The Mad Fish Market

Journal

2009-01-13T19:48:52Z

So I had this idea of maintaining both a crafting and a personal journal, but that's not happening. I will post about both crafting and life in my main journal, madfishmonger (click the link to visit it). You can of course also visit my website (under construction) or my online store (click the links to visit).
Thanks for stopping by!

Wrap Me Up!

2008-11-28T18:21:48Z

I'll be at the craft sale at the Costume Museum of Canada tomorrow, Nov 29 (and possibly on the 30th). Add this event to your Facebook here, or go to the

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I'll be at the craft sale at the Costume Museum of Canada tomorrow, Nov 29 (and possibly on the 30th). <a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=30934928426">Add this event to your Facebook here</a>, or go to the <a href="http://<a href="www.costumemuseum.ca">">Costume Museum website</a> for more information. See you there!

Down Town Coffee Ground

2008-10-05T23:28:30Z

I'll be at this month's awesome super fun Downtown Coffee Ground with a few items for sale, my Tarot and I Ching cards and my lovely sister amethyst42. It's at the Red Road Lodge (formerly the New Occidental) on Main St, the entrance is in the back by the Bike Dump. Come on down and check local talent on the open mic (or participate), have some delicious homemade food and snacks, and coffee and tea, and participate in the open art table. It's a family-friendly environment, bring the kids down. It's a good time, and if you're lucky, George will get up on stage and crack you up.
There is a suggested donation at the door. This is an entirely volunteer-run event. It starts at 7:30 pm., Monday October 6th. See you there!

Downtown Coffee Ground

2008-09-08T16:11:31Z

I will be at the event tonight with a table full of stuff and my tarot cards. Come on down and listen to some great music, paint a picture, perform on stage or just listen to some great music and support local artists!

Go here for more information.

EDIT: it has come to my attention you may not be able to see the above link if you aren't logged in to Facebook. try here .

Downtown Coffee Ground

2008-08-11T14:25:28Z

I'll be at the Downtown Coffee Ground 1 year anniversary party today from 5pm to about 7:30. It's at the Red Road Lodge (formerly the New Occidental Hotel), 631 Main St.
There'll be live music, BBQ, market tables, group painting activities, and the unveiling of a mural painted by 21 local artists.
Come on by and check it out!

Medieval Festival

2008-07-22T23:01:00Z

I'll be at the Night of Knights medieval festival this Saturday, July 26th. The festival is a fundraiser for the Immaculate Conception Church, a historic Ukranian Catholic church and grotto in Cook's Creek Manitoba. Check out http://immaculate.ca for tickets and information. I'll be there from 12-6pm, come by in costume and have some fun!

The Aethernomicon

2008-07-22T03:26:50Z

is a Lovecraftian puppet play I helped make some costumes for, and is now on at the Fringe. The premiere was Wednesday, but there's still plenty of shows to see. I had a hell of a lot of fun with it, it was really interesting to see it all come together in the end. The marionettes are amazing!

Click here to see a review of the play by the Free Press. Three and a half stars! Not bad for a style and genre that has such a small (but devoted) fan base.
Click here to read the CBC review (with some nice touches added by other viewers)
Have any other reviews? Share them here or on the Facebook page.

Here are showtimes:
Venue 3
Pantages Playhouse, Playhouse Studio, side entrance off Main St

Showtimes:
Wednesday, July 16th 6:30pm
Saturday, July 19th 9:30pm
Sunday, July 20th 10:30 pm
Monday, July 21st 12:15pm
Tuesday, July 22nd 3:00pm
Thursday, July 24th 2:15pm
Saturday, July 26th 5:45pm
Sunday July 27th 8:30pm

Get a dollar off regular ticket prices when you bring a puppet to the show!

Regular ticket price: 8$
With puppet: 7$

Just remember, ALL Fringe plays are very strict on time. Once the show starts and the doors are closed, you are out of luck. Be there early!

Radio

2008-04-02T05:34:44Z

Listen to Kick FM April 2 between 12 and 3pm for some good music and a little about the Mad Fish Market.

Sewing machine

2008-03-21T00:03:59Z

A short video about how it works.

Click here.

Click here to buy items online

2008-03-04T06:02:42Z

Etsy
Buy Handmade
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Clothing

2008-01-29T22:37:13Z

A brand new catergory!
Click here to visit my on-line store

A lovely men's shirt in bright red, yellow, brown and white adorned with three handpainted dignified little scotty dogs. Size large, sleeves a little short.

A very cheerful dancing man adorns this men's long-sleeved shirt. His chubby jiggles are sure to make you smile. The shirt size is large, but the sleeves are a little short.

Commissions

2007-12-20T15:49:15Z

These are bags I have made by request. All bags are unique, but if you see a style or design you love, or a favourite fabric, just ask and I'll whip up something just for you.

