Heidi's Home Ec

Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market

Heidi — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:24:39 +0000

Attention Ottawa sewers and fabric junkies! Next weekend, on Saturday May 5th, the first Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market will take place at the Hintonburg Community Centre from 10am – 3pm. $2 to get in. More info on this facebook page.

See you there!

April showers bring May… skirts!

Heidi — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:08:01 +0000

And possibly flowers, but I can’t guarantee that. I can guarantee you can learn to make a skirt though! Ready to customize to your heart’s content.

Spring!

Heidi — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 19:07:36 +0000

And all of a sudden it was over. Next up, spring!

Starting with Easter. Every baby needs an Easter bonnet. Come make one!

Or maybe something cute and fuzzy for the big hunt… Try out some needle felting.

Getting through Jebuary

Heidi — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 14:18:54 +0000

Diagnosis!

“Several of my colleagues refer to this trough of the year as Jebuary, and it comes with its own set of challenges. Jebuary is a proper noun–the stretch of January and February that, in Canada at least, accounts for some of the most soul-challenging weather of the year. One can also have a case of the Jebuaries.” – Heather Zwicker

But the days are getting a bit longer and the end is in sight. And nothing cures my Jebuaries quicker than some deeply delicious chocolate cake. Sweet Valentine’s this year!

Happy New Year!

Heidi — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 18:28:12 +0000

And we’re back!! With the resolution to make more, of course.

Check out the calendar for ways to expand your DIY horizons this winter. And as always, let me know if the class you’re dying to do isn’t on the calendar – we can make it happen.

For me, 2012 is the year of the lovely Casey Jean Averill – born November 19th and yes, I’m teaching her to sew…

Gloriously girly…

Heidi — Tue, 08 Nov 2011 22:27:50 +0000

What a lovely evening at Victoire on Saturday! Auntie Loo with her delectable cupcakes, stunning nail artistry by Beauty School Drops Outs and you couldn’t ask for better hosts – thank you Katie and Regine!

Check out some great pics of this Support Local event over on Victoire’s blog.

Talk to the Hand and Support Local!

Heidi — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:05:38 +0000

Saturday November 5th Victoire Boutique is hosting a Support Local event and Heidi’s Home Ec will be there!

From 6pm to 9pm join the lovely ladies on Dalhousie for an evening of all things girlie. Pamper yourself and get your nails done with glitter, decal and colour that pops by Beauty School Drop-Outs, play a quick game of Truth or Dare and Telephone while nibbling on some tasty vegan treats by the talented Auntie Loo. And you won’t be able to resist doing just a bit of shopping on the side…

Last but not least, get crafty with some sassy cross-stitching with yours truly.

Free Knit-Nights!

Heidi — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:54:53 +0000

Bring something to knit and come on over. I can help you if you need it, and provide stimulating conversation and maybe even a snack. And it’s free!

This month: Thursday September 29th, 7pm to 9pm.

October: Thursday October 20th, 7pm-9pm.

Bring your friends. Email me if you’re coming.

Getting Organized…

Heidi — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 15:11:07 +0000

Whether it’s back to school time around your place or not, September makes us want to get our ducks in a row, no?

Sew yourself to organizational bliss with these two handy little projects:

Fabric Box

Tote Bag

Wedding Quilt

Heidi — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 13:54:12 +0000

A special wedding sometimes needs an extra-special present…

The hard part was parting with it.

I had some fun with the free-motion quilting on this one. You can learn how too when you make a tea cozy.