To all our friends in Craftland..We would like to inform you that our shop will be close on Friday, December 30,2011 for our annual stock-taking. And We will also be opening our shop late on Thursday,January 1,2012 by 12:00 noon.We wish you all a HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your CRAFTLAND FAMILY!

To all our friends in Craftland..We would like to inform you that our shop will be close on Friday, December 30,2011 for our annual stock-taking. And We will also be opening our shop late on Thursday,January 1,2012 by 12:00 noon.We wish you all a HAPPY HOLIDAYS from your CRAFTLAND FAMILY!

Start the new year with a new skill!  We will be running 2 wet felting workshops with Miriam Walsh in January.  Join us on either Sunday, January 8, 7:00 – 9:30 pm, or Sunday, January 15, from 7:00 – 9:30 pm.  Wet felting uses water and friction to turn wool fibres into a felted fabric.  Mix colours to create a unique felt that can be used to make a bag, mat, cover or cut it to embellish other projects.  Wear old clothes, and come prepared to get some exercise!  Come in and book your place today.

Congrats to our Speed Knitting Champ!

Well done, Mary Nisbet! With the super speed of 100 stitches per heat, Mary won the big prize on Saturday's fun competition.

the prize table

the competitors hard at work

Speed Knitting is Back!

Celebrate the UAE's 40th birthday and test your knitting speed at Craft Land's 2nd annual Speed Knitting Competition.

some of the fierce competitors

Join Craft Land on Saturday 26th November from 12 noon to 6pm at Jumeirah Town Centre to help craft a giant U.A.E flag to celebrate the Emirates’ 40th birthday! Everyone is welcome, participants do not need crafting experience – help and materials will be on hand. Participants can craft as many 4 x 4 inch squares as they can – in either green, red, black or white…which will be joined together to build the UAE flag.

And if participants can’t make it on the 26th, they can bring their 4 x 4 inch crafted square to Craft Land during the two weeks from 19th November to 2nd December, where the ever growing flag will be displayed with pride.



2010 winner Melissa



And the fun doesn’t stop there. From 4pm to 6pm Dubai’s second Annual Speed Knitting Championship takes place. Who will knock last year’s victor off top spot and walk away with the prize?! There will be prizes for runners up too!

Where: First Floor Atrium, Town Centre Jumeirah, Jumeira Beach Road, Jumeira 1 (next to Mercato)

When: Saturday 26thNovember 2011, craft a flag from 12 noon to 6pm, speed knitting Championship from 4pm to 6pm.

Why: To celebrate the UAE’s 40th birthday in an original and fun way! And to keep pushing Dubai’s knitters to get better and better – we want world class knitters!!

Register:Flag crafters can turn up on the day. Speed Knitters please register ahead by emailing Jennifer@mycraftland.com with their name and phone number.



The supportive crowds cheer on the knitters

       

Well done Mary, our valiant winner 2011

 Prizes

        More lovely knitters



Craft Land in What's On Magazine

Check out the November issue of What's On Magazine, in Dubai shops now! There is a two-page article on crafting, featuring a "How-To" page to make your own iPad cover with Riana from Craft Land. 

If you would like a PDF copy of the pattern, please email Kay Bruce & she will happily send you one - kay@mycraftland.com

Here is the article, be sure to pick up a copy of the magazine too!

                                     

24 Hours of Sewing a Huge Success!

Thank you to all our volunteers and generous sponsors! The 24 Hours of Sewing event was a resounding success, with our goal of making 120 care packs for breast cancer patients met on the first day...and more than doubled for the whole event. We all look forward to doing this great event again next year! Enjoy some photos from the two days.

Everyone enjoyed the special appearance of the Arte Souk vendors!

Arte Souk - Shifana from Melting Moments

Arte Souk - Jill from Purely Pearls

Arte Souk - Al Manzil School table

All the volunteers hard at work:

Men can help too!



