Hasta La Ideas

The dottie angel book is part biography, part storybook, part crafty how-to and entirely inspirational. Tif is so generous in spirit that readers will be motivated to pick up a needle and thread, hook and yarn and paper and scissors. dottie angel expounds on the “goodly and righteous path” of crafting and thrifting. So to get you on that path with ease, the book includes a glassine envelope of goodies:

• lucky bunny postcard

• dottie angel card of colourful thread

• swatch of vintage fabric (either pretty sheets or barkcloth)

• vintage button(s) (preorders will receive a vintage card of buttons, while supplies last)

• doily bits (preorders, while supplies last)

Here’s a photograph of some of the button cards, composition inspired by Lisa Congdon, author of my other recently published book, A Collection a Day.

Caitlin Halcomb was our neighbour at Renegade San Francisco. She sells these banners for all occasions in her Etsy shop in addition to vintage apparel, housewares and lamp shades.

Random Renegaders paired with jewellery by Julie NolanThe San Francisco Fair had its succulents and plants trend, and although Los Angeles had its share of terrariums, a more prominent trend was Navajo-inspired motifs, Native American-esque designs and ethnic triangles. Numerous vendors had these motifs, some done with more sophistication than others.

Clothing designer and author Christine HaynesChristine Haynes has launched a Kickstarter project to help fund the release of new sewing patterns.

“I have had successes with my business, but coming up with enough money to launch sewing patterns is beyond my means. I am literally a one woman operation. I do all the sewing, designing, writing, and everything myself, and while I’ve been doing all this work for the last few years, I’ve maintained a day job to keep things afloat. I know it’s too much for one woman to do, but I love it and am ready to see it to the next level!”

Check it out here.

Crafty goodnessThe Urban Craft Center is a spacious venue for crafters in Santa Monica. At the Renegade Fair, they hosted numerous workshops in bookmaking, pom poms, stitching. I loved how the awning of their tent was in patchwork! Next time I’m in LA and have more time, visiting The Urban Craft Center is on the to-do list.