Home Ec.

Sew Darn Jenny can be found HERE. Her new brick n mortar shop is so freakin adorable. I love it!!! She is the author of Sew Darn Cute, a book you really need to check out!!

Her shop is just adorable :)




Our doors are open...come visit!

Home Ec. Silverlake
3815 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026

Tue-Fri 12-7pm
Sat 11am-7pm
Sun 11am-6pm
closed Mondays

GRAND OPENING PARTY:
Friday, SEPTEMBER 4, 7-10pm

StoneMountain & Daughter Fabric Shop in Berkley, CA

This craft-friendly, fabric-friendly shop is so fun!! It looks like this shop is their only one. They have a really nice selection of unique materials and notions too!! See their website HERE.



As for craft shows in Berkley, I found this info:

Maven: Urban Design + Craft Fair
Read more on Craft: blog here...
1700 Dwight Way
(between Mcgee Ave & Roosevelt Ave)
Berkeley, CA 94703
(415) 710-4726

"The idea for Maven: Urban Design + Craft Fair was born from the final project in Adjowah Brodie's graphic design class at San Francisco City College. The professor asked the class to design a two color poster that captured the essence of a place or event, and Adjowah, an Oakland based jewelry designer, made a poster for the fictitious Women of Color Crafts Fair. She loved her poster so much she wanted the fair to be real. Although she has decided not to continue with her studies in the Graphics field, Adjowah was able to make the craft fair a reality.

Maven: Urban Design + Craft Fair is an indie boutique style craft fair featuring the Bay Area's most exquisitely skilled and ultra crafty women artisans. Held the second Saturday of every month, the next event takes place on October 14th from noon - 5p.m., at the corner of Dwight and McGee in Berkeley, California. Maven is a Hebrew word, which, loosely translated, means "One who is skilled in any field". Adjowah chose the name because she felt it best described both herself and the artists she'd met over the years at various fairs & festivals. "Off the top of my head I can name a local Soap Maven, a Felt Maven, even a Paper Jewelry Maven." Adjowah describes her customers as mavens, too. "When you shop this fair, you officially become a Shopping Maven, because you will be choosing from an eclectic assortment of gifts you just can't find anywhere else. You'll be an exceptionally gifted giver."


The Maven Craft Fair seeks to promote the businesses of all women, with a special emphasis on women of color in the arts/crafts/handmade/D.I.Y. communities. The Maven Craft Fair presents the best of the best, with a strong commitment to locally handmade arts, crafts, goods and services. Although Adjowah has gracefully exited the world of graphics, she is enthusiastic about her new project and looks forward to seeing it grow. "There's nothing else like it in the East Bay." she explains. "I know a lot of great women crafty types and I already have a waiting list for the November show. There is a need for this kind of marketplace, and I'm glad to be a part of it".

The American Craft Show in San Francisco

Wow, this show looks extremely awesome. It is definitely in a league of extrordinary artists too. The show looks like so much fun. It will take place in August. So please read below for more info, or visit their site HERE.

NOW ACCEPTING 2010 APPLICANTS HERE.

New artists, alternative work, and a Green Craft component will be on display at The American Craft Council Show in San Francisco at Fort Mason Center, August 14-16, 2009. Celebrating its 34th year in the Bay Area, this much-anticipated event delivers the nation's leading 250 artists and their latest designer jewelry, furniture, clothing, home decor and more to the public. Guests can indulge in wine tastings from top vineyards and be part of entertaining and informative demonstrations throughout the weekend.


Green Craft - Artists using found, recycled, eco-friendly materials and techniques will be highlighted. Shop for style and the environment!

AltCraft - This section features rising indie craft artists whose work illustrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade movement. The work of 16 artists, selected through a special jury process, will be presented in a unique loft space in the Fort Mason pier.

SAVE by purchasing tickets in advance: $2 off advance ticket purchase online. Click here to save!

LOCATION
Fort Mason Center
Herbst and Festival Pavilions

Located between Fisherman's Wharf and the Golden Gate Bridge on San Francisco Bay; entrance is at the intersection of Marina Boulevard and Buchanan Street. Paid valet parking is available or visitors may park offsite in the adjacent Marina Green and take the complimentary shuttle service to Fort Mason. Click here for directions and parking information.

