Living in the American Southeast? Hankering for some handmade?

Get on up to Raleigh tomorrow for some fabulous things, talented creations and amazingly friendly crafters!

From 11am-5pm. Be there or be square!

40 talented artists, designers, and crafters will showcase their handcrafted goods at The Handmade Market this Saturday, May 5th from 11am - 5pm at Vintage 21 (209 Oberlin Road, Raleigh NC).

Visit the website for directions, a list of participating designers, and other important information: Handmade Market. Once you experience the handcrafted goodness and guilt-free shopping at The Handmade Market, we think you’ll agree that “mall” is a four-letter word!

Christine from Paper and cloth is running a “decorate your bra” contest.

I came up with the idea as I’m walking in a 26 mile walk for breast cancer in May called the London MoonWalk where participants wear decorated bras whilst they’re walking through the night.

poppalina has posted a pattern for her crochet baby quilt - to all those who requested it - here it is

Black Dog Publishing is a small book publishers specialising in high-end illustrated books. Following on from the success of our alternative craft book, Making Stuff, we are currently working on a follow up, Making Stuff for Kids. We want it to include a variety of inspirational projects to make for and with kids - anything goes!

Contributions are unpaid, but you will be credited in the book with a 100-word biog, featuring any websites or contact details you would like to
promote. Please send a brief description of your idea with any images by May 25th to: makingstuff@hotmail.co.uk.

Find out more about Black Dog Publishing and about Making Stuff on: www.blackdogonline.com

read all about these artfully knitted cupcakes here or check out the website here and more pics at flickr.