Posts Categorized: Inspiration

November’s Carhartt Workshop

This Saturday (November 17th) is the second in The Carhartt Workshop series – three workshop days at Detroit Merchantile, presented by Skillshare and Carhartt. This Saturday’s classes are How to Lay a Herringbone…

Craft Fair Tips from Etsy

There’s lots of craft shows for the holiday season coming up…are you selling at one (or a dozen)? Check out Etsy’s “How to Rock It at a Holiday Show” for…

DIY Halloween Wreath

Looking for one more last minute Halloween craft idea for your home? Check out this post on the Reware Vintage blog for a easy wreath idea that takes just 10…

The Carhartt Workshop

This Saturday (Sept 29th) starts the first of The Carhartt Workshop – three workshop days at Detroit Merchantile, presented by Skillshare and Carhartt. Each workshop day is filled with several…

Theremin Record Inspired Embroidery

I just learned how to embroider this year, and I am officially in love with this craft! I was recently inspired by a ’50s theremin record to make an embroidery…

Craft Supply Swap this Sunday

Got a craft supply stash to clean out? Metro Detroit Etsy is hosting a Craft Swap this Sunday (July 8th) at TechShop Detroit. Bring anything you want to destash, and…

DIY Toddler Tux Onesie

Ironic retro style for your favorite little boy in just 10 minutes! Check out the Reware Vintage blog for a quick and easy tutorial for a ruffled tuxedo onesie, using…

Craft Revival Apps Go Live Friday, February 24!

Apps are open! Handmade Detroit has experienced a baby BOOM and we decided a fun way to celebrate this is would be moving our Spring craft show Craft Revival to…

Happy Birthday, Michigan!

Our great state of Michigan turns 175 years old today! Obviously, the shape of our Lower Peninsula and the DIY culture of Michiganders is a huge inspiration to Handmade Detroit.…

Craft in America Returns with “Messages”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAoIjXOiSbc[/youtube] The PBS series Craft in America will be airing a new installment on Tuesday, May 24 at 8 p.m. The installment is titled “Messages” and will explore how artists…