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SPONSOR NEWS: February 2012

jen — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:08:38 +0000

This month we have another stellar line up of workshops for crafters and crafty biz people (including a cool new demo series) from Wise Daughters, and a unique opportunity to own some incredible rugs like the ones pictured above from Afghanistan. Read on for February news from our darling sponsors!

Please contact sponsors directly to sign up for classes or with any questions related to their listings.

Textile Museum of Canada
www.textilemuseum.ca
55 Centre Ave
Toronto, ON M5G 2H5
news@textilemuseum.ca

The Textile Museum of [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: TMC textiles on Ebay

jen — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 14:04:59 +0000

This is kinda crazy news – the Textile Museum is now on Ebay!

At the moment they have listed five embroidered Central Asian panels originating from the late 19th to early 20th century as ‘Buy it now’ offers. All proceeds from the sale of Shop merchandise will benefit the TMC’s exhibitions, collection and educational programming. You can view all the TMC’s Shop merchandise here: http://bit.ly/ulQujV.

These pieces are also sold in the TMC museum shop so you can drop by at 55 [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Miracle Thieves Winter Launch (December 3, 2011; 7pm)

tara — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:02:04 +0000

Miracle Thieves is a itty-bitty little shop with a big heart. Since opening last summer on Crawford Street, they have done a lot of really wonderful things on top of being a shop of handmade wares– a quick peruse of their website shows that they have creative workshops for kids and hold hoppin’ community events, exhibitions and benefits. Tomorrow they are having their winter launch, which– on top of being a fun gathering with music and cupcakes– will definitely be a great place to [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: November 2011

jen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:54:29 +0000

Holy moly, I can’t believe it’s November already….which for many of us means time to start crafting for the holidays (or putting together our handmade gift lists). The sponsor listings below present some possibilities for both approaches.

Needlefelted fox, Lesley-Anne Green Collectables (available at the 2011 One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale)

2011 One of a Kind Christmas Show & Sale
www.oneofakindshow.com/toronto
Direct Energy Centre
100 Princes’ Boulevard
416-960-3680

We’ve turned up the STAR POWER at the 2011 [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Toronto Made Pop-Up Shop by Clothing Brand Experiment (October 19-December 30, 2011; opening October 22)

jen — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:00 +0000

Clothing Brand Experiment (best known for their most awesome colour-blocked hoodies), is opening the doors to its holiday Pop-Up Shop tomorrow, and will keep em open all the way until the end of December. In the spirit of all CBE projects, in addition to their clothing line, the Shop will feature the work of 15 Toronto-based makers (Monster Factory, SLO, Julie Sinden & Ella’s Botanicals to name a few) as well as rotating installation window by local artists including Lauren Hall, Caroline Larsen, Braden [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Miracle Thieves Grand Opening (July 28, 2011; All Day!)

tara — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:12:43 +0000

Just got a heads up on this great-looking space opening at the end of the month a mere block away from me (what luck!), right across from Trinity Bellwoods Park. Miracle Thieves will be a craft and design retail space as well as a workshop and community art space. See below for all the deets about their upcoming day-long opening celebration.

Miracle Thieves is a new and exciting multi-purpose creative space. Aside from a curated retail component which exclusively houses [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: the workroom Pop Up Shop – now open!

jen — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:02:22 +0000

Those of you reading from outside of Toronto will be excited to learn that the workroom has launched an online pop up shop. Karyn has put together a collection of the most requested items, plus some special things special for the shop, like the adorable bauble purse frames pictured above. Hop on over to the webshop to check out thier great selection of Japanese Dress books, sewing patterns, embroidery floss, and even workroom-made [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Field & Market Pop Up Shop (July 7 – 10, 2011)

jen — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:22:36 +0000

I am running out the door so just a flyer and some links for this pop-up shop – stylish & tasty looking (& opened today!):

http://blog-fieldandmarket.tumblr.com

Facebook event

CRAFTY BIZ: Complete a Survey for a New Craft Shop in Hamilton & Win a Gift Certificate (deadline: June 26, 2011)

jen — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 03:49:29 +0000

:::NOTE: link to survey originally posted is not working & cannot be corrected (long, uninteresting story!). Please head over to the original blog post and follow the link there. Thanks!:::

While I am loving living in Hamilton, one thing I find is missing from the craftscape here is a permanent space to get together and make stuff, procure supplies, get inspired by fabric & yarn, and meet other crafty folk looking to do the same. I was spoiled in Toronto with spaces that fulfilled [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Gold Dust Vintage Sale (May 24 – June 5, 2011)

jen — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:15:46 +0000

Facebook event overload caused my delayed awareness of this great looking vintage event…may need to plan a trip to Toronto pronto before all the gems showing up on their Tumblr are gone!

