Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

 Makers-On-Hudson invites you to meet Hudson Valley Etsy in person this weekend   

This Saturday is "Second Saturday" in Beacon, and Hudson Valley Etsy's Annual Holiday Show returns to the  Howland Cultural Center  for the 7th time. Second Saturdays are a fun way to spend a day in this vibrant city, and everything is within easy walking distance. Here's a preview of just some of the items our members will be featuring.

Woodland Snowy Owl art print mounted on wood by digiliodesigns 

Sue, of  Digilio Designs, will be on hand with with an assortment of items such as notecards, prints, soft sculpture dolls, and jewelry, all based on her beautiful, original drawings.

Floral Nuno Felted scarf by HuzzahHandmade 

Kathryn, of  Huzzah! Unique Handmade Wearables will bring a selection from her shop, including her Nuno Felted silk shawls and scarves, alpaca hats, and felted accessories of all kinds. Sue and Kathryn's work also continues to be featured at Gifted, Hudson Valley  in Red Hook, N.Y. until December 27th.

Cerulean blue necklace and earring set by pulpsushi

Marilyn of Pulp Sushi, brings her beautiful collection of contemporary jewelry with a hint of vintage flair to our holiday show again this year.

This is just a small sampling of over 20 artists we are featuring this year, including at many more HV Etsy members. Please stop by. We'd love to meet you all.

Friday and Saturday, Elena, of Elena Rosenberg opens her Winter Fashion Pop-Up at ArtsWestchester in White Plains. Elena will be offering her fine hand knits, as well as a sample sale of one of a kind accessories.

Mohair and Silk Infinity Scarf by Elena Rosenberg

Rounding out our offerings this weekend on Sunday, Erin, of Harp and Thistle will be on the road to Portland Maine to take part in Picnic Portland Holiday Sale. Erin's punch needle embroidery brings a contemporary twist to this time- honored craft.

Silver Reindeer punch needle embroidery ornament by Harp and Thistle

The weather is going to be almost "picnic worthy," on this mid-December weekend, so get out and take advantage of it, have some fun, spread a little holiday cheer and meet Makers-On-Hudson/Hudson Valley Etsy in person.

Cheers! 

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend.

Tick, Tock, Tick Tock

The Holiday Countdown Continues 

Long Feather Charm Necklace, by Pulpsushi

Hudson Valley Etsy is starting the weekend a day early, and with Hanukkah beginning this Sunday, and Christmas only about three weeks away, extra shopping time is a real bonus. On Friday, in Annandale-On-Hudson, two of our members will be vendors at the Bard College Holiday Craft Fair 

 

Make sure you stop in to see Marilyn, of Pulp Sushi, with her vintage inspired, handmade jewelry and Karen, of Karmabee, who brings her silk screened designs on tees, baby clothes, note cards and more. 

 

Candle Cards, by Karmabee

 

On Saturday, three of our members will be featured in diverse markets up and down the Hudson Valley. Erin, of  Harp and Thistle, will be in Hudson at the Hudson Winter Walk, with her punch needle embroidery, holiday home decor, and fiber art.

Nutcracker 3D sculpture, punch needle embroidery by Harp and Thistle

 

Traveling south to Warwick, N.Y., you can visit Kathryn of  Huzzah Handmade Wearables, at the Holiday Fair at the Warwick Middle School. She will bring her luxury knits and felted accessories to this long established, handmade show.

 

Firebird, Nuno Felted Shawl, by HuzzahHandmade

 

Sarah, of  SO Handmade, will be in two Ulster County shows this weekend! On Saturday, she'll be in Woodstock at the Sudbury School Winter Gift Sale.  On Sunday, she will be in Saugerties at the Fiber Flame Holiday Craft Show.

Christmas dish towel, by SOHandmade

 

Cindy of  Cynla, will be busy both Saturday and Sunday down at the Chelsea Market in New York City for the Handmade Cavalcade. Her stationery, based on her original drawings and designs, will fit the bill for any occasion. 

Starry Animal boxed note cards, by Cynla

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Shop Local, Shop Small, Enjoy!

 

Owl Soft Sculpture, by digiliodesigns

 This weekend ushers in the "official" holiday shopping season. Saturday has become known as "Small Business Saturday," and the movement has really taken off. So, if you'd rather not get "malled," then Hudson Valley Etsy has many alternatives to that "black" experience. We are all over this weekend and these events are just the thing to lift your spirits with an amazing array of handmade, locally sourced holiday gifts.

Sue, of  Digiliodesigns  will be at the 44 Annual Dutchess Community College Holiday Craft Fair on Saturday and Sunday. Sue is inspired by the beauty of the natural world when creating her prints, paper goods and original art. While you're there stop by to meet Kathryn, from HuzzahHandmade to discover some of her luxury hand knits and Nuno felted accessories for special people on your holiday list.

 

Bulky, Cabled Alpaca Cowl by HuzzahHandmade

 

Sue, Kathryn and Hester, from Hesters Studio  are also participating in Gifted, Hudson Valley, a sweet, little Pop-Up Shop right on the main street in Red Hook, N.Y., that opens this weekend and continues through Christmas. 

Also, if you are in the vicinity of Garrison, N.Y. you will also find a selection of Sue's items at The Desmond Fish Library Holiday Boutique

 

Oval Bird Ornament by Hester's Studio

 

Up in the city of Hudson, N.Y. at the Basilica Farm and Flea, Christina, from Hudson Naturals returns to this unique venue with her all-natural body products for both women and men.  

