Gift of Fab



I took a yoga class with Kelly DiNardo at the Washington Sports Club in the Spring of 2009. Kelly was in the process of  opening her own yoga studio Past Tense and I promptly offered to volunteer as a Studio Assistant. The Studio is a charming and tranquil space on the corner of Park and Mt.Pleasant Street.
Now, almost like home to my new found world of yoga. This is where I go to pause; to feel restful and challenged, grounded and internal, to give and receive.



photo: stacey vaeth



My Tiger, My Fun!
Photo: Stacey Vaeth

So for all the FAB this space has offered me and mirasa, I am excited to be part of the Gift of Fab tomorrow.

Take a walk through Mt.Pleasant.
Make a Stop. See you there!

Gift of Fab
Saturday December 4th
3253 Mt. Pleasant St, NW

Time: 2pm-6pm

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Making My Owl

Here is a glimpse of the handmade process for mirasa's My Owl toy from my trip to the workshop in Bombay (Mumbai). This is only one aspect of the production process. We handcraft all our toys, pillows and accessories using traditional Indian hand embroidery and applique methods practiced for generations.

My Owl : Step 1
The illustration is first chalked onto the fabric to guide the craftsman for
all hand applique and embroidery details


 

My Owl: Step 2
Applique process; here we see them working with areas that are "Teal"



My Owl: Step 3
Preparing for hand embroidery



My Owl : Step 4
Finishing applique.



My Owl in Process





My Owl having Fun his new friend Atia
Photo: stacey vaeth





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Ready, Set and Go...



photo: stacey vaeth


We're at the start line every Friday evening with a mirasa check list:
- mirasa's Fun zoo: toys, pillows, owls, elephants, tigers, lions- Growwwwlll!
- story tags
- post cards
- mirasa totes
- credit card swiper
- pen, tape, scissors
- price list
- X Y Zzzzzz

Loading and unloading for a market or event weekend after weekend; zipping out the canopy, settling down the tables, merchandising the 10' x 10' space each time.
Yes, it can be cumbersome, tedious and exhausting BUT it is FUN and we look forward to it every weekend!

Eastern Market has been one of our favourites even though making through the gates as a vendor always stands to be challenge. We start our day at 6.45am with out ever being sure whether we'll be on the other side of foot traffic. The market is a bazaar of creative energy-ideas, product, skill, management, experiences, a business school in the real world with modern and tech savvy ideas alongside the traditional. We Love being here every Sunday and hope to see all of you Eastern Market regulars there more often through the holiday season.

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