A tutorial on KNITTING WITH DOUBLE-POINTED NEEDLES!

brought to you by Theresa B of Egret Effects


I'm a learn-as-you-go kind of gal, so one day I started knitting a toy bear but only got as far as finishing the arms before realizing that I didn't know how to do the rest. I knew from the pattern specs that I would need double-pointed needles (DPNs) and I had a set thanks to my grandma's hand-me-downs, but what the heck do you do with them?

Like most things in knitting, it looks way more complicated than it is. DPNs allow you to knit a nice little tube - a spiral of stitches - just like circular needles. The difference is that circular needles come in different lengths so you can knit larger items in the round (like a sweater), whereas DPNs are for smaller projects that don't have enough stitches to stretch all the way around a circular needle (like socks).

This year for the holidays I wanted to make my mom a wine bottle cozy, but I didn't come to that decision until December 21st so it's still in the works. This pattern is perfect for practicing on DPNs because it really is just a tube that's cinched at the top to contour to the bottle's neck.

To begin, I cast on all my stitches to one needle. Then I distribute them evenly between two more needles. Most sets of DPNs come with five needles, but in this case I'm only using four - three to hold the stitches and one working needle. I can do this because I don't have so many stitches that they're crowded on three needles. If there were more and they were in danger of slipping off either end, I would have distributed the stitches onto four needles and used the fifth as the working needle. For today, that fifth needle is sad and lonely in its case.

With my stitches set up, I join the round (being careful that nothing is twisted) by beginning to knit at the last stitch I cast on. I know where the beginning of my round is by the cast-on tail dangling between needle one and needle three.


So the stitches on needle one will be knit onto the working needle until needle one is empty. Now you have a new working needle and can proceed to knit off of needle two. When needle two is empty, it in turn becomes the working needle and will take on the stitches of needle three. You've just knit in the round with DPNs.

If you were to just knit every stitch, you'd end up with a tube of stockinette - all knit stitches on the right side. No purling necessary. This pattern involves yarn-overs, knit-two-togethers, and slip-slip-knits which is how it takes on this texture. Think of the possibilities! Toys, socks, mittens, wine cozies, iPod cozies, cell phone cozies! You can make a cozy for just about anything.

HandmadeMN Giveaway - Kat's Creative Arts

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Congratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!

This week Kat of Kat's Creative Arts is giving away this sweet Boston Terrier orignal acrylic painting.

Boston Terrier - 4x4 Print on Canvas of Original Acrylic Painting - "Bambi"

This is an archival giclee print that has been varnished onto a 4x4 inch canvas. Signed on the back by the artist, these small pieces have the same glow and brilliance as the original paintings at a much smaller price and size so you can get more art on your walls!

Many people collect these smaller works for small spaces that need a bit of light, like an office cubical, or a small stairwell, or a bathroom wall.

This piece is a portrait of my late-mother-in-law's beloved pet, Bambi, a sweet dog with a very fast tounge. The original is 20x20 inches.

How to Enter:

Visit Kat's shop, pick your favorite item and leave a comment on this post about it.

Open to US snd international residents.

Please make sure we have a way to contact you!

For Bonus Entries:
Please leave each in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry (To qualify for extra entries you must do step one above).

1. Visit other HandmadeMN team members shops (listed in the sidebar here) and leave a comment(s) here with your favorite pieces.

2. Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting and comment here with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment(s) with a link to your tweet(s).

4. Follow our blog (you want to do this anyway to learn about upcoming giveaways!). Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

5. Follow HandmadeMN on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

6. Become a HandmadeMN Facebook Fan. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

8. Follow Kat's blog My AUTOBI-DOG-RAPHY. Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower.

Contest ends Saturday, February 12th, at 12:00 noon Central. One winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!
HandmadeMN members are not eligible to win.

Fun Friday Finds ~ With Heart

By Jenna Halek ~ Artistic Edition

With Heart

 (Click on the image to enlarge)

Visit these HandmadeMN shops to see more:

Click on any of the names below

First Row (Left to Right): yourssincerelygifts, CBandCO, ArtyDidact, xxkellybean 
Second Row (Left to Right): Westernartglass, DreamingTreeCreation, Crafterall, ALineofHerOwn 
Third Row (Left to Right): choosingbeauty, regansbrain, SeedlingDesign, JustAnotherDay 
Fourth Row (Left to Right): kellyjsorenson, WildAppleDesign, JenniferLynnJewelry, Twistmo

Minnesota Purse-onality

Minnesota has lots of personality and character!

