patchwork spring 2012 in santa ana was our best show yet! thanks to all who came out. check out some photos from the show here.
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May 30, 2012
November 09, 2011
RAIN, RAIN, GO AWAY: PATCHWORK HOLIDAY 2011 LONG BEACH
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usually rainy days provide the perfect excuse to lay around in my p.j's all day watching bad romantic comedies and thrillers. but last sunday...no such luck. instead auntie delilah and i were running around a parking lot in long beach setting up for the first patchwork indie arts & crafts festival of holiday 2011 in long beach. by 11:00am we were soaked from head to toe. our trusty volunteers and staff also felt the pain of wet socks and hair in the morning chill (though some of them were smarter than me and wore rain boots). by 11:30 the sun was out and so were the crowds. we're so thankful that the morning rain didn't hinder our loyal patchwork followers. the vendors braved the weather, clipping tarps to their tent walls and patiently waiting/crossing their fingers that the rain would pass. the day ended up being awesome! i've gotten so many emails from vendors saying how happy they were that they stayed! if you missed long beach be sure to check out our next shows inPATCHWORK CULVER CITY
NOV 13TH 11-5PM
HELMS BAKERY ON HELMS AVE BETWEEN VENICE AND WASHINGTONPATCHWORK SANTA ANA
NOV 27TH 11-5PM
MAIN STREET @ BUFFALO 
- chris + jenn photography @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- hydra heart @ patchwork indie art & craft festival long beach
- april's pottery @ patchwork indie art & craft festival long beach
- cynthia morehouse jewelry @ patchwork indie art & craft festival long beach
- bobby soxie headbands @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- bobby soxie's jewelry @ patchwork indie art & craft festival long beach
- peanut butter dynamites knit pillows @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- rock scissor paper @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- sweet perversion's crafty ass bitch tote @ patchwork indie art and craft festival
- reclamation department @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- whiffs of whimsy @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- pommes frites @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
- small adventure @ patchwork indie art & craft festival
June 05, 2011
best patchwork yet...spring 2011 santa ana
a few weeks ago and delilah and i swept through the finally empty parking lot where just a few hours before patchwork indie arts & crafts festival long beach had been, we were both sort of blown away. the event had been a huge success, great music, big crowds, sun making it’s way through the wind and morning rain, delicious food and the creations of the vendors were lovely, diverse and inspiring. with patchwork santa ana only 2 short weeks away, i started to wonder how it could top the amazing long beach show.
now, about a week after our santa ana show, i am proud and elated to say that santa ana rocked just as hard as long beach and in some ways even more. in between manning our respective booths, checking in with vendors, volunteers and lana our volunteer coordinator, delilah and i squeezed in a few moments to wax nostalgic on the humble beginnings of patchwork.
back then (november 2007) patchwork consisted of 25 vendors in a parking lot behind delilah’s store. we had nearly 150 vendors at each of our long beach and santa ana shows for spring 2011. the santa ana shows marks our 13th patchwork! patchwork keeps getting bigger and brighter and delilah and i are looking forward to more shows in more cities, hopefully by this november. check out some photos below from santa ana last sunday for some highlights.
view of the crowd from buffalo street towards broadway
from buffalo street towards main street
and inside the harvey's lot
birds-eye peek at the show
sometimes there's a lady...sometimes there's a lady...
and her name is lana. without her, delilah & i would be stark raving mad lunatics running around the show trying to organize everything but we don't because lana, our volunteer coordinator extraordinaire takes care of day of snafus and making patchie run smoothly for us...thanks lana!
lovebird-style listening to the band
chris & jenn our photographers for the photobooth snap images of guests
pretty paris always has a great colorful display
ruby blaise sweetly gifted lovely handmade soaps to delilah and i...mmm...relaxing lavendar
our trusty patchie volunteers manned kelso doesn't dance's booth while kelsey...
led some diy crafting workshops upcycling old t-shirts
old vine cafe served up gourmet grilled cheese and fancy salads
harvey's girls hard at work making custom buttons for fans
loving the customized tents! thanks cynthia morehouse!
