Vendor Profile: Little Pieces of Lovely

Lovely is about appealing to the heart and the eye. And that is why we are here ~ to create and connect you to pieces that truly speak to your heart through their design, construction, texture, and style. We offer modern, functional goods for lovely ladies and their sweet littles. 
Little Pieces of Lovely is Jenny Kardynal ~ shop owner, designer, and creator. A one-gal show, operated by a nifty mama of two sweet littles, and based out of Saskatoon, SK.

You can find Little Pieces of Lovely on their website, instagram and Facebook.

Vendor Profile: Like a Fox

I've been a crafter since I was a little girl, when I set up, not a lemonade stand, but a booth selling yarn dolls in the front yard. My love of pattern and colour, keeps me on the lookout for fabric in likely and unlikely places. I love the idea of repurposing something with a fantastic print and my small projects allow me to use an eclectic mix of new and old for fun one-of-a-kind creations.

Vendor Profile: Gummy and Doodlebug

My first Grandchild inspired me to follow my love for designing, creating, and sewing vintage children's wear. I try to make all my creations unique, with a retro/vintage look. I use mostly preshrunk cotton fabrics, which are all washable. I beleive that my love for my craft, shows in my detailing of the finished product.

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You can find Gummy and Doodlebug on Etsy!

Vendor Profile: Coucou Salut

Hi! My name is Shannon Adolph, and I’m an illustrator, graphic designer and textile artist. I create a line of illustrated and hand-printed home accessories under the brand coucou salut. Originally from Saskatoon, I now live in Montreal.  

I'm inspired by the world around me, and try to avoid being overly literal when I illustrate and design. This results in circles that aren’t perfectly round and squares that aren’t always square. My designs are accessible because I leave room for imagination to take over! My textiles are printed with a gender-neutral color palette, so they can always be passed down - and around - to the next little kiddos in line.  

I know that parents are important too, so everything I create is carefully designed and constructed, and in keeping with my sustainable ethos, hand-pulled in small runs using water-based dyes and sustainable fabrics. I believe in supporting my community, and source everything I can from local or Canadian-based suppliers.

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You can find Coucou Salut on her website, Instagram and Etsy!

vendor profile: Heidi Martens Design

Heidi Martens has been designing clothing and accessories since 2005. Originally known under the label Homebaked, the line has graced the racks of some of Montreal’s most beloved independent boutiques. Now, a decade later, pieces can be found in cities across Canada, like Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver. Ever evolving and adapting, Heidi Martens continues to build a following for beautifully tailored, handcrafted garments and is excited to take this adventure to Saskatchewan.

With a focus on quality timeless pieces and small run production lines, Heidi Martens is a line that mixes ethical practices with beautiful design. Her love of interesting prints and fabrics set her apart and push her to continually search for the next amazing piece.

You can find Heidi Martens on Instagram @heidi_martens, online or email

vendor profile: Danger! Pirates! Designs

Danger! Pirates! Designs began after my Grandmother gifted me with a large box of embroidery floss. She knew I liked sewing and crafting, so when she was downsizing her home she decided I could be the one to inherit some of her supplies. It sat for a long while, staring at me in my craft room. One day, I picked it up, along with an old embroidery hoop I had sitting in a drawer. I started stitching. I drew an image of “Predator” on a chunk of fabric. Seventy-five hours later, I had a completed product. Suddenly, there was interest and I knew I couldn’t take that long to produce results for clients. I bought my embroidery machine in August of 2012. I quickly became technology-savvy and learned how to draw/convert my designs on my computer so I could put them through my machine. I have two beautiful children and a very supportive husband who inspire me to continue on. The rest is history!

You can find Danger! Pirates! Designs on Instagram @Danger! Pirates! Designs Find me on Instagram, Facebook or email

vendor profile: Sweet Jane Studio

Sweet Jane Studio is based in the Canadian Prairies and where you'll find fun and unexpected children's clothing and home/life accessories. An antidote to the mass produced, poor quality products found at chain stores, Sweet Jane Studio makes heirloom quality items that will last.

