Be There in PDX!

The Machine Stops Here.

Handmade clothing gone wild! Machine Machine is going to revolutionize women's clothing . The clutch belt. Dance dance without holding our clutch the whole time. Maybe it's only one step away from being a fanny pack but those could potentially come back right?

...okay...well, besides that, there are oodles of microcosmic mini skirts, mish mashed shifts, and actually clutches, (in case you aren't into the whole fanny pack thing).

In any case, even if the clothes aren't made to compliment real women's bodies, at least they make great eye candy...

Tiny Bebes

I just discovered Scissorstitch on Etsy and yesterday she brought some items into the shop to sell. And they are even more beautiful in person! She uses vintage and retro patterned fabric to created bibs, burp rag sets, tissue holders, and even skirts and scarves for mom! Her bibs are machine washable, but also wipe-able! The burp rags come in sets of two and are also completely washable. Her items range from about $10-$15 and make great new bebe gifts...

Boys Wanna Be Her

So I'm kind of straying from the formula on this one but found these products quite noteworthy. I'll start with the "handmade" ties from Cyberoptix TieLab on Etsy. I'm not quite sure how handmade they are but these silkscreened ties are beautiful and perfect for a hip spin on the traditional Father's Day gift. Most of the ties are $30.00 with a few as high as $50, so at least they're in the same price range as the Rush limbaugh Tie Collection at Gottschalks.

And now for those of you on the opposite side of the gender spectrum wanting something a little different, here's The Original Girl Tye. Girl Tye makes narrow ties specifically for women in a wide array of colors and small patterns. These ties range from about $12-$18 making them extremely affordable.

Craft Out.

Today I had a great craft out with my friend Rushie so I thought it would be the perfect day to plus her new Etsy shop. Especially since she just jumped on the Etsy bandwagon. Rushie and Sarah can prestty much take any ole thang and make it the most amaznig thang you've ever had. So here is is:

mullet love

And I think I have room for one more plug: daisy ink
mandy takes all sorts of random images and papers she finds and creates 3D diorama's which she then photographs from different angles and turns in to prints. GENIUS!Portland ladies know how to get the craft out...

Doo-Dads & Ricka-Racka

A couple weeks ago, while my friend Bryn and I were out on a craft field trip, we discovered this amazing store on NE 75th & Glisan called the Knittn Kitten. The Knittn Kitten is, get this, a thrift craft store! Now I was expecting to have my work cut out for me, much like going to the Goodwill Bins, but I was so amazed that the shop was so organized! There was a section for everything under the sun, fabrics, lace, ribbon, buttons, embroidery supplies, earring backs, everything. The place is run by this adorable woman who is so devoted to crafting and supporting local crafters! If you're having a craft sale, I highly urge you to go by their shop and leave them flyers, they would be happy to oblige. I know 78th is a little bit on the verge of no-mans-land, but I can guarantee you, the Knittn Kitten is well worth the trip!

Super Crafty to the Rescue!

Portland may not have it's own craft mafia but these ladies come veddy close! PDX Super Crafty is made up of 4 crafty ladies who have helped revolutionize the craft & diy culture of portland. They each have thier own online business of handmade wares and also sell their goodies in many stores around town. They have published their own crafty book called "Super Crafty" and Crafty Wonderland, their monthly craft fair in the basement of the Doug Fir Lounge is now nearly into it's second year and has been listed as a must attend event in Spin magazine.