gina of gina will cut you gave free bang trims and installed her rock n roll extensions
strawberry shortcake in cup enjoyed by a guest sporting a mustache from glimmer face painting
the gypsy den: always a great place for fresh bakes goods and savory treats
the couple behind the obsession-dana and melanie harvey or harvey's seat belt bags
custom feather hair adornments
i doubt i was the only one going crazy for bottlehood's upcycled wine, beer and soda bottles turned into lamps, glasses and more
adorable applique tees for the little ones
edgy bright accessories
the bands totally rocked on the new stage sponsored by the oc weekly and vitamin water
dali tote---really does it get any better than this?
love nail tree-i bought one of their typewriter tees
taxi cdc gives old clothes new life
sweet perversion's printed cards and art--LOVE.
kait emerson's kid's clothes classic styles and modern retro prints
loving the creative professional jewelry displays
what patchie show could be complete without bike valet
or scott & lou live screenprinting
we partnered with the oc roller girls who hung out, looked tough and promoted upcoming bouts
cathy of california signed her new vintage craft book- i bought a signed copy and am loving it! even if you're not a crafter, the book is filled with lovely writing and photos
the urban craft center's first time at patchwork...we were SO happy to have these great women be a part of the show.
auntie d debuts her new mason jar & vw van aprons at spring patchies
d, dana harvey & i just about to pack it up
thanks to chris & jenn photos for this amazing image of d & i
May 20, 2011
patchwork spring 2011 long beach
patchwork spring 2011 in long beach was our best show yet! check out some photos from the show...we hope to see you all may 29th 11-5 on buffalo & main street in santa ana for patchwork santa ana...
the morning rain let up for a beautiful sunny day
guests who rode thier bikes checked them in at our bike valet so they could peruse and shop
could we have a more lovely location for the show...
our sponsor we love long beach who makes this show possible!
micheal's pizza of the lbc
sweet treats from the black market bakery
we had amazing food trucks...java on the go, kut n sow, piaggio and slapfish (thier lobster roll was out of control!)
the entertainment area sponsored by open books with author readings, music performances and a book signing by cathy of california!
i LOVED the music at this show...
you can barely see it here but this guy had the coolest tiny teal keyboard
that's right...we power our music with the sun! thank you solar panels!
glimmer face painting treated kids to wearable art on thier faces!
the tiniest mustaches...
free craft workshops all day long!
one of our patchwork regulars modeling the handmade owl mask she designed at the show
handspun yarn, so cool!
on-site screenprinting from scott & lou
backyard bees local honey---delicious!
the cutest apron EVER
sass & peril rocked it with their animals
so much cute stuff & love thier display with vintagey labels
these wallets were RAD to the max!
stella neptunes embellished cashmere always rocks it
loved these stuffed pirates & lumberjacks!
lexi lee's adorable felt cactus situation
great display...loved this jewelry
relight and andrea luna reece with their collaborative owl candle
by belinda's cute wooden set-up
book lamps by alana-mosern eco radness!
loved these succulents
the poster list, a patchie classic
such lovely ceramics
great nature inspired paintings
lots of cool graphic tees
what an awesome display of repurposed wood & a vintage sewing machine
belly sprout's hip trailer where you could slip in for eco make-up and skincare demos
pretty paris always has the cutest table
we were lucky that jay of whodinni handmade made it out for the show
crayon fawn's deer crayons---the best!
kelsey of kelso can't dance and the long beach craft mafia
delilah & nicole the aunt & niece team who co-founded and co-produce patchwork
thanks to all who made the show possible...can wait to see you at our santa ana show may 29th 11-5pm buffalo & main street santa ana
March 04, 2011
SPRING 2011 SHOWS FOR LONG BEACH & SANTA ANA
we've set dates for spring 2011 patchwork indie arts & crafts festival shows! vendor applications are available here.
