Local Featured Seller: 2CrochetHooks

Who are you?  2CrochetHooks

Where are you located?  Raleigh/Durham, NC

What do you create?  Unique Crochet and Upcycled sewing

What is your favorite place to visit in the "triangle"?  Scrap exchange for great supplies and fun inspiration.

Crochet Full Length Cloak Pattern

 When did you start creating?  We started crocheting about 5 years ago, around the time our Son/Grandson was born.

What is your most cherished handmade item?  Millie: My first blanket was for my husband, he sleeps with it every night!

Why did you choose your medium?  We love the soft feel and the beautiful colors of the yarn, as well as how easy it is to re-do a project (we are perfectionists by nature).

What inspires you?  We look for inspiration in nature, imagination and fellow crafters.

Jean Upcycled Medicine Bag

 Where do you create?  Anywhere and everywhere. We always have a crochet project with us everywhere we go.

Why did you choose your shop name?  We chose 2 Crochet Hooks because there are 2 of us and we use crochet hooks. Not exciting broken down but pretty catchy all together.

What are your goals?  We both would love someday to say that crocheting is how we earn all our income.

Crochet Cat Ear Hat

What do you do when you are not creating?  Kristina: I feel like I am always creating but I like to watch shows or read books while I am crocheting. I also like to sit on the beach or swim at the pool.
Millie: I also am always creating or thinking of how to make something, there just aren’t enough hours in the day! I love to read, watch tv and surf the web for inspiration.

After you've visited the 2CrochetHooks etsy shop, don't forget to swing by their website and you can follow 2CrochetHooks on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest! 

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Handmade Happenings, July 6-11, 2012

Hope everyone had a great July 4th! The festivities continue with lots of great events this weekend, and into next week. Come out to see our artists around the Triangle (and even in Asheville on Sunday!) See you there!

Friday, July 6
First Friday - Raleigh

Join us for a fun-filled introduction to Raleigh's exciting art, music and dining scene with local art galleries, art studios, museums, retail, restaurants and alternative art venues!
Where: Downtown Raleigh
When: 6:00 pm - ??? (times vary by venue)

Artists to visit:
* Bordeaux Lane Studio will be at the Morning Times Market on Harget Street. Local art vendors, live music and more!  7:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
* Freshly Given will be at the Pop Up Shop hosted by Kindred Boutique - 131 S. Wilmington from 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm.
More info: http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/firstfriday/index.htm

Saturday, July 7
Durham Craft Market 
A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do. 
Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/ 

Stars & Stripes Celebration - Raleigh
An arts & crafts fair sponsored by Earth Fare, look for handmade soaps, lotions, clothing, accessories, art and much more!
Where: Brierdale Shopping Center (corner of Lumley Road and Brier Creek Parkway)
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio 
More info: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Earth-Fare-Raleigh-NC/199416705618 

Sunday, July 8
The Big Crafty - Asheville
100+ hand-selected indie crafters, artists & makers, festive DJ’d music from AshevilleFM, locally crafted food and beverages (including beer!), kids' activities, free admission to the Asheville Art Museums North & East Wings, and more! 
Where: Pack Place, Downtown Asheville, NC
When: Noon - 6 pm
Artist to visit: metamorphosis metals
More info: http://thebigcrafty.com/

Tuesday, July 10
Downtown Cary Farmers Market
Locally hand made arts & crafts join traditional produce, baked good, poultry & eggs, bath & body products, plants, and more!
Where: 301 S. Academy Street, at the corner of Academy and Park
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Bordeaux Lane Studio
More info: http://caryfarmersmarket.com/

Wednesday, July 11
RAW: natural born artists Showcase - Raleigh
A multi-faceted artistic showcase, featuring a film screening, musical performance, fashion show, art gallery, performance art and a featured hairstylist and makeup artist - all local!

Where: Solas Raleigh, 419 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27603

When: 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Artists to visit: 4073, Trende Femme
More info: http://www.rawartists.org/raleigh/mixology 

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We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the summer!

(Members, if you have an event or sale coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)

Handmade Happenings, April 20-22, 2012

This weekend's calendar includes events in Durham & Apex for our Triangle area friends, and one road trip event in the Charlotte area. It looks like it will be a beautiful weekend, so we hope you'll come out and join us!

Saturday, April 21
Durham Craft Market

A fun outdoor market which offers a rotating slate of approximately 35 artisans. They represent many different categories of craft, all of which are hand-made in the Durham area and are of outstanding quality. You'll enjoy browsing our various booths and meeting our friendly artisans eager to talk about what they do.

Where: Central Park, 501 Foster Street, Durham (across from the Farmers Market Pavilion)

When: 8:00 am - Noon

Artists to visit: 2 Crochet Hooks

More info: http://www.durhamcraftmarket.com/

Artists for Animals Faire - Apex
More than 50 local artists will be gathering this weekend to support area animal charities at the Artists for Animals Faire. Live music, performing artists, wine tasting, snacks animals to visit & adopt round out the festivities.
Where: Cloer Family Vineyards, 8624 Castleberry Road, Apex, NC 27523 
When: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Artists to visit: Designing Impressions
More info: http://designingimpressions.blogspot.com/2012/04/artists-for-animals-faire.html 

Saturday & Sunday, April 21 & 22
Art on the Green - Davidson
This juried art festival features booths with top quality works from artists throughout the region. Enjoy art, live music, and food choices from on-site vendors and area restaurants.
Where: Village Green, 119 S. Main Street, Davidson, NC 28036
When: Saturday, April 21 - 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday, April 22 - Noon - 4 pm
Artists to visit: Orange Cat Art
More info: http://www.ci.davidson.nc.us/

We hope you'll visit our NC Triangle Etsy Team members and say hello.  Check in each week for more handmade arts & crafts festivities throughout the spring!

(Members, if you have an event coming up next weekend, send your information to Orange Cat Art by Tuesday night to get onto next week's calendar!)