Burlington Craft Mafia

Goodbye for now

2008-10-09T13:00:00.000-07:00

It is was much regret that we are announcing our decision to close down the Burlington Craft Mafia. Due to financial reasons and other restrictions we will no longer be associating ourselves with the name.

However Erinn and I are still very busy crafting and don't be surprised if you see us pop up again with a new name. I have a new blog in the works which will carry on the handmade mission we worked so hard to build. We still hold strong to the values of creating a community of like minded crafters, providing resource and business knowledge, and pushing the handmade mission in Vermont. Our new venture will this time include ALL of Vermont and not just Burlington.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us and and our events over the past 3 years.

We will be sharing a booth at the Women's Festival of Crafts on Nov 29th and 30th at City Hall in Burlington. Stop by and say hello.

Stay tuned for what we have in store next . . .

2008-08-07T04:37:00.000-07:00

Basic garment alterations at the Bobbin.

Come learn how to alter those thrift store and clothing swap finds to fit YOU just so!

when: Friday, August 15 from 2 to 4 pm
where: The Bobbin, 299 N. Winooski Ave @ Archibald St., Burlington
cost: 30$ includes the 2 hours of instruction plus an additional hour
on their machines

how to register: class size is limited, so pre-registration is
required. Please call 862-7417, email info@thebobbin.com, or drop in
to register.

Check out the summer line of Flying Hen caps at the Bobbin, too! Be
well and creative!

EcoSew Workshop

2008-06-20T07:34:00.000-07:00

Join The Bobbin on Friday 6/27 for their EcoSew workshop called

Let's Make Monsters

When: Friday 6/27 from 3-5pm
What: Use recycled fabrics, yarns and notions combine to create super cute stuffed animal, monster + robot friends. $20 includes materials.
Where: The Bobbin Sew and Craft Bar, Burlington VT. Visit www.thebobbin.com for directions and more details.

Subsixstudios News

2008-06-19T05:01:00.000-07:00

Smashing Darling is now home to Subsixstudios products. I opened up my shop with them yesterday and I have been nothing but pleased with their website and the selection of indie designers they sell. While you are checking out my new shop you can also sign up for RSS feed or email notifications of when I add new items. I just added two new reusable market totes and look for new earrings and other jewelry in July.

Plastic bag belts

2008-06-17T08:00:00.000-07:00

A local crafter Caroline Byrne from Winooski VT makes these awesome plastic bag belts. Check out this one plus many more in her Etsy shop.

2008-06-16T05:21:00.000-07:00

our very own urban-farmgirl made this flag. It is hanging from her house.

2008-05-27T10:13:00.000-07:00

The Bobbin
Sew Bar + Craft Lounge presents:

Crafters Delight

Tuesday May 27th 6pm-9pm
Glue Guns + You = Fun!
$10

Jams by DJ’s
Mothertrucker & Clasic Hits.

Glitter
Pom-poms
Bedazzlers
Oh My!

299 N. Winooski Ave. (@Archibald)
(802) 862-7417
www.thebobbin.com

CALL TO ARTISTS

2008-04-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

Waterbury’s 7th annual Stowe Street Arts Festival, for artists,
photographers and craftspeople, will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2008,
10 am - 4 pm

A huge tent will occupy the top block of Stowe Street in downtown
Waterbury with 10 x 10 foot spaces. Many additional spaces will be
available on the street outside the tent for a lower fee. Live music all
day and food available.

Sponsored by Waterbury Activities & Cultural Committee and Waterbury
Downtown Partnership

FOR INFORMATION/REGISTRATION CONTACT Sandy: sershow@globalnetisp.net or
244-6648

Mark your calendars

2008-03-25T08:35:00.001-07:00

2008-02-09T13:16:00.000-08:00

Colleen from It's Elemental has some exciting news to share.

Her art dolls and greetings cards are now being offered at the wonderful new boutique, Candles and Creations, located at 150 Dorset Street in South Burlington, Vermont. C&C is owned and operated by Heather Paine and Casey Webster Stabile- Featuring local and regional artists, Heather and Casey's vision was to open a shop with a very special mission; many of the artists featured contribute proceeds to charitable causes.

Montpelier Crafters!

2008-02-09T12:54:00.001-08:00

Some of our craft friends in Montpelier are having a sample sale/trunk show.

Saturday March 1st from 10-2 at the Langdon Street Cafe.

Hang out with urban-farmgirl

2008-02-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

...at The Bobbin on Sunday February 10th from 2-4 pm and make some Wicked Fast Hats!
See their website for details and to sign up, ok?

