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 find Mimi & Lala on Instagram @mimi_and_lala, Facebook and email.

Vendor Profile: Just Sewing

Natasha Just of Just Sewing began playing with fabric on her grandmother’s sewing machine when she was a little girl and still uses this vintage machine today. For over ten years she has been passionate about quilting--combining fabrics in both traditional and modern patterns. After becoming a mother, she began sewing one-of-a-kind baby blankets with colourful, inspiring fabrics. Both pre-made and custom nursery sets are available, including crib sheets, change pad covers and blankets in coordinating fabrics. Remnant fabric is used to create smaller items such as toys and bandana bibs for babies and toddlers, and lavender-scented eye pillows for mamas who need to relax. Diaper inserts for cloth diapers made from hemp/organic cotton fabric are also available. Finding creative ways to minimize unused material is one of the most challenging joys of her business. Just Sewing has recently acquired a large-scale quilting machine and both full-size and mini quilts will soon be available. Natasha is currently working on finding new ways to incorporate quilting into many of her products.

You can find Just Sewing on Facebook or email.

vendor profile: Walden Sweet Design

Walden Sweet Design was borne from a love of home and a passion for handmade goods. Our screen printed textiles are lovingly hand sewn and screen printed in our small studio in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. We make pillowcases, hankies, tea towels, and other assorted functional textiles with designs inspired by our love for pattern and nature. We use the finest quality fabrics and water based inks to ensure you will enjoy your purchase for a long time to come. We strive to make cozy relaxed products that we hope will find a comfortable spot in your home.


instagram.com/waldensweet
waldensweet@shaw.ca

vendor profile: The Maker of it All

Stephanie Canning is a graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, where she studied printmaking and sculpture. She creates sewn accessories, home decor, and soft sculptures from colourful cotton fabrics and wool felt. In addition to creating her "Maker of it All" line, Stephanie works part-time at the Saskatchewan Craft Council as an Exhibitions and Education Coordinator. She finds great inspiration in Saskatchewan's growing craft community, and hopes that her handmade and one-of-a-kind works can bring a little bit of enjoyment to someone's day.

Stephabeee.blogspot.ca

vendor profile: Erika Folnovic

As an Arts Education graduate, Erika has both a love for educating people about the wonders of art and making art that will engage the imagination of children (of all ages). From fabric bird mobiles to monster puppets to interactive children’s books, Erika’s work is both highly imaginative and incredibly cute. In fact, it’s hard to find grumpy faces at her booth. Erika is very excited to sell copies of her first major illustrative work “Jamie and the Monster Bookroom” by Manitoba author Kerry Simpson. This wonderful children’s book promotes both a love for reading and of adventure and is published by Saskatchewan publishing company DriverWorks Ink.

Erika uses a variety of new and second-hand materials for her fibre and mixed media work. For more images of and information about her work please visit her Facebook fan page or on twitter.

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 Profile: Salgado Fenwick

 Salgado Fenwick is made up two innovative ladies from Alberta.

We make our art work and creative style into wearable garments for the free at heart.

Salgado Fenwick's quality garments are hand silkscreened with limited edition art work. Each season we set out to create an entirely new collection of 4-5 prints. Our imagery features animals, mythical creatures and nature.

We cant wait to bring you into our world of classic playful style. Rare made additions of garments are made every season.

How its made;
We prefer to silkscreen the old school way. We hand draw all our images, including separate drawings for each colour. We then hand mix colours, which produces some colour variation between shirts even within a run.

Blog- http://salgadofenwick.blogspot.ca/
webpage- www.salgadofenwick.com
facebook- https://www.facebook.com/salgado.fenwick
twitter- https://twitter.com/SalgadoFenwick
instagram- http://www.instavillage.com/salgadofenwick/
Style video- http://vimeo.com/75712477

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Majesty Industries

Majesty Industries is designed by Julie Morrison. Julie has a B.A of Intercultural Studies that has led her to design a line of vegan travel accessories that make life easier. Made from Naugahyde Vinyl and silkscreened by hand in her Edmonton studio- they are eye-catching and eye-candy! Luggage tags, Dopp kits, carry on luggage and travel wallets are favorite items you will find in a myriad of designs and colours. 

www.majestyindustries.etsy.com

www.majestyindustries.com

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Daub + Design

Lexi Soukoreff started Daub + Design in 2010 as a way to explore colour, pattern, functionality and various surface design techniques. Her experience in the fashion industry and knowledge of traditional textile practices has helped shape Daub + Design’s style as it evolves to include design solutions that are respectful of the environment, and reflect the Vancouver-based textile design studio’s signature aesthetic. The hand-dyed fashions are created to be as one-of-a-kind as the brand’s West Coast clientele; one who’s as sophisticated as she is carefree, individual as she is feminine. The clothes and accessories with their seamless blend of laid-back and luxe are designed and hand-dyed because life should be full of colour, pattern, and effortless chic.

www.daubanddesign.com
www.facebook.com/daubanddesign
www.instagram.com/daubanddesign
www.twitter.com/daubdesign

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

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Gnomad

 

 

 

Born and raised on a farm in Bengough, Saskatchewan, I have recently moved home to the prairies from Vancouver. While a grad student at UBC, I found myself renting studio space in East Van and collaborating with fashion designers, graphic designers and artists. At that time I discovered a treasure trove of used clothing stores and began de-constructing and re-purposing clothing. My passion for design re-ignited when I learned to screenprint, and began incorporating art into my sewing. I participated in the East Van Culture Crawl (showcase of artists in their studios) as part of Octopus Studios for two years, and showcased handmade designs with my business partner at the Portobello West art and craft market on three With all the pieces in place I am excited to keep growing and creating new products and sharing my wares with Saskatchewan buyers!

www.gnomadshop.etsy.com