And one more show in December!

Motivate your little ones to hang up their clothes!

The countdown to the holiday season is now really on, as we're into December!

This month, Harobed Designs will be taking part in more shows - check this blog post, from time to time, as we'll add  show details as we get confirmations.

Ladybug hanger - more incentive to hang stuff up!

Detail: Ladybug hanger

So far, at our November shows, we've managed to assist quite a few people with their holiday gift-giving. Children's aprons... velvet Poet Jackets (tm)... and children's hangers... are just some of the items shoppers have selected from Harobed Designs.

One of our newer items is "Baby's First Hanger", which is a darling little padded hanger in white, the kind of item Mums will keep as a memento. One lady purchased  for an imminent new arrival in the family. She already had the togs chosen and purchased our hanger to complete the gift.



Following is the final opportunity to shop with Harobed Designs before Xmas 2013!!

And .a touch of glamour for Mum's closet!

Sunday, December 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

We'll be at Artisans-at-Work for a group show. Even better, this location is right on the Bloor-Danforth subway line.

There'll be many fine crafts on offer - pottery...jewellery...paintings...knitting...stained glass...and leather work - in addition to the fabric/textile work we offer. So, one way or another, something to suit all tastes and pocket-books.

So come on out - -this is a perfect opportunity for all the procrastinators who keep putting off their gift-buying. (P.S. We won't tell a soul you left it so late...)

Artisans-At-Work
2017 Danforth Avenue
South side/at Woodbine
nearest tube stop is Woodbine

For further details about the location. parking or hours call Artisans-at-Work at: 416-425-4665



Saturday, December 7, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

St. Mildred's-Lightbourn School
1080 Linbrook Rd.
Oakville, ON



Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

Counting down to the holidays/November Shows!

Hard to believe but we're now in the pre-holiday season and, at Harobed Designs, we've got a number of shows booked for November.












We've been hard at work, making lots of unique items that make perfect gifts. We're using some "teaser" photos around the edges of this post, to give you a taste of what we'll be offering - while supplies last!










This year, we're putting details about all our shows in a single blog post, so you can refer to a single post for any you'd like to attend.









Here is the calendar in a nutshell (see below for location and time details):


Sunday, November 17: Doane House Hospice, Newmarket

Friday November 22-Sunday November 24, Seasons Christmas Show, Toronto

Monday, November 25, Royal St. George's College, Toronto

Friday, November 29, United Way Craft Show, Newmarket




As always, some of these shows are fundraisers for good causes, so they offer an excellent way to stock up on your gifts while contributing to the community.


As for Harobed Designs, many of our one-of-a-kind items have been made from re-purposed fabric, trim and ribbon remnants, materials that would otherwise have to be discarded.




We'll have a selection of aprons in both adult and children's sizes,... luxury hangers - again for both adults and children... tea cozies... ladies vests... soft toys... and more. Exact items offered may vary from show to show.




Which would you rather offer your guests this holiday season...?

...This?

Or this...?

Stock up on some of our luxury hangers and wow guests when they arrive for your celebration!





Doane House Hospice            

10 a.m. - 4 p.m
Newmarket Community Centre
200 Doug Duncan Drive
Newmarket, ON
905-967-0259

Seasons Christmas Show         
10 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Fri)/ -6:00 p.m. (Sat)/ - 5:00 p.m. (Sun)
International Centre, Hall 5
6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON

Mistletoe Market                     
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Royal St. George's College
Howland Avenue
Toronto, ON

20th Annual Craft & Gift Show           
9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
York Region Admin Centre
17250 Yonge St.
Newmarket ON
905-830-4444


Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

April 2013 Shows: Coming to a neighborhood near you!

Polka dot crop jacket, comes in two versions

Harobed Designs, my company, is currently booked to do three shows this April!

Rather than create a separate blog post for each, I've decided to post once and put all the details in a single post, for everyone's reference.


Here are the dates and cities; full location details are at the end of the post, below the photos.






Sunday, April 14 - Thornhill, ON

Shawl in abstract design, from silk pieces

Sunday, April 21 - Bronte, ON

Saturday, April 27 - Waterdown, ON

With the approach of summer, I'll probably be changing the mix of items I offer, although everything has been designed here in Canada and made here as well.

Periwinkle cozy wrap

I'm still rather surprised - and sometimes shocked -  that, for some show visitors, the "Made in Canada' moniker seems to be a turnoff. These folks actually favor factory-made product from India and China;  when it is offered by one of the vendors, that's what sells.

Some shows have stricter policies and do not admit foreign imports

One-of-a-kind vest

Detail of vest

April 14, 2013

B.A.Y.T. Craft and Gift Sale, 10:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sponsorhood by the Sisterhood of BAYT synagogue, to raise funds for their community outreach work

Peony & sea foam hangers

613 Clark Avenue West, corner York Hill Blvd. Thornhill, ON, near Bathurst Street.

The show is in the wedding hall. Parking is available!



