Thank you!

Well the show is over and I wanted to thank everyone for once again making it a wonderful success!  Thank to all of my fabulous vendors, the amazing customers who come and support local indie craft, and to our sponsor Catamount Color.

Pictures from the show will be up soon so check back!

The spring QCCB will be Saturday May 12th.

Almost Show Time

The holiday Queen City Craft Bazaar is almost here! Saturday November 19th from 10am-6pm you will find over 40 of Vermont's best indie crafters, artists and designers all in one space.  This is the 5th year of the QCCB and I am thrilled at how much it has grown.  If you haven't been to this show before you are in for a treat.  For starters, it is held in one of the coolest buildings in Burlington, Union Station at 1 Main Street.

It is also very different once you step in the doors.  The Queen City Craft Bazaar is Vermont's indie craft extravaganza. Each show is juried which results in an exciting mix of unique handmade goods.  

You can't help but feel inspired and creative when you walk through this show.  The level of talent that comes to sell their work amazes me year after year.

Here's a little sneak peak at the kind of products you will see on Saturday

Boda Boda

                                            Upcycled Dinosaur Planter by Found Beauty Studio

                                                                 Copper Creations

                                                        The fabulous Feisty Ink Designs

                                                             The Madhattess Crafts

                                                  and of course the famous urban farmgirl


There are way too many (over 40 in fact) to list so hop on over to the full vendor page to see them all.  Better yet, come see them all in person on Saturday November 19th from 10-6 at Union Station at 1 Main Street.  Start your holiday shopping this weekend.  Shop local, shop handmade!

Vendor Spotlight: Laura Macchia

Laura Macchia is an artist and designer living in Montpelier VT.  She creates paper goods, invitations and custom designs.  I love the fresh, simple patterns of her work.  She will make a great addition to the show.  Her products are also eco-conscious using 100% post-consumer recycled card stock and envelopes and biodegradable packaging. Find Laura at the Queen City Craft Bazaar on Saturday November 19th.  

You can find Laura online here

Vendor Spotlight: Nifty Kidstuff

New to the Queen City Craft Bazaar this year is Nifty Kidstuff from Essex Junction VT.

Caitlin Betsy Bell of Nifty Kidstuff makes puppets, quilts, and super adorable stuffed creatures all made from natural fibers.  I am so excited to have  Caitlin in the show this year.  Her products are vibrant, fun and perfect for all the little ones on your shopping list.  Find her at the Queen City Craft Bazaar on 11/19 at Union Station!

Visit the Nifty Kidstuff online shop to see more  and check out her blog to follow all her crafty posts and find her on Facebook here.

Digital poster now available

Shop local, shop handmade

from our friends at Shop Locally

Buy local this holiday season and come to the Queen City Craft Bazaar on November 19th!

Congrats Nicole!

                                                                  photo by Nicole Carey




Congrats to Vermont's own Nicole Carey of Nicole's Threads for being featured in the latest Etsy Quit Your Day Job feature.  Nicole is a veteran of the Queen City Craft Bazaar and will be selling her handmade goods on at the Holiday show on November 19th at Union Station.

QCCB Update

Thank you to all who applied for the holiday show.  As always there were a large amount of very talented applicants.  Notification went out by email this evening and the final vendor list will be posted here soon.  It's going to be a great show!  See you all on November 19th!

Holiday 2011 Show Update

Thank you to all the wonderful applicants! The application process is now closed. I will be sending out notifications later this week. thanks!

Now Taking Applications

Now accepting applications for the 2011 Holiday Queen City Craft Bazaar!  Click on the Holiday 2011 Application link to apply.

That's a Wrap

Check out the photos from the Queen City Craft Bazaar Spring 2011, a set on Flickr.

Thanks to all who came out to support indie craft and shopping local on Saturday.  Everyone had a great time and the response from customers about the mix of artists at the show was wonderful!

Thanks to our sponsor Catamount Color for the beautiful posters and banner.

Thanks to Matt Ames for taking these amazing photos at the show.

 A big thank you to the wonderful vendors who continue to surprise me year after year with their talent and dedication to the indie craft movement.  We had lots of returning vendors as well as a group of new ones.  The show wouldn't exist without you.  I am thankful to work with such an amazing group of creative talent.

See you all in November for the holiday show!  info will be posted soon.

Today is the day!

Thanks to our sponsor!

HUGE thanks to our wonderful sponsor Catamount Color.  They are responsible for printing the gorgeous posters and postcards each year as well as our new banner which will hang on the front of Union Station.

Thank you!

Markets of New England

Today I received a box of copies for Markets of New England by Christine Chitnis.  The Queen City Craft Bazaar and some of my amazing vendors are included in the book.  I was absolutly thrilled with how it turned out.  If you live in New England,  are here visiting and are a fan of farmers markets and craft shows this is a must have guide book.

Please note that the book lists the Queen City Craft Bazaar as happening in early May and November each year which it normally does, but this spring we had to move the date so the show will be happening on June 4th instead of early May.  In case you pick up the book and are heading to VT you didn't miss the show.  Stop by and check it out on Saturday June 4th.   I will also have copies of the book for sale at the show.

Vendor Spotlight - Love Like Laughter

I am delighted to announce a wonderful new vendor Love Like Laughter.

Stephanie is from Vergennes VT and she will be attending the Queen City Craft Bazaar for the first time and bringing with her handmade eco-friendly necklaces, headbands and brooches. Perfect accessories for the spring summer season.

You can browse some of the products she will be selling in her Etsy Shop.
Visit her on the top level at the Queen City Craft Bazaar on Saturday June 4th at Union Station in Burlington.

Feather Hair Extensions at the QCCB by Bay View Designs

What do Hilary Duff, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Steven Tyler, and Taryn Manning all have in common? They are rocking feathers in their hair, and so can you!

Feather hair extensions are installed with a cold-fusion bead that causes no damage to the hair and can last up to four months, with proper care. The feathers can be brushed, blow-dried, straightened and even curled along with the rest of your hair. 

Stop by Bayview Designs’ booth at Queen City Craft Bazaar on Saturday June 4th to take part in this fun and funky trend – feathers are the perfect accessories for summer.  Clip-in feather extensions and earrings will also be available.