I went to Xeiroteknika

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Last Sunday afternoon, I spent a couple of hours at Xeiroteknika, a show dedicated to crafting, that was organized for the second time in Athens by ftiaxto. The place, The Hub, an old industrial building, was great but proved to be small for the crowds that visited the exhibition. Given the fact that Xeiroteknika was hosted in a smaller space last year, we can assume that even the organizers didn't expect the success.

Design lights and color power cord

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I instantly fell in love with these fantastic handmade lights designed by Yvonne Fehling, Jennie Peiz which I discovered via DesignMadness.

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Beautiful fabrics

I can't sew but I love browsing the web for beautiful fabric. All these colors and patterns fascinate me. When I discovered Heather Bailey's online store I loved her beautiful florals and their delightful color combinations. Imagine what beautiful crafts you can use them for. They make me want to learn how to sew now!

A happy moment

One of the most happy moments in the process of making my handmade jewelry, is when getting back from supply shopping with hurting feet, empty wallet and a little disappointed because I never have enough, I empty my small and big bags on my working table, forming a pile of colours, shapes and materials that can bring a big smile back to my face. Until that moment I only have a rough idea about what I want to make. But in the sight of this pile more ideas start poppping in my head. It is true that many of my jewelry started this way, because I saw some of my newly bought materials lying randomly side by side in perfect combinations.