></div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> Now fully stocked and ready for all your decks, kitchen tables, and picnics. A good <a track="on" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kieFSZvM_3rRiH7WcJtm3srZzNXlPO5YL" shape="rect" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">Oilcloth</a> makes the whole family happy.</p></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: right; "><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK29" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.209" width="680" alt="Books and Patterns" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/209.gif" /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK42" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img height="295" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.361" width="197" alt="colette patterns" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/361.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>New Patterns from Colette </b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Check out our newest patterns from <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3k1y4Kihtrk7z-yYqs6dCcrZlzeMn0nwP7sGtLtenDYBakabqslnabe26bqNd2mCE8" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">Colette</a>. Dresses, shirts, skirts and even lingerie.</td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.363" border="0" width="197" alt="75birds" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/363.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>75 Birds, Butterflies and Little Beasts to Knit and Crochet</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>A small <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3k1y4Kihtrk7z-yYqs6dCcrZuUxw4njmEllPVQ6RFQTtwuKZ2nJYDiZXSLbeXCLhuio1dkzO5CznDmhppZNYyKd8XOtPsisRuI3LHfGPyEfdU1dyT4f3VPBsjspfR3V0xcIPTpwqPqfmQ=" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">book</a> packed with garden creatures. We are building a garden in our window. Any creatures that would like to inhabit it are welcome. </td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK32" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.211" width="680" alt="Classes" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/211.gif" /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK43" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><span> </span></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img height="183" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.271" width="183" alt="mochimochi-frog" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/271.jpg" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Teeny Tiny Toy Knits with Anna from Mochimochiland</b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>June 19th 1-3 pm</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Take knitting to the extreme by learning to make miniature toys no bigger than a peanut! In this class, Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will show you the basic techniques and minimalist details needed to knit an adorable Tiny Panda or one of her other toy patterns. Knitting in the round on double-pointed needles, making an I-cord, and simple embroidery are some of the techniques explored. These miniature objects make cute trinkets, embellishments, or accessories.<br /><br />Sign up<a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kP-pIEdXQRNw3sLJKWc2sI0ePBYm0MtbCVk7Z73qtfkh3zJvUGI5UNuxWp4Tsf4tP-qmXqFidlNNBBTShv8JoWi982NctYHaqVF6-gpfCrOc=" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; "> here</a><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK49" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img height="192" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.370" width="192" alt="annamochimochi" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/370.jpg" align="right" /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Toy Design with Anna from Mochimochiland</b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>June 26th 1-4 pm</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Design and make your own huggable doll, animal or other character that is all your own! Anna Hrachovec of Mochimochi Land will guide you in starting with a sketch and turning it into a plan for a knitted toy design by using some simple geometry and math along with lots of tips and tricks from her years of experience exclusively designing toys.<br /><br />Sign up <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kP-pIEdXQRNw3sLJKWc2sI0ePBYm0MtbCVk7Z73qtfkh3zJvUGI5UNoyIbQMb2HLrEW_dulYHtVNG2LDgt5WfDnEzZbbtrDr_" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">here.</a><br /><br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.371" width="192" alt="crochet flowers class" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/371.jpg" align="right" /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Crocheted flower Workshop with Cal Patch</b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Friday June 24th 6:30-8:30</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>May flowers may come and go, but you can whip up some colorful spring cheer with your bits of leftover yarn and a crochet hook. Learn how to make a variety of styles of flowers to adorn any kind of handwork! We will explore several methods of construction, and you'll leave with a bouquet of new skills.