As the 12th largest state, it has over 5 million residents,  metropolitan areas, small rural communities, and its famous 10,000 lakes along with forests and wilderness areas. 

Did you know that the word Minnesota means "sky-tinted water" and, other than Alaska, it is the northern most state in the US?

And to no surprise to those of us who live here, we endure (yes endure) cold winters and hot summers.  Since the record high is around 114 F and the record low is around -60 F, that means our temperature could fluctuate 174 degrees in any given year!  Our weather brings us sunshine, rain, snow, blizzards, thunderstorms, hail, tornadoes, and high-velocity straight-line winds.   No wonder we have personality and character!!  (See  Wikipedia for more Minnesota details.)

While Minnesota has personality and character, it also has "purse-onality" and our HandmadeMN team members create some of the best!

And what is "purse-onality" you ask?  Purse-onality is the transformation of cotton and other fabric, wool yarn, burlap, oilcoth, vinyl,  inner tubes and other medium into purses, totes, wallets and bags of all sorts.  Here are some colorful ones that display plenty of character and plenty of personality!!

Have you ever heard of Dirty Hippie Bags?  Well, the bags consist of a front pocket but no zip or button closures.  They are to be worn across the chest and on the shoulder.  Koli0 has several Dirty Hippie Bags available in her shop.

And have you seen the totes that ShaggyBaggy creates from repurposed burlap coffee sacks?

Another shop that brings plenty of character and personality to her purses is AnnPrintz.  Ann's bags are hand knitted, felted, and then beautifully accessorized.

One of the most colorful and amazing transformations is that of recycled bicycle inner tubes into adorable and oh so cute coin purses.  Each has their own quirky personality that has been bestowed upon them by shop owner Trigo.

And who doesn't like pink polka dots on black?  This vinyl fabric has been transformed into a mini-wallet that is perfect for credit cards, paper money, and business cards.   It is available from non other  than myself, RitasCreationsOnETSY.

Hopefully you have enjoyed the character and personalities of these purses, wallets, and coin purses!  There are many more available from HandmadeMN.  When in ETSY, simply search on "HandmadeMN bags purses" to get a complete listing.

HandmadeMN Giveaway - Ricks Relics

By Jessica of Clay By Clay

Congratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!

This week Ricks Relics is giving away this vintage teapot.  

This lovely brown masterpiece of a teapot is 7” tall, and roughly 9” from side to side. It stands on three feet, and has delicate gold, orange and light blue filigree adorning its belly.  It is handpainted and sports a metal handle. This model of teapot is from Japan, manufactured in the late 1940’s, early 1950’s.  Holds eight cups of tea.


Open to US residents only.

How to Enter:

Visit Ricks Relics and pick your favorite item and leave a comment on this post about it. (Scroll to bottom of post and click on Comments)

Please make sure we have a way to contact you!

For Bonus Entries:

Please leave each in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry (To qualify for extra entries you must do step one above).

1. Visit other HandmadeMN team members shops (listed in the sidebar here) and leave a comment(s) here with your favorite pieces.

2. Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting and comment here with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment(s) with a link to your tweet(s).

4. Follow our blog (you want to do this anyway to learn about upcoming giveaways!). Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

5.  Follow the Ricks Relics blog.  Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

6. Follow HandmadeMN on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

7. Become a Facebook Fan of HandmadeMN. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

8.   Become a Facebook Fan of Ricks Relics.  Comment back here with your Facebook name.  Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

Contest ends Saturday, February 5, 2011 at 12:00 noon Central. One winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!

HandmadeMN members are not eligible to win.

Fun Friday Finds ~ Green Glass

By Jenna Halek ~ Artistic Edition

Green Glass

 (Click on the image to enlarge)

Visit these HandmadeMN shops to see more:

Click on any of the names below

First Row (Left to Right): LegacyGlassworks, denmark55033, pickleberries, WildDogStudio

Second Row (Left to Right): gemnorde, westernartglass, SweetGracies, catchastarcreations

Third Row (Left to Right): JennyBunny, fromoutofthecracks, yazberryfashion, GottholdGlass

Fourth Row (Left to Right):  WildAppleDesigns, Whimsey, XOHandworks, PeppermintGypsy

Alternative Gift Registry

With the Spring Wedding Gift Season just around the corner, it's a perfect time to let readers know about a useful site for brides called Alternative Gift Registry.org. Alternative Gift Registry allows you to set up a gift registry for any occasion, but what's different about this registry is you can include just about anything on it. It's a great alternative to the local department store registries of the past.

