Vendor Profile: Uncle Mike's All Natural Products

Uncle Mike’s All Natural Products began in 2009 when, as a climber, I needed a salve to strengthen and repair my dry and damaged hands. I started researching natural oils and the healing powers of essential oils. As I read and learned about their powerful natural properties, I wanted to experiment and create other products. This led to numerous experiments in the kitchen and a collection of products. As word spread, I began to hand out samples to friends and family. It didn’t take long before my friends and family were spreading the word and I was receiving requests for a natural replacement for other everyday products. After salve came deodorant, then toothpaste and soap, shampoo, laundry soap, aftershave, muscle mud, perfumes, room deodorizers, incense, and the list keeps growing! 

While I feel I have perfected many of my products, I continue to enjoy the artistic and scientific aspect of creating new products and new blends and will always be in the process of creating the next new natural alternative. All of my products are hand made in small batches using only steam distilled essential oils and cold pressed vegetable oils. No synthetic colours, fragrances or additives so that you get the purest most natural product. 

You can always find a full selection of products at unclemikesnatural.com and stay up to date with my adventures and new products by following me on Instagram (unclemikesnatural) Twitter (@umnatural), and my Facebook (Uncle Mike's All Natural Products).

Vendor Profile: Three Leaf Apparel

I've been crocheting for almost half my life now but Three Leaf Apparel was officially created in 2011 after the birth of my first child.  She was tiny and she needed some hats and booties that fit her well enough to keep her warm.  (I still have a cut out for the sole of a bootie template that I used for her - it was smaller that a newborn size so I wrote "Hannah size" on it.)  Since then, the business has changed and evolved and now here I am, three kids later, and still loving what I do.  While I mostly crochet, I do have some knit pieces and some that I've sewn.  Always loving a challenge, I generally don't use a pattern to make my items - while it might take a little longer to figure out, it also gives me a great sense of accomplishment to see a picture of something and then allow it to inspire me to create my own.  In an attempt to be able to recreate some of the same items, have several notebooks strewn throughout my house with notes on what I did so that I can remember the pattern and hopefully make a few more!

If you would like to keep up with Three Leaf and my ever changing product, please visit my etsy shop, Facebook and instagram.

Vendor Profile: just sewing

I began playing with fabric on my grandmother’s sewing machine when I was a little girl and still use her vintage machine today. For over ten years I have been passionate about quilting--combining fabrics in both traditional and modern patterns. I believe that fabric is inspiring and a powerful design tool. Whether it's a baby blanket in a nursery, a mini quilt hanging on the wall, a cushion on your favourite chair, a tea towel hanging on the oven handle, or a quilt thrown over the back of the couch, fabrics bring life to our homes. I only hope to share my love of fabrics and all that they can create.

Natasha Just

just sewing 

https://www.facebook.com/natasha.just.sewing

https://www.instagram.com/just.sewing

Vendor Profile: Hiddenstitch

I work in a variety of mediums to create functional home decor. Custom upholstery fills my day job void and my nights are spent playing around with whimsy.

You can find Hiddenstitch on their website, Facebook, and instagram.

Vendor Profile: Vector Coffee {Food Vendor}

I bring espresso equipment to your event and craft specialty coffee drinks for any occasion. As a Barista in Saskatoon I was recently voted by Planet S Magazine as "Best Barista" in the city. I strive to bring a handcrafted and personal touch to serve others, while honouring the coffee, and the farmers that produce it.

You can find Vector Coffee on their website, Facebook, and instagram.

Vendor Profile: Little Bird Patisserie & Cafe {Food Vendor}

Little Bird Pâtisserie & Café has been open for just over 2 years.  Since our opening, our focus has been French and French inspired food, including macaron, croissants, tarts, eclairs and cream puffs, cookies, soups, salads, and sandwiches. We love to bake from scratch, and while we have regular items, we keep our creativity flowing with additional sweet and savoury creations.  We are honoured to have been named one of Canada’s top 20 bakeries (Huffington Post).  Once again, this summer, we are offering our full-of-yummy-goodness picnic basket to add to your summer memories.

