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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

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Dagg and Stacy & Snoflake Fabric Sale (May 29)

angelune — Wed, 26 May 2010 17:23:12 +0000

Designer Fabric Sale
dagg and stacey & snoflake by Debbie Sutton
exclusive fabrics from previous collections and more
cotton, blends, silk, wool, solids, prints
most fabrics $1-$4 /m

one day only!

May 29, 10-6pm
1254 Dundas st W, at Dovercourt rd.
rear entrance off Dovercourt rd., just follow the signs!

(editor’s note: I’ve gone a few times and this sale is really unbelievable, great fabrics and sooo cheap!)

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: More Than Just a Yardage Sale (May 28-29)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:33:57 +0000

More Than Just a Yardage Sale

Friday May 28, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Saturday May 29, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Bargain-hunting fibre addicts will descend on the TMC for the annual More Than Just A Yardage Sale. Created and run by the Museum’s volunteers, the sale is a bonanza for textile aficionados and a major fundraiser for the Museum. Shoppers will [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Vintage + Yard Sale (May 29-30)

rosalyn — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:26:48 +0000

Freedom needs major renovations and space!
Help us purge our basement of all it’s goodies and improve Chi.

May 29th and 30th from 1pm – 7pm.
Everything at least 50% OFF
$5 and under tables
T-shirts $10 – $17
Lots of home décor pieces – pay what you can.
VINTAGE 5-10-15 dollar bins!
higher priced items 40% OFF!

All proceeds will go toward helping renovate Freedom’s [...]

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 | [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: 13th Annual Knitter’s Frolic (May 8-9)

rosalyn — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:04:00 +0000

13TH ANNUAL KNITTER’S FROLIC
Saturday & Sunday, May 8-9, 2010.

Marketplace: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Workshops: Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre
6 Garamond Court, Toronto, Ontario
(near DVP & Eglinton)

Getting there: TTC access via 100 Flemington bus from Eglinton or Broadview subway station. For out of towners, HWY 401 to the Don Valley Parkway, south on the parkway to the Wynford Drive exit, west on Wynford to Garamond [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: John Bead Outlet Spring Sale (April 23-May 1)

rosalyn — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:51:54 +0000

JOHN BEAD OUTLET SPRING SALE

1,000s of products up to 50% off everyday Prices!
•Beads •Jewelry •Stringing Materials •Trim •Notions •Bridal Supplies •Craft Supplies

***UPDATE: Sale Until May 1st!!!***

John Bead Corporation
20 Bertrand Avenue
Toronto, ON, M1L 2P4
Tel:416 757-3287 ext. 256
www.JohnBeadOutlet.com

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Caftcad’s Movie Wardrobe Sale (May 1)

rosalyn — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 03:14:10 +0000

Thank you for your on going support year after year.

The CAFTCAD‘s Movies Wardrobe Sale is back again on MAY 1, 2010.We are delighted to have over 40 vendors including members and industry types who will be selling comptemporary and vintage clothing and accessories used by local film and television productions, fabric and notions, handcrafted goods, deadstock, samples, wardrobe supplies and more!!

9am-5pm
Cinespace Studios
721 Eastern Avenue

$3 Admission
Parking is FREE
Entrance fee goes towards supporting CAFTCAD intiatives.
Members, Children and Seniors enter Free.

Interested [...]

CRAFTY HAPPENING: Swap It Up (April 24)

rosalyn — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 00:08:44 +0000

Did you know that the average North American throws away 68lbs of clothing and textiles each year? Swap it up instead!!

April 24, 2-6pm
Entry: $5 and a bag of used clothes
Freedom Clothing Collective
939 Bloor Street West

Swappers get a 20% off coupon for Freedom Clothing Collective
Details at www.ladyfesttoronto.com

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Make custom stickers with StickerYou

jen — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:15:48 +0000

Hey TCA readers!