Operated by The Center for a New American Dream, they help people live the American dream, but in a way that ensures a livable planet for current and future generations. Their message isn't about deprivation. It's about getting more of what really matters - more time, more nature, more fairness, and more fun.

The members of HandmadeMN have some excellent items that could be included in a bridal registry - here's a small sampling.



So if you or someone you know are planning to get married, consider setting up a registry with Alternative Gift Registry and include some of the thousands of items made by the talented members of HandmadeMN.

Snow Day ~ Minnesota Style

by Jenn of Wild Apple Design on Etsy



http://www.etsy.com/listing/54437774/i-snowflake-mn-white-shirt-in-s-m-l-xl













Hold onto your hats folks. This morning I woke up to find another blanket of snow covering everything in sight.


Oh joy.


This comes with the territory, living in Minnesota. Anytime between the months of October and May, snow can be expected pretty much any given day (usually at the most inconvenient time). I laced up my boots, put my mittens on and headed out to start shoveling the driveway. Lucky me - it was the light, fluffy snow again. Somehow, after clearing snow from two sets of steps, the patio, two vehicles and a double-wide 50-foot long driveway, lucky was not exactly what I was feeling. However, as any Minnesotan who has ended up in the ditch after narrowly escaping a collision with a semi-truck twisting and turning on the icy freeway will tell you: It could have been worse!


This January also marks the 62nd anniversary of the first snowfall being recorded in Los Angeles, California.


I'm perplexed by this fact.


Did it actually not snow in Los Angeles until January, 1949 or was it just that no one thought of writing it down until 1949? Either way - impressive!


In recognition of all things "snowy", I have created this treasury for all the wonderful HandmadeMN folks who take the time to incorporate snow into their Etsy shops, in one way or another.


The treasury can be found on Etsy HERE. Please feel free to leave comments at the bottom of the treasury on Etsy, and share too!!


Enjoy!

~ Jenn
Wild Apple Design




http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d2cdbd3b78a8eef40080d4f/snow-day-minnesota-style

HandmadeMN Etsy shops featured in this treasury:

MTart: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MTart

Mary Foster Creative: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryFosterCreative

Tole Treasures: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ToleTreasures

Harvest Moon by Hand: http://www.etsy.com/shop/harvestmoonbyhand

Zippety Duda: http://www.etsy.com/shop/zippityduda

Pallettepassion: http://www.etsy.com/shop/palettepassion

ljbe: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljbe

Red Shoes 26 Design: http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design

Alexian Designs: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AlexianDesigns

My Little Chickadee Creations: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AngelEllie

Penguin Palace Photography: http://www.etsy.com/shop/penguinpalace

ChickaDeesigns: http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChickaDeesigns

Earth Grown Crayons: http://www.etsy.com/shop/earthgrowncrayons

Appleberry Ink: http://www.etsy.com/shop/appleberryink

Regan's Brain: http://www.etsy.com/shop/regansbrain

Wild Apple Design: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildAppleDesign

* 'I snowflake MN' graphic used with permission of Uffda Tee's Etsy Shop.
Thanks Dawn!





HandmadeMN Giveaway - Paper And Clouds

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Congratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!

This week Jenn of Paper And Clouds is giving away this fun handmade, three pocket cross body bag.

Three Pocket Cross Body Bag

This is the perfect purse when you're on the go. The cross-the-body strap keeps your hands free for carrying groceries, babies or a few bottle of wine. The three pockets will fit your wallet, phone, chapstick or the other bare essentials without weighing you down.

The bag is 10.5 inches long, 6 inches wide with a 60 inch 100% cotton canvas strap. The side pockets are 8.5 inches long. The fabric is 100% pre-washed cotton.

How to Enter:

Visit Jenns's shop, pick your favorite item and leave a comment on this post about it.

Open to US snd international residents.

Please make sure we have a way to contact you!

For Bonus Entries:
Please leave each in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry (To qualify for extra entries you must do step one above).

1. Visit other HandmadeMN team members shops (listed in the sidebar here) and leave a comment(s) here with your favorite pieces.

2. Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting and comment here with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment(s) with a link to your tweet(s).

4. Follow our blog (you want to do this anyway to learn about upcoming giveaways!). Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

5. Follow HandmadeMN on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

6. Become a HandmadeMN Facebook Fan. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

8. Follow Jenn's blog Paper And Clouds. Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower.

Contest ends Saturday, January 29th, at 12:00 noon Central. One winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!
HandmadeMN members are not eligible to win.

