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It Builds Character.

It Builds Character.

By maggie on May 31, 2013

If you are in Lancaster this summer (or even this weekend), you must visit Building Character at 342. N. Queen St.  It’s across the street from the Guild Store, so swing by there, too :) Building Character is a beautifully-organized set of warehouses that boasts 40+ shops under one roof.  Vendors offer everything from vintage [...]

Posted in Buy buy baby | Tagged 300 block of north queen st, berries in the meadow, Building Character, custom canvas prints, handmade, lancaster, the sassy tassel Leave a response

A detail shot of Michelle's Medusa-themed needlepainting piece.

Inspired by… Michelle Neal

By Carrie Barlup on May 21, 2013

Meet Michelle an energetic and geek-loving crafter with a really fun and unique style. She creates embroidery and cross stitch pieces with a ‘slightly different twist,’ as she calls it. Take a look at her amazing work and read more below. Name: Michelle Neal Where you’re from: I was born in Georgia and grew up [...]

Posted in Central PA, inspiration, Inspired By | Tagged Carlisle, craft, cross stich, embroidery, handmade, indie craft, Pennsylvania Guild of Craftsmen, pennyslvania Leave a response

Revitalizing Quakertown: Artisans To Visit

Revitalizing Quakertown: Artisans To Visit

By michelleb on May 20, 2013

There is a revitalization happening in Quakertown. Festivals, arts events, and new businesses are showing their local pride by facilitating this growth. Here is a guide to some of the things you may not have realized you are missing: Juniper Place Yarns: A charming individually owned yarn shop in Quakertown Borough. This store serves the [...]

Posted in Art + Community, Uncategorized | Tagged artisan, food, handmade, painter, pennsylvania, quakertown, shop, store, yarn Leave a response

No Ordinary Pussy Willow

No Ordinary Pussy Willow

By mike on May 8, 2013

With spring in Pennsylvania come the pussy willows, and with them plenty of good photo opportunities. A “Google Images” search shows quite a variety of photos, but I had in mind something a bit different; something more unique; maybe even something that didn’t necessarily look like a pussy willow. I decided to shoot in the studio [...]

Posted in Science of Photography | Tagged art, etsy, fine art, greenpix, handmade, Home Decor, inspiration, kuznicki, PA, pennsylvania, Photography 1 Response

American Made Matters

American Made Matters

By diane on March 28, 2013

Americans are the largest consumers, and we need to put our money to good use – back into American companies. American Made Matters is an initiative founded by Don Rongione, CEO of Bollman Hat Company in Adamstown, Pa, after having to lay off over a hundred employees due to outsourcing. The organization tripled its membership in [...]

Posted in Form + Function | Tagged american, american made matters, bollman hat company, handmade, made, pennsylvania, USA Leave a response

Making My Case.

Making My Case.

By maggie on March 22, 2013

I recently got an iPhone.  My next thought after the initial, “this is SWEET!” was, “I need a cool case for it!” It’s tricky with all of this tech stuff because there are thousands of options as far as accessories go.  I could have walked out with a protective case the day I left the [...]

Posted in Buy buy baby | Tagged etsy, handmade, iphone, technology 2 Responses

Work and Copyright: Alison Bessesdotter. Photography by Ken Ek.

Artist Alison Bessesdotter: Breathtaking Balance of Color, Form, and Detail

By michelleb on March 5, 2013

Winter is the perfect time to hone your creative skills, pick up a new craft, or visit local galleries in the region to discover new artists. I would like to introduce you to Alison Bessesdotter, an amazing and talented artist right here in Eastern Pennsylvania. I first met Alison through local artist groups involved in the [...]

Posted in Art + Community, Eastern PA, Events, Featured Artisans, Uncategorized | Tagged alison bessesdotter, allentown, antonio salemme, art, art + community, artisan, artist, bessesdotter verksted, exhibit, gallery, handmade, pennsylvania, SAQA, Women's Work Leave a response

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