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Madison’s Becoming a ‘Handmade’ Destination

Madison, IL - I'm writing this from Seattle, Wash., one of my favorite cities to visit. One of the things I love most about Seattle is the vast number of local artists and local shops.... more »

NYIGF Accepting Applications for Design-Focused Divisions

Designers, artists and manufacturers are invited to submit applications for three juried, design-focused divisions at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®): Accent on Design®; Handmade® Designer Maker; and Handmade Global Design. Applications for A+™:... more »

Cottage industry Grows at Gardens

Janesville, WI - Sales almost doubled one month after the newly reorganized gift shop at Rotary Botanical Gardens opened July 1."Our first full month was phenomenal and we expect the sale of merchandise flying off... more »

Dogeared Bridal 2011 Collection And Catalog

Los Angeles, CA, - Dogeared Jewels & Gifts, a trendsetting fashion brand that creates handcrafted jewelry in Los Angeles, continues its focus on weddings, with the Dogeared Bridal Catalog, 2011. The collection features new classic-modern... more »

Rubbabu’s Natural Handmade Toy Collection Features an Array of Award Winners

WILMINGTON, DE – Rubbabu, Inc., a family-owned company specializing in handmade, environmentally friendly toys, will showcase its entire product line at the 108th Toy Fair, February 13-16, 2011 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center... more »

Grand Rapids man crafts birdhouses from recycled Michigan barn wood

Grand Rapids, MI — Local birdhouse craftsman John Guertin isn't competing with China.He doesn't want to. Through a love of all things nature, he's developed a special process, collecting materials and assembling them in a... more »

Ewe ‘n Me a purl of a knitting shop

Eunice, Eugenia and Euphoria, the Ewe 'n Me life-sized mascots, are just one indication you have stepped into the welcoming, new La Quinta knitting emporium.Owner Pam Campbell and husband Jim converted the nearly 1,600-square-foot shell... more »

NYIGF’S Personal Accessories Welcomes Influx of New Resources

White Plains, NY - A significant influx of new accessory resources, particularly handmade jewelry, will join the Personal Accessories division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®) in winter 2011.  More than 40 new... more »