Fun Friday Finds ~ Knitting

By Jenna Halek ~ Artistic Edition

Knitting

 (Click on the image to enlarge)

Visit these HandmadeMN shops to see more:

Click on any of the names below

First Row (Left to Right): wildheart515, northlandwoolens, LollyBopBaby, CBino 
Second Row (Left to Right): annprintz, egreteffects, FennelStudio, embeshop 
Third Row (Left to Right): sweetbabydolly, myfriendlondon, AHandmadePrincess, AlexianDesigns
 Fourth Row (Left to Right): maryellenscrafts, ivorymoon, ArtFeltCreations, rainydayyarnshop

Minnesota One-Of-A-Kind

by Rita Wetzel, RitasCreationsOnETSY

One-of-a-Kind items are distinctive, special and unique. They are treasures that only one person can own since they are singular in nature - there is not a second, or third, or forth piece that is exactly like the one-of-a-kind!

When you add HandmadeMN to one-of-a-kind, the result is some fantastic items ranging from jewelry to sculpture to purses and totes and much, much more. If you are looking for something unique, check out the many one-of-a-kind, or OOAK, items from HandmadeMN. You will not be disappointed!

For example, check out Ruth Jensen's wire sculpture at Sparkflight. Ruth's realistic sculptures and fantasy jewelry are extraordinary one-of-a-kind pieces.

If you are looking for Vintage OOAK jewelry, then Steampunk is the shop to visit. As described in the listing, this beautiful pendant necklace "features an antique door knob plate, a religious charm, and a brass flower." Stunning indeed!

Laura Jean Bergren of ljbe created this OOAK abstract mixed media canvas piece! As Laura explains, the "trees are a symbol of steadfastness and strength, while the face with the heart and numbers represent LOVE 24/7".

This Mighty Willow Hooked Rug from WoolRedRug is yet another example of the OOAK pieces that our HandmadeMN Team Members create. It measures 12" x 22" and will "delight any Primitive Lover! Perfect for floor, table or to hang on a cupboard door."

There are many more unique, One-Of-A-Kind pieces that are available from HandmadeMN. In ETSY, just search on "handmademn ooak" to retrieve a full listing!

Finding Color

by Jen, Painted Fish Studio



We're in the depths of winter in Minnesota, and the natural palette generally consists of white, and grey, and more grey. The days are starting to get longer, but for many of us, there isn't much daylight during our non-working hours. What to do? Seek out color! Lots and lots of color! Here are some of my favorite places:

Textile Center: The gift shop is warm and cozy, and full of color. While there, browse wool roving in all colors of the rainbow, touch gorgeous fibers, and oogle the handmade goods.

Caribe Caribbean Bistro: Bask in the colors of the Caribbean. Twice-fried plantains? Yes, please!

El Burrito Mercado: On the corner of Cesar Chavez and State Streets in St. Paul, there's a big yellow-orange building that houses El Burrito Mercado. Go in, browse the market. Have lunch at the deli. Look at cookies too pretty to eat in the bakery. The colors and smells will revive you!

Minneapolis Institute of Arts: Stand in front of Van Gogh's Olive Trees to feel the warm, yellow, summer sun on your face.

Walker Art Center: See the iconic International Klein Blue in person! The Yves Klein: With the Void, Full Powers exhibition at the Walker Art Center is here through February 13.

Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park: Need some natural green? Miss your garden? Close your eyes, take a deep breath, and pretend it's a humid afternoon in July.

Happy color hunting! Spring will be here soon!

HandmadeMN Giveaway - Zoss Design

By Jessica of Clay By Clay

Congratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!

This week Amanda of Zoss Design is giving away this beautiful note card set. 

This giveaway is for a set of six hummingbird thank you cards.  The note cards are 5x3.5" and are printed on a heavy linen card stock.  The cards also include a matching box to complete the perfect set!


Open to US and International residents.

How to Enter:

Visit Zoss Design and pick your favorite item and leave a comment on this post about it. (Scroll to bottom of post and click on Comments)

Please make sure we have a way to contact you!

For Bonus Entries:

Please leave each in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry (To qualify for extra entries you must do step one above).

1. Visit other HandmadeMN team members shops (listed in the sidebar here) and leave a comment(s) here with your favorite pieces.

2. Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting and comment here with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment(s) with a link to your tweet(s).

4. Follow our blog (you want to do this anyway to learn about upcoming giveaways!). Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

5.  Follow the Design Girl blog. Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.


6. Follow HandmadeMN on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

7.  Follow Amanda on Twitter.  Comment back here with your Twiter link.  Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here. 

