One Week Left To Apply!

Hey Ohio Crafters!

There's one week left to apply for the Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo! The Handmade Expo is Saturday, August 8th at the Family Fun Pavillion of the Ohio State Fair and will feature 30+ Ohio-based indie craft vendors selling all sorts of great handmade items. Vendor information and applications are available here. Applications must be received by June 1st, so get em in soon!

Crafty Cotillioners @ the CTA Craftstravaganza!

This past Sunday was the CTA Craftstravaganza, a crafty fundraiser for the Columbus Torah Academy. It was great to see so many creative and talented vendors all in one spot! Everyone's table set-ups were just perfect and the space felt really bright and inviting. It was a great time for shoppers and vendors alike.  

Here are a few photos of some of the Crafty Cotillion members who participated in the Craftstravaganza: 

Liberty Handknits/Creatrix Jane by Alissa Sorenson

Olivera from Wholly Craft (plus the lovely AmyD)

Emily Westenhouser from Umbrella Girl Productions with her sewn stationery & headbands

Call For Vendors!

Applications are now available for the Columbus Crafty Cotillion Handmade Expo at the Ohio State Fair! This craft fair will be held at the Family Fun Pavillion of the Ohio State Fair on Saturday, August 8th from 12 - 7pm. The event is sponsored by the Cotillion but spaces are open to any Ohio vendors selling handmade goods. Applications, photos, and fees must be received by Monday, June 1st. The application and vendor information can be downloaded HERE.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Handmade Expo, please contact Mary Martineau at mmartineau@northmarket.com for more information.

A Craft Revolution!

Check out the article about some of Columbus' hip crafters in the Life & Arts section of today's Dispatch! Also noteworthy is the additional info about upcoming indie craft events in Columbus. This has been a great week in the press for the Crafty Cotillion!

It's refreshing to see that publications such as the Dispatch take note of the independent stuff happening around our city and really see the value in it. Hopefully, articles like these will turn more people on to the idea of buying local, handmade products.

CTA Craftstravaganza

Our own Amy N of Sweet Stella is heading up the CTA Craftstravaganza. This looks like perfect timing since it's right before Mother's Day. Go check out the website and if you are feeling crafty, you should apply!

Our Crafty Pals Did It Again!

Just wanted to say congrats to Wholly Craft and What the Rock, who, for the second year in a row, won votes in Columbus ALIVE's annual Best of Columbus poll. What the Rock won for "Best Gift Shop" and Wholly Craft snagged the "Best Craft Store" category.

In addition, Rivet was a runner-up in the "Best Gift Shop" category and our favorite local hang-out the Surly Girl Saloon won the "Best Bar Food" category.

Keep supporting those awesome local businesses!

Free Lunch at AmyD on Thursday

Hey! Who doesn't love a free lunch? This Thursday 2/12 from 12 - 1:30 we are having a free lunch at the shop, provided by The Lucky Ladle! On hand will be Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheddar and Vegan Chili. btw, the Vegan Chili is the best I have ever tasted!
The Lucky Ladle is a new business offering free delivery of her wonderful soups with your choice of bread, cornbread, or crackers.
So stop by AmyD and Rain Brothers at 219 E. Arcadia on Thursday!
questions? email AmyD at amyd@madebyamyd.com or call Shannon of The Lucky Ladle at 614-596-3570