a long weekend of craft

want to see an amazing array of craft all under one lofty roof? then get yourself down to beautiful baltimore, md for the american craft council show! it starts today and runs through sunday and features some fantastic artisans from both beltways.

on the main floor, check out:

caitlin phillips, rebound designs (booth #529)



shannon delanoy, sweet pepita (booth #319)

and in the altcraft section, go see:

juliet ames, the broken plate pendant company



danamarie hosler, greenstar studio



elisa shere, elisa shere jewelry



val lucas, bowerbox press



sherry insley, dandelion blu

beach baby blue

here's a custom ordered tote with a couple of cute extras. bring it all down to the beach with this roomy 13"x17" bag and keep everything from suntan lotion to sunglasses organized in the array of slip pockets. there are five up front, three square and two slim strips, and three more inside. the lining of the bag also has an inset zipper pocket. the perfect place for little things that you don't want lost to the tide. and there's an attached strap with a clip to keep keys from getting left behind in the sand.

the straps are double reinforced with interfacing that provides extra durability and strength. and the entire bag also has an added layer of the same stiff interfacing for structure and shape.

a rose is a rose is a rose

indeed

a recent thrift score!

two for the road

here we have two chickadee project bags, made to order in two different styles. represented are the tote and drawstring styles. both will happily help hold yarn and various parts of in-progress projects. and they'll do it in style.

and now for something totally awesome

the second annual hello craft summit of awesome is heading west! this year they are holding their fun and informative craft conference in portland, oregon. pack your bags!

don't you forget about me

this is a pretty slow time of the year at chickadee central. there won't be any shows to speak of until spring rolls around. but there are two cool places to shop for chickadee creations and they are as close as a click. find just what you are looking for in the little shop of chickadee on etsy:

or at the home of eco-friendly craft online, cosa verde.

february freebees!

many of us in the mid-atlantic region are on the verge of a serious meltdown. the recent onslaught of snow has left us cooped up in our condos, huddled in our houses and unable to leave our apartments. with more of the white stuff in the forecast, it seems like we'll never see signs of spring. but don't despair! lovers of the painstakingly handcrafted, nostalgic and overwhelmingly cute can rejoice! oh meaghan is coming to the rescue with a week-long giveaway of delightful designs from her online shop, oh ginger.

need something to chase away the chill and usher in some spring fever? look no further than the first offering of the week. two of her very creative and clever cubicle art pieces ought to wake up that joyful sleeping giant in your snowbound soul. bright, cheery and lovingly hand-stitched, they can be yours for the price of FREE! visit her website every day this week and simply add your two cents to the bottom of the post for a chance to win.

(all images a la ohmeaghan.com)

my girl friday

ladies and gentlemen, please join me in welcoming the latest member of the chickadee crew! she's going to be quite a big help and is already showing off her determination and work ethic. her resumé includes:

• ability to stand patiently and without complaint for hours on end,
• high tolerance for multiple pin pricks,
• adjustability,
• and modeling expertise.

we're still getting acquainted but soon her talents will be put to good use.

meet brandy!

she's a fine girl

that 70's bag

the latest print is super groovy


coming soon to a fibre space ™ near you!