Over the years many people have asked us where they can get stickers made locally – either with their own designs for fun or for sale, or crafty company logos or for merchandising purposes. So when StickerYou, a recently launched Toronto-based sticker making website approached us about a partnership, we were eager to learn more about what they were all about. One of their designers, Crystal Bretschger – who designed our mailing list header – hooked us up with a few sheets of custom TCA die-cut vinyl stickers, and the [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Swap your supplies and skills with SwapSity

Tasha — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:28:27 +0000

Decluttering your Way to Creativity

For an artist, spring can be the perfect time to de-clutter studio space, make room for new projects and renew creativity. Instead of throwing that clutter to the curb, Toronto-based online bartering community, www.SwapSity.ca, is offering a way to trade it for the items and services you need. When the site opens to the public on March 22, spring cleaning will be a breeze.

SwapSity is an online bartering destination for eco-friendly and budget-conscious Canadians, where virtually everything imaginable can be exchanged, turning your trash into someone [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: $10 VINTAGE SALE at Freedom Clothing (March 25-28)

rosalyn — Sat, 20 Mar 2010 23:34:07 +0000

When: Thursday March 25th-Sunday March 28th.
Time: 1-7pm
Where: 939 Bloor St

Freedom Clothing is hosting an amazing “SPRING EMBRACE” sale where we are selling all vintage items from $5-20 dollars.

freedom.clothing@gmail.com | www.freedomclothingcollective.com

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Juicy Bead Ladies at The Bead Oasis show (March 12-14)

rosalyn — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:48:53 +0000

The Oasis Show this weekend!!!!

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building (Front Street)
Friday March 12: noon-8pm
Saturday March 13: 10am-6pm
Sunday March 14: 11am-5pm

We’d love to see you at the show
There are new solid black flowers and leaves for those who can never get enough

If you weren’t at the open house, then you haven’t seen the metal coated puffy hearts.

We also did a bulk buy on some antiqued “ivory” in assorted shapes and sizes.
There [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Spring Sale at 918 Bathurst (April 17)

rosalyn — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:58:10 +0000

Dear Shoppers,

Come to our SPRING SALE at 918 Bathurst: Culture, Arts, Media & Education Centre.
When: Saturday, April 17th
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: 918 Bathurst Street (One block north of Bloor Street)

Items for Sale:
• Antique remnants from Buddhist Temple
• Quality furniture
• Vintage clothing
• Toys
• and more!

918 Bathurst is a new centre supporting culture, arts, media and education. We support academic, artistic, health, personal and professional career programming with an emphasis on personal development.

For more information regarding the Spring Sale, please visit our website

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: FREE kiln & pottery wheel

jen — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:39:30 +0000

Filled kiln. Photo by Charles Haynes.
(note: not photo of Marco’s kiln)

My friend Marco asked me if I know anyone who would be interested in a kiln and pottery wheel. The thing is, they’ve been outside for awhile and he is unsure whether they work or not.

He invites anyone interested to get in touch with him and arrange to check them out, location near Old Weston Rd. and Rogers.

This coming weekend would be a good time if anyone wants [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: 2nd Hand Stamp & Scrapbook Sale! (February 28)

rosalyn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:40:15 +0000

2nd Hand Stamp & Scrapbook Sale!

SALE DATE:
Sunday, Feb. 28th (12-3pm)

It’s the sale of the season for paper crafters… amazing prices for nearly new stamps, inks, diecutting tools, punches, scrapbook albums, papers, stickers, embellishments & more! Expect a lineup… and a lot of great deals! Perfect for beginners wanting to start off their supplies affordably!

SCRAPBOOKS BY DESIGN
1783 Queen St. E.
416-690-7447
scrapbooksbydesign.ca

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: 2010 Spring Preview from the Juicy Bead Ladies (February 26-27)

rosalyn — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 17:06:58 +0000

Is it that time already? Yes, it sure is and we’re so excited!

