Thursday, November 09, 2006

handmade junction

ann is off to pittsburgh, pennsylvania - home of this weekend's handmade arcade. last year we had a ball at this event, partially due to its unusual setting inside construction junction. part salvage/part home depot, construction junction is the place to go, let's say, if one needs to find a not-so-new and tremendously charming mantle, doorknob, or bathtub. this time last year, there we sat among a congeries of recycled toilets and castoff light fixtures with our table of goods. part of the fun was watching customers roll by with their carts full of tile and random buckets of paint. this year, ann hopes she gets a seat in the vintage wallpaper section.


on a related note, we're always asked about whether or not we make knitting needle cases, so lately, we've been trying to refine a recipe for one with a slanted pockets and flap. we've sewn a couple just in time for the holiday season, and we'll see how they do this weekend.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

I'd like to pre-order a knitting needle case for my honey-the holidays are coming and it's perfect!

Congrats on all the Mogo success. You are Craftaculous.

ann & dabney said...

you got it, girl! hope she likes it. ;)

LP said...

I would like to be greedy and preorder one for myself. Actually, two. I'll also send one to my friend Jen (featured in the NYT a few months ago because she is also known as Major Knitter of Majorknitter.com - a military/knitting blog...)

MOGO is ROCKIN! You guys are amazing.

xo from Phoenix (Home of excellent golf and $3 cocktails in the sun.)