Handmade Detroit

Of all the questions we get at HD headquarters, the one we get most often is: How can I get involved? So in the spirit of New Year’s resolutions, and a complete answer to this question, here are 10 ways to get involved with us and with the crafty community, metro Detroit and beyond.
Getting involved […]

In case you guys didn’t know, I participated in a cross-country ornament swap this holiday season. Let me tell you, it was a lot of fun, and I’ve received some really adorable treats in my mail. ANYHOO, if you’d like to see what all the participants came up with, take a look at the group’s […]

Sew Darn Cute wrote about this faaaabulous gumdrop wreath today, and I’m totally smitten over it. Her’s looks fabu, wouldn’t you agree?
Well, I’m already on the hunt for pound after pound of gumdrops. If you’d like to make it yourself, take a look at this site for all of the instructions.
I’m sure dentists all over […]

We’ve got two different sewing choices here for that loved one of yours who spends a lot of time at the sewing machine. You just need to decide if your sewer is a pro or a newbie.

For the newbie:
Last-Minute Fabric Gifts: 30 Hand-Sew, Machine-Sew, abd No-Sew Projects
By Cynthia Treen
STC Craft Books
144 pages, hard cover
$24.95
October 2006
The […]

If you’re like me, you’ve got lots of friends/family members/people on the street who like crafts, but like different kinds. The same can be said about holiday crafts. Have no fear. Take a look at these two Christmas books, both very different but very perfect for the intended receiver.

FOR YOUR MOM
Vintage Christmas Crafts
By Sara Toliver
144 […]

Subversive Cross Stitch 2007 Wall Calendar
By Julie Jackson
12 color photographs
July 2006
$12.95
Chronicle Books

What better way to welcome 2007 than with cross-stitched swear words?! A must-have for the Subversive fan in your life. Did I mention it comes with a free pattern?!

Ok, you guys, wish me luck. This is my first post, on our new blog, yipppeee! (Insert Kermit the Frog happy squeal there). Cross your fingers!

Under the Tree: D.I.Y. Design it Yourself
Edited by Ellen Lupton
Princeton Architectural Press
196 pages, 2006
Paperback, $19.95
I took a lot of design-related classes during college and post graduation. Had this book […]

Get your last-minute shopping rush on this Wednesday at the Holiday Baar Bazaar.

6 p.m. to 2 a.m.
@ the Garden Bowl and upstairs at the Magic Stick, 4120 Woodward Ave.
DJs spinning upstairs and down
Free!

[ Dec 20, 2006 6:00 pm to Dec 21, 2006 2:00 am. ] The Holiday Baar Bazaar aims to fill the Garden Bowl and Magic Stick with unique sellers for lots of nifty last-minute holiday shopping. Come shop or sell with the folks of Handmade Detroit and many others! Tables are free. Starts after work at 6PM - come early, stay late! More info: www.majesticdetroit.com

[ Dec 17, 2006; 12:00 am; ] Once a month, the Detroit Craft Mafia invites everyone out to make, chat and meet. The event is always free, laid-back and a great way to connect with fellow crafters.

DCM’s Monthly Making Party
2 p.m.
@ Xhedos Cafe, 240 W. 9 Mile in Ferndale
More info: www.detroitcraftmafia.com