The Bleecker Street Flea and Artisan Market is one of many markets now open for the 2014 Outdoor Season The Spring Outdoor Market Season is upon us! So without further ado, here are the Weekend Market Picks: Saturday, April 5, 2014 Brooklyn Flea Outdoor Season: OPENING WEEKEND! The Brooklyn Flea had a cozy winter season indoors, and now its time to bust out into the sunshine for the 2014 Outdoor Season! It is open Saturdays only in Fort Greene until May 4, when the Sunday mar

I have been meaning to tell you about a wonderful new book by my friend Nguyen Le, 500 Fun Little Toys. Nguyen, whom you may also know from her wonderful craft business KnitKnit Knits, created 500 unique projects for making the sweetest toys imaginable. She includes a list of materials and and tools we will need, such as knitting needles, scissors, and straight pins. And there are clear instructions for a number of techniques, including knitting, crochet, needle felting, sewi

I wish us all great courage as we face the final weekend of holiday shopping! In addition to the big, traditional holiday markets at Union Square, Columbus Circle, Bryant Park, and Grand Central, there are multiple indie markets that are in full swing this weekend. The Makers Market at the Old American Can Factory The Makers Market is has artisans and fine artists selling high quality handmade items.    Meow Meow Tweet sells great smelling natural handmade soaps.  ANgeLRoX Ap