Perhaps this doesn’t happen to you: getting completely overwhelmed to the point of paralysis at the video store, music store…at Powell’s or a restaurant with a killer (and lengthy) menu. There’s so much! It’s all so good. How. Can. You. Ever. Make. A. Decision. ?!?
But if it does, the riches awaiting you at Crafty Wonderland’s Super Colossal Holiday Sale tomorrow, Sunday, December 14th from 11 AM to 7 PM at The Oregon Convention Center (777 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd) may be almost too much. The fact that it’s at the Convention Center should tip you off that it’s going to be gigantic.
Here’s a little guide to some highlights that should make your visit more manageable and visit you will because you’ll be able to find gifts for many on your list while supporting local makers. You’ll find apparel, art, lots of soft goods and jewelry, lots of screenprinting, sewn things and in general, you can expect handmade goods that skew cute/sweet like the Woolie above, made from recycled wool knits, who is going to be a present for a certain little someone we know.
This vase by Phebe Miller of 5 PM Studio would love to be on my bureau, but I’m going to give it to a friend. The midnight blue knit bandana from Machete Designs is for me…everything midnight blue right now).
Okay and if I’m honest, this handprinted linen pincushion from Chet and Dot (because I have linen on the brain…out of season, I know) would also be for me, but luckily, I know lots of girls who could also use somewhere to stick a pin so I’ll enjoy your enjoyment ladies.
Tender Loving Empire (NW 1720 NW Lovejoy #109) represents with graphic t’s for girls and boys and likely music and book projects as well. See also t’s from Monsieur T and Sam Trout.
And Fernworks jewelry will likely be the most sublime work you’ll see at Wonderland. Lovely. Truly.
There are, I think, more than a hundred vendors at the sale. Bring your list, check it twice. See you there.