This last week in our HH Ezine we had a contest for two FREE raffle tickets for Shop Austin! All you had to do was Click*Watch*Enter*Win!
And the winner is (drumroll).........
XO,
allison
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Sunday, February 28, 2010
Sponsor Spotlight - Sewing Fun All Over Austin!
We at The Lone Star Ladies are all about shopping local - and many of our fabulous local artisans get their inspiration, lessons, and supplies from local specialty boutiques. This weekend's Sponsor Spotlight features three amazing specialty boutiques from around Austin. As 2010 Sponsors for The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin, local businesses help us to fund the production of the show, reach their customers, and involve an ever growing section of the Austin Community in our cool event!
Northwest Austin - The Honey Bee Quilt Store
Sisters can make great business partners - as Allison and Anne Marie of The Lone Star Ladies know! The three sisters who opened The Honey Bee in 2001, Dianne Ferguson, Maryann Westerberg and Carolyn Thompson, did so to accomplish a dream of owning a Quilt Shop together. Their original vision of the business included them opening as "Little Old Ladies" - but when another shop closed - they saw the opportunity to start young - and grow with the shop into "Little Old Lady-hood!"
Now located in North West Austin near 183 and Anderson Mill Road, they offer a unique slice of Austin's tradition of family owned arts and crafts businesses to this ever-growing part of town. Nearby handmade businesses include Marmalade Skies, The Stitching Studio, and Helios Glass Studio, - talk about a day full of fun shopping!
Quilt Shops are the treasure trove of good fabric - the kind you can't get in big box craft stores. They also feature independently published patterns, nifty and hard to notions, classes, quilt kits and more! With 2010 set as the "Changing Gears" Quilt Show for the Austin Area Quilt Guild - if you haven't checked out Honey Bee or other local Quilt Shops - it's time to "Change Gears" and pay them a visit! You won't regret it :-) Keep up with the gals at The Honey Bee on their Blog - they always have fun things going on.
Just a few months ago, Stitch Lab Owner Leslie Bonnell celebrated the Grand Opening of her new location on South First. Tucked amongst a row of restored 1940s Bungalows on South First Street (just south of the River) - The bright Blue House with Orange trim is like a crafter's dream home. Wooden floors, custom fabric and notions cabinetry, and a comfy, "mi casa es tu casa" vibe make the home come to life. (You can take a virtual tour of The Stitch Lab over at the Apartment Therapy Blog.)
Since opening The Stitch Lab in a tiny building behind her home in the Bouldin Creek neighborhood of Austin, Leslie has encouraged and embraced thousands of crafters in Austin - to a point where the demand for her classes had to be met with a bigger location.
You can take classes on embroidery, fashion illustration, handbags and totes, fabric surface design, quilting and much more! Leslie employs a revolving group of local talent as guest instructors - including notable Austinites Jen Perkins of The Naughty Secretary Club, Rachel Hobson of CraftZine, and your own Lone Star Lady Anne Marie Beard.
Leslie also carries a beautiful selection of cotton fabrics, in great prints, pretty solids, and felt, imported linen and cool notions. Stop in The Stitch Lab today for a class or just to be inspired! Make a day of South First and stop in Lovely Boutique, then get a snack over at The South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery.
Jeanie Brown, owner of The Common Thread - saw a hole in the Austin Market for eco-friendly, natural fiber, and recycled fabric for sewing and crafting projects. She spent some time researching the business and meeting area crafters, stitchers, designers and business owners before launching The Common Thread in the summer of 2009.
Since then, she has gotten great reviews in the press and from local shoppers. Her space is beautifully appointed with calming grey walls and perfect lighting - making the fabric the real show stopper. Jeanie carries patterns from independent designers, exquisite trims and notions, and an ever-evolving line of re-purposed materials sourced from local thrift stores and garage sales.
The Common Thread fabric shop truly is Austin's source for designer fashion fabrics and trims for apparel and craft sewing! Nearby places to chill on South Lamar include The Highball, Big Bertha's Bargain Basement, and the ever popular Austin favorite - Thundercloud Subs!
