Craft Gossip

metromarketfabricI’ve been scouting for the Metro Market prints from Robert Kaufman on sale and finally they are at Hancock’s of Paducah. A great selection are on sale for under 5$ a yard!

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dresspatternOMGOMGOMG. I just read on Dress A Day that the University of Rhode Island is allowing free access to their Commercial Pattern Archive for one week. WOW! I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a pattern archive but…

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pineconeplushA plush pine cone by Stephanie Congdon Barnes. If these weren’t sold out already I would totally buy one. I’m also in the market for some plush pine needles. Anyone? Anyone?

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IndieSacramento May Market
May 2, 2009, 10am-3pm
Fremont Park
1515 Q Street
Sacramento, CA 95811

* FREE Admission! FREE swag bags to the first 150 patrons!
* Shop for hip, handmade goods, clothing, and accessories!
* Enjoy live entertainment!
* Appreciate local food & drink or plan a…

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Yep, Spring is in the air.. sort of. And it’s time to start applying for the Spring Indie Craft Fairs. There are many good ones and I hear that the Bust Magazine Craftacular is …er spectacular.

The show is May 17th…

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The kids t-shirts at Whimsical Walney are beautifully designed and made from really nice thick sturdy SOFT cotton. The designs come in English or Spanish and say things like “I’m a sailor” or “Soy Piloto” and sport very colorful pictures designed…

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I’ve been avoiding talking about the CPSIA. Honestly, when I first heard about it I figured that handmade items would be exempt but no, our little babies wearing toxic handmade dresses and carrying around contraband blankies will probably be slapped…

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Silver Pluma Pannier Set

Originally uploaded by Queen Bee Creations

I can’t wait for Queen Bee to start selling these! Check out these stylish bags that attach to the side of your bike. My only question would be, “how heavy are they”? Well,…

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Janome and Threadbanger have teamed up and are offering this 10% discount on the new Threadbanger branded sewing machines. How cute is that?! Aren’t these machines CUTE?

If you know someone who wants to start sewing these are great starter model…

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More craft shows than you can shake a stick at, so get out your private jet…


SF Bay Area

**The Crucible – Annual Holiday Gifty Art Sale & Open House
Saturday & Sunday, December 13th & 14th
10AM to 4PM • FREE ADMISSION

**Oakland DIY…

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I have soft spot for Rhode Island since I spent (possibly misspent) my youthful summers there. I wish I had had my act together enough to get myself in to Rhode Island School of Design. Alas! In another life, me…

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Bazaar Bizarre Is Back!

Get ready folks because we’ve got a bigger and better show for you this year! This year Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco will feature 115 + indie craft vendors, live music from the popular local band StitchCraft, DJ stylin’ from…

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You Bazaar!

This show is a collaboration between PLUSH YOU and Bazaar Bizarre. This event was co-organized and meant to be a small, fun, family friendly event to kick off the Plush You SF Show, opening Friday, November 7th 2008 and excite customers…

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Softies for Mirabel is an ongoing exhibit and auction to raise money for The Mirabel Foundation. Mirabel is a wonderful organisation which supports the children of families affected by substance abuse. They do amazing, important work – and a dedicated…

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Chronicle Books (a big indie craft publisher) is having their Friends & Family sale again, 30% all of our books and free shipping from 7/22-8/3. Use promo code FRIENDS at checkout.

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