Did you know we cater?  We cater anything from lunches to large special events.  If you can dream it, we will work with you to develop your dream – big or small.

We offer free wifi and have many tables next to electrical outlets for those long study sessions, work meetings, or your ‘me time’.

Little Bird Pâtisserie & Café is honoured to be part of the vibrant Riversdale neighborhood located at the corner of Avenue B and 20th Street in the historic Adilman Building.  We are open 7 days per week – Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, and Sunday 10am to 4pm (watch for extended summer hours in the near future!).

Find us on Facebook or Instagram by landing on the homepage of our website (which, is under construction, but will get you to Facebook and Instagram) – www.thelittlebird.ca.  Our phone number is 306.384.4663.

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Little Bird Pâtisserie & Café will be kitchen vendor on Friday and Saturday of the market.

Vendor Profile: Krisjan Jude Photography {Photo Booth}

Korey Hamm  is obsessed with capturing the beauty of real life. 
Born and raised on the prairies, he has a passion for finding charm in our every day world. 
Korey loves trying new and different approaches to photography, and finding that exact moment when nobody is ready for the camera but everyone looks perfect!

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Korey will be in charge of the photo booth on the stage during this market.  You can find out more of Korey's work on his website.

Vendor Profile: Swish & Craft

Hey! My name is Savannah Pinsent. By day, I am a courier and I craft every single spare moment I get. I work under the name "Swish and Craft" The word "swish" is a word that my mom and her friend made up when they were in elementary school. Swishing means relaxing and taking time for yourself, in my case it is usually with a thread in needle in my hand, in oversized PJ's with my two teeny chihuahuas, Todd and Daryl and watching horrible reality TV. I have been doing embroidery for a few years now. I recently started taking sewing classes as well and hope to learn some new skills to put my embroidery on (as if my craft room wasn't full enough already...) My embroidery work generally showcases my sassy and sometimes sarcastic attitude. I really like to make people laugh and I think that is something I achieve through my hoop art! Along with embroidery, I also sell handmade polymer clay magnets of junk food and other little goodies that I make a long the way. I have been lucky enough to do a couple of Flock and Gather's shows in the past and it is always so lovely to see all your faces and be part of the crafty community here in Saskatoon! It is a really great one. Feel free to follow me on instagram! @shittyweekend

Vendor Profile: Small Shapes Pottery

Small Shapes is a small batch ceramics studio produced by Leeane Berger. Inspired by simplicity and shape, each product is created with a focus on maintaining the handmade character of each piece. In her current line you will find classic tableware, bottles and wheel thrown jewelry.

You can find Small Shapes on instagram.

Vendor Profile: Shannon Welch Jewellery

Shannon Welch has been making jewellery with silver, gold and precious gems for sixteen years. Her work can be seen on her Facebook page Shannon R Welch Jewellery and her Instagram. Her work is also for sale through the Affinity Craft Council shop on Broadway.

Vendor Profile: Salgado Fenwich

All the designs are hand drawn and silkscreen by 2 ladies that love animals. We design our prints with stories in mind and animals that need a little more attention in the world. We love what we do and that is why every season we have new prints that are all limited edition! We have also add Printing on pillows for your home! plus fun travel totes!

You can find Salgado Fenwick on their website, Facebook, and instagram.

Vendor Profile: Rebecca King Fashion

Saskatoon's resident fashion designer Rebecca King began “fashionably battling Canada's cold front in 2005 with her eponymous line of textured jackets, sweaters and dresses” (FASHION Magazine, Nov 2014). Modern, textured and earth toned, each of King's well crafted garments is practical without sacrificing any of its chicness. King recently returned to Saskatoon after spending several years in Calgary, where the designer garnered accolades and attention at the national level and was named a Mercedes-Benz Startup Top 20 Emerging Canadian Designer. Rebecca King garments can be found in boutiques and tradeshows across Western Canada as well as at www.rebeccaking.ca Twitter : rebeccaking_ca Facebook: Rebecca King Fashion Design Instagram: Rebecca King Fashion