Hello folks,

Happy Halloween! Just posting ahead of time since I managed to miss
posting about my last handmade market show earlier this month.

Some of you may be thinking about Christmas already. If you are, then
think ahead to these upcoming shows this November:

HANDMADE MARKET
Saturday, November 8, 2008
noon to 4:30 pm
The Empty Bottle
1035 N. Western
www.handmadechicago.com

DIY TRUNK SHOW
Pulaski Park Auditorium on the border of Wicker Park in Bucktown.
Saturday, November 22, 10am- 5pm.
www.diytrunkshow.com

Now here's where I get on my soapbox and plug handmade crafts.

So the economy sucks right? if you're looking to feel somewhat better
about things, especially with the upcoming holiday season, then you
would be better served by doing whatever shopping you can from us
local folk. Screw Best Buy! Shopping for handmade goods gets you
unique items for reasonable prices, and helps out those in your
community. Cold? buy some handknitted arm warmers! Naked? buy a screen
printed t shirt! Dirty? How about some soap with ingredients you know
you can trust!

(off of soapbox)

So, love your fellow crafters when you can.

Winter shows will be posted soon, as some are still TBA. Stay tuned.
Tell your friends.

Stay spooky!

Pam