<br /><br />Sign up <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kP-pIEdXQRNw3sLJKWc2sI0ePBYm0MtbCVk7Z73qtfkjPlpiXNd_is_jSaEnTfz9sue9mEDOPLLTJGdj9grSqRUsDIXdcxSJCUZfPJbq1frlpuYU0d6ufuA==" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK52" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.372" width="194" alt="zippered pouch class" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/372.jpg" align="right" /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Zippered Pouch Workshop with Cal Patch</b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>June 25th 10 am-12 pm</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p><p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left; ">Here's a quick project that can be adapted for all kinds of uses: the classic zippered pouch. Whether you need a business-card holder, laptop protector, camera case, or crochet hook carrier, here's the solution! We will learn how to insert a zipper and sew a pouch to suit your style. </p><p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left; "> </p><p align="left" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: left; ">Sign up <a track="on" shape="rect" href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=i4wpiecab&et=1104323359583&s=0&e=001YeyAQOWMvMc9NYsM0JyNdO_A_tv8_9-jFwK2JcvbchIxXP9vtjMjCbjWP0Z3HHtYMx7ovTc6Aec0iGXtRXJLFFBiqJYkFxMS6AazFuILKg2Fz7xyxQ2yUF6p2fHOaB3kP-pIEdXQRNyFPTkbuFILHP0ioZnARUSLiuZ68b-Z5NZYaFzeBh6vK3UfYBYCaOrrSrokI3szkmgra-uFMSuYBIq9uheXGJIiv1ngqqnnflI4bqkOT7xD_Q==" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">here</a></p><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK33" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.212" width="680" alt="Sale" src="https://origin.ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/212.gif" /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK51" style="text-align: left; margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Check us out at Groupon!</b></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Coming soon.</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p></td></tr></tbody></table></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>The Brooklyn General Store Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11940709816394327117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-49944251337711718692011-04-30T23:44:00.002-04:002012-08-25T07:08:30.140-04:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: medium; letter-spacing: 1px; "><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK45"><tbody><tr><td bordercolor="#99CCcc" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; border-top-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-right-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-bottom-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); border-left-color: rgb(153, 204, 204); margin-top: 6px; font-size: 12pt; border-top-style: dashed; border-right-style: dashed; border-bottom-style: dashed; border-left-style: dashed; border-top-width: 1px; border-right-width: 1px; border-bottom-width: 1px; border-left-width: 1px; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b> BUNNY LOVE<br /><br /></b><img height="372" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.350" width="372" alt="POLLO" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/350.jpg?a=1105249846714" /><br /></div> <br /><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Meet Pollo, my Slick Back Angora bunny. He is the cutest bunny on the block. I don't think he sneaks around hiding eggs but he reminds me that the little ones and the big ones need holding and stroking and even though they seem independent, they always appreciate unconditional bunny love. In my world, Easter is an excuse to get some more bunnies in our midst whether they be stuffed, wooden, edible or alive. </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK6"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.205" width="680" alt="Yarn" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/205.gif?a=1105249846714" /></p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK27" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.359" width="245" alt="schulana angora" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/359.jpg?a=1105249846714" align="right" /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Schulana Angora</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>100% Angora <a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/4832-schulana-angora/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">yarn.</a> in a worsted weight. Perfect for baby booties or any accessory far away from the nose.