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October 10, 2009

An Afternoon of Crafts and 'Staches in Petaluma

Today I've been at the Petaluma Whiskerino, an extraordinary contest of beards and mustaches. I made a few felt mustaches, and had to get my photo taken with the winner in the Full Beard category, Jack Passion. Jack is the author of the Facial Hair Handbook, and as his bear clearly shows, a true expert in the field. He is the first place national champion too! Besides growing beards and writing books, Jack has a website with everything facial hair, and some great silkscreened beard t-shirts.

October 8, 2009

Call for Entries: Phoenix Holiday Craft Fair

If you're in the Phoenix area and looking for a place to share your crafts with the holiday market, you're in luck. Indie Chic @ 10th Street on December 5 is gonna be the game in town this year. Application deadline is November 5.

The Petaluma Whiskerino

I think it's fairly clear that the craft world is in the midst of a trend. A trend almost as big as bird silhouettes, almost as big as the skull and crossbones, almost as big as the octopus. It's the mustache, and it seems to be, ahem, growing on everyone. From 'Nifer's amazing pieces of nose decor, to the laser cut 'stache necklaces on etsy, nose neighbors and soup strainers are here to stay. And the Petaluma Whiskerino is celebrating with an old school exhibition. I will be at the event on Saturday, starting at 3pm at the Petaluma Farmers Market. I plan to be sporting my own colorful facial hair, and will have my felting supplies so that anyone who likes can join in the fun.

The Annual Bill Soberanes Memorial Whiskerino Contest has been around for longer than anyone I talked to could reckon. I got the details from Fred Abercrombie, who has been competing for the last 5 years. Last year Fred, his wife Melissa, and some of their neighbors created a campaign and took up the task of promotions. Their efforts included some clever material, including handlebar mustache stickers for the mirror, and a postcard that can transform anyone from clean shaven to hirsute in an instant. They've even made chocolate mustache lollipops! As a bonus, this year Fred created a time traveling video, of his face sprouting what I consider to be true art.

Time Lapse: My Hairy Commute from :: Fred Abercrombie on Vimeo.

First Ever New York City Yarn Crawl Starts Tomorrow

More than a dozen New York yarn stores are participating in the first ever NYC Yarn Crawl this weekend in an effort to "encourage exploration of the city's yarn shops and promote the needle arts."

The NYC Yarn Crawl is a free, self-guided tour for knitters, crocheters and other fiber artists to the city's premier yarn shops. Featuring special demonstrations, exhibits, sales and promotions, the crawl promises to be 4 days of shopping, discovery and urban exploration for both local and out-of-town knitters.

You can read more about the participating retailers, scavenger hunt and big basket raffle prizes on the NYC Yarn Crawl Web site. Our Cozy Up To Yarn month sponsors, Lion Brand Yarn, will be participating. You can get a sneak peek at the cozy, yarn-filled Lion Brand Yarn Studio in Nat and Becky's video tour from last month! [via The Purl Bee]

October 7, 2009

This Week in Craft Fairs

Here's what's coming up in the crafting world. If you know of an upcoming event, please add it to our online calendar. And if you have a call for entries you want listed in this weekly craft fair post, .

Coming Up This Weekend:
Indie Emporium
Tulsa, OK
Friday, Oct. 9, 7pm - 10pm
Saturday, Oct. 10, 11am - 8pm

Bayou City Art Festival Downtown
Houston, TX
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am - 6pm
Sunday, Oct. 11, 10am - 6pm

Craft & Recycled Craft Fair
Elizabethtown, PA
Saturday, Oct. 10, 9am - 3pm

One of a Kind Vancouver
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Thursday, Oct. 8, 10am - 9pm
Friday, Oct. 9, 10am - 9pm
Saturday, Oct. 10, 10am - 9pm
Sunday, Oct. 11, 10am - 5pm

Call For Entries:
Bg Craft Fest
Walnut Creek, CA
Saturday, Nov. 14
Fee: $50
Deadline to apply: Oct. 16, 2009

Indie Mart
San Francisco, CA
Sunday, Nov. 8
Fee: $75 - $150
Deadline to apply: Oct. 8, 2009

Conejo Valley Moms' Annual Holiday Boutique 2009
Thousand Oaks, CA
Saturday, Nov. 7
Fee: $60
Deadline to apply: Oct. 31, 2009

Deluxe Indie Craft Bazaar
Oklahoma City, OK
Saturday, Dec. 12
Fee: $75 - $170
Deadline to apply: Oct. 15, 2009

2nd Annual Funky Finds Spring Fling
Fort Worth, TX
Saturday, Mar. 13, 2010
Fee: $75 - $185
Deadline to apply: Nov. 15, 2009

Market Day
Des Moines, IA
Saturday, Oct. 24
Fee: $20
Deadline to apply: Oct. 17, 2009

From Scratch
Allentown, PA
Saturday, Nov. 14
Fee: $30
Deadline to apply: Oct. 15, 2009

I Made It! Market
Pittsburgh, PA
Sunday, Nov. 22
Fee: $40
Deadline to apply: Open until 50 vendors are signed up

I Made It! Market
Pittsburgh, PA
Saturday, Dec. 5
Fee: $40
Deadline to apply: Open until 50 vendors are signed up

BUST Holiday Craftacular
New York, NY
Sunday, Dec. 6
Fee: $260
Deadline to apply: Nov. 2, 2009

University of Virginia Artisan's Bazaar
Charlottesville, VA
Thursday, Nov. 19 - Saturday, Nov. 21
Fee: $50 - $100
Deadline to apply: Oct. 12, 2009

October 5, 2009

Lion Brand Yarn Studio Window

Andrea of the Lion Brand Yarn Studio (34 W. 15th Street, NY) is busy knitting a scarf for The Partnership for the Homless. If you are in NY, stop by and check out the staffers who will be knitting or crocheting in the window display each day through November 22nd. Then stop inside and get your supplies to knit a hat or scarf to benefit the great cause.

From our previous CRAFT post:

From now until December 1st, let the staff know you are working on a hat or scarf for the charity and you'll get 10% off all yarn, hooks, needles, and supplies. Once you finish making all your hats and scarves, drop them off at the Lion Brand Yarn Studio. As a thank you, you'll receive a 20% off coupon for your next purchase.

September 30, 2009

This Week in Craft Fairs

Here's your weekly craft fair roundup! If you have an event coming up, please add it to our online calendar. To get your call for entries listed in future blog posts, .

Coming Up This Weekend:
Craft Stash Swap
Harker Heights, TX
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10am - 2pm

36th Annual Ozark Arts & Crafts Show
Ozark, MO
Friday, Oct. 2, 9am - 7pm
Saturday, Oct. 3, 9am - 7pm
Sunday, Oct. 4, 9am - 5pm

First Friday Indie Market
Greensboro, NC
Friday, Oct. 2, 4pm - 9pm

Stitch Rock
Delray Beach, FL
Saturday, Oct. 3, 12pm - 6pm