Textiles

Artist: Grace Bellanca

Cross Stitch Hoops, Sobriety Cards + Prints

About: Grace is a mixed media maker and the owner of Roc Made Goods, who's business is ever evolving - just like her. She's currently working on a series of cross stitch hoops along with recovery and affirmation prints & cards, benefiting mental health awareness and those who struggle from substance abuse.

Instagram: @ashandwillowco

Facebook: Ash + Willow

 Artist: Barbara Gonyeo

Meditation Bags, Yoga Mat Bags, Masks

About: Sewing since childhood, Barbara later received a degree from the School of Fashion in Boston. Years later, as a busy mom, Barbara designed and sewed a yoga mat bag and received a bit of unexpected attention from her yoga friends. Next thing she knew, she was making more of these bags for friends and for the yoga community to sell! Over the years Barbara has perfected and fine tuned the construction of her mat bags as well as eye pillows, masks and meditation cushions!

Instagram: @bykarmagirl

Artist: Carrie George

Leather Bags, Accessories

About: Carrie is an independent designer and maker who sews leather handbags, clutches and accessories. After college Carrie sewed an over-the-shoulder bag out of a ripped up motorcycle jacket. Friends began asking for their own bags, thus emerged Carrie George handbags. Now, Carrie's designs are grounded in premium top-grain 100% leather with additions of wood, metal and canvas. The metal used on the clutches are hand-welded by a friend and local fabricator. 

Instagram: @carriegeorge.leather

Facebook: Carrie George

Artist: Telicea Lucci 

Fiber Art

About: Good Knots is a Rochester based fiber artist bringing a pop of color to the community! Works include macrame, felt and woven pieces ranging from home decor, plant accessories, and wearable items. Each pieces is intentionally loud, funky and unique! 

Instagram: Good Knots 585

Artist: Jes Kirkpatrick

Fiber Art Weavings

About: Jes is an up and coming fiber artist looking to share her passion for weaving with her community. From bright & colorful rainbow designs to more natural, earthy tones, Jes is able to create something unique and special to match anyone's home. She is open to custom work and loves to collaborate with her clients. 

Instagram: @junipersloom

Facebook: Juniper's Loom

Artists: Michele, Christine, Marsha

Totes and Accessories

About: MCM Designs is made up of 3 sisters - Michele, Christine and Marsha who design and hand make all different types of tote bags that are fun, functional and affordable. Committed to helping the environment, MCM bags are traditionally made out of recycled/repurposed fabrics and items.

Instagram: @mcmdesigns.shop

Facebook: MCM Designs.Shop

Artist: Leslie Ameduri

Wool & Fiber Art

About: MJ & Me is a mother/daughter handcrafted business team. Their shared love of creating, being outdoors and reading fantastical stories filled with bookish heroes and magical worlds have inspired their wool & fiber creations. MJ & Me also offers several items that are hand painted including pillows, canvas wall art and canvas wristlets.

Instagram: @craftedbymjandme

Facebook: MJ & Me

Artist: Emily Bellinger

Fiber Art, Bags + Accessories, Custom Quilts

About: Emily Bellinger of MMMILY Handmade is a Roc local fiber artist & maker. Mmmily Handmade is a collection of hand crafted bags, accessories, cat toys and home goods using a variety of unique, modern and hand printed fabrics. Bellinger also works as a commission quilter. Her quilts warm the homes of many private residences throughout the USA. 

Instagram: @mmmilyhandmade

Facebook: Mmmily Handmade

Artist: Annelise Day

Macramé Art

About: Annelise is a mother of 3, a wellness advocate and a maker of sunshine and literal rainbows. Her macramé offerings include rainbow wall hangings, diffusers, baby mobiles and keychains. Annelise also enjoys getting down with a good DIY, creating leather, feather & tassel earrings and talking essential oils. You can check out her variety of diffuser necklaces as well. 

Instagram: @anneliseday

Artist: Natalie Rae

Repurposed Textile Bags, Luggage

About: Natalie Rae's creative offerings include repurposed vintage Hmong Hill Tribe textiles turned statement accessories! After staying in the villages of Southeast Asia, Natalie learned all about their textile trade: hemp cultivation, batik making, cross stitch, indigo dying and fabric trading. Over time the idea of sharing this unique art with the world manifested and by working with a translator named Lan and 6 other Hmong women, together they created Natalie Rae NY.

Instagram: @natalieraeny

Facebook: Natalie Rae NY

 Artist: Mary Rockcastle

Pennants, Banners, Apparel

About: Mary Rockcastle is a designer, seamstress and maker living in Rochester. She graduated Parsons, the NY School for Design in 2015 with a BFA in illustration. Combined with a new understanding for the fashion industry and the traumatic collapse of Rana Plaza in Bangladesh in 2013, Mary became interested in making her own clothes. Since moving back home, Mary has made her work out of her studio space under the broad title of Sablecraft. She sews, paints, designs textiles, drafts patterns, knits and quilts. 

Instagram: @sablecraft

Facebook: Sablecraft

Website: www.sablecraft.com

Artist: Rita Mascaro

Knit Apparel, Décor, Vintage Bridal Accessories

About: Rita grew up spending lots of quality time with her own Gramma's. They doted on her fondly teaching her how to sew and knit. Rita developed a great affinity for the (now vintage) hand-crocheted lace they used to cover everything with. She makes it her mission to rescue said lace anytime she happens upon it, re-imagining it into elegant and classic bridal accessories. 

Instagram: @sammysgrammy11

Artist: Amanda Geisler

Crocheted Goods, Animals

About: "Hello World! My name is Amanda and I am the avid hiker and crocheter behind Stone Elements Design. I chose to start my business because of my love for creating different crochet art forms and my passion for handmade items. Thank you for your support!"

Instagram: @stone_elements

Artist: Rachel

Fiber Art, Upcycled Art

About: Rachel is a Rochester native currently living in Canandaigua. Rachel's art consists of fiber art, wall hangings, recycling materials and functional eccentric goodies for the home. 

Etsy: Tool Box Earth