<br /><br /></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><img height="245" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.358" width="245" alt="jamie harmon" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/358.jpg?a=1105249846714" align="right" style="text-align: right; " /></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b>Jamie Harmon Yarns</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p>Merino Wool and Angora blend 2-ply and single ply <a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/keyword-1-jamie-harmon/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">yarn</a>. Hand spun and dyed in Vermont.</td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK31" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="center" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: center; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.210" width="680" alt="General Store" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/210.gif?a=1105249846714" /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK41" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.352" width="315" alt="wood bunnies" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/352.jpg?a=1105249846714" /></p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.351" width="315" alt="felt bunnies" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/351.jpg?a=1105249846714" /></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Wooden Bunnies</b></div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> </p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Hand carved and painted wooden<a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/general-store/children39s/7776-wooden-toy-small-rabbit/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">bunnies</a> from Germany</p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Felt Bunnies</b></div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> </p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">All natural wool felt <a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/general-store/children39s/7786-felt-rabbit/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">bunnies</a> from Germany </p></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK49" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.356" width="321" alt="laundry bag" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/356.jpg?a=1105249846714" /></p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "><img height="391" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.357" width="302" alt="bunny frame" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/357.jpg?a=1105249846714" /></p></td></tr><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Vintage laundry bag</b></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b><br /></b></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; ">Appliqued with a bunny and a bird</div><p align="center" style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; text-align: center; "> </p></td><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Pewter Bunny </b><a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/general-store/home/6077-buddy-bunnies-pewter-frame/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">Frame </a><span style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); letter-spacing: normal; font-size: 15px; "> </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK48" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b><img height="287" vspace="5" border="0" name="ACCOUNT.IMAGE.353" width="433" alt="bunny cups" src="http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs028/1101802232808/img/353.jpg?a=1105249846714" /><br /></b></div><div style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; "><b><br /></b></div><div align="center" style="color: rgb(109, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center; "><b>Bunny Cups</b></div><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; "> </p><p align="center" style="text-align: center; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; ">Hand made in Brooklyn, these <a rel="nofollow" track="on" shape="rect" href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/general-store/home/8955-forest-animal-cup-medium/" linktype="link" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(153, 204, 0); text-decoration: underline; ">cups </a>are perfect for drinking or holding your tools and notions.</p></td><td valign="top" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: right; "><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table border="0" width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="15" id="content_LETTER.BLOCK47" style="margin-bottom: 6px; "><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="50%" rowspan="1" colspan="1" align="left" style="color: rgb(105, 84, 68); font-family: 'Book Antiqua', Palatino; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left; "></td></tr></tbody></table></span><div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>The Brooklyn General Store Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11940709816394327117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-51195959549118679172010-05-01T12:05:00.038-04:002012-08-25T07:09:07.724-04:00Download Our Squirrel Pattern!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiiuOOnwAsMEr_m8Wm3PlZV_CPT9lZrKV2da-WUvpL21TOf6Zg7vUiGiTVIGGAkIJVZyGG5Tp3iJa7JiUAVHMrRw5cAzIeI9Z1sa6qHirv803IW9V2y1PBJJ_ACErnD4BxSYRKS9Yyydi/s1600/squirrel+come+and+get+me+baby2.