Gold Dust Collective

Four of Montreal and Toronto’s most insatiable and eagle eyed vintage connoisseurs have come together for this singular two week event.

There will be vintage clothing and accessories as well as exquisite housewares. All lovingly hand-picked by hardcore thrift addicts. As well as contemporary accessories and jewelry [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Toronto Designer Sample Sale (May 25-27, 2011)

rosalyn — Tue, 24 May 2011 15:03:59 +0000

I don’t know too much about this event, but have a hard time resisting poster art with air balloons on it! (Plus some pretty slick fashion & accessories for dudes and ladies, if the links below are any indication).

Toronto Designer Sample Sale

We are hosting a Toronto Designer Sample Sale and are teaming up with slew of other local designers. We hope that you will join us for this exclusive event with clothing and accessories from current and past seasons [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Spring Trunk Show & Fabric Sale at the workroom (show: May 15, 2011; sale May 11 – 15, 2011)

jen — Wed, 11 May 2011 13:52:03 +0000

Somehow spring (which is finally, finally here, ow ow!) feels like the right time for a trunk show…we are all shedding our dead layers, craving newness, and celebrating colour and beauty. I’m sure I’m not alone in my desire for some new spring duds, and the workroom’s annual spring fabric sale is just the thing for those who want to DIY. Read on for deets on both of these auspicious events!

Toronto peeps, it is time to come out of your [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Ceramic Studio Sale & Open House (May 7, 2011)

jen — Wed, 04 May 2011 13:35:34 +0000

Just moved in to our first house (it really is an amazing feeling guys!) and one of my many decor aspirations is filling it with handmade ceramics. This studio sale and open house will showcase the work of some great local ceramic artists. Check it:

You are invited to our ceramic Studio Sale & Open House! Visit artists Aislinn Carron, Andrew Kellner, Chari Cohen, Krystal Speck and Marc Egan. A great opportunity for artists, friends, and art lovers [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Spring Sale from Schoolyard

becky — Mon, 02 May 2011 13:25:42 +0000

Image courtesy of Schoolyard

Feeling the springtime urge to cook or garden? This sale from Toronto-based screenprint, apparel and housewares outfit, Schoolyard, may help you along. With 50% off offerings from their kitchen line, you could snag yourself a jaunty acorn tea towel or a letterpress-inspired apron. And there is free shipping on larger orders. Check it out (and use promo code SPRINGCLEAN when you do).

Schoolyard is a creative collaboration between local makers Katy Chan and Hilary Dennis. Inspired by [...]

FROM THE DESK OF TCA: Last days of Becky’s kickstarter campaign DONATE by April 27!

jen — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:46:05 +0000

Rust in Pieces, Boris Carloff
by the men and women of the Misanthrope Specialty Co.

You may recall this recent post about Becky’s Kickstarter drive to raise funds to embark on her seasonal craft journey across North America. Well, the deadline is coming up in less than a week, and though she has made some amazing progress ($5474 at time of posting) she still needs your help to reach her $6500 goal by April 27. [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: FIELD TRIP a spring pop-up shop in Hamilton (May 13 & 14, 2011)

jen — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 16:45:28 +0000

I am due to move to Hamilton at the end of this month, and I was really happy to learn about this Toronto, Hamilton & Ottawa pop-up shop happening shortly after I arrive. I see more and more links forming between my hometown and city-to-be all the time, and this one gives me high hopes for greater fluidity among the art, craft & design worlds in both places. In addition to the lovely ladies and gents of Robber, Preloved & Fieldguided, [...]

