Discover unique and practical ways to create fun accessories and more with “The Duct Tape Book, 25 Projects to Make with Duct Tape” (A Firefly Book/$14.95) by Jolie Dobson. The very clever use of Duct tape includes easy-to-follow instructions for making things like a leopard hat, a hand puppet, a skirt, chaps, a vest, a Christmas tree angel … Continue Reading →
Be sure to mark your calendar for the Downriver Arts & Crafts Holiday Sale set for Dec. 1, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Wayne County Community College. The show is being presented by members of the Downriver Artists and Crafters Guild. Watch as fellow crafters and artisans conduct demonstrations throughout the day, and shop for unique handmade goods. … Continue Reading →
Linda of Royal Oak has a black (vintage) Singer Featherweight sewing machine for sale. She’s asking $350 (or best offer). If interested, email her at lindalou55@cavtel.net.
This Sunday, members of The Pomegranate Guild of Southeastern Michigan, “a group that studies and creates Judaic needlework,” will hold a meeting, beginning at 1 p.m., in the community room of the Prentis Apartments. Anne Greenstein will conduct knitting and crocheting sessions for making hats to be sent to soldiers. Copies of the patterns will be … Continue Reading →
Internationally recognized knitwear designer Nicky Epstein takes you round and round with her latest book, “Knitting in Circles, 100 Circular Patterns for Sweaters, Bags, Hats, Afghans, and More” ( Potter Craft/$29.95). The designs in the book are absolutely stunning. Advanced knitters can select from a unique collection of patterns to create garments and accessories that are all … Continue Reading →
Looking for a place to sell your handmade goods this holiday season? If so, there’s still time to sign-up to be a vendor for the Downriver Arts & Crafts Holiday Sale, set for Sat., Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., at the Wayne County Community College Downriver Campus, Heinz C. Prechter Community Arts & Learning Center … Continue Reading →
Looking for some fun and easy craft projects to share with your small children? If so, you won’t want to miss a day of crafting with ideas found in “Craft-A-Day, 365 Simple Handmade Projects” (Quirk Books/$24.95) by Sarah Goldschadt. Featured projects include magnets, a gadget sleeve, flower garland, felt animals, cards, gift tags, a party hat card, … Continue Reading →
The Band Boosters of South Lake High School will host their 24th annual craft show Saturday, Dec. 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. General admission is $2, and $1 for seniors 55 and over. South Lake High School is located at 21900 East Nine Mile Road, between Mack and Harper, in St. Clair Shores. For more information, … Continue Reading →
Grace United Methodist Church presents its annual “Country Christmas Bazaar” Nov. 17, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Highlights include handmade items for sale, gourmet food, baked goods and door prizes. Admission is free. The church is located at 49655 Jefferson Road in New Baltimore. For more information, call (586) 726-1054.
St. Vincent De Paul Sacred Heart Conference will host an art and craft fair Dec. 2, from 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Admission is free. The table fee for vendors is $25,with proceeds being used to help those in need. Sacred Heart Church is located at 3451 Rivard in Detroit. For more information, … Continue Reading →