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaiiuOOnwAsMEr_m8Wm3PlZV_CPT9lZrKV2da-WUvpL21TOf6Zg7vUiGiTVIGGAkIJVZyGG5Tp3iJa7JiUAVHMrRw5cAzIeI9Z1sa6qHirv803IW9V2y1PBJJ_ACErnD4BxSYRKS9Yyydi/s200/squirrel+come+and+get+me+baby2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467261624372029682" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div><div> </div><div>Because so many of you have asked if a pattern is available for our little squirrel... <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/pdf/KNITSQUIRRELPatternHorizontal.pdf">here is a pdf of the pattern.</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div> </div><div>We'd also like to welcome some new residents to our tree:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdHWm0lmZQAIL1mh0DgA-YFqQZLkg12f2EWJ5EtgEklGpwHZgdyvFwzh7_8pRwVFjSA3LPkq4Kne2KFrYiagUe9Tx5e4n80dpHfNUuLc1Bp3H5DzkKb6F6wlsPOFiakWYa7xPk4KZbWMH/s1600/T-Shirt+Squirrel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMdHWm0lmZQAIL1mh0DgA-YFqQZLkg12f2EWJ5EtgEklGpwHZgdyvFwzh7_8pRwVFjSA3LPkq4Kne2KFrYiagUe9Tx5e4n80dpHfNUuLc1Bp3H5DzkKb6F6wlsPOFiakWYa7xPk4KZbWMH/s200/T-Shirt+Squirrel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468534777505529458" border="0" hspace="2" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI4B0uM7zypM28pGCjc6-3itwhJK_hyphenhyphenYEGiPKeZVsUH80JwMyc1CJAdFCvNL6m5a3ZKRFA2GVL4wByaRru16MORKU5HE01Yx4_vkI72XZzs6nW6DvDMFsSy4VHclyps-iPnp1V1R4dzkU/s1600/9-yr-old+squirrel.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYI4B0uM7zypM28pGCjc6-3itwhJK_hyphenhyphenYEGiPKeZVsUH80JwMyc1CJAdFCvNL6m5a3ZKRFA2GVL4wByaRru16MORKU5HE01Yx4_vkI72XZzs6nW6DvDMFsSy4VHclyps-iPnp1V1R4dzkU/s200/9-yr-old+squirrel.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468539619608739234" border="0" hspace="2" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7aOz0xkbAdVwcRK_ZWieg5jkqlf1UTiINoORTf4OMwSbF7KY5w4UQW4si_D6XtYdMHMDBtZR69VUGE8fcHFJmJr3oHe1fJbvHS1WOv1mHJrmPYul1c_2DZIT7iux0sIt2WeFAQFncjD/s1600/Orange+Suede.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 134px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirL7aOz0xkbAdVwcRK_ZWieg5jkqlf1UTiINoORTf4OMwSbF7KY5w4UQW4si_D6XtYdMHMDBtZR69VUGE8fcHFJmJr3oHe1fJbvHS1WOv1mHJrmPYul1c_2DZIT7iux0sIt2WeFAQFncjD/s200/Orange+Suede.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5468535425547293170" align="C" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>They are even cuter than we could have imagined. Keep them coming--you still have until May 15th at noon to send us your creations.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Happy squirrel making!<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257371891159683911noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-4779429911417459572010-04-05T23:06:00.030-04:002012-08-25T07:09:07.722-04:00Handmade Squirrel Contest! It Takes a Tree...<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lNjiiwt2MAn3pZ3QbsnqzPwQ-cvNCmXOioLvw7STjhM3Zw4qljZXQXvRt-II_QXB1hz8SW57c-5juq0VKnOTszcYHXG4ntz8-TGAtrkdsmuMPB_0lJacSZXnOOPa7FuUXO0TrZldNOVZ/s1600/squirrel+closeup.jpg"><br /></a></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcz_H3l4-Lw0H11AoPV37dtQNHgookfAqIGXIhFIRaRT5Vj1CzveLSK3tPdqFM-Yg3SOY0psLy-4a6uLQTkJ48jjz95p2xNvAb0jg_qKFF6o0wTYAx0fSkoKfZHsdxhPeJj8wD7dmO1IL/s1600/_MG_8589.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEcz_H3l4-Lw0H11AoPV37dtQNHgookfAqIGXIhFIRaRT5Vj1CzveLSK3tPdqFM-Yg3SOY0psLy-4a6uLQTkJ48jjz95p2xNvAb0jg_qKFF6o0wTYAx0fSkoKfZHsdxhPeJj8wD7dmO1IL/s320/_MG_8589.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456882899386820530" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><!--StartFragment--> <p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">At Brooklyn General Store we have a real soft spot for handmade creatures. So to celebrate spring, we thought it would be fun to sponsor a handmade creature contest honoring one of our favorite furry muses, the squirrel. We have created the perfect habitat in our storefront window<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> - a warm, wooly tree.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> Now our tree needs some new friends!</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi4WaP2IiXqwHBLOy_X6jOMUPtO4M1pJdS-sTvtWhPkrMxfI7BQvlJ2pW00XdT18n1MnTGvl6XzOJuXYzxZYCerIPbzaQbDJ4IIaB8oo3dSGGdVxZ5sh4EcXwXmTczaGCjMiQHn_ReaMJ/s1600/TreeCloseUp.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLi4WaP2IiXqwHBLOy_X6jOMUPtO4M1pJdS-sTvtWhPkrMxfI7BQvlJ2pW00XdT18n1MnTGvl6XzOJuXYzxZYCerIPbzaQbDJ4IIaB8oo3dSGGdVxZ5sh4EcXwXmTczaGCjMiQHn_ReaMJ/s320/TreeCloseUp.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457029267694385042" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Send us an original, handmade squirrel to live in our tree and join our squirrel family. We will love it and treat it as one of our own...and maybe you will be one of the lucky winners!</span></span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: left; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Georgia;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjnZFBnddo2gpvR0mC0kDe_vKsxbQjA8qXD6RBtSvQG-Yy0ISo4ruw6VGUZTFYp21HnVjlhN30Sh7a8c_irFYBwDXGSWIRWhNZcC7Z4PNd79uFR7MK-R1HfMzunzrR_WpL5tKGubCN0Rn/s1600/squirrelsmall.