hello little robot man. would you like to come and be a part of my bag collection? Yes, I thought so.

Just look at Brisbane lady Holly’s label Pannikin. Is it not just the cutest thing ever? Holly sells animal pendant necklaces; felt brooches featuring owls, teeth and clouds, small envelopes created from vintage/secondhand Golden Books, cute-as-pie button earrings and other delightful bits and bobs to dress up your favourite cardigan.

Super frankie friends Fiona Newton and Louise Irving are putting together a new market in 2010 and they need your help. Fitzroy Market will kick off February 6 at Fitzroy Primary School, Napier Street, and the idea is to have an awesome mix of arts, crafts, local produce, secondhand stuff, ‘garage sale’ stalls, performers and musicians hawking their wares on the first Saturday of every month, plus raising cash and awareness for local community groups. At the moment they’re putting a call out for stall holders so if you’re keen to get involved (selling craftiness, or maybe just getting rid of all your old clothes) head over to Fitzroy Market for details.

Dear Janice, Thanks for sending through your newest creation.  We, um, love it.

The people at Eco Depot spend most of their time sourcing innovative, quirky eco friendly home wares and gifts
from artists. Each piece has a pretty unique tale of it's own including this Pipi purse, made with reclaimed fabrics by a lovely Japanese lady. We’ve got one little fishy purse to giveaway. Email your postal address for your chance to win.

From November 19 till December 2 No Vacancy Gallery will show case the work of RMIT textile designers. Students have drawn, sketched, painted and applied colour and pattern and textural elements to fabric and surfaces. Pop down to see the results.