December 03, 2010
highlights from santa ana patchie fall 2010
dare i say each patchie show gets better and better? yes, i dare. last sunday in santa ana we had our final show of 2010, in the streets of santa ana. no rain, but those of you who were there can attest to the incredible invasive gusts of wind. it took down our entrance tent and sorrowfully led to vendors having one hand on their pop-up tents... but we tough crafters made it through and most of us even kept smiling. big thanks to everyone who made the day possible and braved the elements....
highlights from the santa ana show...
these garden stakes were so rad... and when i went back to buy one... they were SOLD OUT!
i LOVE madien voyage-- i'm always pimping their tees (and subeco's too) to any dudes i know or anyone buying a dude a gift
le modern trinket had one of my fav jewelry displays-- and owner christina was so rad... at the end of the show she helped me & the interns assisting vendors with taking down their tents, christina practically packed up kelsey's (kelso doesn't dance) whole booth... patchwork vendors = unselfish!
if you don't know who this is yet... then look her up asap! this is aileen holmes... crafty artist/designer extrordinairre... she will be taking over as i retire from designing the patchwork postcards...
really loved these
melissa loschy's stuff is always morphing into something fresh, but it always has the feeling behind it, in the best way. i wanted her deer necklace so so bad!
awesome cards int he harvey's lot
our very own eva of stella neptune, now famous from her appearance on martha stewart... i couldn't resist getting 2 of her sweaters since i live in the bay area now... it's freezing... and they are so so warm!
brooke of not quite vintage made these hilarious gingerbread men ornaments with bites taken out of them.
must love dogs, snazzy boys and tiny toddler boy blazers
love nail tree's booth was a madhouse... of course. they witnessed my psychic ability guessing birthdays.
debbie of taxi cdc's colorful reworked vintage designs
i NEEDED pretty much all of these cards but especially the one that says "you are what you craft"
i'm so disappointed in myself for not making it into the raddest photo booth EVER!
luckily jeremy made it out to dj... we do love us some jeremy tunes! he was our official music coordinator and he rocked!!
what craft show could be complete without 2 sassy dudes offering free bike tune ups and keeping an eye on your bike while you shop? not patchwork!
the OC weekly, our trusty sponsor!
the harvey's didn't have a booth BUT the whole family came out to support the show
nice crowds throughout the day
the houses on the street got into it this year... setting up art, music and tees.
this is karyn of classic hardware- talented, lovely, hard-working, funny, optimistic...
INTERN SPOTLIGHT
we had a great presence from current and former patchie interns at the show. without these unsung heros the show would absolutely not be possible or run smoothly... and they do it all for the love of creativity!
these three seriously rocked the entrance tables!!!
estacia has helped at several shows but is taking some off because she's about to be a mom!
you kind of can't help but fall in love with drury... he just shows up and takes awesome pictures and loves his patchwork apron so much that he wears it when he's not at patchwork. when i ran into him at patchwork santa ana, even though he wasn't on the schedule he took it upon himself to offer bathroom breaks and water to vendors! SERIOUSLY! here's a link to his flicker if you want to see REALLY good photos from the shows in santa ana and long beach.
former intern danielle... the cuteness factor of her baby is off the charts!!!
THAT'S IT! CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL IN THE SPRING!
November 24, 2010
PATCHWORK LONG BEACH FALL 2010 RECAP
so... delilah and i were voraciously checking weather.com all week... fearing the impending rain... but somehow, we got so lucky! we had a dry lovely sunny day in long beach last sunday filled with amazing vendors, delicious food, santa photos, DIY gift wrapping and so much more...
check out some pictures from long beach...
diy crafting
lexi lee of little bit and her succulent succulents
i LOVED these felt accessories!
hazel of yelp... always out there promoting and supporting patchie...
ruby blaise make the BEST sprays...
jivita harris casey's booth displays were classy
really dug this foxy fox card
crowds filled found and made's booth
the santa photo booth was a big hit
we LOVE we love long beach, keeping warm in their we love long beach blankets
bingo foxtrot's booth always looks so RAD
i was seriously falling in deep love with girl always falling's new dolls
see that little flowered and red trimmed bag... it's the bag that got away, the one i should have bought... so so cute
this was ginger's bake shop's FIRST show... i sampled some delicious breads, rosemary, goat cheese, beer... interesting tasty combinations... she almost sold out!
delilah hanging outside belly sprout's trailer i want to hitch to my car and steal... it's so adorable
i really want to grow beard just so i can use these cool shaving kits to shave it off
afternoon crowds
my friend roze and rebe always have the best stuff
perfect way to display the patchie cards
andrea luna reece's art and ceramics could drain my bank account
whodinni handmade in action
monster and the squirrel's faulous pink tinsely tree
delilah and her backyard in a jar JAM VAN
chantal de felice... i LOVE my little wooden art piece she made
orur awesome volunteer april...
big thanks to all who came out for the show...
