This Saturday!

Is your shopping list ready, because it's time for the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair!

50+ amazing vendors plus yummy cupcakes, a super-cool sponsor and $1 door prize tickets to benefit the Washington Humane Society.

It's all happening this Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room (5020 Battery Lane • Bethesda, MD 20814).

See you there!

Just Two Days Until the Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair

We'd like to give a BIG shout out to Knit-a-Gogo for their sponsorship of the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair! Knit-a-Gogo offers individual and group knitting classes, as well as unique and custom knitting parties in the Washington, DC, Arlington and Alexandria area. They are committed to strengthening the knitting community through knitting-related events and one-of-a-kind retreats.

We're also excited to welcome BakeshopDC to this year's show. I think their own Web site says it best--"Cupcakes and Crafts!" A truly sweet combination.

The DC Craft Mafia couldn't be happier to have Knit-a-Gogo and BakeshopDC as part of our show!

So come on out to support independent artists from throughout the region (and pick up some amazing and tasty work) this Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room. It's a free festival and $1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society.

Three Days Away!

FOUR days and counting!

The DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair is just FOUR days away! So make some room on your shopping list (for yourself or for gifting this holiday season), because we've got even more great artists and crafters to introduce you to! Come out this Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. to the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room for our free festival ($1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society).

Hand thrown stoneware bowls, plates, vases, mugs by Something Earthy Pottery Studio.

Men and women's apparel hand-screenprinted and adorned with Michael's original illustrations by Spaghetti Kiss

Apperal, messenger bags and, coming soon, limited edition framed prints by SquidFire, Inc.

Embellished gift cards made from collected materials such as found fabric, ribbons and trims, papers, vintage buttons, beads, and other adornments by Sugar Paperie.
Handmade reusable snack bags, lunchbox-size cloth napkins made from rescued vintage fabrics, cute bows & barrettes for girls of all ages, and custom embroidered burp cloths for babies by The Guestroom Closet.

Small art: paintings, cut paper and dioramas by The Palace of Varied Industries.

My UglyKitty creates clean, colorful cards perfect for every occasion (and non-occasion) along with products from recycled materials, sewing adventures, and of course, adorable Quasi items that any animal-lover will adore.

Most known for concrete lightbulbs, Whamodyne does those and other small concrete work, along with Big Brass Ones.

Hand-painted, handcrafted silk items for home decor including pillows, wall tapestries, sofa throws and table runners by Wynn Creasy Fine Art LLC.

Comfortable and hip children's clothing and accessories made from new and reclaimed fibers by Yellin' Moon Designs.

Five Days Away!

We're just FIVE days away from the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair! We couldn't be more excited to see all of YOU and our fabulous group of artists and crafters this Saturday, November 1 from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room.

Get your list out, 'cause here are some more of the great goodies you'll see in person on Saturday!

Handmade ceramic housewares featuring screenprinted images and text by pinkkiss pottery.

An eclectic mix of handmade goods for the home, the ride and the scooter enthusiast by Polly Scoots.

Awesome ribbon accessories for women of all ages including belts, headbands, key fobs and watchbands by Preppy Style.

Mixed media jewelry combining traditional materials with unexpected industrial elements by REALM Jewelry.

Orchids and exotic (live) plants serving the plant hobbyist, specializing in Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum breeding by SapphireChild Orchids.

Tutus for babies, little girls and adults, as well as matching hairbows by Sara Rose Tutus.

A variety of unique products from handbags to pillows made from vintage fabrics, thrifted skirts and quilts by See Katie Sew.

Hand dye yarn in an array of colorways and stitch markers for knitters by Shelby B's Designs.

Sterling silver jewelry with accents of gold and semi-precious stones filled with photographs, text, sketches, fabric, prayer cards and found objects by Shobha Ohal.

Six Days Until the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair

The DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair is only SIX days away! What better way could there be to spend your Saturday (November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room)? Have we mentioned already that it's FREE to attend? And that $1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society? And if all that wasn't enough, meet some more of our awesome and amazing artists and crafters!

Whimsical, hand-built functional pottery that can be used in everyday life by Mad Hatter Ceramics.

Hats, scarves and other knit items to keep you warm by MenoKnits.

One-of-a-kind handmade greeting cards by Miscelena Handmade Papercrafts.

Unique journals and notebooks made from New Yorker covers, lego baseplates and upcycled food boxes by Moonlight Bindery.

Simple, delicate, feminine handmade jewelry by Nancy Nelson Jewelry.

Knit and crocheted toys and patterns by NeedleNoodles.

Crocheted hats, scarves, wraps, baby gifts and earrings by Ninnycat.

Cards, buttons and novelties by Novelty Kitten.

Handmade totes, accessories and jewelry by oblinaknit.

Journals, note cards, reconstructed clothing and found art jewelry by Ohmelisa!

Handmade dog collars, crate mats, dog tee shirts and organic dog treats by Organidog.

The Count Down Begins!

We're just one week away from the DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair on Saturday, November 1. We're all super-excited 'cause we've got an awesome group of artists and crafters coming out for the day! Here's a few more to wet your appetite.

Tie dye tees, skirts, onesies, layette sets and pillowcases by Generations Tie Dye.

Wearable, wrapped wire pieces by Get Wired Designs

Jewelry that is a collaboration of unique and unusual, antique, contemporary, architectural form and old world craftmanship by Glittery Blue.

Gocco greeting cards, paper-pieced cards, paper embellishments, envelopes from recycled materials, scrap art journals, and DIY papercrafting kits by Green Porch-Lights Prints.

Handcrafted herbal bath and body products made from only natural and organic ingredients, packaged in earth-friendly containers by Herban Lifestyle.

Jewelry created with copper, enamel, sterling silver, brass and glass and ceramic beads by huffalo designs.

Handmade one of a kind jewelry featuring the art of Mokume gane by Jewelry Works.

Delicate and charmingly jumbled sterling silver and semi-precious stone jewelry by Keen Designs.

Elegant and fun fabric handbags; wearable art (scarves, wraps, etc.); and light and airy beaded jewelry by LeMair Handcrafts.

Altered art jewelry, small ceramic magnets and decoupaged housewares by LMNOProducts.

Check all these out and more on Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room for this free festival ($1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society).

Sneak Peak: DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair

What will you find at this year's DC Craft Mafia Unusual Suspects Arts & Crafts Fair? Something for everyone on your list (and that includes you)! Here's a sneak peek at some of what you can't do without.

Handmade Chalkboard Tees that are writable and erasable, and come with a pocket for your chalk, by Class Attire.

One of a kind handbags made from recycled vintage cigar boxes from Creatively Yours Enterprises.

Jewelery designs made from semi-precious stones and pearls that can easily go from work to play from Designs by Tia.

Sweet, handmade decoupage piggy banks for both children and adults from DogStar Designs.

Wildly wearable jewelry by Erica Burns Designs

Jewelry that is fresh, sweet, and unexpected from Finch Metal.

One-of-a-kind pendants and pins made from dominoes by Flying Machine Gifts.

Blown and fused art glass and jewelry from Gayla Lee.

I've said it before, but that's just a FEW of our amazing participants! So be sure to join us Saturday, November 1, from 12 to 6 p.m. in the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Rescue Squad's Anatasi Room for this free festival ($1 door prize tickets will benefit the Washington Humane Society).