Lish Dorset

Lish is a founding member of Handmade Detroit and the Detroit Urban Craft Fair. She left Handmade Detroit in 2014.

Lish Dorset loves anything related to crafting. In addition to helping produce the Detroit Urban Craft Fair with Handmade Detroit, she's a freelance craft writer and daytime museum worker.

Business Week and crafters

Handmade Detroiter Amy sent over a great link from Business Week this morning about crafters dealing with the anxiety of becoming “a big deal.” A must-read. Creative Artists Confront Sales…

Threadbangers and Valentine’s Day

Need a last-minute gift? Check out this clip from the Threadbangers! [youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=WSceazaNb9s[/youtube]

Cool craft blog: Craft Chi

I read about Craft Chi today over on Thing-a-Day with this great post about making your own embroidery floss cards. Man, do I need to make some of these! The…

Handmade Valentine cupcake toppers

I love cupcakes, and I love cupcake toppers, too. I’ve made Michigan Mitten brownie toppers, so it’s no surprise I made my own cupcake toppers for a batch of cupcakes…

Crafty cupcakes at Country Living

Following Steph’s post for a great last-minute Valentine idea, my MOM actually sent me this link for Country Living as a “crafty something” I should try out- way to go…

Let’s Make Love at the Magic Stick

This just in! The Loop gals were hard at work last week for an important reason. Read below to find out why! From our own Glass Action! Care: “I’m happy…

Go Red for Women

This month is “Go Red for Women” month, and it’s a big deal to me since it deals with heart health. I made this pin (in the style of our…

Amy Butler “Sew Inspiring” contest

Hey kiddles! Make sure to check out the CRAFT blog for all the details on a contest they’re running with sewing guru Amy Butler. Here’s the quick lowdown: “We’re excited…

QVC and a papercraft fair?!

Ok, I admit it- I watch QVC. Where else can I buy a Kitchenaid hand mixer for $50?! I was flipping through TV this morning while getting ready for work…

Valentine playing card decorations

I wrote about this for Thing-a-Day, but I’ve been saving the details for Handmade Detroit! Nothing too complicated here. I think I never realized playing cards were so versatile, especially…