June 08, 2010
santa ana spring 2010 patchwork recap
it's been two days since spring 2010 patchwork santa ana and i think my feet are finally starting to recover... the show was amazing! our biggest and best yet... which is making me all the more excited for our long beach show coming up june 27th. big thanks to our vendors, sponsors, food vendors, dj's and our guests. this time we closed down the street- big thanks to delilah for making this happen! the crosby, gypsy den, argentinian taco truck, mother's market and avanti cafe for providing delicious food. and big thanks as always to dana harvey and his crew for for all their help with promotion and for doing onsite button making and screenprinting along with the graham street press.
here are some photo highlights from the day...
booths lining the sides of buffalo street...
so happy that my new favorite tee designer - madien voyage was a vendor
loved!!! these clay pots from cobblestone clayworks
chantal de felice and her artwork and jewelry-- lucky me-- deanna bought me one of her san francisco art pieces!
the bike valet booth at the start of the day... before the bikes were resting in the shade of the tent
risa of papa llama- one of the original patchwork interns and her booth--- so cute- love the bag that reads "please don't hit me, i don't have health insurance"
bj papas of relight, reuse, recycle and her soy candles in vintage glassware- checking out her cute display... hard to believe this was her first show
the graham street press & harvey's printed event tees
huge crowds for the harvey's bag swap and onsite button making
gina from splitends doing free onsite bang trims
robin j designs showing her lovely swarovski encrusted shells
the view of booths on the streets
wadada collective's cute vintage top and harvey's outta control rad van
jenny & jimbob's silver jewelry and lucky zelda's handbags
two hand designs letterpress cards
the guys from the crosby kicking back right after they sold out of food... it was so busy all our food vendors sold out of food!
some shoppers sipping much needed water- it was hot!!!
handmade brigade girls brook & nina
afternoon crowds
shoppers check out blue platypus' tees
kelso doesn't dance and her great displays
the classic hardware booth was swamped as usual
delilah giving out samples of her insane backyard in a jar preserves
my dad looking proud in my random nicole booth
random nicole, dana harvey & delilah
by belinda always has a cute display
afternoon shoppers brave the heat in search of unique creations
amor viejo & art and soul
eva of stella neptune and her screenprinted & applique cashmere
April 26, 2010
SPRING PATCHWORK SHOWS...
we have the dates and locations for the spring patchwork shows... these will be our 8th & 9th events-- thanks to all for keeping patchwork strong!
so mark your calendar... spread the word... and if you want to be a vendor- download your application on our website and get in by friday april 30th...
SANTA ANA
SUNDAY JUNE 6TH 11-5PM
2204 NORTH MAIN STREET @ BUFFALO * SANTA ANA * CA * 92706
LONG BEACH
SUNDAY JUNE 27TH 11-5PM
THE MARINE STADIUM @APPIAN WAY & NIETO * LONG BEACH * CA *90803
December 01, 2009
PATCHWORK LONG BEACH- A GREAT SUCCESS!
BIG THANKS TO ALL WHO CAME OUT FOR PATCHWORK LONG BEACH…
everyone had a great time and was pleased with the turnout
and the good vibe. the long beach
community was so welcoming and supportive!
here are some photos…
we love long beach was so amazing... their volunteers really rocked! thanks robin!!!
brooke of not quite vintage and the handmade brigade of oc
anarchy in the garden with a lovely planter box
original art and funky handmade clothing & accessories
of course the harvey's crew was there with their infamous bags
nina and melissa of the oc handmade brigade
love these colorful paper goods!
random nicole and the new 'made by you...' craft kits
the crowds came out...
we love long beach girls greeting guests at the entrance
don't you love how eco long beach is... so many people rode their bikes!
early afternoon... even more people arrive!
on-site screenprinting was a hit...
loved the jenny and jimbob display
hazel of yelp and dave of memphis
this is ellen of the district weekly - she wrote the perfect cover story for the paper on patchwork- thanks ellen!!!
delilah making another customer happy with her local organic preserves...
jeremy- our faithful dj and a little helper...
the location at marine stadium provided such a lovely water backdrop for the event!
