3/1/11

Craft Toronto: Birds on a Wire Emroidery by katherine skene

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Seriously, is it Spring yet?

The Craft Toronto photo pool is a rolling stream of craft projects being made in the city (and thereabouts). It is an initiative hosted by City of Craft and reflects more makers than any of our real-world events ever could. What's more? You can join!

2/14/11

Love Day.

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Have a crafty Valentine's, y'all!

Love,

City of Craft

2/8/11

Necklace Giveaway from Lemonade.


Hello, Citizens,

We just got wind of a great Valentine's giveaway by our friend and program designer, Caitlyn Murphy, of lemonade.

Go on over to her blog to check out the rules and details.

Good luck!

2/7/11

Installation Goes Digital: Coast to Coast to Coast.


It has been on the internet for a year, but I just discovered this digital version of Meags Fitzgerald's and Pamela Norrish's Coast to Coast to Coast (with music by Aaron Read). Some of you may remember it as an installation in the 'broom closet screening room' at the 2009 City of Craft show. For those who don't, it is an animation made entirely from non-digital photobooth frames. The props and characters were also constructed using myriad craft practices. The hands that made everything even make some cameos.

Enjoy!

2/6/11

Fabric Sale at the workroom.

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Good Morning Citizens,

As if the Trunk Show is not enough, the workroom is also hosting a Winter Fabric Sale that ends today (Sunday). That's a true fact. They are giving you 10% off any purchase of two metres or more and 20% off 4 metres of more of their impressive selection of fabrics - and that applies to any combination of yardage, fat quarters and bundles.

Read more here. and C'mon down!

Vendor Profile: Becky of the sweetie pie press

i love you

Yes, I did an interview with myself.

Who are you...you, as a person?
Becky Johnson

What is your business called?
the sweetie pie press

What does this business specialize in?
The sweetie pie press makes 1" buttons, artist button sets, crochet warm things, accessible installation kits, paper goods and other ephemera.

Where are you located (home, studio, store front)?
Everything I make comes out of my warm Parkdale apartment wherein I listen to podcasts and act like a hermit.

Do you have any new products/inventions/designs/projects up for grabs at the Love & Rummage Trunk Show?
Yup! Just in time for this show, I have a new botanically-themed button set by Milwaukee artist, Matt "Matty 8080" Cipov, a new floral button set by Alec Thibodeau and some laser cut plywood and masonite postal measuring boards.

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What is one thing from your trunk that would make a great Valentine?
I will have lots of rummage this time around including a bunch of vintage suitcases. Clearly, I have a fondness for them. If it came with a trip (even to the lake for a winter picnic) I'd be down with that.

What would be your ideal Valentine to receive?
Mint cocoa in bed.

How do you feel about February in Toronto - drab or dazzling?
Softly dazzling.

Do you believe in true love?
I believe in BIG LOVE.

mini postal boards (3)b

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

2/5/11

Vendor Profile: Alison of Coriander Girl.

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Who are you...you, as a person?
Hello! My name is Alison Westlake. I'm a scorpio, a dreamer, a liver, a lover.

What is your business called?
Coriander Girl!

What does this business specialize in?
We specialize in flowers! But our claim to fame is working with vintage vessels. Bring in a vase and we'll make lovely, just lovely.

Where are you located (home, studio, store front)?
You can find us in Parkdale, glorious Parkdale! 1537 Queen St. W on the south side of Queen at Wilson Park Blvd.

Do you have any new products/inventions/designs/projects up for grabs at the Love & Rummage Trunk Show?
I'll be there selling little posies in vintage apothecary bottles, tea cups, tins etc. I'll bring some small gifts and crafts from local artisans too!

What is one thing from your trunk that would make a great Valentine?
Every girl or boy likes a sweet little posy in a cool old container? Can I get an amen?

What would be your ideal Valentine to receive?
Well, I've always said my man is good enough to spread on a cracker so maybe if he got me a life time supply of those delicious rosemary crackers I love so much, I'd be set. I also wouldn't mind two tickets for a trip around the world, first stop, the Amalfi Coast of course!

How do you feel about February in Toronto - drab or dazzling?
February? Well, let's just say I'm in really good shape because I run everywhere. It's too cold to be outside. I'm like a 90 year old woman.

Do you believe in true love?
I believe in true love. I believe lobsters mate for life. I believe you can know in an instant when you've met "the one." I sobbed during Titanic, I wept for the penguins in that ever popular documentary, I ooze at the sight of a cute baby, and my ipod only has ballads. I am a lover and I'll die with my heart blazing on my sleeve.
Thanks to the lovely ladies of City of Craft, Karyn from The Workroom, and anyone else involved in making this trunk show possible, I'm thrilled to be involved!
See you all there!
Alison xo

Flowers from Coriander Girl
Photo by the workroom

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