8. Become a Facebook Fan of HandmadeMN. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

9.   Become a Facebook Fan of Zoss Design.  Comment back here with your Facebook name.  Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

Contest ends Saturday, January 22, 2011 at 12:00 noon Central. One winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!

HandmadeMN members are not eligible to win.

Fun Friday Finds ~ Be Bold!

By Jenna Halek ~ Artistic Edition

Be Bold!

(Click on the image to enlarge)

Visit these HandmadeMN shops to see more:

Click on any of the names below

First Row (Left to Right): sweetbabydolly, ChickaDeesigns, Twistmo, ModernMeetsWhimsy

Second Row (Left to Right): Denmark55033, paintedfishstudio, mirasolfarm, MaryFosterCreative

Third Row (Left to Right): UpcycledAndFound, cayennepeppy, BelieveJewelrySupply, Crafterall

Fourth Row (Left to Right): appleberryink, WildDogStudio, laurelleecreativity, STELLAandHODGE

...a few of my favorite things...

* Heat in Smoke Glass Bead Earrings *

* Fine Silver Snowflake Pendant *

* Upcycled Wool Toddler Mittens *

* Sky Blue Keyhole Hat and Scarf *

* One Day at A Time Worry Stone *

* Beaded Flower Applique Shoulder Bag *

* Red Hardcover Journal *

* Recycled Monster Coin Purse *

* Thin Silver Cuff Bracelet *

*

by Christine by Hand

January Challenge - Snow and Ice

By Michelle of Gotthold Glass Studio

This month's challenge theme was "Snow and Ice". Check out the great entries below, then scroll all the way to the bottom to vote for your favorite! The winner will receive an advertising spot on our blog.

Voting ends at midnight on January 15.

Drops of Blue Wire Wrapped Lapis Lazuli

Submitted by:
Chicka Deesigns

Flurry Hand Painted Silk Scarf

Submitted by:
Palettepassion

Fine Silver Snowflake Pendant

Submitted by:
Wild Dog Studio

Polar Ice Cap Penguin Soy Crayons

Submitted by:
Earth Grown Crayons

Snow Shadows Fine Art Photograph

Submitted by:
Mary Foster Creative

Snow and Ice Fabric Jewelry Roll

Submitted by:
zippityduda

Vote For Your Favorite Now!

HandmadeMN Giveaway - Ododo Originals

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Congratulations to our latest giveaway winner! Thanks to all who entered and we wish you good luck with this week's giveaway!

This week Lesley of Ododo Originals is giving away this fun dark honey floral hair clip.

Floral Hair Clip

"Amber Lamps" is a dark honey floral hair clip that compliments any shade.

How to Enter:

Visit Lesley's shop, pick your favorite item and leave a comment on this post about it.

Open to US residents.

Please make sure we have a way to contact you!

For Bonus Entries:
Please leave each in a separate comment, as each comment is an entry (To qualify for extra entries you must do step one above).

1. Visit other HandmadeMN team members shops (listed in the sidebar here) and leave a comment(s) here with your favorite pieces.

2. Blog about this giveaway with a visible link back to this posting and comment here with a link to your post.

3. Tweet about this giveaway and leave a comment(s) with a link to your tweet(s).

4. Follow our blog (you want to do this anyway to learn about upcoming giveaways!). Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower. If you are already a follower, leave a comment anyway, as each comment is an entry.

5. Follow HandmadeMN on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

6. Become a HandmadeMN Facebook Fan. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

7. Follow Ododo Originals on Twitter. Comment back here with your Twitter link. Existing followers just leave your Twitter link here.

8. Become Lesley's Facebook Fan. Comment back here with your Facebook name. Existing fans just leave your Facebook name here.

9. Follow Lesley's blog Ododos Originals. Leave a comment here letting us know you are a follower.

Contest ends Saturday, January 15th, at 12:00 noon Central. One winner will be chosen by Random.org.

Good luck!
HandmadeMN members are not eligible to win.

Shop HandmadeMN at Local Shops

by Rita Wetzel, HandmadeBits4u

Find our member's items at these local shops!!