Riana and Jennifer with the packed care kits



Volunteer Sew-A-Thon

Join Craft Land, Brest Friends and Brother Sewing Machines in supporting breast cancer awareness in Dubai! The Sew-A-Thon takes place for 12 hours each day on Friday October 21st and Saturday October 22nd at Town Center. Craft Land and ARTE artisans will be on hand for the event with surprise "portion of sale" promotions!

Here's how you can help:

Volunteers are needed for to make special cushions and bags for women undergoing breast cancer treatment; the care packs will be distributed via Brest Friends and medical networks in the UAE. We need volunteers who can use a sewing machine, but it's ok if you don't know how...we also need willing hands for cutting, stuffing, finishing etc. So mums who sew can bring along kids (or husbands or friends) who want to help too! And don't worry -- you don't need to sign up for the whole 24 hours - Sign up for as many two-hour shifts as you like!

Supplies and instruction are provided by Craft Land. Sewing machines are being donated for the event by Brother, and will be for sale afterwards with all proceeds being given to Brest Friends.

To volunteer, simply email Jennifer Haack at: jennifer@mycraftland.com or stop in to Craft Land and sign up in person. Sign up today, and encourage friends and family to join in too... All volunteers will get a goody bag for helping out, not to mention the reward of feeling great for helping someone who's going through a tough time!

For more information or press enquiries, please contact kay@mycraftland.com.

Trade for Aid donations

Thank you to all who donated sewing machines and crafting supplies during our Ramadan Trade for Aid event!

This past Sunday, Jennifer and Kay delivered the donated items to Manzil School in Sharjah. We collected and donated 8 sewing machines, a big box of yarn, a big box of tools, books patterns and so on, plus a roll of fabric. The students at Manzil were really happy to receive all the goodies, and the teacher is going to start teaching the students how to sew right away. They will be using the sewing machines for fun and profit -- we may even be able to sell some of their handmade goods in our shop in the future!

Jennifer receiving Thank-You chocolates from the students

New fabric from Japan

Gorgeous new Florals from Lecien

We've just unpacked dozens of new fabrics from high-quality Japanese manufacturer, Lecien. Drop in soon to see the beautiful florals, and myriad dots & checks, and try out one of our great quilt patterns!

Our staff is always ready to help you choose fabrics for your next quilt!
These 100% cotton fabrics are also great for kids' and adults' clothes, pajamas, craft projects...the sky's the limit.

Try one of these single quilt patterns

And, added bonus, to help make room for all our fabulous new fabric we have a huge selection of fabrics discounted! Stock up now while the prices are so low!

Let's Give Generously This Ramadan

Join in the spirit of Ramadan this August by donating your used sewing machine and crafting tools to the Manzil School for Special Needs in Sharjah.

This Ramadan, Craft Land is collecting used sewing machines, crafting tools and materials to donate to the Manzil School for Special Needs in Sharjah. And if you donate an old sewing machine, Craft Land will give you 10% off the price of a new sewing machine* – Craft Land’s thanks for your generosity! It's a great opportunity to upgrade to a new sewing machine, and still put an old machine to good use.

The Manzil School for Special Needs relies solely on private funding and generous donations to provide care and development to its students. The school’s main aim is to develop the students’ skills and confidence to a level that enables them to be a part of society – they call it “destination inclusion”.

Through crafting and creative activities the students learn to focus their attention and produce goods that they are able to sell, such as beaded jewellery and hand-crafted gifts. Donations of sewing machines, crafting tools and materials through Craft Land will enable the students to learn new skills and try new crafts.

So if you have an old sewing machine at the back of the cupboard, or a bunch of materials and tools you no longer use, why not have a clear out and donate them to a good cause? Craft Land only asks that all items are in good working order. For a working sewing machine, you will receive a voucher to redeem for 10% off ANY new sewing or embroidery machine at Craft Land, valid during August, 2011. You could save hundreds of even thousands of Dirhams while you help Manzil school!

Please bring items for donation into the Craft Land store where collection bins will be on display.

For more information about the Manzil School for Special Needs see www.manzil.ae

*Offer valid during August 2011 only.