Welcome!
Greetings, fellow sewists and fiber artists! Welcome to the first issue of the Piggy Press, the newsletter for the upcoming FrugalFabrics Creative Re-use Shop. We are delighted to report that we have signed the lease for our store location which will be 900 Ulster Avenue, Kingston – between Orthopedic Associates and the Salvation Army. Now that we have a space, we are ready to accept donations of fabric, notions, yarn, knitting/crochet tools, ribbon, batting, trims, buttons and other sewing and yarncraft items. (See donation guidelines section below.) Our tentative opening date is Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22. Mark your calendars!
Donation Guidelines
We have the keys!
We will be accepting donations by appointment only. To make an appointment, please call: 845-392-4348 or email
- Fabric or yarn that has a strong odor, is stained or moth-eaten.
- Clothing, rugs, towels, bedding, or tablecloths
- Feathers, down, foam, or old/used stuffing
- Magazines and catalogues
Workshops
Our goal is to host 1-2 classes per month with instruction on sewing, knitting or crocheting. We will also hold creative workshops where attendees can create a special project – the Grand Opening project will be Make a Piggy Potholder! On Sundays we plan to host a Creative Community session where folks can drop in and simply enjoy each other’s company while we sew and yarn-craft. If you have a project that you need help with, someone will likely be there to help you out!
Next up…
That’s it for now! Please spread the word and encourage your fellow thrifty crafters to join our email list. Sign up at FrugalFabrics.org or reply to this email. Facebook and Instagram coming soon!