Here are some pictures from a few of my favorite vendors. Which should give you a good idea of how huge this fair was. Serious sensory overload. Over 200 vendors and all of them were awesome, so this post took a lot of restraint. To see the rest go here

Stopsandstarts: Right now, this is my absolute favorite crafter. Probably the cutest stuff that I have ever seen. I'd probably have never made an applique if it weren't for Stopsandstarts. She was sharing a booth with Enderby who is a pretty awesome crafter too.
 

Sprout Studio: I love her button jewlwery. I have some unique buttons, many of which I only have one of and I had been trying to think of a cute way to show them off, now I have the answer! Oh and how sweet are those umbrella appliques? She's got tons more stuff on her site.
 

Marilyn Patrizio: The crocheted creatures are so adorable. I've seen a lot of amigurumis(japanese for "crocheted stuffed friend") lately but these are some of my favorites. She makes stationary and other goods too. If you want an eye-full or two of pure cute, she has a gallery of her creatures: http://www.flickr.com/photos/mpatrizio/sets/373475/


In Hope: This company amazed me. Record clocks, vinyl amazingness, pillows, it was like a buffet for the eyes and soul. The record clocks in particular, is another project that I've been meaning to get to.
 

CutieCooties: Oh my gosh, I loved everything at this vendor! The felt pins and stuffed plushies were adorable, the lightswitch plates were pretty and really unique and I love the square handles on the bags, oh and the fabrics on the bags and journals were so so cute.
 

Dale Hunt's stuff really stood out. More arty than most of the vendors, but definitely not out of place. He had these weirdly adorable figures and stuffed creatures but it was definitely his paintings that left the biggest impression. Really cool, really different stuff. If you're interested in his stuff, his email is dalemonsters@gmail.com
 

Ivy Kirk's knits are so awesome. The color combinations are mouthwatering and the sheer number of creations at her booth was mind boggling. Bracelets, bags, cuffs, and ipod cozies, it was crazy. She even had some great jewelry and denim bracelets.
 

Raeburn ink is the creation of Jenifer Cooke. Her speciality is unique, amazing prints. Take a looksie, I don't lie.
 

HoboCamp Crafts I loved this one a lot, the use buttons to make phrases or symbols like the anarchy symbol or "Craft Punk" was probably the thing that blew me away the most at this vendor. But also the measuring tape strap on a purse is a really neat idea, oh and of course I loved the appliqued purse, because if you hadn't guessed already I'm a bit of a fanatic for appliques and though I haven't let on as much, purses and bags too. I'm really excited to see what they come up with once they get their shop together.
 

Giant Dwarf: Cute Cute Cute bonnets and hats. Awesome t-shirts too, check her etsy site and stuff.
 

The thing that I really love about craft fairs is how much they make me feel like a part of the crafting community. Chatting with the crafters, admiring the crafts with the other attendees, feeling inspired and energized, it's all really wonderful. I was talking to Anda from Stopsandstarts and she asked me if I have an Etsy shop and when I said no, she asked me why not. I thought about that on the way home and I realized that I have no reason not to and every reason that I should open one. I'm really going to try to make enough to open a somewhat decent sized shop by August at the latest. So thanks to Anda and everyone at Renegade for the inspiration.

Edit: What the heck would I name my shop? I have no idea... I have to think this one over.