25 January 2013

for Vendors: Craft Show Dates and Applications

Applications for shows/fairs generally in Vancouver that are coming up and I wanted to share the list I made for myself for all the links, show dates, deadlines and fees.

Feel free to share with other makies/crafties!

Nifty for Fifty Sale
Date(s): Sunday, April 14, 2013
Application information: info (at) adhesifclothing.com
Venue: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Blim (Monthly Market)
Dates: Sunday, February 17, 2013 & Sunday, March 17, 2013
Application Deadline: Apply soon! email: info (at) blim.ca
Application instructions
Application Fee: n/a
Table Cost: $60
Venue: Heritage Hall, 3102 Main Street, Vancouver, BC

Portobello West | Fashion & Art Market
Dates: Saturday, March 23 & Sunday, March 24, 2013 - Spring Opener
Application Deadline: Apply soon!
Application
Application Fee: n/a
Table Cost Range: Spring Opener: $225 - $350 + options
Venue: Creekside Community Centre, 1 Athletes Way, Vancouver, BC

*BONUS - If you are in the Spring Opener, you can apply to be with Portobello West at the BC Home & Garden Show  
Dates: Wednesday, February 20 - 24, 2013 *bonus 
Table Cost: $395
Venue: BC Place Stadium, Vancouver, BC
                   

Make It! Vancouver
Date(s): Friday, April 19, Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21, 2013
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 14th , 2013
Application
Application Fee: n/a
Table Cost Range: $320 - $550 + options + tax 
Venue: The Croatian Cultural Centre - 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC


Got Craft? 

Date(s): Saturday, April 27 & Sunday, 28, 2013
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 28, 2013
Application
Application Fee: $11.20
Table Cost Range: $225 - $275 + tax
Venue: Maritime Labour Centre - 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver, BC


Re-Fresh Market
Date(s): Saturday, April 27, 2013
Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013
Application
Application Fee: n/a
Table Cost Range: $95 - $110 + tax
Venue: West Coast Railway Heritage Park, 39645 Government Road, Squamish

Knit City | Knit Social

Date(s): Saturday, October 26 & Sunday, October 27, 2013
Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013
Application
Application Fee: n/a

Table Cost Range: $195 - $770 + tax
Venue: Croatian Cultural Centre 3250 Commercial Drive, Vancouver, BC

Circle Craft
Dates: Thursday November 7 - Sunday November 11, 2013

Application Deadline: Friday, February 22, 2013
Application:
Application Fee: n/a

Table Cost Range: $1325 - $2185 + corner option $200-$300 + tax
*New exhibitor open space $60/sq ft. 
Venue: Vancouver Convention Centre West, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC

Crafty Affaire - Spring Market 
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2013
Application Deadline: Friday, March 1, 2013
Application
Application Fee: $10

Table Cost Range: $110-$125 + tax
Venue: Elgin Hall, 1420 Crescent Road, South Surrey, BC


Do you know of any other local events that are happening that you would like to inform your fellow makies/crafties about? Email us and we'll add it on. 

*please note that we do not guarantee time, dates and venues posted. For up-to-date information on the event make sure to look on the event website. YAY! 

24 January 2013

Giveaway | "One for you, One for me."


In-Betweener Season: the awkward time between Winter and Spring or Summer and Fall where you don't quite know what to wear. You end up putting on multiple layers, carrying around an umbrella in your bag, as well as rainboots in the car.. and.. you don't quite know if it will be too warm for the awesome knit cowl/scarf you got at Christmas. Thus, the "inbetweener cowl". Its unofficially official. Comes in four colors  frost, seafoam, grey fog and slate and two styles. Straight-up or Twisted. Both infinity cowls but 'twisted' has a twist in it. All made from a super-light warm wool that drapes beautifully over or under your coat. 




Continue reading for Giveaway details ....!! 

17 January 2013

HAPPY around the world

I always love seeing people wear MMH cowls/scarves and comment on how much they love them.. how soft, warm and snuggly they are.

It especially makes me happy when I send accessories to places that are not-Vancouver... not that Vancouver isn't special but its like part of me is travelling. 

12 January 2013

tying knots, literally

I said yes before Elisa even finished asking me to make something warm + cozy for her winter wedding. Not only that, but one for each of her bridesmaids AND her photographer. 

Searching for the perfect yarn, the perfect stitch for a couple that are "tying the knot" while i'm tying knots over and over with the yarn. (ha ha ha) 

Happy love forever Danny & Elisa. It was an honor to contribute to all the symbolism to your very special day. 

Video stills via: Erik + Love Story Media on Vimeo.