April 21, 2013

Spring Has Sprung!  10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Bronte Legion Branch 486
79 Jones St. Oakville, ON near Lakeshore Rd.

Sponsred by The Paper Bag Bride.  Beneficiaries may be a local dog rescue organization, which the craft sale organizer hopes to have on site, with dogs for adoption.

I've been told there's "tons" of free parking spots and lots around!

April 27, 2013

Hostess pinny in sunflower

2nd Annual Spring Artisan & Craft Show, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sponsored by the Waterdown Legion's Ladies Auxiliary (Branch 551)
Proceeds allow the Ladies Auxiliary to continue their work with veterans and their families.

If you have any questions, I can be reached at:

deborah(dot)harobeddesigns(at)gmail(dot)com

Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

  

Unleash Your Inner Scarlet Woman!

February is all about Heart! Not only do we have Valentine's Day on February 14, the entire month has been chosen as heart month.

As a result, my company, Harobed Designs, is offering to donate $5 to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, for any item purchased from the following, curated from our collection for our Unleash Your Inner Scarlet Woman special.


First, we offer several items in sumptuous velvet - stretch velvet, that can be washed in most cases.

 Pullover in luscious red velvet with white fox trim, size M

 Flirty Velvet vest with ruffle trim, size M

 Deep Crimson Poet jacket, one size fits most.

 Regal velvet vest with satin back and half-belt at back, size M

 Sheer scarlet cover-up, with black trim, one-size-fits-most








 Our Cranberry Glamor Wrap adds a touch of luxury to whatever you're wearing, especially when you are too busy to change before going out. A travel must-have! One-size-fits-most.




















You can also unleash your inner scarlet woman in more subtle ways... as with scarlet accents.

 Silk noil hostess pinny with stunning scarlet poppies. One-size-fits-most - and it's wasahble!

 There's no limit to where you can add a dash of scarlet! Chic hangers such as these give new life to your closet!

 Another cover-up option. Stylish enough to wear out and about - or save it for the boudoir. Again, scarlet adds a subtle but stunning accent. One-size-fits-most.

To purchase, please go to our Shopsite at the following link. Please note, to return to this page, you'll need to use your browser back button, not the Shopsite links.

http://www.deborahcsawyer.com/shopsite_sc/page6.html

Questions about items can be sent by email or via our office line 416-968-0786 or 716-852-2220.
Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

A Sweetheart Deal! (February 2, 2013)

If you didn't get shopping out of your system over the holidays late last year, here's another opportunity!


Even better, the Sweetheart Gift Show and Crafts Sale will provide opportunities to contribute to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, just bring all your pennies for the donation jar.

Other than that, admission is free and you can shop till you drop, at least for a few hours.

And...  Harobed Designs is taking part! Once again, it's short notice, so we're busy planning what we'll offer for sale...

For example, even if you won't get an opportunity to spice up your love life this Valentine's Day, you can spice up your closet - or the closet of a friend - with some of our sensuous silk and satin padded hangers.



Perhaps you have more conventional plans for February 14?



In that case, we'll bring some of our flirty pinnies or perhaps a little something in red velvet?







Then again, it's that time of year when people make plans to travel. Harobed Designs' one-of-a-kind vests make great travel accessories.

They fold up really small and offer great ways for wardrobe stretching as you gad about on your travels.

 All are made from re-purposed fabrics and ribbons, many from remnants that would otherwise have been discarded, and are completely washable.

Then again, maybe we should be more practical? After all, this is Canada and it is winter... So perhaps we'll offer some of our fleece vests, which combine the warmth of fleece with some extra style!

To join in the fun, here are the details you need:

Sweetheart Gift Show and Crafts Sale
Saturday, February 2, 2103
Noon to 5 p.m.
Port Dalhousie Legion
Rooms 1 and 2
57 Lakeport Rd.
St.Catharines ON
905-934-1261


Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer

Winter Wonderland - last minute shopping opportunity!

Remnants - which we transformed into aprons!

December 22 is the last Saturday to shop before Christmas (Gregorian version), so come on out to Winter Wonderland  and get all those last minute gifts and stocking stuffers!

Royal blue washable silk - also from remnants

Harobed Designs is taking part and we'll be offering a range of items - especially for those people on your list you can't quite figure out what to buy  - along with other Toronto-based crafters. It's also a great opportunity to buy local as well!

Padded hangers make a great gift!

Details are on the organizer's facebook page at the following link:

https://www.facebook.com/events/457770777603372/

But, for those who are truly time-pressed, here are the basics: December 22, 12 noon to 6 p.m. EST
Storefront Theatre
955 Bloor St. West (at Delaware)
Nearest subway: Ossington on the Bloor Line, Delaware exit.

Copyright Deborah C. Sawyer