THE 2010 SPRING PREVIEW OF NEW INVENTORY FROM THE JUICY BEAD LADIES

Date: Saturday February 26, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Location: That Bead Lady, 390 Davis Drive in Newmarket

You don’t think we were resting on our laurels all winter, now do you?
We scoured dusty warehouses, dug around in damp basements, and racked up the kilometres searching the vault for vintage lucite beads

OK, so they’re not really in vaults, but sometimes they [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Absolutely Vintage Sale (April 17)

rosalyn — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 04:57:43 +0000

ABSOLUTELY VINTAGE SALE
Saturday April 17, from 10am-5pm

Carefully collected by fabulous Ontario estates, we offer an impressive assortment of men’s and women’s clothing from the 1890′s to the 1970′s!

The sale also includes antique costume jewelry, accessories, furnishings, and textiles, etc!

Gadabout, Angela McCool, and Eclectisaurus, combine their considerable inventories to make this a not to be missed sale.

Located in the Toronto Heritage Maple Cottage at 62 Laing Street. Click here for map.

Directions: The Queen east street car stops at Laing (2 [...]

FOR SALE: Fabric!

rosalyn — Sun, 14 Feb 2010 15:19:05 +0000

fabric for sale!!!

I’ve got some really gorgeous, quilt quality, 100%cotton fabrics for sale. much is from one designer but also have some other stuff (nice nylon for windbreakers, 100% cotton denim, 100% cotton interlock and more). I will sell it for the wholesale prices I paid and only by the bolt.

Please email Sara at sara@planetkid.ca if you are interested (i can send pics), or come by Planet Kid (87 roncesvalles) on a tues, wed or Friday and you can look in person!

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Wing Ding Friday – Art Supply Xchange @ XPACE (January 29)

jen — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 15:07:34 +0000

Art Supply Exchange!
XPACE Cultural Centre presents our 2nd Wing Ding Friday – Art Supply Xchange!

Date: Friday, January 29th

Drop in anytime between 6-8 with any supplies that you don’t need/use anymore and check out what everyone else has brought, you never know what you’ll find!

Bring something, take something! Free!

XPACE Cultural Centre
58 Ossington Ave
Toronto, ON
www.xpace.info
416.849.2864

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Fabric and notions swap @ the Purple Thumb (Feb. 6)

Tasha — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:55:02 +0000

Here are the details:

Time: 3:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, February 6th

Location: The Purple Thumb
1887 Queen Street East @ Woodbine

What: Fabric & Notion Swap

What’s a Fabric Swap?: Bring your fabric and sewing notions that you have been keeping for awhile and exchange them for some new fabric and notions. All items will be placed on huge tables and at exactly 3:30 you get the go through the tables and pick your favorites to take home with you. So make sure to arrive early. Refreshments will be served as well.

A [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Juicy Bead ladies’ Inventory Blowout Sale (January 23)

rosalyn — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 04:16:16 +0000

INVENTORY BLOWOUT SALE!!

When: Saturday, January 23, 11am-4pm
Where: 20 Bellefair Avenue in the Beaches
(One block north of Queen, at Kew Gardens park or take the ttc queen car)
*Parking is on the street and can be tricky

We’ve reduced the prices on a wide variety of lucite beads with discounts of 30, 50 and 75%. We’ll have a wonderful selection of colours and styles, including many of the flowers.

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re introducing puffy hearts in gold, [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: FREE craft supplies (before January 15)

jen — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 18:46:24 +0000

TCA reader Jade is giving away some FREE stuff.

UPDATE: ALL GONE!!!!

I am moving very soon to Montreal so I am now offering the items for free for anyone that is willing to pick them up.

Pick up must be done before January 15th 2010. Area is East York Greenwood and Danforth. Email to JadeCreations@yahoo.com to arrange for pick up.

I have the following items:

-bright stem wire 20 gauge, silver, one 40pc package unopened, one package opened about half used
-foil wraps for candy, silver opened.
-candy mold, (wedding couple), [...]

