Crafty Bastards was crazy fun! Huge thanks to all the amazing vendors for their hard work and fabulous craftertise! The Washington City Paper would also like to thank Marie Reed Learning Center, the fabulous entertainers, the generous sponsors- Scion, Stitch DC, Adobe, Paper Source, Whole Foods, Avatar Wellness, Pinz-N-Needlez, The Dog Spot, the yummy food [...]

Gladys Makes Things. Lots of things. Like meticulously hand-embroidered t-shirts and sweatshirts. She makes “Assume a New Identity” kits and archival-quality, hand-bound flip books as well. But, her name isn’t Gladys. It’s Meg. Check out all the wonderful things Gladys, er, um, Meg, makes this Sunday. Booth #67. Keep reading for her answers to our [...]

Thought I’d take a break from the vendor Q&A to show off some of the wonderful plushies that will be at Crafty. This is just a taste. Arrive early and experience the full flavor this Sunday. Squid by Sewing Stars One of Cleo Dee’s Squids Smashed Sea plushie by Tsai-Fi Damned Dollies! Cherrybox’s Plush Kill [...]

Know what you need? A fuzzy blue monster laptop sleeve. Get one Sunday from Barry’s Farm. Barry’s Farm is cultivated by Barry and Katie, who love monsters, peanut butter and Eugene Levy (and his eyebrows!). Barry’s got a knack for t-shirt design and Katie’s sews up the cutest bags. Stop by booth #69 on Sunday [...]

Hey, check it out! Crafty Bastards is on the Etsy Storque! The Crafty Crew is super-duper excited to have Etsy Labs hosting the workshops at Crafty this year. Sounds like they have lots of goodies in store. From the Etsy Storque: Etsy will be set up with an exclusive tutorial display (find us on the [...]

Etsy hosts a full day of hands-on how-tos to get you crafting in no time! 11am Knitting with Stitch DC 12pm Bookbinding with the Paper Source 1pm Food as Art with Whole Foods 2pm Puppet Manipulation with Washington Action Group ALL DAY! Etsy Labs! Make your own pincushions, boxes and envelopes! Plus learn how to [...]

Crafty Bastards is all about handmade goodness, but we’ll have lots to keep you entertained throughout the day, including the ever popular Crafty Bastards B-boy Battle. 10:30am Rock-N-Romp featuring The Cassettes and J. Forte + the Secret Pop Band 12:00pm The Weirdo Show 1:45pm Word Splash…Sound Clash featuring Hip-Hop Theater Festival’s City Paper Slam winner [...]

I love El Jefe’s work. Chances are you will, too. El Jefe Design in Rockville creates limited edition, hand-crafted, silkscreened gig posters for DC clubs like 9:30 Club and Black Cat. Here’s a message from El Jefe himself: We will be set up right where you enter Crafty Bastards (or right where you leave depending [...]

Hooray! Crafty Bastards is on the CRAFT blog. Plus CRAFT magazine has got some special treats in store for all you Crafty Bastard vendors this Sunday! Oooh, I can’t wait!!!

Those acquainted with the Fort Reno concert series are likely aware of Beth Baldwin, the creator behind Magpie DC, and her marvelous “Baddie” dolls. Beth draws, sews, and tries to make something every day. Stop by booth #2 and get your very own Astro-NOT. As Beth says: Don’t let the space suit and moon dust [...]