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Northwest Austin - The Honey Bee Quilt Store
Sisters can make great business partners - as Allison and Anne Marie of The Lone Star Ladies know! The three sisters who opened The Honey Bee in 2001, Dianne Ferguson, Maryann Westerberg and Carolyn Thompson, did so to accomplish a dream of owning a Quilt Shop together. Their original vision of the business included them opening as "Little Old Ladies" - but when another shop closed - they saw the opportunity to start young - and grow with the shop into "Little Old Lady-hood!"Now located in North West Austin near 183 and Anderson Mill Road, they offer a unique slice of Austin's tradition of family owned arts and crafts businesses to this ever-growing part of town. Nearby handmade businesses include Marmalade Skies, The Stitching Studio, and Helios Glass Studio, - talk about a day full of fun shopping!Quilt Shops are the treasure trove of good fabric - the kind you can't get in big box craft stores. They also feature independently published patterns, nifty and hard to notions, classes, quilt kits and more! With 2010 set as the "Changing Gears" Quilt Show for the Austin Area Quilt Guild - if you haven't checked out Honey Bee or other local Quilt Shops - it's time to "Change Gears" and pay them a visit! You won't regret it :-) Keep up with the gals at The Honey Bee on their Blog - they always have fun things going on.
South First - The Stitch Lab
Just a few months ago, Stitch Lab Owner Leslie Bonnell celebrated the Grand Opening of her new location on South First. Tucked amongst a row of restored 1940s Bungalows on South First Street (just south of the River) - The bright Blue House with Orange trim is like a crafter's dream home. Wooden floors, custom fabric and notions cabinetry, and a comfy, "mi casa es tu casa" vibe make the home come to life. (You can take a virtual tour of The Stitch Lab over at the Apartment Therapy Blog.)
You can take classes on embroidery, fashion illustration, handbags and totes, fabric surface design, quilting and much more! Leslie employs a revolving group of local talent as guest instructors - including notable Austinites Jen Perkins of The Naughty Secretary Club, Rachel Hobson of CraftZine, and your own Lone Star Lady Anne Marie Beard.
Leslie also carries a beautiful selection of cotton fabrics, in great prints, pretty solids, and felt, imported linen and cool notions. Stop in The Stitch Lab today for a class or just to be inspired! Make a day of South First and stop in Lovely Boutique, then get a snack over at The South Austin Trailer Park & Eatery.
South Lamar - The Common Thread
Jeanie Brown, owner of The Common Thread - saw a hole in the Austin Market for eco-friendly, natural fiber, and recycled fabric for sewing and crafting projects. She spent some time researching the business and meeting area crafters, stitchers, designers and business owners before launching The Common Thread in the summer of 2009.
Since then, she has gotten great reviews in the press and from local shoppers. Her space is beautifully appointed with calming grey walls and perfect lighting - making the fabric the real show stopper. Jeanie carries patterns from independent designers, exquisite trims and notions, and an ever-evolving line of re-purposed materials sourced from local thrift stores and garage sales.
The Common Thread fabric shop truly is Austin's source for designer fashion fabrics and trims for apparel and craft sewing! Nearby places to chill on South Lamar include The Highball, Big Bertha's Bargain Basement, and the ever popular Austin favorite - Thundercloud Subs!
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Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Haute Event: The Wondercraft Grand Opening Party!
On Thursday, February 25th 2010, The WonderCraft hosts its Grand Opening Party! Austin's DIY Scene knows how to throw a party, and if you've never come to one - then this one is not to be missed!
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Festivities include complimentary sweets from Blue Note Bakery and The Cupcake Bar, $3 Necktie Crafting Projects, and most importantly - Goodie Bags to the first 25 Attendees! The Lone Star Ladies have donated a FREE TICKET to Shop Austin in each of the Goodie Bags - oh yeah.
The WonderCraft is a collaboration of four of Austin’s prominent crafters, together offering a myriad of talents. The result is part mobile crafting studio, part boutique, and part classroom. Operating out of a vintage Airstream trailer, they sell handmade goods, teach crafting classes, as well as host parties and events. Their new home is sure to become one of Austin's Craft Corners - it's also home to The Art Pad and Lapis Lane Beads.
