Cristy from Love You Sew

I'm Cristy from Love You Sew. Originally, I'm from Philadelphia, PA but set roots in Columbus 5 years ago. I love fabric and sewing just about anything! My Etsy shop, LoveYouSewBoutique, is all about the "On-the-go Parent" with Travel Diaper Changing Pads, Diaper Clutches, Wet Bags, and Burp Cloths. However, I'll be adding a few quilts and holiday toddler dresses to the show as well!

Alongside me, will be three of my crafting partners in crime. We met through our children but have found a bond in our love for handcrafted products. These ladies make juggling life and crafting MUCH easier!

Crafty Paper Goods will be bringing the most amazing Cards, Holiday Decor, and Gift Packaging. These are all hand cut, stamped and assembled by my Canadian friend, Brett.

Designs by Amy is all about the Crochet. She uses super soft (and WARM!) yarn to create Cowls, Hats, Coffee Cozies. Her hair clips and headbands make the perfect gifts! Amy is originally from Columbus.

Rainbow on Roses has a mix of sewn and crochet items. Allyson's fleece infant and toddler ponchos are a must-have in this cold weather. She also crochets hats, cowls and make headband holders. Allyson is also a hometown Columbus girl.

We are excited to be a part of this year's NYMCM and can't wait to meet everyone!

Helena Demacopoulos and Li Cai of Addie's Pup-Cessories

Hi! My name is Helena Demacopoulos and I’m the founder of Addie’s Pup-Cessories, a fun line of unique, hand-sewn pet accessories. I am 22 years old and a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, where I met my close friend and business partner, Li Cai. Also an animal lover, Li volunteered to assist me with sewing and has since become a core part of the business, specializing in production. Although Addie’s Pup-Cessories was launched very recently, we are very excited to grow and expand in the Columbus area and meet other pet parents who share our passion for animals.

Addie is my 4-year-old shih tzu and is the inspiration behind the business. Addie was adopted from the Franklin County Animal Shelter during my junior year at Ohio State and has become my closest friend. Li also has a pet - ​a rescue cat named Puddin, whom he acquired very recently. In honor of our furry best friends, we will be donating 10% of our earnings to the Franklin County Animal Shelter’s ‘Friends of the Shelter’ program to help the sick and injured shelter pets. To learn more about the program and how you can help the animals, please visit www.friendsoftheshelter.info for more information.

Addie’s Pup-Cessories specializes in hand-sewn pet products, including collars, leashes, harnesses, bandanas, ties, and more. We use quality materials and unique patterns to create fun, durable products that both you and your pet will love. We are happy to accept custom orders, and you can personalize any of our products by adding your pet’s name or some bling. Stop by to visit us at the show for an even bigger selection of pet accessories. We look forward to meeting you!

Pennant

Pennant collects used vinyl banners and retired signage to construct beautifully unique, bags and purses. We repurpose these materials and change them from something industrial and temporary into a useful and loved belonging.

Every bag is handmade and unique. We love experimenting and creating new uses for potential refuse. Vinyl is not an easy material to work with, but it is durable, tough, water resistant and an exciting challenge.

We have come up with several bag shapes, sizes and uses and are thinking about more every day.

SPONSOR Brittaini Pulver of Long Mountain Art

My name is Brittaini Pulver and I make custom burned silk screens for the DIY enthusiast! My screens are inexpensive and are directed toward the very small business owner, hobbyist and crafter! Its very easy to silk screen and you can pretty much print on anything you can think of! Most common uses are of course t-shirts, art, polymer clay, pottery, glass, and anything else you can imagine! I really enjoy providing a service for others to get creative.

When I started out I was actually printing on organic onesies and tshirts inspired by my son, Santiago. After I had my daughter, Adelina I realized I didnt have the time to devote to going to arts and craft shows and needed something I could do from home. An etsy blog about how to increase sales actually gave me the idea because one of the suggestions was to provide a service or product that most people can't or don't want to do themselves. I thought, "Hey, I can make silk screens for people to do own printing!" and so I kept the name and changed the product.

Im originally born and raised outside of Detroit, Michigan and came to Columbus for college at Capital University. After graduating in 2002 with a degree in Art Education I started working for Columbus City Schools. I currently work at Beechcroft High School and enjoy teaching Ceramics the most! My partner Aaron and I just celebrated the birth of our third child, Cayo in October. I feel lucky that I can have a family, a career and a side business that I can still feel creative in. Visit longmountainart.etsy.com today and receive 15% off your order with the code: notyourmama.

Danny of Be Ohio Proud

Be Ohio Proud.

My name is Danny and Ohio is my Home. I love where I'm from, and as I get older, I grow more and more proud to have grown up here… The Heart of it All. I believe this is more than a slogan. It represents the confidence, purity, strength and love for others that is written into the DNA of this community. We at Be Ohio Proud hope our products can capture and manifest those same sentiments in you.

Our dream is that you will show our stickers, shirts and other products with great pride, whether you have lived here your whole life, you have decided to transplant your business and community here, or you are far away but still consider Ohio home. Let these products represent your deep love for this place: a community with a pulse that runs beyond its borders. Wherever you end up, be proud of your home.

Instagram Contest and Prizes

Have you seen our instagram contest yet? We have great prizes!

To enter, Go to our Instagram page, double click our poster and tag a friend! That is it!

Winner will be announced on Nov. 26th! Winner must pick up prize at the market on Nov. 28th.

Ohio Ornament: Petal Bags

Necklace: DeeFuzion

Body Scrub (oils not included): Trudy Kilfian

Painting: Painted Patchwrk

Moisturizing Gift Set: Eva Jenae Naturals

Your choice of one Tie Tack: Simply Spain

Patrick of Painted Patchwork

The goal of this is to let you into my world for just a little bit. It’s hard for me to express why I do what I do. I know that my art isn't the type of art that is going to change the world. If I can spark interest and conversation among those that enjoy my pieces, that makes it worth it for me. For me it’s a need! I wake up every morning and I need to create. It drives me, it consumes me and it is my passion. Conceptualizing an idea, growing it, watching it flourish and then stepping back and looking at something that was only previously a thought, is the best feeling in the world to me. I love the feeling of free handing a line from start to finish, the way the blade sounds against wood, and the smell of that freshly cut wood. I love matching colors to create different moods, cutting patterns to create texture and giving my illustrations life.

I create images that are multilayer, expressing texture with each different layer. I take great care in choosing patterns and matching them with the right image. I use a combination of vintage maps, wood, ink and spray paint. I create my own canvases and frames using new and reclaimed wood. I like to be present in every step of the creative process and from this I form a connection with each piece. Everything I do has a piece of me in it and I am so glad when I get to share that with other people. "All I ever wanted was to pick apart the day, put the pieces back together my way" - Aesop Rock