Sunday, October 1, 2006 • 10am–5pm

Craftegories:

Accessories & Knitting:

Al Hoff
www.flickr.com/photos/tinyrat/
After years of accumulating, I'm drowning in pop-culture debris, and thus am actively looking to re-purpose this stuff so it can find new life and new homes.
Where am I? See #37 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Ali Dryer
www.pistolstitched.com
In an effort to remain sane, I make original handbags from vintage and upholstery fabrics, vintage buttons and wooden handles of my own design.
Where am I? See #79 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Alison Bartlett
www.alisonrose.com
'Alison Rose' is the creative collaboration of Alison Bartlett and Nicholas Nocera featuring one-of-a-kind embellished t-shirts, handbags, hand screened t-shirts, and much more. Each piece is handmade and individually designed which means nothing is mass-produced or manufactured.
Where am I? See #66 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Alison Gordon
www.wonderlandq.com
Striving to make cute affordable accessories, Suzy Coady's endearing drawings and Alison Gordon's sewing skills teamed up to make t-shirts, handbags, and other wonderful accessories.
Where am I? See #1 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Alison Simonian
www.missalison.com
Miss Alison = handmade vinyl bags, belts, wallets and other accessories for boys and girls.
Where am I? See #46 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Allison Moffatt
aliceofkansas.etsy.com
Fueled by fuzzy memories of imaginary friends and the beating of my wheat-stuffed heart, I sew towards bright wonders and knit against the cold.
Where am I? See #100 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
BANG
www.wearebang.com
BANG: handscreened t-shirts, tote bags and jewelry. BANG makes stuff so that we have an excuse to go to our studio everyday!
Where am I? See #16 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Bethany Hockenberry
www.cleodee.myspace.com
Cleodee is inspired by tattoos and the sea. She seeks to combine her art school tiger claw with her punk rock eagle's talon to create her unblockable style of craftfu.
Where am I? See #92 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Caitlin Phillips
www.rebound-designs.com
Rebound Designs is devoted to the rescue and transformation of discarded books everywhere. Unique BookPurses combine fashion with an appreciation for literature and Naughty Bits pins add a dash of spice with text from trashy novels.
Where am I? See #44 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Abardis, Drop Trow & Revamp Designs
www.abardis.com, www.droptrow.com, www.revampdesigns.com
Designed with individual style in mind, these clothes are fun to wear, unique and incorporate hand dyeing, recycled materials, silk screening and lots of energy.
Where am I? See #45 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Cynthia Combs & Katie Hayes
Addicted to cute! From anthropomorphic kitchen goodies to mermaid jewelry… we create cute & aesthetically-pleasing functional objects to wear, use, snuggle, and enjoy.
Where am I? See #75 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
mogo
www.mogogoods.com
ann and dabney (a.k.a. mogo) get inspired by all things japanese, modern art, design and travel. they love to sew and silkscreen in their basement, then cross their fingers that others like what they make.
Where am I? See #93 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Daisy Lacy
I like to reinvent existing clothing items and make them better as well as making things from scratch. Mass production be damned- craft fairs are great!
Where am I? See #72 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Debbie Lee
www.60bugs.com
I handstitch images inspired by music, the 80s, pop culture and goofiness. A baby wearing an "N is for Nerd" shirt always makes me laugh.
Where am I? See #103 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Friend or Foe
friendorfoeindustries.com
One of a kind, lovely and frightful handmade stuffies sewn together from vintage fabrics, found material, and various clothing. Some are friends, some are foes.
Where am I? See #6 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Genevieve and Julia
With handbound books, zines, patches, totes, pouches, handprinted woodcut cards and other one-of-a-kind creations, All About Love are crafts with big heart.
Where am I? See #80 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
GersonCurse!
www.gersoncurse.com
Edgy style for fashion folk. Ties, wallets, skirts and bags. You name it, we make it with our hands and hearts. Mod items for men and a bit of glam for the girls.
Where am I? See #94 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Heidi Kenney
www.mypapercrane.com
I like to create things that make me happy + amuse me. This usually translates into anthromorphic plush!
Where am I? See #12 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Ileana Rodriguez
www.indiaromeo.com
india*romeo is an award-winning line of candy-colored apparel and accessories that is inspired by a love of all things vintage and a keen eye for color.
Where am I? See #13 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Jean-Baptiste Regnard and Kevin Sherry
www.squidfire.com
Fed up with lewdly suggestive slogans on t-shirts, a pair of pals from Baltimore print art on shirts.
Where am I? See #20 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Jennifer Baron
www.freshpopcorn.etsy.com, www.thepolkadotlife.net
fresh popcorn productions designs hand-crafted, few-of-a-kind products with flair, including fanciful greeting cards, crafty cuffs, sassy tees, plastic charm jewelry bursts, and retro button packs.
Where am I? See #10 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Jessica Evans
in-hope.com
I make cute things for cute people.... Things I love and see in my daily life that I transpose into wearing/usable items.
Where am I? See #97 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Jessica Maloney
www.artschooldropout.net
handmade jewelry made from new and vintage supplies.
Where am I? See #24 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Jessica Manack and Erin Wommack
www.misschiefshop.com
Miss Chief's offerings include utilitarian items created from vintage finds, often one-of-a-kind...and affordable! Irreverent and irresistible, they bridge the gap between fine art and the art of the everyday.
Where am I? See #50 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Joy Cooney
www.charmingvices.com/shop
I make fun jewelry, revamped purses and kitschy accessories. Clutter inspires me to recycle what other people consider disposable and turn it into art.
