Holiday Shopping This Weekend in Fairlawn!

 Meet Luann Williams from The Fussy Cut Shoppe...

I have been sewing since I was nine years old and I love creating beautiful items on my sewing machine!  My passion is inspired by the lure of  good quality cottons, bold colors, and themed prints! I am always enamored by the finished product!  I work out of my home and the Fussy Cut Shoppe is now in its fifth year.

This is my third Avant-Garde show and I will take on sewing projects for clients if you have something specific in mind. The Fussy Cut Shoppe offers pouches in all shapes and sizes, glasses cases, kids' chef aprons and everyday placemats.

Pouches organize everything!  Each is great for holding manicure supplies, necessities at work or small toys for children in the car, waiting room, or restaurant. Organize your drawer, suitcase, diaper bag, or purse!

Choose a flat or boxy bottom pouch and add a gift card, box of candy, or piece of jewelry for a fun gift. Add crayons, markers, crafts, toys and small books for a great child's gift.

Meet Dani Horowitz from Tickle Me Pink...

My name is Dani Horowitz. I’m from Florida but have lived in Ohio the past 9 years with my husband and our two amazing boys! I love coffee, reading, and anything Disney. I have had my company for almost a year! It’s been a fun journey and I’m still learning all I can.

The Fairlawn show will be my first ever appearance at a show, and I’d love to go to more shows in the future! I'm inspired to continue creating by my family. They’re so supportive and I’m so grateful to have them!

I’ve always been a crafty person, but I’ve seen countless videos on how to do stained glass and, since then, I’ve been hooked! I continued being persistent, trying new things, and just having fun making things I like. 

My creative process includes lots of caffeine and loud music! I have so much fun working on my projects, and suncatchers don’t judge me for horrible singing and dancing! 

Tickle Me Pink is an expression for being amazed and excited, and I want everyone to feel that way when they see my things! I hope in five years my business will be thriving and I would love to have an actual studio. I would also be interested in starting a “make your own” kind of place in my community. 

Meet Suzanne Appel from Swag In A Bag...

As artists, we are deeply inspired by the potential for transformation found in everyday objects. Through the process of decoupage, we take discarded and overlooked items—such as full or empty alcohol and oil bottles, pumpkins, and ornaments—and breathe new life into them. These objects, once destined for the trash or relegated to obscurity, are given a new purpose, becoming vibrant works of art that invite reflection on beauty, sustainability, and the power of reinvention.

The act of decoupaging, where we layer paper or napkins onto these surfaces, allows us to create intricate, textured compositions that blend old and new. We carefully select each piece of imagery to tell a story—whether it’s a floral pattern that evokes nature, designs that hint at nostalgia, or bold colors that evoke celebration and joy. The materials themselves—often glass or ceramic—offer their own set of challenges and possibilities, making every project a new adventure in form and texture.

We find beauty in the intersection of functionality and aesthetics, where something as simple as a bottle or pumpkin can become an unexpected piece of art. Whether it’s a festive ornament for the holidays, a beautifully adorned bottle, or a whimsical pumpkin centerpiece, each piece is meant to evoke a sense of joy and appreciation for the beauty that can be found in the most ordinary things. Ultimately, creativity is limitless, and art can be found in every corner of our world—even in the objects we least expect.

This is our first show with Avant-Garde Art & Craft Shows- we hope to see you there!

2024 Fairlawn Winter Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show 

Saturday, November 23, 2024

 10:00AM-4:00PM

St. George's Fellowship Centre 3204 Ridgewood Rd.

 Fairlawn, OH 44333 

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, at Becki@ag-shows.com

Add Flair to Your Fall Season!

Meet Emily Deeter from Rollin In The Deets...

My name is Emily Deeter. I am going to be 25 in September. My husband Josh and I became parents in February to a baby boy named Judah. I'm also a mom to a very special golden retriever named Jewel.  I'm a stay at home mom but I have a degree in Spanish and dance from the University of Alabama. I'm originally from Birmingham, AL but moved to Tallmadge in October for my husband's job. 

I have been doing this for about a year and this is my first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show!! What inspires me to create is I think that handmade gifts are the best! I always cherish gifts that others make for me so I want to do the same! I'm inspired by the colors of the fabric and the idea of creating something that is useful and cute; something that makes everyday life more exciting! 

I learned to sew when I was young after my mom bought a machine and I have a very close friend who sews with her mom. They have taught me so much. I also received a machine from my sister in law last year and really started sewing more in November. 

I'm a pretty brave crafter, so after I got my machine I decided I was going to sew a zipper pouch because surely sewing a zipper can't be too hard, right?! I learned a lot from trial and error. I was successful and the more I sew the more I learn so I keep doing new things. 

Most of the things I sew come from requests from friends or from a need I have. Then I do a little research and hit the fabric store to indulge in some cotton therapy! After I've gathered supplies, I try out the design and really just sew until I get it right. It's so exciting to think about the future!! I would love to be quilting more at that point and possibly have a business partner. The message behind my work is everyone deserves a thoughtful handmade gift! View our easy shop at: www.rollininthedeets.etsy.com.

Meet Marlene Hill from The Wonders of Wood...

Warren "Skip" and Marlene Hill are great grandparents who have been making wood pictures for several years now.  It started out as a hobby with pictures drawn by a family member that could be copied onto a piece of wood and designed into a lovely picture with different color stains and types of wood. Afterwards, people started  asking for something special- a friend wanted a picture of his dog, a family member wanted a birthday present etc. 

This is our first Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show.  We are looking forward to displaying our work. We have only been in 3 craft shows at this point. Our inspiration comes from different sources.  It can be a lovely sunset or a requested lighthouse.  Sometimes it's a dragonfly we saw on a roll of wallpaper that gives us the idea of a design on wood. One of our favorites is the colors in a stained glass window that represents parts of the Bible.  

Warren and his brothers Gary and Greg have always worked with wood.  Each brother has different talents but all working with wood.  Skip has built everything from churches, commercial buildings, houses, toys and special orders for swings etc.  But his favorite is creating this form of art. 

Where do we see ourselves in 5 years?  Well, hopefully we will still be creating something.  Since we are both in our 70's we are  just thankful for each new day.  The message behind our wood pictures is a simple one.  It is for others to see the beauty we see in all types of wood.

Meet Gina Hohman from Gina's iKnit Shop...

I have been knitting for ten years now and this is my first Avant Garde craft show.  I make many items.  I've been making washcloths for 10 years because it's my most requested items.  I make lots of baby items such as hats, bibs, washcloths, and booties.  I make ruffle scarves in many colors.  Ruffle scarves are popular right now and I've been requested to make them.  Most of the items I make have been requested by friends and family.  

I learned to knit by taking classes at JoAnn Fabric.  I learned basic stitches and how to read a pattern from the instructors.  After learning the basics, I began to create items on my own.  I use Ravelry and Pin-interest for ideas to make my own patterns as well.

I make preemie baby hats and send them to Children's Hopsital in Akron, Ohio.  I've given about 200 hats in the last two years.  

The name of my Etsy store is Gina's iKnit Shop.  I opened my store in July of this year. I am a blogger.  The name of the blog is Gina's iKnit Shop. 

2014 Summit County Fall Avant-Garde Art & Craft Show

Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 10:00am-5:00pm

St. George's Fellowship Center

3204 Ridgewood Rd.

Fairlawn, OH 44333

For more information, contact Becki Silverstein, Event Coordinator at Becki@ag-shows.com

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