Vendors Include:
Clutch by Sweet Wolf
Earrings by Delisa Designs
Just in case all of that wasn't enough to get you out - there will be a fun Photo Booth by Lucinda Lewis, the ever popular Make Your Own Button table, great music and festive frocks! Local Media Austin-Network will be on hand to capture the moment. Keep Austin Stylish and Keep Austin Crafty! Check back on Handmade Happenings next week to see if "You've Been Happened!"
Plus, a special Thank You to Beth Hempton - local Crafting Queen and friend - for a wonderful blog feature on Anne Marie today! MUAH!
xo, Anne Marie Beard
Plus, a special Thank You to Beth Hempton - local Crafting Queen and friend - for a wonderful blog feature on Anne Marie today! MUAH!
xo, Anne Marie Beard
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Whipstitch Wednesday: Make Out Session
"whipstitch" - a quick note, or a little bit of info...
Here's a heads up on a "make out session" from G.A.G.A.!
Date: Sunday, March 7, 2010
Time: 3pm - 8pm
Location: United States Art Authority, 2906 Fruth, Austin, TX (by Spiderhouse)
"Make art, craft, create and play with materials provided by Greater Austin Garage Arts, or bring your own project to work on in the space provided by USAA."
more info
XO,
allison
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
2010 Vendor Announcement for Shop Austin!
The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin is right around the corner.... just TWO MONTHS away - WOW! We have a great line up of vendors this year, so check out their sites and get ready to "Shop Local, Shop Affordable, Shop Austin" on Saturday, 4/17/2010 at Saengerrunde Hall, 10am-6pm! This event is also a major fundraiser for the Frontier Scholarship.
Check out the pics in our Picasa Album, too!
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Visit our website to view beautiful pictures on our Vendor Page!
AND THE VENDORS ARE...
(drumroll)
ACCESSORIES
ART
BODY PRODUCTS
BABY & KIDS
CARDS & STATIONERY
CERAMICS, MOSAICS & GLASS
Karin Gerstenhaber Mosaics
CLOTHING
GIFTS
GOURMET FOOD
HANDBAGS & PURSES
HOME
JEWELRY
SPECIALTY VENDORS
Check out the pics in our Picasa Album, too!
XO,
allison & anne marie
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Whipstitch Wednesday: Art Over Congress, Edition 6
This week's Whipstitch is Art Over Congress, Edition 6
at the Lanai Rooftop Lounge.
Presented by b.e. strange and featuring:
Illustrated Ink, mixed media * Yaggi Photography
Adrian Quintero, painting * Subcomandante Quito, photography
Chris Minley, painting * b.e. STRANGE, mixed media
Adrian Quintero, painting * Subcomandante Quito, photography
Chris Minley, painting * b.e. STRANGE, mixed media
When? TONIGHT, 2/17
Time? 7-2am
Place? Lanai Rooftop Lounge, 5th and Congress
XO,
allison
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Monday, February 8, 2010
"City Beat" & "Resort Calm" All in One!
XO,
allison
Hyatt Regency Austin
208 Barton Springs
Austin, Texas, USA 78704
Tel: +1 512 477 1234 Fax: +1 512 480 2069
map and directions
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Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Austin & San Diego - Hip Events This Weekend!
Austin - The Wondercraft's Tri-Crafting: Valentine's & Anti-Valentine's class will be this Saturday, 2/6/10, 1:00m - 4:00pm. Wouldn't it be fun to "try out" three different craft techniques all centralized around Valentine's Day, plus you get to spend the afternoon in Stella, their airstream trailer that's a craft room and boutique on wheels! More Info.
San Diego - The Handmade Nation is having their Valentine's Trunk Show this Saturday, 11:00am - 5:00pm. Back in December I went to their Holiday Trunk Show and it was a delight! I became obsessed with a particular button necklace that is on my "wish list" of items to adorn my neck! More Info for Show. Check out more photos of their work, including the vintage album cover redos:
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| From The Handmade Revolution, San Diego |
So, don't stay inside or at home this weekend - get out and get handmade!
XO,
allison
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