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRjnZFBnddo2gpvR0mC0kDe_vKsxbQjA8qXD6RBtSvQG-Yy0ISo4ruw6VGUZTFYp21HnVjlhN30Sh7a8c_irFYBwDXGSWIRWhNZcC7Z4PNd79uFR7MK-R1HfMzunzrR_WpL5tKGubCN0Rn/s320/squirrelsmall.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457021324022726066" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 320px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">OFFICIAL RULES </span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">What Counts as a Squirrel?</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Any rodent-type animal with a fluffy tail who likes nuts.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Squirrels must be 3-D.</span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">They may be knit, sewn, crocheted, felted or fabricated out of any naturals you desire. Please no taxidermy or you will be bitten!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Call for Entries:</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">First 10 entries get a free Brooklyn General t-shirt.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Entries can be hand delivered or mailed to Brooklyn General Store, 128 Unions St,, Brooklyn, NY, 11231.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">They may come from any part of the world. Squirrels will be judged on originality, craftmanship, and all around cuteness.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Dates and</span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Deadlines: </span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Call for entries begins on April 15</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Contest ends May 15</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> and squirrels must be received by that date.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Squirrels will be kept on display in the shop until June 30th.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Winning squirrels will be posted on our blog the week following the contest with links to winner’s blogs if desired.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Rules & Restrictions:</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">All squirrels must be hand made by the participant.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Youth entries must be made with minimal parent involvement.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">They can be made from patterns or self-designed.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">You can submit up to three squirrels.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">They can be as small as you like, but no bigger than 15 inches.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">If you want your squirrel to be returned you must include a self-addressed, appropriately sized, padded envelope with the correct postage already on the envelope.</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Postage for the return of squirrels will be the sole responsibility of the participant. There is no insurance on return shipping and safe delivery of wayward squirrels is not guaranteed.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Prizes!:</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span></b></span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">A public judging and Squirrel Party will be held on May 15</span><sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">th</span></sup><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> at Brooklyn General Store. (Party details will be announced soon here on this blog.)</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">1st Prize: $200 Brooklyn General Store gift certificate (valid for one year).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">2nd Prize: $100 Brooklyn General Store gift certificate (valid for one year).</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">3rd Prize: $50 Brooklyn General Store gift certificate (valid for one year).</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Youth Prizes (0-15 yrs):</span><span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Three squirrels will each be awarded one $50 Brooklyn General Store gift certificate (valid for one year).</span></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-size:48px;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:48px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); font-family:Georgia;font-size:16px;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5lNjiiwt2MAn3pZ3QbsnqzPwQ-cvNCmXOioLvw7STjhM3Zw4qljZXQXvRt-II_QXB1hz8SW57c-5juq0VKnOTszcYHXG4ntz8-TGAtrkdsmuMPB_0lJacSZXnOOPa7FuUXO0TrZldNOVZ/s320/squirrel+closeup.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457033905675664770" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><o:p></o:p></span></span><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';">Good Luck! We can't wait to welcome our new tree tenants to Brooklyn.