Cathy Pitters is a crafter from Portland, OR who creates Bossa Nova Baby, a line of handcrafted clothes and accessories, and who co-organizes Crafty Wonderland, PDX’s art and craft extravaganza. Many of you may have heard her speak about how to organize a craft market at the Summit of Awesome last year or met her [...]

Check out the slide show from the Show of Awesome. It was a great way to end the Summit of Awesome on a high note.
We shopped (probably a little too much,) we played and generally had a grand old time.
Who was your favorite vendor?

The Show of Awesome
is happening June 19th from 10am – 3pm
Doug Fir Lounge
All Ages – Free Admission
We are really excited to have crafty superstars from across the country at this sale.

Kari Chapin’s Book Handmade Marketplace
Mark Montano’s Books the Big Ass Book of Crafts
and the Big Ass Book of Home Decor

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A special addition to this year’s Summit is the Show of Awesome on Saturday, June 19. Located at the Doug Fir Lounge, the show features amazing more than 40 crafty superstar vendors including Summit of Awesome speakers such as Berkley Illustration, Bossa Nova Baby, Glue and Glitter, Kari Chapin, Totinette, Queen Bee, Bread and Badger, [...]

Imagine a seven year old happily playing dress up with her miniature teddy bears. Then imagine that same little girl using big girl scissors and a sewing machine to create clay pastries and fabric furniture for a teddy bear tea party photoshoot! Looking back, I think that was about the time I heard the [...]

Husband and wife Rhonda & Elijah Wyman are the creators behind the handmade jewelry of Figs & Ginger. Inspired by forests, Figs’ work reflects their commitment to keeping our world beautiful and healthy for the next generation. That’s why they promise to use the highest recycled content sterling available, 100% recycled paper, and cleaner [...]