CRAFTIVISM: Shop for the Cause – A Pop Up Sale for JAPAN/Red Cross (April 2 & 3, 2011)

jen — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 21:00:21 +0000

Leslieville boutique owner (and designer and journalist) Nathalie-Roze is without fail on it when it comes to pitching in with global (and local) disasters, so it came as no surprise that she had something big up her sleeve for fundraising for Japan. Please read on and attend or contribute what you can towards this crafty drive for relief funds.

Shop for the Cause: A Pop Up Sale for JAPAN/Red Cross

WHEN: Saturday April 2nd (11-6) & Sunday April 3rd (12-5)
WHERE: Nathalie-Roze & Co. ~ 1015 Queen St. East at Pape, [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Tigerlilies and Nightshades Spring Pop-Up Shop (March 31, 2011)

jen — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 10:25:08 +0000

I don’t know about you guys, but this hint of balmy weather-to-come is making me jones for some new duds. Hope to check out this vintage/craft combo sale coming up at the end of March to fulfill my yearnings! The bicycle accessory theme is a nice touch.

TIGERLILIES AND NIGHTSHADES A Spring Pop-Up Shop Featuring:

The Deadly Nightshades
Tomorrow Never Knows (Vintage and Handmade)
The Make Den (Boudoir Inspired Recut)
Chaton Rouge (Repurposed Fur)
The Gild (Bicycle Seat Covers)
Fierce Deer (Handmade accessories)
White Cat (Cycling Caps)
PACTfashion (Handmade Recut handbags)

Thursday March 31st
5-9:30pm
The [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: The Drake Hotel Toronto Boutique Market by LAB Consignment (February 20, 2011)

jen — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:14:36 +0000

A great collection of outfitters are coming together for this fashion/vintage/handmade sale taking place at the Drake this Sunday. Hope to check it out myself, momma needs some new duds.

In conjunction with The Drake Hotel on their 7th anniversary, LAB Has invited 7 local vendors to participate in a market.

We will be set up in the dining room behind the lounge on the main floor. Cash and credit accepted at most vendors. ATMs are on site.
Vendors are:

Silver Falls Vintage – ladies vintage clothing
theironchic.blogspot.com

SLO (Handmade In Toronto) – mittens, scarves, [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Online Clear-out from Sarah McNeil

becky — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 15:46:55 +0000

Just got word that former Toronto visitor and all-around talented lady, Sarah McNeil, is taking some time to focus on larger project and will be clearing out her Etsy shop from now until March. For those who are fans of her work, deep discounts on limited editions projects and originals will come as welcome news. It’s also exciting to think about what she might be working on next…

CRAFTY NEIGHBOURS: Printshop Forever (Milwaukee, Wisconsin)

becky — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 09:42:57 +0000

Sequined antlers by Cassandra Smith for Printshop Forever. Photo by Mike Goelzer.

I recently caught wind of Printshop Forever (thank you, Faythe), a Milwaukee-based web project that aims to connect work from the art/craft world with budding young collectors. Under the curation and administration of maker, writer, curator and thinker, Cortney Heimerl, this website and shop work together to fill a void she felt in the art/craft divide. At this point in [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Valentine Textile Sale (February 9, 2011)

rosalyn — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 14:51:13 +0000

Come check out and support the work of the textile students at Sheridan College this coming Wednesday!!

Wednesday February 9
11am-3pm

Trafalgar Campus
1430 Trafalgar Road, Oakville, ON
- beside the Tim Horton’s in the B Wing

things on sale : printed tote bags, t shirts, aprons, silk scarves, posters, handmade jewelry and brooches, baked sweets and free smiles :)

Facebook event here

SHOP CRAFTY: Love and Rummage Trunk Show @ the workroom (February 6, 2011)

jen — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 21:10:46 +0000

Oh man, what a great line up for this year’s Love & Rummage show! Can’t wait to see the junk (that’s the rummage part – I am not insulting their work, promise!) & handmade action these guys have on offer.

City of Craft & the workroom present
The Love & Rummage Trunk Show 3
Sunday February 6, 2011
Noon-5pm
the workroom
1340 Queen Street West

Show your love with local, handmade wares.

Featuring handmade goodness from:

the Arthur
bookhou
Coriander Girl
Deadweight
Etoile
Fieldguided
Krystal Speck
Nightjar Books
Old [...]