DATES AND SHOW HOURS
Friday, August 14 (10am - 8pm) ** New, extended hours!**
Saturday, August 15 (10am - 6 pm)
Sunday, August 16 (10 am - 5 pm)

ADMISSION
$12 per person
$18 two-day pass
SPECIAL FRIDAY EVENING ADMISSION: $5 after 5pm (not to be combined with other offers)
Children 12 and under free
American Craft Council members FREE.
Introductory membership $25 at the show. JOIN NOW.
Buy Tickets Online and save! $10 per person; $16 two-day pass


Information:
Call: 800-836-3470

Summer Solstice Celebration in Santa Barbara, CA tonight and tomorrow at noon

Since my family is vacationing in Santa Barbara, they are going to visit the Solstice Celebration. It looks like a ton or fun too. Check out their site HERE.

VIEW THE LARGER MAP HERE.

BagItDesigns Upcoming Show Schedule

MAY 9-10 ALAMEDA, CA - MOTHER'S DAY SHOW
MAY 16-17 OAKDALE, CA - CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL
JUNE 6-7 WALNUT CREEK, CA - WINE & ART FESTIVAL
JUNE 27-28 SAN ANSELMO, CA - WINE & ART FESTIVAL
JULY 3-5 PRESCOTT, AZ - PRESCOTT RODEO DAYS
SEPT 12-13 LITTLE FALLS, MN - ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
SEPT 18-20 WISCONSIN DELLS, WI - WO-ZHA-WA ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR

They really seem to have a great show schedule. They opened their etsy shop in March of 2009, so please take a look at their HUGE INVENTORY!! Believe me, they have more under their belts than what these 2 images depict. Visit them HERE...

"We are three sisters, with studios in three different locations, working together to produce bags and accessories from hundreds of unique fabrics. Each bag is handcrafted by one of us from patterns we have created. All of our bags are lined with carefully selected coordinating fabrics.

WE ARE A GREAT SOURCE FOR UNIQUE GIFTS. We have a large inventory of novelty themed fabrics, so if you know someone who’s “into” something (aren’t we all?) we probably have a fabric for that special interest. If we don’t have it in stock, we’ll know where to get it."

Indie Sacramento

So at least craft fairs prevail in warmer,more sunny climates :)
This one looks fun. It is called Indie Sacramento. See their flickr group pool here.
"IndieSacramento is Sacramento's largest MONTHLY trunk show & craft bazaar, held on the FIRST SATURDAY of every month, from 12-4pm. The location may change on a monthly basis, so see the website for details." Seen HERE on the Indie Sacramento Blog.
Even see a lil' video of the show HERE...

Thanks to Tamie Snow *Roxiecraft* for these images!!!

Mahar Dry Goods at Unique Los Angeles, 2008

Through this amazing set of images on Flickr by Mahar Dry Goods, I was truly inspired. Both by craft fair setup and merchandise type items. They have such a cool feel to their booth, I really wish I could visit them some day soon. Their clothing rack is killer, ,and i also love their fabric sign that is led by a giant paper airplane. how creative.
Mahar Dry Goods sells clothing, furniture, stockings, pillow and other stuffed goodies, ceramics, luggage, and probably a lot more. See their website HERE.
"A glimpse of the Mahar Drygoods portable emporium."

See the Unique Los Angeles Page HERE.

Bust London and Bust L.A. Show

These Bust Craftacular shows look like a pretty happening event. They seem to be marketing it as a a club happening with DJs as well as a kind of alternative and perhaps "punk" styling to the crafts available.

See a lot more pictures here...

Felt Club & Renegade Application Deadlines Due Soon!!

APPLICATIONS FOR THE HOLIDAY SALE ARE AVAILABLE NOW!!!

Abbot Kinney Festival on Venice Beach Sept. 28, 2008

Celebrating the 24th Annual Abbot Kinney Festival ...

**September 28,2008, VENICE will become the ultimate block party in celebration of the 24th annual Abbot Kinney Festival. Renowned for eclectic shopping and world class restaurants, Abbot Kinney Blvd will be closed to traffic from Main St. to Venice Blvd to accommodate 3 stages of live music, dancers and performance artists, a spectacular Family Courtyard, Traditional festival and ethnic foods, Beer Garden, Green Living Area and over 300 vendors featuring original, handcrafted goods.

**This year, AKDA is proud to announce that ABBOT KINNEY GOES GREEN! With the goal to be a zero waste event, we are encouraging recycling, providing carbon offsets and not allowing our vendors to use plastic bags or Styrofoam. In the "Green Living Area" there are environmentally conscious vendors and non-profits, interactive events, workshops and innovative ideas on Green living. We ask everyone to please bike to the event (there will be a bike valet), or take public transportation. If you plan to drive, remember parking is very limited. For those who plan to shop, we have cloth tote bags for sale - and if you have your own, then bring those too!