Each Thursday we'll bring you our favorite gems picked out from
scouring local craft markets, Etsy, Lov.li, and local craft sites.
We'll also give highlights from our other EcoMetro cities. Materials
must meet our environmental criteria, which include recycled/reclaimed
materials and eco fabrics such as organic cotton, hemp, and soy fabrics
and yarns.
Lincoln Wool Pillow by Felted Style, $95
Magnolia blossoms are needle felted onto this pillow, hand felted with
wool from a Western Washington farm. Ask for a custom wool insert
instead of polyester, a synthetic fiber made from petroleum.
More of this week's crafters after the jump...
Vintage Frame and Map Tray by RavennaGirl, $21
This tray features an antique map of Seattle. This would look good in a guest room stacked with travel guides. Custom colors available, ask if the paints used contain low or no VOCs.
Giraffe Earth Friendly Toddlers Crew T-Shirt by Partybot, $27.95
Walking is difficult. Show your sympathy with a hand screen printed t-shirt made from organic cotton, recycled polyester and natural rayon. Sizes available for gangly legged adults, too.
Organic Undyed Cotton Receiving Blanket by SkyBox, $50
Tucked into this hand knit cotton baby blanket is a pocket corner to keep a newborns head warm. Washed in natural laundry detergent.
From Portland
Chandelier Lamp by Phoebe1, $180
Celebrate life before Flickr with this lamp made from slides taken by a traveler in 1960s Europe.
From the East Bay
Custom Bicycle Helmet Cover by RidingPretty, $135
A head scarf and shades have long been a symbol of a weekend drive in
style. These custom bonnets bring the fashion to a new form of
transportation--bikes. Made to fit over a bike helmet, with a visor and
chin tie, this is our pick of the week for crafty fashion statement.
From Minnesota
Organic Cotton Tie Tee Shirt, PumpkinGirl, $16
A snappy outfit for the hardworking tot, this organic cotton tee sports
an appliqued vintage tie. Visit the shop for a tie rack worth of
options and complete the look with a copy of McSweeney's Baby, Do My Banking.