Vendor Profile: Junipermoon Makery

Hello! I'm Allison from Junipermoon. Over at the makery I attempt to bring to life the ideas that keep me up at night. This usually involves large amounts of fluff, a finicky machine and reams of colourful everything. I bring to you the quirkiness of handmade toys and puppets that are sure to give you a laugh. See you soon and don't forget to Talk to the Hand!

You can find Junipermoon on Facebook or check out her website.

Vendor Profile: Junipermoon Makery

Hello! I'm Allison from the Junipermoon Makery. I spend a lot of time working with colour and fluff to create one of a kind playthings.  

I started making puppets a few years ago when the kids were small. I set up my little grandma machine in the basement and instantly loved how I could get stitching when I had bits of time to spare - and just as easily put it down if things were to awry upstairs.  

I love the quirkiness of handmade toys and find a lot inspiration from my three wacky children who make up the most hilarious games. Simple toys, always fun.

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You can find Juniper Moon on her website and Facebook!

vendor profile: Mimi & Lala

My mom taught me to sew, and I grew up making things I loved. Now I sew things my little girl loves. It all started with shoes (doesn't it always?) when she was 1 month old. My shoes and boots are made with soft fabrics so as not to bind little feet as they grow and develop. 3 years later, and I still love to create things that make her smile! 

You can see our current obsessions at:

Facebook: facebook.com/mimi.and.lala

Instagram: @mimi_and_lala

 

bonnnie@mimiandlala.ca

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Boolah Baguette

 I believe in good toys. Ones that are made with love and soft fluffy fabrics, and ones that, certainly, aren't just meant for kids. I think, no - i know, that seeing cute things can make you happier, and that polka dots, stripes, and plaid are the perfect combination. I love making house-trained little animals and button-nose little dolls and getting to put my imagination (which runs non.stop) to good use.
Come and see my selection of new dolls, children's undies, and other plush goodies. As always, thank you so very much for supporting handmade!

www.boolahbaguette.com
facebook.com/boolahbaguette

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Mount Pioneer Design Works

Mount Pioneer Design Works is a small, one-lady operation established in the Summer of 2011 after a particular road trip through the mountains became and inspiration to follow a dream. Inspired by all things whimsical and slightly childlike, Mount Pioneer seeks to create handmade works of art from prints to gift cards, stuffed animals to tea towels and pillows. The company is still in it's infancy, slowly growing and learning lots along the way!

www.mountpioneer.com

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/MountPioneer

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor: Just Sewing

For me, walking into a fabric store is like a child in a candy shop. I find fabrics inspiring. I love to collect coordinating fabrics for quilts, pillows, blankets, etc. I believe that fabric is a powerful tool in home décor. I felt this most strongly as a nesting mama-to-be. I wanted to create the perfect nursery without being limited by what was available in stores. And that is why I started sewing baby blankets, crib sheets and change table covers. I use any remnant fabric to create smaller items such as eye pillows for mamas, baby mittens and baby toys.



www.facebook.com/natasha.just.sewing

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Who New Creations

 

Sewing has been an outlet for my creativity since 2004. I recycle and transform all types of fabrics into one-of-a-kind pieces of art. By appliqueing beautiful textures, patterns and colors together, I create eye candy for the kid in all of us. My most common work includes portable, doorway puppet theatres and bright, textured wall hangings. My work as Who New Creations has been seen in festivals and stores in and around Saskatchewan and Alberta and I am a Juried member of the Saskatchewan Craft Council. Inspiration is constant as I work and live in a natural environment, surrounded by my loving husband and two young boys.

www.facebook.com/Allison.whonewcreations

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Erika Folnovic

Who is Erika Folnovic? She is a graduate of the U of R (BEd in Visual Art, BA in Visual Art), a quirky prairie girl, and a lover of handmade products. Erika has shifted gears recently from jewelry to fabric arts and couldn't be happier. Erika finds her inspiration from the various secondhand materials she uses for her stuffed animals, mobiles, and embroidery hoop monsters. With fabrics from garage sales, buttons from thrift shops, among other materials, she builds highly unique and extremely cute work that is sure to put a smile on your face. She looks forward to selling her work for the second time with Flock and Gather.

www.facebook.com/erikafolnovicdesigns

Spring Market Vendor Profile: Boolah Baguette

 

I make dolls. Stripey ones and woolen ones, and dolls that look like beardy men and sloths and elephants. I cut out pieces and fit them all together with my two kids making forts under my sewing desk, and I crochet little scarves and hats into the evening. I'm a big fan of wonderful, imaginative toys for kids that they can sleep with and love and pull around by the leg. But are you an adult and you love cute things too? It's okay, you're more than allowed (Isn't it the best?)
See you at the show!
xo
Erin

 

http://www.etsy.com/shop/boolahbaguette

https://www.facebook.com/boolahbaguette

Spring Market Vendor Profile: Just Sewing

Natasha Just of "just sewing" began playing with fabric on her grandmother's vintage sewing machine when she was a little girl and still uses this machine today.  For ten years she has been passionate about quilting, combining inspiring fabrics in both traditional and modern patterns.  After becoming a mother, she started sewing unique baby blankets and is now also creating smaller items with remnant fabric.  As a minimalist, finding creative ways to minimize unused material is one of the most challenging joys of her business.

www.facebook.com/natasha.just.sewing