Can you believe it’s almost time for Maker Faire Detroit again?! We’re getting pretty excited with planning and brainstorming for this year’s event. We’re pleased to announce that Handmade Detroit […]
Have you applied for Craft Faire at Maker Faire? Deadline is May 31st! More info here
Can you believe it’s almost time for Maker Faire Detroit again?! We’re getting pretty excited with planning and brainstorming for this year’s event. We’re pleased to announce that Handmade Detroit […]
Sarah from Motor City Sewing shared this information with us for her new sewing series. You can contact Sarah at motorcitysewing [at] gmail [dot] com.
Learning to sew is a valuable […]
Can you believe it?! With gorgeous weather and sunnier days, I’m feeling pretty confident that spring is here. I’m usually even more confident spring is here when it’s time to […]
We’ve got quilting on the brain around these parts! It started off with helping out the Quilts for Quake Survivors project at our latest Social Circle meeting up i3 Detroit […]
Join City Bird, Bureau of Urban Living and others tonight for Third Thursday from 5-9 p.m. Check out the Facebook event for all the details!
Details are still be added to the event, but it looks like the local Etsy group is hosting a craft-for-a-cause meetup on Feb. 3. Details can be found over on […]
It’s come to our attention that Glittersniffer Cosmetics, a past participant in the Detroit Urban Craft Fair 2008 and 2009 and Maker Faire Detroit in 2010, has issued a recall […]
There’s quite a bit happening this weekend! If you’re not too tuckered out from DUCF still (!), you’ve got a lot of options to choose from.
Electric Light Cowboys
No, not […]
This just in to the Handmade Detroit newsroom! DIYpsi needs YOU (and your sharpest scissors) tonight for a pre-fair crafty meetup. Craft Night is TONIGHT starting at 7:30. No experience […]
Hope to see everyone at the fair today!

Lish Dorset first started her crafting career in the fifth grade with the launch of her troll doll clothing line; she’s been crafting and helping others craft ever since. Lish’s fascination with vintage textiles lead to her own kitchen towels she sells at local craft fairs. A self-proclaimed craft nerd, Lish loves the Internet(s) more than she should, but not as much as she loves Carol Duvall and Martha Stewart.