CRAFTY CONTEST: The Great Origami Giveaway (until December 15)

jen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:28:21 +0000

A note from The Paper Place:

We were so pleased with the response to our Great Chiyogami Giveaway last year that we decided to run one again this holiday season with a different breed of paper lover in mind. Welcome to The Great Origami Giveaway!!

This year we have put together the ultimate Origami prize package, one of each of the origami packs we offer online – practically a lifetime supply!

Here are the ways you can enter:

First, simply leave a comment on the blog post about the contest. That will earn you [...]

VENDOR CALL: Sew Fest West 2010 (April 30-May 1)

jen — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 21:44:26 +0000

Looking for exhibitors for a brand new sewing and needlework event. Retailers who sell products that relate to sewing, quilting, stitching, weaving, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, dyeing fabrics and fibres, related notions, are invited to contact info@distinctivesewing.com for exhibitor information.

Dates: Fri, April 30 and Sat, May 1, 2010
Times: Fri 12noon to 8 pm; Sat 10am to 6pm
Place: Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener, ON

Up-to-date information is contained on our blog at http://sewfestwest2010.blogspot.com.

Event will be held in Kitchener April 30 and May 1, 2010.

HELP WANTED: Call for unwanted craft supplies (December 12)

jen — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:53:16 +0000

Bring your unwanted clothes and unwanted supplies to City of Craft on Saturday, December 12 between 12 noon – 3:00 p.m. or email or call to arrange for drop off or pick up ahead of time.

I am creating an installation during the event, made of Unwanted Clothes. We are also getting crafty and making things with the scraps or leftover supplies for the installation. If you have something made of scraps you would like included in the installation, bring it to the event and it will be used.

On Sunday, December 13 the [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Juicy Bead Ladies at the TBS Fair (Oct.31-Nov.1)

rosalyn — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:09:28 +0000

JUICY BEAD LADIES UPCOMING EVENTS

Toronto Bead Society Fair – This weekend!

Saturday October 31, from 10am-5pm
Sunday November 1, from 11am-5pm

New location:
CNIB located at 1929 Bayview at Kilgour (map)

By Car: less than 5 minute drive north from Eglinton and 10 minutes south of 401
By Transit: Get off at Davisville subway station, transfer to #11 bus
(bus runs frequently, about a 7 minute ride)
Easy access to CNIB with a pedestrian walkway

Please check out other vendors and workshops [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Washi Art Sale (November 14)

rosalyn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:39:45 +0000

Washi Art Sale – one day only!
Saturday November 14, 11am-5pm

The Japanese Paper Place is pleased to host the Amazing, Dazzling, Unforgettable Washi Art Sale!

It’s one day only on Saturday, November 14, and includes fabulous work on washi (Japanese paper) by more than a dozen local artists and craftspeople. Come on down to 77 Brock Avenue, 2 blocks west of Dufferin (map) in Parkdale and join the fun.

www.japanesepaperplace.com | washi@japanesepaperplace.com

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Wool at 25% off

rosalyn — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 17:53:09 +0000

Wool @ 25% less, taxes included
This stock came from a store that never opened.

We have Super 10 cotton, bamboo, silk, soysilk, sock yarn, alpaca, merino, baby wool, Icelandic lopis. Most of the wool is 100% pure, a small amount are blends.

We also have knitting needles in Rosewood, Ebony & Palm, both straight & double point from Lantern Moon
Knitting pattern books for Istex Lopi yarns, Freedom wool and Mirasol at great prices.
Cut lamb measuring tapes from Lantern Moon – pull the tail [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Dagg and Stacey & Snoflake fabric sale (Oct. 24)

Tasha — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:19:01 +0000

Designer Fabric Sale!

Exclusive fabrics from previous collections of Dagg and Stacey and Snoflake. Cottons, wools, blends, silks, solids, and prints. Most fabrics $1-4!

One day only!
Saturday, Oct. 24, 10am – 6pm.
1254 Dundas St. W at Dovercourt Rd–Rear entrance off Dovercourt Rd. Just follow the signs!
(647) 405-4705

www.daggandstacey.com

www.snoflakefashion.com