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Articulture
http://www.articulture.org/
2613 East Franklin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-729-5151

Cindy Lindgren
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CindyLindgren
cards and prints

Wild Dog Studio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildDogStudio
fused glass and fine silver jewelry

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Artist Mercantile
http://www.artistmerc.com
24 West 7th Place, St. Paul, Minnesota 55102
651.222.0053

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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Artistic Treasures
13625 Quinn Street NW
(763) 862-7715
Andover, MN 55304

Dragonfly Adornments
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DragonflyAdornments

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Beelighted Fiber and Gifts
www.beelighted.com
inside of Sarandipity
386 S. Main Street
Zumbrota, MN 55992

Sue Pariseau Pottery
www.etsy.com/shop/suepariseaupottery
Functional stoneware pottery

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Bell Street Gallery
http://www.bellstgallery.com
807 Bell Street
Lapointe, WI 54850

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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Bloomington Art Center
http://www.bloomingtonartcenter.com
1800 W Old Shakopee Rd
Bloomington, MN 55431
952-563-8745

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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Blue Lake Gallery
http://www.bluelakegallery.com/
395 Lake Ave So
Duluth, MN 55802
218-725-0034

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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Bluff Country Artists Gallery
http://www.bluffcountryartistsgallery.org
111 West Main Street
Spring Grove, MN 55974
507-498-2787

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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C'est Chic Boutique
http://www.cestchicboutique.com/
200 Third Ave N, Suite 109
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 339 1600

Palettepassion
palettepassion.etsy.com
Hand painted silk scarves and accessories

wynzia
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wynzia
pretty accessories for your wedding day and every day

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CorAzoN (both locations)
http://www.corazononline.com
1026 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis 55415
4646 East Lake Street, Minneapolis 55406
612.333.6162, 612.276.0918

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

roundbottombaby
http://www.roundbottombaby.etsy.com
cool stuff for hip kids

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Cottage Goods
www.cottage-goods.com
508 Grant Ave.
Eveleth, MN 55734
218-744-0500

Jenni Johnson Smith
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jennijohnsonsmith
100% reversible cotton aprons for everyone

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Country Treasures Old and New
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Country-Treasures-Old-New/17985352203...
2535 7th Ave.
North Saint Paul, MN, 55109
651-775-1255

Bath and Beads, Etc
http://www.etsy.com/shop/BathNBeads

Rainy Day Yarn Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rainydayyarnshop

Starglow Studio Pet Art
http://StarglowStudio.Etsy.com
pet art prints, framed art, and note cards

Twistmo.com Vinyl Decor Art
http://Twistmo.Etsy.com
decorative vinyl art for walls, electronics, and scrapbooking

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Design Collective
http://www.designcollectivempls.com/
1311 26th St W
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612-377-1000

Jennifer Merchant Design
http://www.JenMDesigns.etsy.com
Jewelry that gets YOU noticed!

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Design Vertigo
http://designvertigo.net/
2570 7th Ave E
North St. Paul, MN
651-770-1901

A Handmade Princess
www.ahandmadeprincess.etsy.com
Fabulous knit & sewn accessories

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Finding Joy Boutique
http://www.findingjoyboutique.com/index2.php#/home/
5619 Manitou Road (Hwy 19)
Excelsior, MN, 55331
(612) 250-7286
Thurs - Sun

Birch Modern
http://www.etsy.com/shop/birchmodern
Children's clothing and gifts

PickleBerries
http://www.pickleberries.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry, primarily using millefiori

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Forest Edge Winery and Gallery
http://www.forestedgewinery.com
35295 State Hwy 64
Laporte, MN 56461
218-224-3535

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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FrameUps and Capstone Gallery
http://www.frameups.net
4325 Nicollet Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55409
612-870-1292

Mary Foster Creative
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryFosterCreative
Flower photography note cards

Suz And Roo
http://suzandroo.etsy.com
Fun Handmade Jewelry

Trigo
http://www.etsy.com/shop/trigo
Monster Coin Purses

Wild Dog Studio
http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildDogStudio
fused glass and fine silver jewelry

wynzia
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wynzia
pretty accessories for your wedding day and every day

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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Gallery 360
http://gallery360mpls.com/
3011 West 50th Street
Minneapolis
612-925-2400

PixieSpit
www.pixiespit.etsy.com
quilts and other sewn goods

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Honeyshine
http://honeyshine.net
414 Penn Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN
612.377.7300

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
MN Icon illustrations, greeting cards, and giclee prints
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Hummingbird Floral and gifts of North Oaks
http://hummingbirdfloralandgifts.com/
891 Village Center Drive
North Oaks Village Center North Oaks, MN 55127
651-486-0403


Anrek
www.etsy.com/shop/anrek
Dyed Scraves

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I Like You
http://www.ilikeyouonline.com/
501 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis MN 55413
612.208.0249

Jennifer Merchant Design
http://www.JenMDesigns.etsy.com
Jewelry that gets YOU noticed!

