Looking for a good way to spend your Saturday? Well, don’t miss Knit Michigan, an annual fundraiser supporting cancer patients and their families. Last year Beth and I checked it out and had a great time.
You don’t have to be a pro knitter to enjoy this event. Specific ticket levels allow get you hand-on activities or simply the chance to wander around and meet other fiber art enthusiasts. The proceeds all go to a great cause.
I’m not the world’s best knitter (stop laughing), but I loved checking out all of the Michigan stores that set up shop and offered amazing yarns, supplies and project.
Definitely a great show and something for the whole family! Learn more at Knit Michigan.
Posted February 5th, 2010 by Lish in Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
Flint Handmade will be hosting it’s semi-annual Craft Supply Swap this Sunday at The Lunch Studio in downtown Flint!
It’s completely free, and a great way to trade in any craft supplies you won’t be using for some new ones! The swap runs from noon til 3 p.m., and Flint Handmade will also be selling swag with their new logo (which we love).
I went to the first swap they hosted with my friend Crissy, and not only got to clean out my office and fabric stashes, I also picked up some great vintage pattern books and a bunch of neat buttons. It’s a fun event, and is sure to get your creativity sparked (plus a great excuse to not watch football).
To see some pictures of a past swap, and for more information, check out Flint Handmade’s blog.
Posted February 5th, 2010 by Bethany in Michigan, Etc. // No Comments »
Heather of Bettula posted a link recently to a great article called “Wholesale, Retail and Beginning to Sell Your Handmades to Shops” on the Posie Gets Cozy blog, and I’m sure glad she did. While the two part article was written in 2006, the perspective and advice given by this shop owner is still current, invaluable and insightful. I really enjoyed reading it, and will surely go back to it again and again while working with my own crafty biz!
Posted February 3rd, 2010 by Bethany in Business Time // No Comments »
Amy’s “Grandma’s Best Towels” apron is featured in the 2010 edition of the magazine “apronology.”
“This has always been one of my favorite pieces, and I’m happy to be able to share it with everyone!” she said.
Click here to see and read the story. And if you are interested in owning it for yourself, let her know — the apron will be for sale when she gets it back from the magazine.
Check out some of the highlights from the current edition too!
Posted February 2nd, 2010 by Stephanie in Michigan, Etc., News // No Comments »
Calling all handmade artists!
Vendor applications for the Second Annual Craft Revival are now available. This year’s fair takes place on Saturday, April 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at The Loving Touch in Ferndale.
Some important stuff:
+ Deadline to apply is midnight, Feb 15, 2010.
+ Our policies and FAQs have changed for 2010. Please make sure to read them before applying.
Ready? Apply here! Read the rest of this entry »
Posted February 1st, 2010 by Amy in Feature, News, Projects // No Comments »
A note from a friend of Handmade Detroit:
“Hello, my name is Nicole Dawkins and I am a Masters student in social cultural Anthropology at the University of Toronto. For my MA research paper, I am conducting research on the culture of craft and DIY in Detroit.
If you are interested in participating in my research, please fill out the following questionnaire (all questions are optional… only answer those that you feel comfortable with).”
Please help us spread the word about the survey, by letting your crafty buds know about it — and don’t forget to fill it out yourself!
Posted January 24th, 2010 by Stephanie in Michigan, Etc., News // No Comments »
You know her from Craftervidz, her super-crafty reporting here on the Handmade Detroit blog, and her adorable kitchen towels, but now you can also know HD’s Lish as Craftzine’s newest contributing blogger!
We’re super excited that Lish will be writing about all things Michigan, the upcoming Maker Faire Detroit, and loads of other crafty inspiration for your reading (and crafting) pleasure on the Craftzine blog. RSS add today!
Congrats Lish!
Posted January 21st, 2010 by Bethany in Michigan, Etc., News // No Comments »
We are so excited to announce that the Second Annual Craft Revival will take place on Saturday, April 17th.
25+ of the area’s finest crafters will have their goods for sale at Metro Detroit’s first craft fair of the year. This family friendly, smoke-free event will be held at The Loving Touch in Ferndale. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted January 20th, 2010 by Amy in DUCF, Feature, Michigan, Etc., News // 7 Comments »
Just when I thought I couldn’t love DIY tee-lovers Threadless anymore than I do, I spotted these Threadless-created iPhone cases for Griffin Technology while I was in California. Hubba, hubba.
Learn more about the project, and its designers, over on Griffin’s Co-op page.
Posted January 10th, 2010 by Lish in Feature, Inspiration // 1 Comment »
