Sewcialize at the Stitch Lab Grand Opening this weekend!

If you're interested in learning how to craft, sew, embroider, stitch or knit... you NEED to make it out to The Stitch Lab this weekend for the Grand Opening Soiree and Indie Craftivity Scene!  This is a Haute Event for Austin - and you will want to be there and see if you "get happened!"


Yours truly, Anne Marie Beard, teaches sewing classes here under the guidance of superstar Leslie Bonnell. You may remember we had a kick-butt Dueling Glamazons event back in September at Parts & Labour...


Leslie's motto is "Sewing is power, independence and creative freedom!" As someone who has been crafting her entire life - I can tell ya that is 'sew' true! Come out, meet some amazing artists, get inspired - and OH - all of the beautiful fabrics at the Stitch Lab are 20% off!

Check out KeyeTV's Coverage!

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Haute Event in Austin - Cherrywood Art Fair!

*annemarie* is thrilled to return to Cherrywood Art Fair again! This community fundraiser supports CHULA and the Art Program at Maplewood Elementary.  This is a Haute event in Austin this weekend, and there will be plenty of pictures to post later!

Anne Marie has partnered with a "Little Artist" this year to create a piece of art for her to keep, and one to auction off.  She was interviewed by KUT's Julie Moody along with a few other artists, you can listen to the interview here!

This is the purse that my Little Artist made, and it's for sale in the Silent Auction - please come out and support this amazing event!

The best Holiday Arts Show - HANDS DOWN! Featuring 80 of Austin's most creative artists.




xo, Anne Marie

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Happening Austin - Shop787 at The Phoenix!

Shop787 at The Phoenix
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Join 15 select vendors as we celebrate the Holidays in Style!  The Phoenix is a swank nightclub in downtown Austin, located at 409 Colorado St.

Presented by Launch787 and Gables Park Plaza.

Thursday, Dec. 10th, 5pm to 9pm

Free, with special Happy Hour pricing on Cocktails 


This is a Happening Event and features Austin Handbag Designer and Lone Star Ladies Co-founder, Anne Marie Beard.  Get Happened tonight!

Vendor List:

302 Designs, Aldea, *annemarie*, Annie Bradley Art, Cornucopia, Couture Cottons, Deborah Main Designs, Garbo. a Salon, GvE Designs in Metal, Jenny N. Design, Jeremiah the Innocent, Modo Designs, Queen of Sheba Fashion, ShopItUpChic.com, Sikara, Skye Salon, Spectacle Sunglasses, and Stella & Dot.

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San Diego's Handmade Scene for THIS Weekend!

If you are looking for something to do this weekend, check out one of the following events:

The Clay Associates are having their Opening Reception on Friday to kick start their two week Winter Ceramics Sale.

Start your Saturday in Coronado with Artisans' Alley - a beautiful way to spend the day outdoors. Over 170 booths and all to benefit Coronado High School.

Go fashion forward at THREAD Sat-Sun.  This two day event is at the Wonderhaus Bakery, East Village.  Over 100 indie fashion and design exhibitors, a fashion show, music, and more.

Creative Compound is having group show at Suture Gallery at 10th & Market on Saturday night.  After hours music & cocktails, so stick around after the show!

The Handmade Revolution is having their 2nd annual Holiday Trunk Show on Sunday.  You might remember HMR from my previous post on their Holiday Arts & Craft Market.  These ladies are rockin' the handmade revolution - don't miss out!

The San Diego North Park Craft Mafia wants to get you on their Holiday Hit List this Sunday.  Their mission - keep San Diego crafty!  Help by checking out this event with shopping, music, a fashion show and free giveaways!


For  information such as times, addresses and tickets for these events, and more, check out our HH San Diego Calendar, and if you have an event, submit it!  So, it looks like my weekend will be a handmade blast - check back next week to see if "you've been happened" at one of these events, and which ones were hip or haute!

XO,
allison

www.TheLoneStarLadies.com

P.S. - know of another event that's not listed - submit it and I will try to get it on the calendar...Shop Local, Shop Affordable, Shop San Diego!

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