Posts Categorized: News

CraftyPod checks in on “Handmade Nation”

Make sure to check out CraftyPod for a great interview with Faythe Levine on the latest and greatest with “Handmade Nation,” the indie craft fair documentary that all of us…

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts partners with Relan Bags

I had no idea that when I went to the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts this weekend I’d find special Kzoo-only Relan (maker of the recycled billboard accessories) bags for sale…

May Sunday Crafternoon vendors and info

Sunday Crafternoon returns May 6th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Woodward Avenue Brewers in Ferndale. Joining us this time are some old favorites (back by popular demand) and…

We just couldn’t resist…

Courtesy of Danielle Maveal’s stellar Flickr account, caption included: “don’t pull it out until i get a pic” Handmade Detroit: Bringing you inappropriate craft events since 2005.

Handmade Detroit, Craft Congress on ThreadBanger

Corinne and Rob of ThreadBanger, a stellar DIY video podcast, hit up the Craft Congress reception and interviewed our very own Lish. The episode is up now. Make sure to…

Sublime Stitching patterns on sale

Head on over to Sublime Stitching to pick up some 99-cent patterns currently on sale. Select patterns are: Lucha Libre, Dainty Days, Dia De Los Muertos, Pirates Ahoy, Scooter Babe,…

Detroit News launches craft column

Jocelynn Brown, one of our “in-the-know” craft bloggers at the Detroit News, launched a new craft how-to column last weekend in the Homestyle section. Here’s what Jocelynn has to say…

Peepshow brings creativity to snacks

Wow. When a co-worker told me to check out the Washington Post ASAP, I knew it had to be good. And it was. Ladies and gentlemen bloggers, check out the…

Sunday Crafternoon

A monthly gathering of rotating handmade artists from noon to 4 p.m. at the WAB in Ferndale. Grab a bite and see some creative, clever makers. Free and open to…

Craft Congress was awesome!

{Stephanie’s recap of Craft Congress.} Wowza, I totally agree with everything in Lish’s recap of Craft Congress. I still feel like my mind is racing with all the ideas and…