reetsweet at leeds uni: MEGA ROUNDUP WEEK!

So, a week today on tues 8th Nov reetsweet finally hits down at the riley smith hall in the leeds university union for a special one off fair - free entry (as always!) we will be bringing you over 30 handpicked stalls of 100% handmade...so we thought this week we would have a big preview, showing you what we have to offer and what's new!


Kim from finest imaginary will be joining us with her new very hip navajo inspired wood jewellery, in the past she has always worked with a lot of plastic but I really love this collection and I am very excited to see what I'm going to get for myself!

(navajo inspired brooches)

We also have the multi talented matt saunders from rabbitportal bringing us his prints...

(matt's the cure poster - which has been
bought by robert smith himself!)

Keep your eyes peeled over the next few days for further previews!

leeds uni fair preview: jodie anna jewellery

And another great exhibitor at the leeds uni fair nov 8th...

Jodie Anna works from her home studio in the small village of Carlton in West Yorkshire famous for its Rhubarb; she creates illustrations based around the idea of childhood memories.

Captivated by the idea of how an object or any image can trigger memories and feelings of nostalgia; Jodie Anna creates illustrations narrating some of her happiest childhood memories, such as summers spent along the east coast to long evenings building dens, in the woods surrounding her childhood home. She is also hugely inspired by the Great British pastime, Afternoon tea which takes her back to Sunday afternoons spent at her Grandmas.

Jodie Anna then develops her illustrations in photoshop to add lovely vintage patterns to each item and to create a crisp finished image. All illustrations are then printed onto shrink plastic and heat shrunk to create beautiful pieces of wearable memories, which she hopes will bring a smile to its wearer.

jonathan lives here...

Jonathan Wilkinson aka We Live Here celebrates in his work the buildings and scenes from the places we see everyday. All of his illustrations are orginal, created from scratch. He studied fine art at the Psalter Lane Campus Sheffield Hallam where he developed his style and established We Live Here in 2007.

"Above all I get a kick out of reimagining these unconventionally beautiful buildings in my own style. For me it gives the buildings a greater sense of importance and hopefully makes us think a little differently about them too."

Jonathan has lived and worked in Sheffield for the last 11 years. While he was born in Leeds and grew up in Nottingham, Sheffield is his home. This will be his second appearance at reetsweet, he first visited us in Nov for our premier show!

getting excited now!!!

hello everyone,

well it's come around fast hasn't it? i must be getting old! this sunday 6th feb we are at the corn exchange, leeds, from 11 am to 4.30pm for reetsweet's valentine's craft fair! woop! we have some amazing stalls for you, keep checking the blog daily this week - i have saved some of the best until last! sign up on the events page and remember to tell your friends! thanks for supporting local crafts!
x reetsweet x

Reetsweet neo craft fair is JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!

In the words of a my friend Lee who enjoys speaking in text speak just to be silly...O.M.G.!!

Reetsweet is in two days...this sunday 7th Nov at the Leeds Corn Exchange! If you haven't read about us already or need all the deets please go and check out our facebook event page here. Alternatively if can't make this one, join our group to stay in the loop!

Can't wait to see you there and for Leeds to get to see all the fresh crafty talent it has at it's finger tips!!

Becki from reetsweet
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You are my 'Finest Imaginary'...Kim Lawler

I have always loved the clean and fresh, and our next exhibitor has a wonderfully upbeat and happy take on crafts...

FinestImaginary is the working name of designer/creator Kim Lawler. Kim graduated with a BA (hons) in Interactive Arts back in 2007 and then FinestImaginary became the outlet for all the things Kim creates. She uses paper, plastic and print to express her multitude of ideas - throughout the past couple of years FinestImaginary has produced many items of laser-cut jewellery, with designs ranging from the comical to the peculiar.

Kim references fables, stories, monsters and make believe in her jewellery and this range sits alongside her printed apparel and plushes!

See her work at the corn exchange on sunday 7th nov (this sunday!) 11am to 4pm...

Ginger is the new blonde...'Knock off ginger' By Hollie Kritikos-blades

My natural colour is a murky blonde, far from the warm ginger my Dad naturally once was, so I help nature along and go all out ginger because the little hints of it I have naturally just aren't enough. You could say that I am a 'Knock of ginger' (cringey link but who cares?) which is the name of the label Hollie Kritikos-blades is presenting at reetsweet this sunday...today Hollie tells us a bit about what she does...

'I use archival paper scraps, found objects and images to produce handmade zines and artist’s books, as well as illustrative prints. Being specifically interested in the aesthetics of memento, time, and human interaction, the outcome of my work often resembles that of a diarist. By combining old, and often kitsch imagery, with gritty prose my prints can be at once charming and melancholic.

After working within this medium for almost 6 years I have recently enjoyed exhibiting work around Leeds; including Woodhouse, Headingley, Holbeck, Hyde Park, and Burley.'

Hollie will be appearing at reetsweet art design and neo craft fair this sunday in the Leeds Corn Exchange!

introducing Jonathan from 'we live here'...

31 year old Jonathan Wilkinson creates startling yet comforting images of cityscapes. Many feature iconic buildings from his home town of Sheffield but for reetsweet Jonathan is creating some special Leeds based pieces for the show! His stunning clean style, with a rich sense of detail are wonderful pieces for any home.