Kept Fresh
http://www.etsy.com/shop/keptfresh
Prints for all ages and toddler, youth and adult shirts

PixieSpit
www.pixiespit.etsy.com
quilts and other sewn goods

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

roundbottombaby
http://www.roundbottombaby.etsy.com
cool stuff for hip kids

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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Inspiration Dance Academy
http://www.inspiration-dance.com
5701 Hadley Ave N
Oakdale, MN 55128
651-214-8713

wynzia
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wynzia
pretty accessories for your wedding day and every day

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Karma Gifts
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Glass-Garden-Designs/114717819480#!/...
204 N. Main Street
River Falls WI 54022
715-425-8600

Glass Garden Designs
http://www.glassgardendesigns.com/
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassgardendesigns
Original & custom glass pendants/jewelry

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Key North
http://www.keynorthusa.com
515 1st Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55413
612-455-6666

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

KellyLynne Designs
www.kellylynnedesigns.etsy.com
uinique and well crafted jewelry

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Krista Artista Gallery
http://www.kristaartistagallery.com
2005 2nd Ave
Anoka, MN 55303
763-421-7588

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

Palettepassion
palettepassion.etsy.com
Hand painted silk scarves and accessories

PickleBerries
http://www.pickleberries.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry, primarily using millefiori

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Lanesboro Local
www.lanesborolocal.org
207 Parkway Avenue N
Lanesboro, MN 55949
507-467-2944

Sue Pariseau Pottery
www.etsy.com/shop/suepariseaupottery
Functional stoneware pottery

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Laurel Street Flowers
http://www.laurelstreetflowers.com
488 Hamline Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116
651-221-9700

Miss B Accessories
http://missbaccessories.etsy.com
Children's hair accessories and belts

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Local Elements Gallery
http://www.localelementsgallery.com
210 South Lakeshore Drive
Lake City, MN 55041
651-345-4ART

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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LU Rocking: Handmade Goodness
http://www.lurocking.blogspot.com/
310 Belknap Street
Superior, WI 54880
715/392-5141
218/348-8939

A Handmade Princess
www.ahandmadeprincess.etsy.com
Fabulous knit & sewn accessories

Cindy Lindgren
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CindyLindgren
prints

Miss B Accessories
http://missbaccessories.etsy.com
Children's hair accessories and belts

Sue Pariseau Pottery
www.etsy.com/shop/suepariseaupottery
Functional stoneware pottery

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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MacRostie Art Center
http://www.macrostieartcenter.org
405 1st Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MN
218-326-2697

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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Mama's Happy
http://www.mamashappyonline.com
2271 Commerce Blvd.
Mound, MN 55364
612-239-0318

Miss B Accessories
http://missbaccessories.etsy.com
Children's hair accessories and belts

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Mitrebox Framing Studio
http://www.mitreboxframing.com
213 Washington Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401
612.676.0696

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

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Moustique Boutique
http://moustiqueboutique.com/home.html
111 Main St East
Hinkley, MN 55037
(612) 741-4977

PickleBerries
http://www.pickleberries.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry, primarily using millefiori

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Northfield Arts Guild
304 Division St
Northfield MN
507-645-8877

Light Reading
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lightreading
lamp shades

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Northwoods Pioneer Gallery and Gifts
www.pioneercrafts.com
2821 Highway 61
Two Harbors, MN 55616
218.834.4175

Suz And Roo
http://suzandroo.etsy.com
Fun Handmade Jewelry
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Parc Boutique
http://www.parcboutique.com/
320 East Hennepin Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612.353.4966

Jennifer Merchant Design
http://www.JenMDesigns.etsy.com
Jewelry that gets YOU noticed!

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Play-by-Play Theatre Bookstore and Opening Night Gifts
http://www.playbyplaybooks.com
Northern Warehouse
308 Prince Street, Suite 234
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Phone: 651-330-1124

pinswithfury
http://pinswithfury.etsy.com
hats, tote bags and purses

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Ripple River Gallery
http://www.ripplerivergallery.com
PO Box 261
Deerwood, MN 56441
218-678-2575

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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SaraCura
http://www.saracura.com/
1411 4th St SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
612.253.7272

A Handmade Princess
www.ahandmadeprincess.etsy.com
Fabulous knit & sewn accessories

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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Stones Throw Gallery
www.stonesthrowgallery.org
420 N Minnesota Ave
St. Peter, MN 56082
507-934-5655

Sue Pariseau Pottery
www.etsy.com/shop/suepariseaupottery
Functional stoneware pottery

