St Patrick's Day Green Showcase

Realising near the end of our last post that St Patrick's Day is also this weekend meant that the only solution was to have another showcase. This time it's all green and I'm not just talking about recycled, handmade or eco friendly.

A Game of Two Halves on Green by Subtle Clothing

This limited edition T-Shirt is sure to please even the most dedicated of football fans and best of all it's printed on all organic cotton. Get in. 

Eucalyptus & Peppermint bath salts by pHzzz

What can I say? I love bath stuff. Susan's wonderful bath salts are all home made and all kind on the skin. Yay.

Irish Ballads - 12" Vinyl Record Bowl by Serendipity Central

No two record bowls are ever the same at Serendipity Central, so when I saw this “Irish Ballads” record by Connie Foley I knew it had to have a place in our St Patrick's Day showcase. 

Baby Fox Brooch by Lucy Farfort

Incredibly cute! For a more subtle St Patrick's Day celebration this would be an ideal addition to your outfit.

St Patrick's Day Green Wool Earflap Hat by Irish Granny

There's still a touch of cold to the air so while you wait patiently for that summer sun this hat is the perfect way to keep you warm. It's decorated with an alpaca silk crochet shamrock which stands out nicely against the soft yarn of the hat. 

Well that's our showcase, hope you all have a great time on St Patrick's Day. 

I have a little request: let us know what you want to see, we'd like your suggestions for tutorial posts. 

What do you want to make? What are you already making? Maybe you'd like to write a guest post for us? Get in touch. Either leave a comment on the blog or drop us an email at info@madeinnewcastle.org with your ideas. 

See you all next time.

MiN Mother's Day Showcase

Mother's Day is coming up on the 18th over here in the UK and isn't far away in the rest of the world too. So we thought we'd make a few suggestions.

Mama Oak, Mother's Day Card by Lucy Farfort

Lucy's happy illustrations are sure to bring a smile to your mum's face.

Pink Hearts Mother's Day Card by Brittany Coxon

This card can be customised (we don't all call our mothers mummy after all), making it extra special.

Framed 7"x5" photograph 'I Heart Paris' by Charlie's Missus

European love for your jet-setting mum.

1969 Disney Illustration handmade mini notebooks, pack of 4, recycled Disney annual by ReFabricates

If your mum is anything like mine she has a handbag full of notes and can never find a pen, these notebooks are just the right side to fit inside even the most cluttered handbag.

Handrolled Felt Button Brooch by Threadspider

This wonderful, original brooch is so soft. It's perfect for pinning onto any coat, cardigan or bag.

Cherry Bomb Bathbomb by pHzzz

Spoil your mum, these bath bombs make the perfect addition to a relaxing long bath.

Mother's Day In Bloom by Jo's Little Card & Textiles Shop 

Jo's cards are unique and custom made, drop her a line and she'll make one just for you.

Oh my, it's also St Patrick's Day soon (the day before Mother's Day) so keep your eyes open for a very green showcase coming your way soon. 

The Canny Comic Con : Saturday 10th December 2011

The Canny Comic Con is a free little festival of comics and sequential art. It will be held at Newcastle City Library all day on Saturday 10th December 2011.

Comics, comic strips, comic books, graphic novels, manga, sequential art - however you want to refer to it, the CCC wants to celebrate everything about telling stories in pictures. Whilst it won't be on the same scale as some of the bigger UK comic conventions, we're going to have a full range of activities, including: talks and panel discussions, workshops, and a hall of stalls where you can meet some of the finest comic-creating talent from the region and beyond.

Whatever your age or experience, whether you read comics, make comics, or are just interested to know a little more, we hope to have something to interest you.

Entry to the CCC will be FREE. That's right, no charge. You don't need to book tickets, you don't need to pay us anything. Come along and support the biggest comic event to be held in the North East for over fifteen years.

Guests include:

Bryan Talbot

Nigel Auchterlounie, Doug Braithwaite
Alex Collier, Paul Davidson
Simon Donald, Gary Erskine
Al Ewing, Steven Finch
Mary M Talbot, Suzy Varty

Made in Newcastle Christmas Market

Woo Hoo!! The MiNies are hosting a Christmas Fair on Sunday 4th Dec from 10am in the Royal Station Hotel, Neville Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5DH. If you don't already know the hotel is next to the train station. Its a beautiful Victorian listed building and we'll be in the big function room.

We'll be offering a range of affordable, high quality, handmade Christmas gifts not available on the high street. There will be around 25 stalls offering textiles, clothing, jewellery, art, stationery and homeware designed and made by established and emerging design talent.
We want this to be an alternative and fun Christmas shopping experience where you can come browse stalls and meet local artisans, crafters and designers.

You'll find one off unique pieces and limited edition items ideal if you're looking for something a bit different and special. Prices will range from £2 to £60+ so there is something for everyone.

Proceeds from the £1 entry fee will go towards future Made In Newcastle projects, workshops, exhibitions and events.

We would really appreciate it you would RSVP our event on Facebook and help us spread the word: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=142991705793393

Button's Boutique Craft Shop Grand Opening.

Our friend Amanda, owner of the wonderful Buttons Boutique is opening a real life bricks and mortar shop!


Why not come and celebrate with her at her opening day on Oct. 29th, Buttons Boutique is in Stanley, just opposite Asda.

Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=161137307307817

New fabric, craft, haberdashery and handmade shop opening opposite Asda in Stanley.
Grand Opening day with some sweeties and biscuits to celebrate :)