Subsixstudios Earring Sale

2008-01-15T08:11:00.000-08:00

FREE Shipping on all earrings from Subsixstudios.

www.subsixstudios.com

Etsy: Your place to buy & sell all things handmade
subsixstudios.etsy.com

2008-01-13T04:46:00.001-08:00

Gyllian Svensson and Rachel Hooper of the Bobbin. Photo by Matthew Thorson

Burlington's local crafty business The Bobbin Sew Bar and Craft Lounge was in Seven Days this week. These ladies are working hard to spread the word and love of craft in the Queen City.

Read the story here.

Have you taken the pledge?

2007-12-17T13:25:00.000-08:00

Read about it in the NY Times The Craft Mafia got a mention.

Have you heard?

2007-12-11T06:31:00.000-08:00

about The Bobbin?

It is a sew bar and craft lounge located 299 North Winooski Ave in Burlington.

They offer many different crafting classes and groups and you can even rent out their sewing machines and serger and work on your project at their location.

Check out their website for all the details www.thebobbin.com

Thanks

2007-12-11T06:25:00.001-08:00

Thanks to everyone who came down to the Queen City Craft Bazaar and donated money to our raffle. The two winners were chosen and their gift bags donated by the Burlington Craft Mafia went out this week.

2007-11-28T15:40:00.000-08:00

This Saturday is the Queen City Craft Bazaar.
The Burlington Craft Mafia is holding a raffle to benefit Art From the Heart. Two gift bags will be given away containing handmade goods from the members.
Buy handmade
Buy local

A sad goodbye

2007-10-10T18:55:00.001-07:00

Friday night 10/12 we are having the Burlington Craft Mafia Traveling Trunk Show at Red Square from 5-8pm. It will be a fantastic evening with handmade goods and the sweet indie-pop sound of Colin Clary and a Magog.

This night is also very special to us because one of our founding members Holly of misshawklet is moving and this will be her final event and last official day with the Burlington Craft Mafia. It was about a year ago when Erinn contacted Holly and I to start this group. We had high hopes of establishing a strong group here in Burlington that would help grow and support the crafting community. Holly has been an amazing member of the BCM. I have learned so much from her and she has done even more to bring this group to where it is today. She will be greatly missed. We wish her all the luck on her journey. Thanks for everything Holly!

Stop by after work. Help us celebrate an evening of indie craft and music. See you at Red Square.

2007-09-28T12:19:00.000-07:00

Come see Holly of misshawklet and Joanne of Happy Fantastic tomorrow at the Burlington Artist Market. If you can't make it, don't worry, they will also be vending at the Dance Dance Marathon in City Hall Park until midnight. Yes, midnight!

Come drink some beers, listen to some music, cheer on the dancers and visit with us!

BCM Member Gets an Indie Shout Out

2007-09-27T05:30:00.000-07:00

Our very own Colleen was featured on the Indie Shopping Website Indie Chic!

Colleen's handmade book features a collaged and embellished cover with a hemp closure. Congrats Colleen! Check out Colleen's other wares at her website It's Elemental.

Yeah! We love it when our fellow craft mafians make it in the news!

Handmade hits Montpelier

2007-09-17T06:34:00.000-07:00

There is a new shop in downtown Montpelier Vermont dedicated to featuring handmade wares from that area's craftiest and most creative.

Swingin' Sphere

Swingin' Sphere is located at 104 Main Street (Above Miller Sports) in Montpelier.

Interested in selling your wares at her shop?
Call 802-223-0307 or email swinginsphere@gmail.com

Upcoming Event

2007-09-16T08:01:00.001-07:00

Calling all VT indie crafters, artists and designers

2007-09-12T16:40:00.001-07:00

The Queen City Craft Bazaar is now accepting applications for their holiday craft show. The event will be held on Saturday December 1st.

Go to Queen City Craft Bazaar to get your application.

This is a juried event and spots are limited. The application deadline is October 6th.

Just telling you what I heard

2007-09-11T16:35:00.000-07:00

Rumor has it applications for the Women's Festival of Craft (is that the real name?) in Burlington that takes place each year over Thanksgiving weekend are going out soon. I hear this is a tough show to get into. If you are one of the lucky ones to get an application (the process is all by word of mouth) send it in asap as the selection is first come first serve.

More on the South End Art Hop

2007-09-06T20:25:00.000-07:00

...And before you check out the Strut Fashion Show tomorrow night at 9pm, be sure to stop by The 8 Space, a new group studio in Burlington's South End. We will be open at least from 5-9pm Friday and 11-5 Saturday.