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Textile Center Gift Shop
http://www.textilecentermn.org/shop.asp
3000 University Ave SE
Minneapolis MN 55414
612.436.0464

From Out of the Cracks
http://fromoutofthecrack.etsy.com
Free Form Beaded Bracelets

Mary Foster Creative
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaryFosterCreative
crocheted nesting baskets

XO Handworks
http://www.etsy.com/shop/XOHandworks
Handmade Soldered Map Pendants & Scrabble Letter Gifts

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The Artists Mall of Walker
http://www.artistmallofwalker.com
406 Mn Ave
Walker, MN 56484
218-547-4781

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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The Color Wheel Gallery
http://www.colorwheelgallery.com
319 West 46th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55419

From Out of the Cracks
http://fromoutofthecrack.etsy.com
Free Form Beaded Bracelets & Wire Wrapped Jewelry

PixieSpit
www.pixiespit.etsy.com
quilts and other sewn goods

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Sky High Gallery
http://skyhighmilwaukee.blogspot.com
2501 S Howell Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414.483.2585

Suz And Roo
http://suzandroo.etsy.com
Fun Handmade Jewelry

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The Hive Creations
www.thehivestore.com
119 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach, FL 34217
941.778.7432

Suz And Roo
http://suzandroo.etsy.com
Fun Handmade Jewelry

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The Farmer's Daughter
www.thefarmersdaughterwbl.com
4905 Long Ave
White Bear Lake, MN 55110
651.653.6768

Suz And Roo
http://suzandroo.etsy.com
Fun Handmade Jewelry

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The Linden Tree
http://thelindentreeshop.com
4404 Beard Ave S
Minneapolis MN 55410

Cindy Lindgren
http://www.etsy.com/shop/CindyLindgren
cards, prints, fabric and rugs

From Out of the Cracks
http://fromoutofthecrack.etsy.com
Free Form Beaded Bracelets & Wire Wrapped Jewelry

Palettepassion
http://palettepassion.etsy.com
Hand painted silk scarves and accessories

PickleBerries
http://www.pickleberries.etsy.com
fused glass jewelry, primarily using millefiori

PixieSpit
www.pixiespit.etsy.com
quilts and other sewn goods

Woodchuck's Wood
http://www.etsy.com/people/woodchuckswood
Wood-turnings, woodcarvings and wood-crafts

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The Market on Oak
www.marketonoak.com
331 3rd Street
Farmington, Minnesota
651-247-5132

Sue Pariseau Pottery
www.etsy.com/shop/suepariseaupottery
functional stoneware for everyday use and enjoyment

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The Wedge Community Co-op
http://wedge.coop/
2105 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis 55405
612.871.3993

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

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Truly
www.trulyonline.com
2175 4th Street
White Bear Lake MN 55110
651-426-8414

Allison Marie Design
www.allisonmariedesign.com
Alphabet Photography

Chickadeesigns
http://www.etsy.com/shop/chickadeesigns
bright and funky resin jewelry

Luann Danzl Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/luanndanzldesigns
purses, accessories, home decor

wynzia
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wynzia
pretty accessories for your wedding day and every day

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Ultima Bellezza
http://www.ultimabellezzasalon.com/
http://ultimabellezza.blogspot.com/2011/02/featured-artist.html
150 3rd St in Stillwater
651-439-9022

Rainy Day Yarn Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rainydayyarnshop

Light Reading
http://www.etsy.com/shop/lightreading
lampshades, knitting

Rainy Day Yarn Shop
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rainydayyarnshop

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Walker Shop (Walker Art Center)
http://shop.walkerart.org
1700 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55403
612.375.7633

redshoes26 design
http://www.etsy.com/shop/redshoes26design
Greeting cards, art prints, illustrations, and Rockin' Roll'er Coasters

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Water's Edge Trading Co
http://watersedgetrading.com
7124 W Hwy 61
Tofte, MN 55615
218-663-7021

Connected Elements Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/connectedelements
Organic jewelry featuring beachstones

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White Oak Gallery
http://www.facebook.com/pages/White-Oak-Gallery/106141149410710
117 S. Main St
Alma, WI
(608) 685-6200
(Winter hours: Fri-Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4)

Glass Garden Designs
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassgardendesigns
Original and custom glass pendants/jewelry

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Valley Natural Foods
http://www.valleynaturalfoods.com
13750 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-891-1212

Sprouting Soles
http://www.sproutingsoles.etsy.com
reusable, non toxic, Eco Snack packs

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