</span></span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257371891159683911noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-25897252411652272102009-12-07T21:22:00.033-05:002012-08-25T07:09:07.720-04:00The Perfect Little Gift: A Free Wrist Warmer Pattern<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/Wristwarmercup-770148.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 202px;" src="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/Wristwarmercup-769738.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />As the holiday knitting countdown continues, it seems that everyone at Brooklyn General Store has made at least one pair of wrist warmers. They are perfect little gifts.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/ROADTOCHINA-786130.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/ROADTOCHINA-785660.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br />Catherine made hers from <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/2542-road-to-china/">Road to China</a>, The Fibre Company's luxurious blend of Baby Alpaca, Cashmere, Camel, Soya Fiber, and Yak. It is softer than soft, and the colors have beautiful warmth and depth. Any gift made from this yarn will be something special.<br /><br />If you order two skeins of <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/2542-road-to-china/">Road to China</a> or <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/keyword-2-worsted/">any worsted-weight yarn</a>, we'll send you Catherine's wrist warmer pattern for free! Just write "wrist warmer pattern" in the notes at check out.<br /><br />Wrist warmers seem to be a favorite gift from one knitter to another; such a nice thing to give to anyone who creates beautiful things with their hands. Mothers, mother-in-laws, sisters, aunts and daughters love them too.<br /><br />Don't forget, you have one more week to use the discount code LAUNCH15 to take 15% off your first purchase at our new <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/">online store</a>.<br /><br />See you at the shop...and now <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/">online</a>!<br /><br />Happy holiday knitting.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257371891159683911noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1795489761545879046.post-83534360422685313582009-11-30T10:52:00.020-05:002012-08-25T07:09:07.726-04:00One-Skein EZ Hat Project for the Holidays!While everyone else is counting down their shopping days, knitters are keeping track of how many days they have left to work up something cozy to give to their loved ones. Last Friday at knitting breakfast I asked the group what type of garment they make when they knit gifts for the holidays, and everyone answered in near perfect unison: "hats!"<br /><br />So, if you are still casting about for knitted gift ideas, I'd like to suggest our modification of one of our favorite hat patterns, the Maltese Fisherman's Hat, from Elizabeth Zimmermann (of course!) using just one skein of one of our favorite yarns, Morehouse Bulky. This is a very fast knitting project and extremely affordable as well:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/EZfishermanhatsage-715917.jpg"><img src="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/EZfishermanhatsage-715454.jpg" alt="" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 237px; height: 320px;" border="0" /></a><br /><br />The version, above, is in Willow. Here it is again, below, in one of the lovely variegated colors:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/EZfishermanhatvariegated-718236.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 232px; height: 320px;" src="http://brooklyngeneral.com/blog/uploaded_images/EZfishermanhatvariegated-717776.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />If you've never worked with Morehouse Bulky, you are in for a treat. It is soft and homey, straight from the farm in Red Hook, NY. It isn't unusual to find little bits of hay in the skein as you're knitting.<br /><br />The hat pattern is available in KNITTER'S ALMANAC by Elizabeth Zimmermann, and if you <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/books-38-patterns/knitting-books/elizabeth-zimmermann/">purchase the book</a> or the yarn from us we'll send you our own version of the pattern with our modifications for making the hat with just one skein of Morehouse Bulky for free! Just write "Fisherman's Hat" in the notes during checkout.<br /><br />The yarn is available <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/yarn/2611-morehouse-bulky/">here</a>. You'll also need one pair of 16” size 13 circular needles, and one set of size 13 double-pointed needles, available <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/shop/tools-38-notions/knitting-needles/">here</a>.<br /><br />Still need more motivation? Use the discount code LAUNCH15 for 15% off a one-time purchase online! (Expires 12/14/09)<br />See you at the shop...and now <a href="http://www.brooklyngeneral.com/">online</a>Happy holiday knitting.<div class="blogger-post-footer">Located at 128 Union Street in Brooklyn.</div>Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06257371891159683911noreply@blogger.com0