The studio has a variety of artists including Burlington Craft Mafia's own Stephanie and Holly.

We are site #13 and would love it if you stop by and say hi!

4 Howard Street. Look for our door!

Get Ready to STRUT

2007-09-03T05:06:00.001-07:00

Live fashion show featuring local, independent artists and fashion designers plus a live DJ.
Awesome clothing and accessories will be for sale before and after each fashion show.
(so bring CASH $)

Happy Fantastic Designs, Subsixstudios, and Catey is a girl will be participating in STRUT: AN ART HOP FASHION EVENT. This year there will be 2 different fashion shows (and Happy Fantastic Designs will be in both, Subsixstudios will be in the Saturday show only, and Catey is a girl will be in the Friday show only). Street-style, dresses, and couture will be on Friday September 7th at 9pm. Jewelry, accessories, kids, and dogs will be on Saturday September 8th at 3pm. Designs will be for sale before and after each show. Both Fashion Events take place at 27 Sears Lane (off of Pine St) in Burlington, VT.

What a Happy Fantastic Offer!
Present this coupon to Happy Fantastic Designs
and receive a FREE Pin!
OFFER ONLY VALID AT ART HOP, SEPT. 7TH & 8TH

SHELBURNE MUSEUM GOES TO THE DOGS

2007-09-03T05:03:00.001-07:00

Happy Fantastic Designs will be participating in SHELBURNE MUSEUM GOES TO THE DOGS on Sunday September 16. Joanne will be sharing a tent with Basenji Rescue and will be donating 1/2 of her profits to help little homeless Basenjis in need of forever homes.

Good luck Erinn

2007-08-17T14:06:00.001-07:00

Sending good vibes and wishes to our lovely founder Erinn of urban-farmgirl. She is in the hospital today giving birth to her second child.

2007-08-13T13:28:00.001-07:00

One World Market 8/15

2007-08-09T13:56:00.000-07:00

Happy Fantastic Designs will have a selection of new fall handbags and belts
at the ONE World Market on Wednesday, August 15 from 12:00 pm - 6:30 pm. The market will be held in City Hall Park (if it rains it will be held in the Contois Auditorium in City Hall). The ONE World Market is a great outdoor market with an international vibe featuring products from over 30 Vermont-owned and run businesses. The ONE World Market will be a great place to buy gifts, art, crafts, multicultural items, jewelry, and yummy foods.

Kacey Boone - "Subsixstudios"

2007-08-05T17:41:00.003-07:00

Kacey Boone - "Subsixstudios"
Originally uploaded by Studio STK

Subsixstudios at Studio STK's Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell

Colleen McLaughlin "It's Elemental"

2007-08-05T17:41:00.001-07:00

Colleen McLaughlin "It's Elemental"
Originally uploaded by Studio STK

It's Elemental at Studio STK's Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell

Happy Fantastic

2007-08-05T17:40:00.001-07:00

Happy Fantastic
Originally uploaded by Studio STK

Happy Fantastic at Studio STK's Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell

August Art-To-Go event

2007-07-31T05:11:00.001-07:00

Friday 8/3 Studio STK will have their second Art-To-Go event from 5-8pm. This month Kacey from subsixstudios ,Joanne from Happy Fantastic Designs and Colleen McLaughlin, of Its Elemental will be back to spread more DIY goodness to the Burlington community.

This just in

2007-07-29T19:58:00.000-07:00

The Sacramento Craft Mafia just chose us as the Craft Mafia of the week on their blog.

Thank you!

Calling all crafters, artists & designers

2007-07-27T10:44:00.001-07:00

The next Studio STK Art -To-Go Show & Sell is Friday 8/3. There are still spots open for vendors. If you are interested check out their blog for more details.

MADE SALE TODAY!

2007-07-25T06:18:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! Stop by Made Boutique and Gallery between 11am and 3 and for the annual Church Street Sidewalk Sale.

I will be outside manning (womaning?) the tent. We will have an array of yarns that are 15% off and some books that are 20% off, along with other handmade items from all over the country on sale. Come by and check it out!

Made Boutique Sidewalk Sale

2007-07-23T13:41:00.000-07:00

Join Made Boutique & Gallery for their huge One Year Anniversary and Sidewalk Sale

July 25-29th. Every single thing in the store will be on SALE!

