[GLAM Indie Craft Show]

Every year, GLAM Indie Craft Show serves up a fresh holiday shopping experience in the heart of downtown Gainesville. We're currently looking for artists and crafters who make unique items that will appeal to discerning shoppers who expect high-quality, handmade products. If that's you, then we'd love to have you apply!

Event date: Sunday, Dec. 4 from noon-5pm
Location: Villa East in downtown Gainesville, FL
Online application: http://glamcraftshow.com/apply
Application deadline: September 30 at 11:55pm

Previous events have featured more than 30 local vendors selling upcycled wallets, handmade jewelry and accessories, men’s and ladies’ silk-screened T-shirts, funky home decor, hand-spun yarns, reflective cycling apparel, baby bibs, fitness hoops, amigurumi, and more.

For more information, visit http://glamcraftshow.com.

[GLAM Indie Craft Show]

Each year, GLAM Indie Craft Show serves up a fresh holiday shopping experience in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Shoppers are treated to a full buffet of one-of-a-kind gifts created by local designers. With the growing interest in buying local, GLAM provides a unique way for socially minded shoppers to purchase products that were handcrafted within their own community and to connect with the people who made them.

Where: Villa East, 301 N. Main Street, Gainesville, FL  32601
When: Sunday, Dec. 4 from noon to 5pm
Cost: $3 adults; children 10 and under are free
More info: http://glamcraftshow.com

Interested in being a vendor? Applications must be submitted by Sept. 30. Apply here: http://glamcraftshow.com/apply.

Each year, GLAM Indie Craft Show serves up a fresh holiday shopping experience in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Shoppers are treated to a full buffet of fresh, one-of-a-kind gifts created by local designers. With the growing interest in buying local, GLAM provides a unique way for socially minded shoppers to purchase products that were handcrafted within their own community, and to connect with the people who made them.

For more information visit http://glamcraftshow.com.

Interested in being a vendor? Applications are being accepted at http://glamcraftshow.com/apply. You are encouraged to apply before the end of September, since spaces are limited.

Each year, GLAM Indie Craft Show serves up a fresh holiday shopping experience in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Shoppers are treated to a full buffet of fresh, one-of-a-kind gifts created by local designers. With the growing interest in buying local, GLAM provides a unique way for socially minded shoppers to purchase products that were handcrafted within their own community, and to connect with the people who made them.

For more information visit http://glamcraftshow.com.

Interested in being a vendor? Applications are being accepted at http://glamcraftshow.com/apply. You are encouraged to apply before the end of September, since spaces are limited.

There are indeed a lot of crafty types in Gainesville, but to my knowledge, there still isn't a formalized group that meets. I keep thinking about trying to organize one, but just haven't carved out the time amidst the other things I do.

The good news is that we are having an indie craft show here in Gainesville this fall! GLAM Indie Craft Show will take place Sunday, Dec. 5 from 1-5pm at the Thelma Boltin Center. Even if you aren't sure you're ready to sell your creations at a show, it's a blast to just come and hang out with other crafty types. All the crafters last year raved about how great it was to meet other cool crafters. Plus we're having a DJ and yummy food for sale, so it's a great way to spend an afternoon.

If you're interested in being a vendor, applications are being accepted through the month of September via http://glamcraftshow.com/apply. Apply early, since spaces are limited.

Each year, GLAM Indie Craft Show serves up a fresh holiday shopping experience in the heart of downtown Gainesville. Shoppers are treated to a full buffet of fresh, one-of-a-kind gifts created by local designers. With the growing interest in buying local, GLAM provides a unique way for socially minded shoppers to purchase products that were handcrafted within their own community, and to connect with the people who made them.

For more information visit http://glamcraftshow.com.

Interested in being a vendor? Applications are being accepted at http://glamcraftshow.com/apply. You are encouraged to apply before the end of September, since spaces are limited.

Gainesville's first-ever Handmade Holiday Bazaar takes place the first weekend in December. It's a great way for you to do your holiday shopping while supporting the Gainesville craft scene.

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What: Handmade Holiday Bazaar
When: Sunday, Dec. 7, noon to 5pm
Where: Parking lot at Loop de Loop, 205 NE 16th Ave.
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Questions? Call Kim, aka "The Sassy Crafter" (352) 871-0574

Just saw another idea for felted sweaters on Crafters Coast to Coast -- making a book cover:
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_sewing_accessories/article/0,1789,HGTV_3321_3869644,00.html

is it possible to make the other kinds of hats...like the 20's looking bucket-like hat, fedora, etc. with this type of felting??

You may be able to, but I know the felt for those kind of hats is typically a lot stiffer.  I don't know about everyone else's, but my recon sweater felt is a little on the floppy side.   Maybe one of the more expert felters could tell you for sure? 

I've made a lot of cool things from recycled sweaters (pillow covers, purses, flower pins, iPod cozies). I find that lambswool sweaters with small cables (~1/2") shrink up nice and thick. They'd probably work well for garments that need more structure.

So, I have these...Sandals And I like the wedgy look of them, and I don't really like them haha, they need a new look.  How do you suggest going about doing this?  Here's some pics of them if it helps.




Maybe, I could sew it to the actual like flat of the shoes like, the black part that's all squishy   Also, would you suggest cutting off the strappy things?

Yeah, I think you should do something else with the sandals. Doesn't seem like they have enough inherent stability for this project. Your feet will be flopping all over the place.

Why not wrap the sandal straps with some funky ribbon and embellish with some sequins/beads/whatnot? You can have a sassy pair of pool shoes for the summer!