Taking inspiration from 1950s, 60s & 70s pop culture, products from Sweet Jane Studio are uncomplicated yet charming and will bring a smile to the face of the person who uses them.

Crystal Tracy is the Grand Poohbah and she founded Sweet Jane Studio in 2010. She is obsessed with vintage fabrics and patterns and you'll find most of her work incorporates vintage fabric whenever possible.

Follow Sweet Jane Studio here:
website: sweetjanestudio.com
instagram: @sweetjanestudio
facebook: www.facebook.com/sjclothing
twitter: twitter.com/sweetjanecloth

vendor profile: Little Pieces of Lovely

Little Pieces of Lovely is mod functional style designed and created by Jenny Kardynal. I strive to offer women and their littles the opportunity to find items that appeal to their hearts while showcasing the stylish loveliness that they are. I handpick the highest quality fabric with the most outstanding prints on the market for each item I create, and make a limited amount of each product in order to allow you to maintain your high degree of individuality. Our customers' favourite items include our organic tiny baby harem pants, our mod, eco-friendly luxury baby blankets, and our huge selection of infinity scarves.

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You can find her on Instagram and Facebook, or check out her website

vendor profile: Natalie Gerber

STATEMENT

As an artist, designer and maker I am inspired to create functional design for everyday living. While craftsmanship is important to my creative process, so too is function. I combine my love for illustration, surface design, clean lines and hand-printed fabrics with conscious material choices and in-studio practices. 



My South African background influences my aesthetic, while inspiration is drawn from styles that include Art Nouveau, Art Deco and Mid-Century Modern design. From detailed sketches to mark making and loose line drawings, I explore the above within my work and transfer the imagery onto textiles through silkscreen printing. 



While my studio focus is on boutique textile printing I am further motivated by interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaborations. Creative alliances provide opportunities for knowledge sharing that I believe contribute to rounding out my experience as an artist and designer. 



This ethos has extended into my studio practice through special projects with a social responsibility - most recently collaborating with a group of artists to develop imagery for print in the township of KwaDabeka. Located outside of my hometown of Durban, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. This fair trade opportunity has inspired me to further explore community initiatives that support sustainable futures.

BIO
NATALIE GERBER began her studies in 1995 at The Natal Technikon, in the Fashion Design program, Durban (South Africa). After immigrating to Canada her interests in textiles and design developed while studying classical tailoring and couture design under Calgary designer Mithè de Fontenay. Enrolling at the Alberta College of Art & Design, Natalie earned a BFA Degree (with Distinction) in Fibre/Textiles in 2003, and later in 2007, a post-graduate Certificate in Creative Pattern Cutting for the Fashion Industry, from the London College of Fashion in London (England).

Natalie currently maintains a full time studio practice in Calgary and is represented in boutiques and galleries across Canada.

WEB: www.nataliegerber.ca
INSTAGRAM: natalie_gerber
TWITTER: natalie_gerber
FACEBOOK: Natalie Gerber

Springtime Handmade Market Vendor Profile: Walden Sweet Design

Well here we are!

With our feet planted on the ground, consuming plenty of coffee and having numerous conversations about our love and appreciation for handmade goods. We are the Walden Sweet Design.

Our free time is spent dreaming, designing, sewing, and printing. When we are not doing this we are bike riding, camping, and spending time with our two cats, Ninja and Jackson!

We make screen printed posters, pillowcases, hankies, and kitty toys.

We look forward to seeing you at the Springtime Handmade Market and happy spring everyone!

Winter Wonders Artisan Profile: Walden Sweet

Well here we are!
With our feet planted on the ground, consuming plenty of coffee and having numerous conversations over and about our love and appreciation for handmade markets and vendors. We are the Walden Sweet.

 

Our free time is spent dreaming, designing, sewing, and printing. When we are not doing this we are bike riding, camping, and spending time with our two cats, Ninja and Jackson!
Our wares include screen printed posters, pillowcases, hankies, and kitty toys!
We look forward to the Winter Wonders Market, listening to music, eating, tending our goods, spending quality time with our friends and of course welcoming you!

Dana and Wayne