Where am I? See #102 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Kate Black
kateblack.etsy.com
Kate Black gives new functionality to forgotten, scavenged materials. She transforms records, metrocards and illustrations with vintage ephemera into books, jewelry and clever accessories.
Where am I? See #11 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Kim Rinehimer
coquelicot.etsy.com
I make things because the process makes me happy. I reuse as much as possible and like using materials, magazines especially, in new ways. Most of what I make is colorful and geometric, and there's often a vague French influence. I dabble in lots of craftegories because I'm naturally curious and I'm still trying to find my niche.
Where am I? See #82 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Tsai-fi & Cherrybox
www.tsai-fi.com, www.thecherrybox.com
Cherrybox is a mix of sugary cute characters with a devilish twist I make into dolls, handbags, and homegoods. The world of Tsai-fi is defined by super cute with an evil little twist. Inspirations include anything Japanese and everyday life issues mixed with fantasy.
Where am I? See #41 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Kpoene Kofi-Bruce
www.designleague.org
The Ladies Independent Design League is a collective of indies dedicated to undermining big business with unique & high-quality handmade clothes, jewelry, and bags. Go indie!
Where am I? See #36 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Kristina Bilonick
www.kristinabilonick.com
Printing on a variety of used and new apparel, Kristina Bilonick revamps blah clothing with her organic, retro imagery. Also check out her kiln fired glass jewelry!
Where am I? See #4 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Laura Teeler and Tina Plottel
One-of-a-kind purses, tote/yoga/diaper bags, knitting needle cases, ipod cozies and more featuring unique/vintage fabrics, screenprinted designs and various adornments! Hand-printed postcard sets and paper goods!
Where am I? See #38 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Third World Antics
Third World Antics is a craft co-op featuring four local designers and craftivists based in Washington, DC and Northern Virginia making handbags, t-shirts, jewelry, skirts, and dresses from the SpaceWeather, One Monkey Handmade, and Team Terrific design lines.
Where am I? See #56 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Mary Bakija/CarryBOO
www.carryboo.com
CarryBOO is full of surprisingly useful things for carrying your things.
Where am I? See #29 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Pear
www.pearthreads.com
Sewing enthusiasts Mary and Tracy Kruger aim to design handbags and accessories with functional flair by using clever fabric combinations, embroidery, vintage buckles and pins.
Where am I? See #21 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Mekim Muhammad
Bringing the "FUNK" to knitting and crocheting is what I do. Creating hats, mittens and other accessories is a blessing and a testament to my love for the art.
Where am I? See #39 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Meredith Keller
www.ex-boyfriendcollection.com
We design on-the-go conversation pieces; incorporating retro and original pop art into t-shirts, jewelry, buttons, wallets, barware, hand-made cards and more.
Where am I? See #32 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Michelle Smith
www.michelle-s.com
Michelle Smith designs stylish gifts for you and your home. Popular products include graphical silk-screened apparel, utilitarian sachets and modern shrinky-dink jewelry.
Where am I? See #65 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Mimi Masse
I tool, dye, paint and punch leather belts. My motivation is to create. I mostly made them for myself and friends and now you.
Where am I? See #58 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Paula Simon
woolarina.com
Woolarina.com is two fiber addicts who dream of supplying the world with brightly colored, one-of-a-kind woolen goodness and whimsical related crafts.
Where am I? See #101 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
{thimble}
{thimble} is a sewing collective of three women brought together by the joy of crafting handmade one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories.
Where am I? See #63 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Rita Volpi
www.mrpickles.com
Mr. Pickles is your new best friend! Good times, handmade plush, t-shirts, buttons, books and more!
Where am I? See #69 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
DC Craft Mafia
dccraftmafia.com
DC Craft Mafia is a group of local crafters and artists with products ranging from different styles of jewelry to miniature robot quilts to accessories.
Where am I? See #33 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
stefanie flodmand
I love being able to show creativity through my projects. Currently I make hand painted bags, shoes, change purses, and plush dolls.
Where am I? See #57 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Tara Williams (Man's Ruin)
mansruindesigns.com
They call us Man’s Ruin, but we’re just a couple of dames from Brooklyn lookin’ to sell our hand-cut, acrylic housewares & jewelry. Bright, Bold & Bad-Ass.
Where am I? See #77 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Teresa Levy
www.sewingstars.com
Sewing Stars is a place for crafty goodness of all sorts! From pouches with original artwork to adorable huggable plush, there is something fun for cuteness loving people everywhere!
Where am I? See #35 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Valerie McMullen
www.fireflymind.com
We create arts and crafts because we love to sew and we are rad, cat loven women! Creating books, shirts, and totes is what we love to do!
Where am I? See #54 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Valerie Soles
www.dearbirthday.com
dear birthday is the result of valerie's overwhelming adoration of the aesthetics of old photographs, fairy tales and the natural world. it is now and shall ever be a handmade operation, determined to create quality objects of adornment for the discerning dissenter. and sometimes it's also about silliness.
Where am I? See #51 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
Virginia Arrisueno
www.denadadesign.com
De*Nada Design combines contemporary designs with cool embellishments to create handbags, apparel and accessories for the urban dweller.
Where am I? See #43 on the Vendor Map (pdf)
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