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.

Under the Tree: Holiday Treats Kit

Holiday Treats Kit: Recipes and Wrappings for the Tastiest Gifts of the Season By Stella Kim Photographs by Laurie Frankel Chronicle Books $19.95 If you have a list of people…

Under the Tree series set to debut!

The holidays are coming. Stay tuned to Handmade Detroit for all the gift ideas you’ll ever need. In fact, you might want to check back tomorrow… Just sayin’.

Get out and vote!

It’s Election Day. If you’re like me, you voted by absentee ballot and didn’t get one of those snazzy “I Voted” stickers that all the cool 18-and-up kids are wearing.…

It’s hip to hem… but we already knew that.

A recent article in the Wall Street Journal caught my eye with this headline: “It’s Hip to Hem.” The article talked about the “recent” resurgence in sewing, thanks to shows…

Welcome the new Etsy

Etsy’s got a sneak peek of the new-and-improved Etsy that is soon to launch. They’ve provided a really interesting visual tour to give you an idea of what’s to come,…

Etsy v2

Dear Etsy sellers, We’re excited to let you know that the new version of Etsy is ready to launch. Etsy is scheduled to go offline this upcoming weekend (November 4th…

‘Twas the night before a new store opened…

Michigan-friendly Melissa Stajda has got a new project set to debut tomorrow: The Stanley Family Lodge, a new online consignment store. Make sure to check it out tomorrow when it…

Video: Be an Emo Ranger for Halloween!

The title says it all. Happy Halloween!

Quickie Halloween notes

If you’re like me, you love to send cards out for EVERY holiday. (Yes, even Flag Day!) But if you’re a little busy right now and still want to send…

Win a book, courtesy of the Detroit News

The Detroit News craft blog is giving away “Sew Subversive” to the maker who can describe their hippest outfit made. Heck, give it a shot. Who doesn’t like free stuff?…