VENDOR CALL: Parkdale Bazaar (July 17)

angelune — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:36:33 +0000

PLEDC would like to introduce the first in a series of outdoor markets.

The Parkdale Bazaar will focus on vintage and handmade items. Locals will be given an outlet for showcase and sales to promote craft, recycled and homegrown merchandise.

The first Bazaar will take place on Saturday, July 17th from 11:00am until 5:00pm in the Parkdale Town Square.

Table registration is only $10 and will include a 72” x 30” table and chairs. Please register at www.parkdaleliberty.com

SHOP CRAFTY: Fidoodle and Patouche present: Samples Second and Supplies Sale (May 15)

rosalyn — Mon, 10 May 2010 01:25:05 +0000

In addition to great deals on overstock children’s clothing (age 0-6), softies, blocks and other art object, the sale will also feature gorgeous quilting cottons, linens and other textiles at less than wholesale, felted wool sweaters at $5 a pop and silkscreened wooden blocks from 25 cents!

Saturday May 15, 10am-3pm
15 Wyndham Street, corner of Wyndham and Mechanic, behind the fence (map below)

416-660-6462

info@patouche.ca

info@fidoodle.com

www.fidoodle.com | [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: LIMITED: a hoodie collaboration project (April 24)

jen — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 20:37:44 +0000

“LIMITED”: 5 fresh local designers get their hands on CBE high-end hoodies to produce fashionably wearable art.

A five-part series of fifty limited edition hooded Clothing Brand Experiment sweatshirts featuring designs by Nicholas Di Genova, Braden Labonte, Judy Black, Joy Apparel and Funktion Gallery will be showcased and available for purchase at this unique event.

With two seasons under its belt, CBE is jumping into 2010 with a focus on collaboration and pushing the boundaries of the hoody format. With CBE’s own commitment to local production, producing their signature hoodies within 50KM of the [...]

SHOP CRAFTY: Spring Cleaning Sale (April 1-4)

rosalyn — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:00:14 +0000

LAST DAY TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS SALE!

hey you guys!
thought you might want to know (and spread the news) that we’re having a spring cleaning sale in our online shop from April 1-4th

buy 2 or more items and get 25% off!!

pickups are welcome by appt.

see our shop announcement for all the details!
thanks!

diana
atouchofvintage.etsy.com

CRAFTIVISM: fundraise for canadian-nurse delegation to haiti (March 6-7)

rosalyn — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:17:27 +0000

hello!

as a lot of you know, there are some massive mother earth happenings around the world we may or may not know about – most recent – earthquakes in Haiti and now Chile!

My sister and two other colleagues are heading to Haiti for 2 weeks to help volunteer their time and skills to help! They have the opportunity to join a medical team that is being hosted by ACTS. ACTS is partnered with Operation Hope for Haiti’s Children. For more information, please visit

SHOP CRAFTY: Valentine’s at the Distillery District’s Case Goods Warehouse (February 13)

jen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:48:24 +0000

The Perfect Handmade Gift for Valentine’s at the Distillery District’s Case Goods Warehouse!

Enjoy sweet treats while you shop our diverse collection of gifts available at the Case Goods Warehouse. Let us guide you in choosing the perfect something special for your sweetheart this year.

Shop with your heart and buy locally handmade!

Featuring: jewellery, clothing, leather goods, handbags, fine art, photographs, furniture, home decor and printmaking!

The Case Goods Warehouse
Building 74, The Distillery DIstrict
55 Mill St., Toronto
www.casegoodswarehouse.com

Note: At Tank Jewelry & Beads, they’ll be offering 20% off all [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel (Tonight! January 29)

rosalyn — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 14:44:20 +0000

Please join us this Friday night for a discount shopping party & silent auction to benefit the Red Cross’ HAITI Earthquake Fund.

SHOP for the CAUSE: The Sequel is a showcase of all the leftover lovelies from our Shop for the Cause fundraiser on Saturday (which raised over $13.5K!). Lots of fab goodies left…

We’re selling off the remaining loot from local designers and shops as well as some swish silent auction items & services this Friday night to bump up our total donation. Tons under $40!

Refreshments will be served [...]