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If you are living in NYC then I'm sure you are well aware of the many handmade choices out there. On the weekends just head on out to one of the artist markets such as Artist and Fleas in Brooklyn. And while there stop by Redhook and say hi to Denise and Derek at Metal and Thread.

Not too far away in Bushwick - be sure to catch the opening of "Better Than Jam" on Monday. They open the… Continue

We all have been gripped with the tragic disaster in Haiti and are looking for ways to help. One great way we have found is Craft Hope for Haiti. This project is run by Craft Hope, a faith-based project that uses handmade crafts to share with those in need.

The Craft Hope team has received some extra help to list items in the Craft Hope for Haiti Etsy shop. All shop proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders. They've already sold over 200 items… Continue

As a new year is upon us, so are new resolutions - you've been wanting to learn to sew or brush up on your sewing skills for sometime now. Moni Briones and Katie Mann of sewMONI will be offering Spring Sewing classes at the sewMONI studio in Fort Greene starting in… Continue

It's that time of the year once again - I would have to say one of my favorite seasons. A little chill in the air, hot chocolate on the stove and the joy of the holiday season is not far away. Deb and I always look forward to all the craft shows that abound this time of the year.



3rd Ward is in it's third year for the Handmade Holiday Craft Fair, We can remember… Continue

As Halloween Eve quickly approaches we are all thinking of what we might wear to the costume party at the local pub. Consider dressing in the latest Steampunk Fashion. And if you live in NYC you are in luck - as the Brooklyn Indie Mart will present Steampunk II on October 24th from 11-7 with a Fashion Show at 4pm. So jump on the F/G to the Carroll Street Station. And then be sure to… Continue

Have you started hitting all the fall craft and indie markets? Fall is such a perfect time of year for finding unique markets. This year, it seems that many indies are holding their own markets at home.



Mallory of Miss Malaprop is holding a market at her place in New Orleans.



Miss Malaprop's Home Shopping Party, featuring handmade, hand-picked goods

Wednesday October… Continue

We all know Alix of Treehouse28. She creates the most simple, down to earth comfortable clothing with such style. And now, she has added a children's line! My heart skipped a beat when I heard the news - well that might be because I have a little girl that will soon fit into them.



With the Holidays on our heels - it is a great time to be thinking about the little ones on your list and also all the parties one must attend. So jump on over to… Continue