 

Rosemary Mint Soap by Hudson Naturals

For something a bit different, visit Erin, from Harp and Thistle at the On Trend Holiday Market  in Hadley, MA on Saturday. Erin's beautiful punch needle embroidery will charm anyone on your shopping list.

 

Black Capped Chickadee Punch Needle Embroidery by Harp and Thistle

 

And finally, Hudson Valley Etsy wishes you a very Happy Thanksgiving, and a joyous holiday season. We thank all of you for continuing to support handmade products and the artisans who live and work in your communities. Cheers!

 

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

 What's All the Hullabaloo About?

Black Boiled Wool Jacket, by meerwiibli

Well, let us clue you in to the situation. The Hudson Valley Hullabaloo takes place this weekend, both Saturday and Sunday, in Kingston at the Andy Murphy Midtown Center and many of our Hudson Valley Etsy makers will be there. 

 

Please visit Sarah-Maria from Meerwiibli for stylish, hand-sewn-with-love clothing created in the Catskills. 

 

Christmas Carol Ornament Collection by Harp&Thistle

 

You'll also find Erin of HarpandThistle with her beautiful and fanciful punch needle embroidery for your home and gift giving. 

 

Next, stop and say hello to Sarah, from SOhandmade. Sarah's handmade Christmas tree skirts, ornaments and children's items are perfect for all ages on your list

 

Handmade Crayon Holder by SOHandmade

  For stationery and paper goods head on over to see Cindy, of Cynla. Cindy's cards are all based on her original drawings.

Good Tidings, box of 8 cards by Cynla

 

Rounding out our group is Christina from Hudson Naturals. You will definitely need to find gifts to pamper the special people in your life this holiday season. Christina's products are all natural and handmade here in the Hudson Valley for both women and men.

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Gunkhole Down the River From North To South with Hudson Valley Etsy

Shaving Soap from Hudson Naturals

"Gunkholing," is a quirky nautical term for meandering down a waterway, stopping here and there to explore or stock up on provisions. So, get into the adventurous spirit of gunkholing and pay a visit to two of our members this weekend. Christina, from Hudson Naturals will be in Albany at the Half Moon Market with her handmade bath and body products for women and men. Her logo features an image of the Half Moon, Henry Hudson's ship. Hudson cruised the river extensively, gunkholing all the way.

Owl and Moon punch needle embroidery by Harp and Thistle

Erin, from Harp and Thistle will be at the opposite end of the river at the Greenpointers Market . Sail on down to discover one of her delightful punch needle embroidery treasures for yourself or pick up a gift for someone special.

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

"The morns are meeker than they were,  

The nuts are getting brown;

The berry's cheek is plumper, 
The rose is out of town. 
The maple wears a gayer scarf,
The field a scarlet gown.
Lest I should be old-fashioned, 
I'll put a trinket on."  

Emily Dickinson,  Nature 27 - Autumn

 

 

Seahorse Silhouette Punch Needle Necklace by Harp and Thistle

Autumn will be making its presence known for the first time this weekend here in the Hudson Valley. The first frost of the year may be on it's way, but the sunny, crisp air is perfect for leaf peeping and visiting two of Hudson Valley Etsy's fiber artists. On Saturday, head on down to Crafts In Chelsea and say Hi to Erin, from Harp and Thistle. You'll want to choose from her selection of charming punch needle embroidery pieces to adorn your home or yourself.

 

On Sunday, you'll find Kathryn from HuzzahHandmade at the final Warwick Makers' Market of the year at Railroad Green Park, in the heart of the lovely village of Warwick, N.Y. Her shop is brimming with all things warm, soft and luxurious for comfy Autumn strolling or holiday gift-giving.

 

 

The Elven Urban Hood, by HuzzahHandmade

Where To Find Hudson Valley Etsy This Weekend

Festivals Flourish To Usher in Autumn

 

This weekend promises to be very exiting for Hudson Valley Etsy. Our members will be featured in "craft villages" in two states!

 

First, let's travel to The Garden State, New Jersey, to visit Kathryn, of HuzzahHandmade who will be one of over 150 artists and craftspeople at Rose Squared Productions Fine Arts and Crafts Show, in Upper Montclair, N.J. on Saturday and Sunday. Anderson Park will be home to 170 mini galleries and boutiques featuring etchings, oils, watercolor, photography, wearable fiber, jewelry, glass, leather, wood, clay and much more. 10 - 5 each day.

 

Nuno Felted Shawl on Silk by HuzzahHandmade

Next, the quaint village of Sharon Springs, N.Y. (of The Fabulous Beekman Boys fame) will be hosting its annual Harvest Festival. A special feature of the festival is the Etsy Makers' Village, featuring a juried selection of fine craftspeople. Hudson Valley Etsy is well-represented by Gwen of Beyond The Picket Fence; Erin and Corey of Harp and Thistle; Sarah of SoHandmade; and Sue of digiliodesigns. 

 

Here's a peek at just some of their wonderful products:

 

Organic Carrot Facial Soap by Beyond the Picket Fence

 

Pumpkin Pie Punch Needle Embroidery by Harp + Thistle

Christmas Tree Skirt by sohandmade1

"Kimmie Bones" Art Doll by digiliodesigns