This coming week we will launch both our biannual classroom sale and the BERNINA financing event. Both events begin this Thursday, These are the same machines that many of you have fallen in love with over the last 5 months. All classroom machines have been meticulously maintained and get a last additional tune-up before they… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Parties
Behind the Scenes: Prepping for Mini Classes
A little behind the scenes slideshow of MD getting ready for last Friday’s free mini classes and party time– Thanks to everyone for being enthusiastic during our mini classes, for stopping by to show love and support during the party, and for making this the best place to come work, teach, sew, and play!
Party Update: Full Classes and Friday Only Sale!
Yesterday morning was spent signing many of you lovelies up for the free mini class (which filled up in a couple hours, eep!), and yesterday afternoon and evening was spent telling more of you they were full. Boo. We hope those of you who were not able to get into the classes this time, keep… Read more »
Free Mini-Class and Party this Friday!
We’re so excited to ring in another holiday season of making at Modern Domestic! To kick things off the best way, let’s make our Thanksgiving tables extra special with a customized linen napkin. FREE mini-classes will be held this Friday November 18th to stitch up this awesome project. ALL SESSIONS ARE CURRENTLY FULL. Make the… Read more »
Time to Celebrate!
This week is going to be crazy fun! There are two not to be missed parties back to back Thursday and Friday. For those of you in Portland who love the land of sewing, this is a great week! Thursday night, you can find most of the MD ladies at the Colette Patterns book launch… Read more »
Colette Sewing Goodness
You may have seen all over the interwebs (and maybe even from Sarai Mitnick herself) but her new book, The Colette Sewing Handbook, is out and it is GORGEOUS. We’ve got copies in stock!! It is full of great information (and 5 new patterns!) with a focus on the 5 Fundmentals–Plan, Pattern, Fit, Fabric, &… Read more »
Sewing for Boys Book Giveaway!
The wait is over! Our lovely and talented sewing instructor Shelly Figueroa’s first book, Sewing for Boys, is here! (And if you haven’t yet, read my interview with her over on the Bolt Neighborhood blog.) Shelly and Karen LePage, like many of you, have special boys in her life. While yours might be sons, grandsons,… Read more »
Etsy Global Craft Party this Friday!
Friday is the annual Etsy Global Day of Craft Party and we are getting our sew on! Not only will we have in house $10 all day open sewing and snacks, but we will also be providing sewing machines for the I Heart Art party at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts. They are hosting a… Read more »
Anna, Zanna, and Etsy
There is an etsy love fest going on tomorrow with two of our favorite teachers! Anna Joyce and Susanna Scott are vending at West Elm for a one day only pop up shop curated by Lynn Russell of Satsuma Press. There will be drinks, snacks, and tunes, but also the beautiful wares of two women… Read more »
Trade-in Update and Free Mini Class!
We are super excited to offer another Free Mini-Class! It features none other than the BERNINA Aurora sewing machine and super cheerful neon thread. The project offered is a sweet free-motion spring potholder. Who doesn’t love a little something fresh in the kitchen this time of year? This cute little potholder comes together quickly and… Read more »