Kathy Fahey‘s dedication to promoting the Baltimore folk music scene (by way of hand printed posters, t-shirts & album covers, as well as participation with a local shape-note singing crew) may be what put her on the map & earned her a Best of Baltimore last year (Best Artist – Baltimore Magazine, 2009) but her [...]

As a vendor for the 7th annual Crafty Bastards, I seriously do not want to start counting down to the October 2, 2010 show. But, as a shopper, I totally can’t wait. And we are hoping that you are getting super excited about it, too! To help you with that, we will be launching the [...]

With the 7th annual Crafty Bastards fast approaching in 3 months, the Crafty Jury is in full effect, rating our pool of applicants to see who will be selected as our official 2010 vendors!  Now in Day 2 of the Crafty Jury process, the 7 members of the Crafty Jury are half way through  determining [...]

Don’t tell me you are waiting until the last minute. You are, aren’t you?! What are you waiting for? The deadline to apply for booth space is July 4, 2010. Get more info and submit your Crafty Bastards application here. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. The jury will review and score all completed [...]

We are super excited to announce that applications for Crafty Bastards 2010 are now being accepted. The deadline to apply for booth space is July 4, 2010. Get more info and submit your Crafty Bastards application here. There is a $10 non-refundable application fee. The jury will review and score all completed entries on various [...]

At this year’s Crafty Bastards Hello Craft wanted to share the fun of making with those at the fair. So we threw up a tent, asked some of our friends to sponsor some projects, and let the creativity run wild. And run wild it did. The Make Something Awesome Area was packed from start to [...]

When we love something around these parts we usually use the word awesome to describe it. It might be overused, but it works for us. But I have to say that I am not really sure how to describe Crafty Bastards 2009. Awesome might not be awesome enough. This past Saturday, the weather was perfect, [...]

You will love Carlybird Weaves. Carlybird Weaves is a one-woman business that brings a modern aesthetic to traditional woven patterns. Her line of handwoven fashion accessories includes cuffs, scarflettes, pocket scarves and other items for the home. All Carlybird Weaves products are handwoven, one line at a time, in Baltimore. In honor of her mother, [...]

You will love Home Sweet! Home Sweet’s designs bring a fresh, modern approach to a grand old technique. Jenny Nelson’s blockprinted fabrics and home goods are luscious, ecofriendly and handmade from start to finish. She mixes the water-based ink, carves her own blocks and prints onto hemp & organic cotton ground fabrics, all in her [...]

There are few things greater than finding someone to match your sense of humour. Scratch that…there is nothing better than finding someone with a compatible sense of humour. That’s why I love these vendors oh so much! Tina Seamonster, ace marketer, blogger, and mother to two girls who make me re-think my stance on kids, [...]