Urban Craft Uprising this weekend!

[1] Urban Craft Uprising [2] is this weekend here in Seattle! They are stuffed full of my favorite vendors, here are just a few: CakeSpy [3], paintings, cards, cute stuff Crystalyn Kae [4], fabulous handbags Devout Dolls [5], wonderfully strange dolls Erin MacLeod [6], snap together skirts (I have a skirt of hers and it gets more compliments than any of my other clothes) Ex Libris Anonymous [7], blank journals bound from old book covers Idolatre [8], perfectly different clothing Jill Bliss [9], paper and fabric goods printed with her lovely designs Matthew Porter Art [10], childrens books, illustrations and goods (he made the poster you see above) My Paper Crane [11], adorable and fun plush goods Sam Trout [12], screenprinted t-shirts and sweatshirts Schmancy [13], handmade pins and pouches Slow Loris [14], t-shirts and silkscreens with distinctive designs Texture Clothing [15], comfy, flattering cothing (my purple shirt [16] is from Texture) This Charming Candy [17], lollipops in deliciously grown up flavors Yarnia [18], custom DIY yarns There are so many vendors this time around that I have not heard of, and lots of them are foods (ice cream! cake pops! preserves! gluten-free treats!). update: See which businesses I found and loved [19] at the show. [1] http://urbancraftuprising.com/ [2] http://urbancraftuprising.com/ [3] http://www.cakespy.bigcartel.com/ [4] http://www.crystalynkae.com/ [5] http://www.devoutdolls.com/ [6] http://www.erinmacleod.com/ [7] http://www.bookjournals.com/ [8] http://www.etsy.com/shop/idolatre [9] http://jillbliss.com/ [10] http://www.matthewporterartwork.blogspot.com/ [11] http://www.mypapercrane.com/ [12] http://www.samtrout.com/ [13] http://www.schmancytoys.com/ [14] http://slowshirts.com/ [15] http://www.textureclothing.com/ [16] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/06/29/dailyish-photo-new-bicycle-helmets/ [17] http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThisCharmingCandy [18] http://www.yarniapdx.com/ [19] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/07/12/urban-craft-uprising-wrap-up/

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100 Free Knitted Gloves and Mitten Patterns

Gloves and mittens are some of my favorite knitting patterns. Everyone appreciates a pair of toasty gloves or mittens. Most of these free knitting gloves and mittens are quick and easy projects. They’re fast to knit up and use small amounts of yarn. Great way to experiment with new yarns and knitting stitches. Enjoy the [...]

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daily-ish photo: bacon maple bar from Frost

We found ourselves out near Frost Donuts [1] (a short drive away from Seattle) so we stopped in. I'd read a lot about it but I wasn't prepared for how amazing the donuts look [2] (take a peek at that Aztec Chocolate, go on), how adorably designed the shop was, and how really, really good the donuts were. I didn't mean to eat this whole one but I did. We are definitely going to find a reason to swing by again soon. [1] http://www.frostology.com/ [2] http://www.frostology.com/menu.aspx

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