A number of members of the Burlington Craft Mafia will have their work on SALE at Made Boutique's Sidewalk Sale this week Wednesday (July 25) thru Sunday (July 29). A tent will be set up outside of Olympia Sports (a few stores down from Ben and Jerry's). Additional artists will also be participating in the Made Boutique Sale so it is a great way to support local artists and designers. Plus, it is Made Boutiques 1 year anniversary and EVERYTHING in the store will be 15 percent off. Listed below are the local artists who are also participating in the sale.

Wednesday, 11am-3:30pm: Holly from Misshawklet Yarns
Thursday, 11am-7pm: Happy Fantastic Designs and Stacie Mincher Designs
Friday, 11am-7pm: Happy Fantastic Designs
Saturday, 11am-7pm: Alison Murphy, elm-bellishments
Sunday, 11am-5pm: Happy Fantastic Designs and Ferocious Textiles

the flying hen: quick reminder

2007-07-20T13:44:00.000-07:00

the flying hen: quick reminder: "art and craft supply swap"

Rambly Rambly!

2007-07-18T20:18:00.001-07:00

Come to The Ramble in the Old North End of Burlington on Saturday July 28 between noon and 6pm. Lots of fun, free things going on all day!

BCM member Holly Klump (aka misshawklet) is doing a yarn spinning demo and will have hand cards on hand for folks to try out fiber blending. She will also be having a small sale with some of her thrifted and handmade goodies. Stop by the porch on 45 Grant Street and say hi!

One World Market

2007-07-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

Happy Fantastic Designs will be participating in the ONE World Market on Wednesday, July 25 which will be held in City Hall Park from 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm (Contois Auditorium in City Hall will serve as the rain location). The ONE World Market will be a great outdoor market event featuring products fromover 30 Vermont-owned and run businesses. The ONE World Market will be a great place to buy gifts, art, crafts, multicultural items, jewelry, and Vermont foods.

Subsixstudios Website update

2007-07-18T04:51:00.000-07:00

I would like to announce that the new redesign of my website is now live. An improved shopping page is one of the many updates I have made. I am having fun time filling some of my creative needs with geeking out to project briefs, navigation plans and open source content management applications.

Give it a look at www.subsixstudios.com

Welcome Colleen!

2007-07-13T11:55:00.001-07:00

We are proud to announce our newest member to the BCM Colleen McLaughlin of It's Elemental. She makes unique, one-of-a-kind mixed-media art doll collectibles, greeting/note cards, fun stuff, and small works of art.

View her entire profile here.

New website launch

2007-07-12T04:48:00.001-07:00

The NEW Burlington Craft Mafia website went live today
We would like our new site do more than promote our members. Our goal is to become a destination site for independent crafters, designers and artists seeking information on local events, resources or biz advice, and a place to connect with like-minded creators.

Check it out at www.burlingtoncraftmafia.com

Studio STK DIY Show & Sell

2007-07-09T07:43:00.001-07:00

Joanne's display of Happy Fantastic

Erinn of Urban-Farmgirl

Subsixstudios display

Erinn, Joanne and I attended the first StudioSTK DIY Show & Sell on Friday 7/6. It was a small event with 9 vendors but it was intimate and cozy. As always the atmosphere at Studio STK is filled with energy and creativity. It is the perfect place for small local events. The BCM had our big coming out party there last spring. We love the place. There was wonderful music provided by APR for our listening pleasure. The crowd was on the small side but it was steady flow of people throughout the evening. Many were there to browse and shop and spent a good amount of time checking everything out.

We also met a few of the other vendors who were sitting near us. The Parasol Sisters were attending their first show. They had an impressive display of photography, prints and handmade jewelery.

We also met George Breisch Gonzalez. He is a talented fine artist who was showing off his pottery.

All in all it was a good event. We made some new friends and contacts. This is going to be a monthly event so we will keep you posted on details of the next one.

DIY Show & Sell

2007-07-01T10:32:00.000-07:00

Come see Urban Farmgirl, Happy Fantastic, and Subsixtstudios

Friday July 6th at the first ever Studio STK Art to Go DIY Buy & Sell

Local acoustic musician APR will be joining us for Art-to-Go DIY Show and Sell July 6th! Check out his news and some of his tunes at www.aprmusic.net

Call to crafters

2007-06-04T14:33:00.000-07:00

The wonderful people at Studio STK announced their first D.I.Y. Show & Sell being held on Friday, July 6th. Tables are only $20.00 and space is limited so register now if you are interested.

Get ready

2007-05-01T04:48:00.000-07:00

BCM members in the news

2007-04-19T04:48:00.000-07:00

Our very own Allison Bannister, Erinn Simon and Joanne Kalisz were featured in the Weekend section of the Burlington Free Press today. Read the article here

We did it!