Jonathan has a strong portfolio of work he has been building since 2006 when he took his art full time and launched his website 'we live here'. See him this coming sunday 7th november at the Leeds Corn Exchange from 11am til 4pm....!

Let them eat cakestands!...Lianne Mellor at Reetsweet!

Another beautiful attendee at reetsweet will be non other than Lianne Mellor creator of 'Mellorware'...designed and made in the UK the range of china Lianne produces has been created to evoke a nostalgic, story-telling, vintage inspired feeling, her works are something I can imagine fitting into almost any home and being cherished for a long time! Lianne Mellor's illustrations are derived from observations of British wildlife, mixed with a generous helping of imagination and a pinch of the bizarre. This quirky portfolio of illustrations, combined with the finest bone chine Stoke-on-Trent has on offer, results in a range of timeless tea ware with a contemporary feel.

The range of products on offer includes everything from sugar bowls and cream jugs, to cake stands and teapots. Allowing you to build your own unique tea set, and tell your own unique tale of British wildlife enjoying a good old fashioned tea party!

Come and see Lianne's stall at Reetsweet on Nov 7th at the Corn Exchange!

I've always loved velvet...

Reetsweet is proud to introduce yet another fine stallholder for the event at The Corn Exchange on Nov 7th...'Velvet Noir' aka designer Jeweller Luke Anthony has been crafting fine luxurious jewellery in Hatton Garden, London for the past seven years. Frustrated at the absence of quality found in today’s accessory jewellery, he conceived Velvet Noir - a collection of affordable, unique and modern jewellery per diem. Fusing meticulous design with dedicated craftsmanship, Luke Anthony has created a fresh and original range of handcrafted accessory jewellery. Taking it's inspiration from symbols, nature and imagination the Velvet Noir collection is the ultimate, individual style statement for the modern woman...

Velvet Noir will be making its first visit to Leeds at the Corn Exchange on November 7th and to celebrate this will be introducing some new and exciting additions to the collection... including ‘love is in the air’ themed pendants and rings, lightning – star – feather drop earrings and floral pendants inspired by the wonderful British countryside...

old friends...introducing lolo holmes!

A very long time ago in a shop far far away I used to sell all manner of fantastic skater girl and japanese clothes and Lolo aka Lolo Holmes Photography & Jewellery was one of my customers. All grown up, with ace style and the most beautiful tattoos Lolo is making an appearance at reetsweet...

'My true love is experimental film photograhy but I've recently branched out into re-purposing antique items into necklaces and brooches. I also love taxidermy and bones and this is slowly working its way into my work too. I've got some exciting new things planned for Reetsweet'

Reetsweet is at the Corn Exchange on Nov 7th from 11am to 4pm...

more talent from leeds unearthed..Sosi by Sofia Schiza

Reetsweet brings you...Sosi...it was founded in 2010 by Sofia, who likes drawing and making craft stuff. Sosi makes unique handmade stationary and accesories like greeting cards, postcards, notebooks, brooches and keyrings.

Because everything is done by hand, you will only find limited edition designs...she will be appearing at reetsweet alongside Claire Bellia on sunday 7th Nov at leeds corn exchange!

Leeds' Mother Eagle...

Also appearing at Reetsweet: Mother Eagle AKA Katie Tume is having a reincarnation as an embroidery label, although you may know her work through the original focus of the little Leeds brand - handmade jewellery. Mother Eagle is in its 3rd year, and Katie will be selling lots of her charm-based silver and gold-plated necklaces and charm bracelets at the reetsweet event on 7th November. The boutique at Redbrick Mill - 'We are Devoted' is also the sole stockist of her work. Mother Eagle jewellery is inspired by several themes including folklore, mythology, dark fairy tales and pirates (everyone loves a pirate). Pretty much all Mother Pieces include semi precious stones and are completely hand made.


So what about the shift to needlework? It's been a passion of the designer's for a while, and the decision to shift her focus completely towards embroidered pieces and objects has happened really recently - so it's a reetsweet exclusive! You can follow her work at her blog http://madebymothereagle.wordpress.com, where you can also click through to Mother Eagle's facebook page, which features a lot more of her jewellery. Katie will be working on some of her embroidery pieces at the Reetsweet event, so come and check it out!

Steph says hello to reetsweet!

I am really excited to announce our newest stallholder for the reetsweet craft event in leeds - Steph Baxter from 'Steph says hello'.... Steph is a freelance illustrator from the fair city of leeds. Her drawings are full of very bright colours and happy little creatures.





When Steph isn't illustrating things for people she can usually be found drinking lots of tea and crafting little lovely things out of felt and paper for people to enjoy. One day she would love a little shop selling only cute things. Steph has worked for clients such as Mother & Baby Magazine, Dentsu Agency, Goodbyn and Sainsbury's.




...Steph will be hosting a stall at reetsweet's art design and craft fair in Leeds on Nov 7th at the Corn Exchange...

reetsweet comes alive @leeds corn exchange!

On sunday november 7th at Leeds Corn Exchange we will be holding the 1st of Leeds' reetsweet craft shows.

From 11-4pm on the main balcony we will be showcasing the best of Leeds' art and design talent including photography, printmaking, accessories and all manner of wonderment!

Only the very best of local work will be on show, entry is free, so come along! If there are any artists and crafters out there who would like to take part then please email me at: marriedtothecloth@gmail.com.

I will keep you updated as we confirm further details!
See you there!