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…
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Added by deb & wendy on November 2, 2009 at 7:00am —
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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…
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Added by deb & wendy on October 18, 2009 at 4:30pm —
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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…
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Added by deb & wendy on October 12, 2009 at 7:00am —
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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 littl…
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Added by deb & wendy on October 3, 2009 at 11:20pm —
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Grandma may have vintage stuff, but she doesn't know how to put it together like Molly Bernier from…
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Added by deb & wendy on September 26, 2009 at 11:00pm —
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We met Jamie of Devils May Care in NYC at a market and that is where we fell in love with her unique approach to a belt buckle. The buckles start with a photograph that Jamie takes herself. From there it is turned into a wearable piece of art.
Her latest line incorporates her original photography with a…
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Added by deb & wendy on September 15, 2009 at 11:00am —
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We all have favorite blogs or sites that we go to time after time. Well, The Long Thread is one of those blogs on my must visit daily list.
Ellen Baker is the creative behind The Long Thread. You will find many crafty projects and lots of great links as well. My favorite this summer has been her…
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Added by deb & wendy on September 2, 2009 at 11:00am —
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There's a new place in town (NYC) to brush up on your sewing skills -
Very Sweet Life Studio.
Sarah Beaumont has been teaching and creating irresistible creatures, lingerie and sewing anything the heart desires for over 10 years. Now she h…
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Added by deb & wendy on August 30, 2009 at 8:00pm —
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Recently I was interviewed and one of the questions asked was - who was my favorite designer. Of course my answer was Lori Marsha (and I had to also throw in Danny Mansmith). Vibrant and full of life - great eye for design and color. Her view through her lens captures you right away. Deb…
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Added by deb & wendy on August 11, 2009 at 9:30am —
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Artful Home is conducting an online benefit for one of their artists, Anna Millea. Anna is breast cancer patient who currently has no insurance. Anna's leather pillows and home furnishings are sold through Artful Home.
To D…
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Added by deb & wendy on August 3, 2009 at 10:00am —
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We have been working on the London issue well over a year with our guest Editor
Sara Millis and her team.
So grab you a cup of coffee, sit back and enjoy London - DIY Style.
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or view it in Flash in sections.…
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Added by deb & wendy on July 26, 2009 at 11:30pm —
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Meet Derek Dominy and Denise Carbonell - one a metal smith, the other a mixed media artist. Their studio "Metal and Thread is a quaint little place at 398 Van Brunt Street in Red Hook,Brooklyn. Derek and Denise both love to work with different mediums. Lately, Derek has been creating metal tables and Denise black quilts.
Derek brings old world craftsmanship to the mod…
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Added by deb & wendy on July 20, 2009 at 7:00am —
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Albuquerque is a lucky city because it boasts two sewing lounges.
Hip Stitch, started by three creative and like-minded friends and inspired by Stitch Lounge, formerly in San Francisco, is located on the North East side of town. The Designers' Lounge, a mother-daughter venture, is located on the South East side of t…
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Added by deb & wendy on July 13, 2009 at 7:00am —
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A Subrosa girl - She's creative and not afraid to express herself. Bold in personality and has a flair for style. Most likely a city girl or has big city dreams.
Ninela Andrlon, the designer behind the brand Subrosa123, designs fabric by weaving, knitting and crocheting garments into one of a kind designs. Designs that know how to make a girl feel sexy, romantic and…
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Added by deb & wendy on July 6, 2009 at 7:00am —
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The idea started around a kitchen table, like most ideas and dreams seem to take place. At first Shelly Kerry and Genevieve Robertson dreamed of making more time to be crafty and then the idea turned into quitting their day jobs waiting tables.
As passions were discussed and talents shared, an idea began to take shape. "We wanted a space that serves as a studio for ar…
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Added by deb & wendy on June 29, 2009 at 7:00am —
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A button to most is used to fasten a shirt or a pair of pants, but not to Petronella Luiting. Petronella resides in a tiny village of 20 homes in the most northern part of Germany.This is where she creates funky button art, jewelry, accessories and bags. And, she is inspired by ancient traditional folk costumes from all over the world, fabrics and buttons.
I like her…
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Added by deb & wendy on June 22, 2009 at 7:00am —
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Designer/Author
Ali Edwards from Eugene, Oregon is well known for her creative talents within the scrapbook world. She paved her way early on by connecting with people and giving so freely to help the advancement of autism awareness. Ali travels the US and internationally conducting classes and workshops.…
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Added by deb & wendy on June 15, 2009 at 7:00am —
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You got plans next Saturday? Great - meet me at DC Threads, a new sewing lounge that meets on the second Saturday of every month. And did I mention that they are FREE!
DC Threads was founded in 2008 to help keep the art of sewing & stitch crafts alive and well in the District of Columbia.
DC Threads provides an opportunity for anyone interested in sewing -from beginners…
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Added by deb & wendy on June 8, 2009 at 7:00am —
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Designer Myrte de Zeeuw, from Eindhoven, The Netherlands, designs clothing and tutorials that are inspired by women of the world, the beauty of nature and vintage styles.
She is a freelance fashion designer and illustrator that can't choose between the two - which is very evident in her work. She can be dramatic with her color choices and verbiage which only seems to enhance…
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Added by deb & wendy on June 1, 2009 at 7:00am —
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Heavily inspired by ancient and modern Japanese art, Jesse Danger creates jewelry by using recycled, silver, gold and platinum in his designs. Danger, an artist based in Burlington, Vermont, tries to find the cleanest, safest and greenest ways to create jewelry.
His latest designs are the stackable rings. Modern bands with a burst of color. Choose from several differen…
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Added by deb & wendy on May 25, 2009 at 7:00am —
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