The T-Shirt Deli
Talk about a great surprise I stumbled upon in Chicago! The T-Shirt Deli has been alive and kicking for the past five years. They were set up at Lollapalooza this…
DUCF Alumni Spotted: Sweetie Pie Press
I was in Chicago this past weekend and spotted some Sweetie Pie Press buttons for sale at one of my favorite vintage clothing store, Clothes Optional. Of course, I picked…
Weekly reader: Travel journals, recipe cards, yarn sales
Each Friday, I post the stuff— cool projects, inspiring photos, call for artists, events – that I bookmarked that week. I hope you’ll find something in here to inspire your weekend making…
Cool! We got named dropped in the new Naughty Secretary Club book!
It’s true, Handmade Detroit is listed in the blogs Jennifer Perkins loves in her new book, The Naughty Secretary Club: The Working Girl’s Guide to Handmade Jewelry. We’ve never been…
Local report: WHFR record show
Last Saturday, Bethany from Reware Vintage and I participated in WHFR‘s first ever record show in Dearborn, at Henry Ford Community College. The stations Program Director Mike “Mike D” Dereniewski…
DUCF application reminders
A few important reminders for those applying to DUCF: 1. When you hit submit on your DUCF application, please wait until you see the confirmation page. Do not close your browser…
Cooking with Amy: Lentils and Vegetables
This is a fairly quick, simple dinner I whipped up tonight. Olive oil 1 cup dry lentils Water (per lentil directions) or vegetable broth (for a little more flavor) 1…
Etsy for parents!
Attention, mom and dad! Etsy has a special showcase just for you: Handmade Kids!
Checking out Quilts Plus
I’m trying to expand my crafty horizons. When I was in Indianapolis earlier this month for my birthday, I went with my mom to Quilts Plus, a super-nice quilting store.…
Submit to “One Yard Wonders”
Our friends at Crafty Planet are searching for your one yard fabric projects for an upcoming book called One Yard Wonders. “Inspired by the success of the One-Skein Wonders series…