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EXHIBITION: Neon Glow by Amanda McCavour at The Earl Selkirk Gallery @ ARTiculations (until January 20, 2011)

jen — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:08:31 +0000

The Junction is absolutely jammed with exciting design & craft shops and creative celebrations of late, so it was more of an ‘awesome, of course’ than an ‘no, really??’ when Amanda alerted me to to the fact that a ARTiculations, a cute new art supply store/workshop space/exhibition venue has opened there.

You can catch Amanda’s window installation and gallery show in the space until January 20th, check out the ARTiculations blog for upcoming workshops , and pop in to the [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: December 2011

jen — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:34:24 +0000

This month’s TCA Sponsor News is chock full of great holiday activities, sweet sales and even a sound and craft installation. Read on & get out there and make stuff!

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

NANOPOD: HYBRID STUDIO
www.nanopod.tv
322 Harbord Street
647.780.4478
nanotopia@me.com

Wonderlandish
December 10 (11:00am-6:00pm) & 11 (1:00am-5:00pm), 2011
a nanotopian installation
Sound + Vision by Andrei Gravelle & Tosca Teran

nanopod: Hybrid Studio is taking part in this year’s City [...]

FOR SALE: Soap Making Supplies

jen — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 14:20:40 +0000

making soap by c a i tlin

The first Beehive activity I participated in was soap making back in May and I am still enjoying the beer-rosemary-avocado-coconut (what!) shampoo bar that I made in the workshop. I thought I’d pass along this opportunity to purchase a whole set of supplies for those who are interested in getting their hands dirty, er, clean, with soap making. My sense is that this lot of supplies for sale by Jen would [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: October 2011

jen — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:11:51 +0000

Upcoming October goodies from our sponsors!

TEXTILE MUSEUM OF CANADA
www.textilemuseum.ca
55 Centre Avenue
416-599-5321
info@textilemuseum.ca

For the Love of Cloth: Decorator Fabric Sale
Friday October 14 12:00 – 5:00 pm and Saturday October 15 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Mark your calendars! The dates have been set for our annual boutique-style sale of fabulous designer fabrics generously donated by Primavera. New this year, the sale will feature sample lengths from Robert Allen and Beacon Hill as well as a selection [...]

SPONSOR NEWS: September 2011

jen — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 13:16:32 +0000

After a long hot summer it’s back2skool for our dedicated TCA sponsors! Check out what is going down at Wise Daughters in September and beyond. Those of you looking to freshen up your stock of craft supplies should definitely take note of the Handmaker Heaven Trunk Sale on Sept. 30 where you’ll find some major deals.

WISE DAUGHTERS CRAFT MARKET
www.wisedaughters.com
3079B Dundas St. W.
416-761-1555
wisedaughters@sympatico.ca

Stitches from the Start – Beginner Knitting
Thurs, Sept 8, 15, 22 from 7:00 – [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: Mega Sale at King Textiles (June 10 & 11, 2011)

jen — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 11:30:29 +0000

Thanks to The Make Den for the heads up on this one; they are proving even more effective than that guy on the corner of King & Spadina who yells about King Textiles!

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: More Than Just a Yardage Sale at TMC (May 27 & 28, 2011)

jen — Wed, 25 May 2011 12:40:22 +0000

Image of 2010 sale via Strandnews.ca

Heads (and elbows!*) up that the Textile Museum‘s annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale is upon us this Friday. Get down to the TMC to score major deals on yardage, yarn, embroidery supplies, books, and even some vintage garb. Last year I walked away with arms full of fabric, old needlepoint books & mags, a blouse from 1910, and a wool scarf from Japan!

*ok ok, I make this joke every year, but it is just [...]

IT CAME FROM THE FORUM: Cashmere Mill End Fibre for Sale

jen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 13:49:19 +0000

Act fast if you’d like to snag the rest of this cashmere fibre….it’s hard to imagine something more luxurious than a handknit garment from handspun cashmere – YUM!

moose antler spindle by looseends, on Flickr (not a picture of fibre for sale!)

Posted by Marian Naum on the Swap, Barter, or Sell board on the TCA Forum:

I have approximately 4 kilos of cashmere mill end fibre for sale. I need to raise some money for lodging and travel to the Level [...]

SUPPLY YOUR HABIT: sweetie pie press’ postal board tool

jen — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 11:27:14 +0000

I have been meaning to share this little gem with you guys for awhile, as I was blown away by Becky’s ingenuity when I first saw these guys debuted on her blog (when TCA was still a’slumber). Though I have never personally had the pleasure of having to ship my handmade goods on a regular basis, I can only imagine what a pain it would be to have to go to the post office to measure your mail each time you need to check whether it will fit in the “small packet” [...]

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

toronto craft alert — 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 ***NO LONGER AVAILABLE***

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!