2007-03-17T04:47:00.000-07:00

Last night we had our first Burlington Craft Mafia event at Studio STK. It was a smashing success. The place was packed and everyone had a fabulous time.

Thanks to Studio STK for providing the space

Thanks to Colin Clary for entertaining everyone

Thanks to Eva Sollberger from Seven Days for finding our event worth of her vlog.

and thanks to everyone who came out last night to support our event.

missing from the picture is Erinn from Urban Farmgirl and Autumn of Catey is a girl. Erinn's goods were on display but she couldn't be there herself. We missed you Erinn.

the place was packed

Urban Farmgirl display

Colin Clary

Joanne & Holly

For more pictures of the event GO HERE

Tonight is the night

2007-03-16T04:44:00.000-07:00

Call to Artists

2007-03-07T04:43:00.000-08:00

New Event Date

2007-03-05T04:42:00.000-08:00

Studio STK event postponed tonight

2007-03-02T04:41:00.000-08:00

Due to the weather today we have decided to postpone our event tonight at Studio STK.

The new date will be Friday March 16th from 5-8.

Thank you for your support if you planned on coming tonight. It was a tough call but we would rather have everyone stay safe and move it to another day.

So mark your calendars and come check us out in two weeks.

Member update

2007-02-07T04:40:00.000-08:00

Welcome Jill of Baublicious to the Burlington Craft Mafia!

A juried artisan with Vermont Handcrafters, Inc, for 2 years, Jill actually began making jewelry around 4 years ago with a two-fold purpose; one was a way to therapeutically and artistically bring balance to her life because of her day job , and the other was a way of feeding her habit to adorn and accessorize!

Member update

2007-02-06T04:39:00.000-08:00

Welcome Autumn Polidor from Catey is a girl to the Burlington Craft Mafia!

“Rearrange the Mundane” is Autumn Polidor’s motto. Impressed by the world’s seemingly endless supply of frumpy t-shirts, out-dated suit coats, and leftover fabric, she began coming up with exceedingly useful and stylish solutions for their redesign.

Read the rest of Autumn's bio here

Member update

2007-02-04T04:38:00.000-08:00

Welcome Alison Murphy of drawnonward designs to the Burlington Craft Mafia!

Alison Murphy began creating wire jewelry in 2005. Having always been a crafty gal, she started making earrings for fun, but when she realized she had more pairs than she knew what to do with, she started selling them.

read the rest of Alison' bio here

Erinn and Kacey hit the runway

2007-02-01T04:35:00.000-08:00

Our very own Erinn of Urban Farmgirl and Kacey of Subsixstudios will be strutting the runway this Saturday. Ok maybe they won't be strutting but their accessories will be.

THE ONE FASHION EVENT: Saturday, January 27th Higher Ground, South Burlington

Fashion show featuring local designers, stores, and Club kids creations, DJ & Dancing, Cocktails & Hors d’oeuvres. 5 berets by Urban Farm Girl and 2 necklaces by Subsixstudios will complement outfits supplied by Made Boutique.

Upcoming show at Studio STK

2007-01-23T04:36:00.000-08:00

We started as three and now we are 8.

On Friday March 2nd as part of the First Friday Art Walk in Burlington VT we will have our first event at Studio STK. Memebers of our local DIY (do it yourself) collective will showcase their creations featuring handmade jewelry, clothing, handspun yarn, fiber arts and more.

Mark your calendars now.

Friday March 2nd

5-8pm

Studios STK

Cash bar

Music and food

*All items in show will also be for sale.

2007-01-19T09:36:00.000-08:00

Welcome J. Kalisz of Happy Fantastic as our newest member!

HAPPY FANTASTIC is a collection of handmade apparel and accessories made by J. Kalisz.

Her work is inspired by of pop art, 60’s mod, bohemian, preppy, and punk. She is seldom seen without her muse – a basenji named Miss Happy Fantastic (a.k.a., the best dressed dog in Burlington).

miss hawklet raffle

2007-01-14T05:45:00.000-08:00

My Grandma passed away early December 2006. Grandma loved to crochet and loved crafts. In honor of her, I am raffling off this lovely skein of yarn in all different colors and fibers. All proceeds from this raffle will benefit the Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. Mountain Valley Hospice who was integral in the care of my Grandmother and my family.

Each raffle ticket is $3 and you can use paypal to purchase one through my website www.misshawklet.com or contact me for other arrangements if you are local. The raffle will be drawn on Feb. 1. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

-holly