On Saturday, May 2nd from 8pm-11pm, Hello Craft will host a Show of Awesome in the back room at Miss Pixies (1626 14th St, NW, Washington, DC 20009). Come party with the craftiest folks in DC! There will be music by Jason Hutto and Shelby Cinca, late night vintage shopping at Miss Pixie’s, a free wine tasting hosted by Dixie Liquors and yummy Cakelove treats.

Shop for crafty goods from these awesome Summit speakers:

• Jenny Hart- Sublime Stitching
• Jaime Zollars
• Rhonda & Elijah Wyman – Figs & Ginger
• Joetta Maue – Little Yellow Bird
• Shauna Alterio & Stephen Loidolt – Something’s Hiding In Here
• Jamie Chan & Blas Hererra – Urban Fauna Studio
• Christy Petterson – abardis
• Kasey and Kelly Evick – Biggs and Featherbelle
• Becky Streipe – Glue and Glitter
• Craftland organizers:  DA Metals, If’n Books + Marks, Sewing Stars, Heatherjeany Greetings, Bright Lights Little City and Rainbow Sugar

Plus get info from the organizers of these great indie craft markets:

• Bizarre Bazaar SF
• Brooklyn Indie Market
• Craftland!
• Handmade Arcade
• Indie Craft Experience
• Crafty Bastards

The Show of Awesome is free and open to the public and it is the perfect opportunity to scout out that Mother’s Day present you’ve been worrying about.

Art Whino is holding it’s first ever design competition, and they are looking for entries. The competition will be open to anyone and everyone who wants to participate. The twenty winning designs will be showcased in a fashion show and exhibition at Crystal Couture on February 24th, 2009.

Crystal Couture is a two week event that will feature sample sales, runway and trunk shows from designers, local boutiques, and area salons in Crystal City, VA. Each night will feature a theme with unique drinks, food tastes, and exciting fashions and music.

To enter the competition, email tshirtcomp@artwhino.com for specific submission requirements. Each entry is $5 and are due by 5 p.m. on February 12, 2009.

All entries will be displayed in a slide show in the opening gala event of Crystal Couture on February 13. The twenty winning entries will be printed in poster form and in t-shirt form at a runway show and exhibit on February 24.

One entry will win “Best in Show” and receive $300. The winner will be announced at the exhibit on the 24th. The twenty designs will also be for sale at the exhibit.