Click here to visit my on-line store

For a friend of a friend who loves elephants. The perfect textbook-sized bag for a busy teacher, and a little bit of cute to make her smile.

The lining with the striped exterior gives it a sort of circus feel. No wonder that elephant's so happy, he gets popcorn and ice cream!

Jumping Dolphin. The camera really doesn't capture the beauty of these three fabrics. They're soft, silky and scrunchy, and they all make a lovely watery realm for the little dolphin jumping over the strap.

Made for a friend's mother who loves dolphins. The lining is a cute bubbly cotton.

Nokonoko Madness shoulder bag

I made this for a friend who did a lovely job cutting my hair.
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The circle on the front is a pocket.

And there's another pocket inside of the zipper.

Any requests? Email me: madfishmonger at madfishmarket dot com or visit my online store.

Updates

2007-10-14T19:26:20Z

A few commissions came in, I will be making a section for those when they are finished. Lots of new arrivals in the bags section. If there is a bag you'd like, and you do not live in Winnipeg, please contact me for shipping. This includes bags on sale at Local Shop Awesome. As always, comments and questions welcome! Either post here or email madfishmarket at mail dot com

We're in a shop!

2007-08-29T23:03:49Z

The madfishmarket's bags are now on sale at Local Shop Awesome, 106B Osborne St, below The Canister. They carry all locally made clothing, accessories and art, and also offer a custom design service. Go check it out!

Skirts

2007-08-06T20:28:28Z

Click here to visit my on-line store

Hey Baby, lovely bright and colourful skirt. Size 32 waist.

Front, decorative button

Back, many buttons on the tab

Only one of the buttons goes through the buttonhole, the middle is decorative and the end is over a snap.

Celebration, a cute confettied circle skirt, lots of flounce when you spin. Knee or above-knee length. Size 38 waist.

Lovely vintage wooden button and zipper.

More to come, any requests?
madfishmarket at mail dot com

Bags

2007-08-06T19:39:01Z

Looking for a bag? You've come to the right place. I have a leaning toward making very large bags that carry a great deal of stuff. I do custom orders, so if you have any requests, leave a comment here (you don't need to have a livejournal, you can comment anonymously) or email me at
madfishmarket at mail dot com. All of the bags here have been sold, this is a gallery of past work.

Click here to visit my on-line store

Nokonoko Flower, a superkawaii comfy size purse.

I love fabric markers.

The fabric and zippered pocket inside.

Itty Bitty Purses

Bats! Just big enough for the essentials.

Shoulder Bags - on sale at Local Shop Awesome

Soft velvety exterior, cute blue spotted lining.

Button and loop closure.

Corduroy and a smart tie in deep fall tones. Cellphone/ipod pocket in the corner. All fabrics vintage.

Warm mustard lining.

Hand-drawn artwork on lovely coffee-and-cream vintage diamond print.

Vintage necktie closure, adjustable.

Warm mustard-coloured cotton lining. Vintage.

Lil' Shoulder Bags - On sale at Local Shop Awesome

Wear a tie and a tree.

Hand-drawn artwork.

A three piece suit. Wool for the suit, a red cotton hankie, a snappy tie, and a silk shirt lining.

Large Totes: All large totes now on sale at Local Shop Awesome

Invisible Giraffe. Large tote bag, lined. Canvas exterior, soft white lining. Hand-drawn artwork featuring a giraffe hiding in the stripes.

Flora and Squida, a large canvas tote with strong black cotton lining. Hand-drawn artwork featuring a lovely flower and tentacles.

Tea!, another large canvas tote, strong black cotton lining. Hand-drawn artwork.

Time for Toast, Large canvas tote, soft white cotton lining. Hand-drawn artwork.

Pink Paisley Passion - a roomy and comfortable bag made of corduroy, canvas and a light pink interior. Perfect for books, or for the girl who has to carry around everything but the kitchen sink.

Skeletal Remains, non-vintage, but adorable! Every day is Halloween! Tied at the top, roomy inside. Fits nicely over your shoulder or in your hand.

Man/Unisex Bags
These aren't too girly, for universal appeal.

Plain shoulder bag with hand-sewn man on flap. Black and pale grey/blue.

Adjustable strap and zippered pouch inside.

Plaid!

Zipper closure and a pocket inside.

Reversible fabric.

Acorn bag

Hand-drawn acorn.

Zipper closure and adjustable neck-tie strap.

Canada Day Sale

2007-07-03T19:17:23Z

Exo's staff:

The stand in the Formula Exo booth.

All fabric is vintage unless otherwise stated.

Hemp necklaces galore (many still available, 5$ each or 2 for 8$)

Cute Halloween bag (not vintage), 12$

I love the colours on this bag. My cycling bag got caught in the wheel and ruined, so I started using this one for myself. I could easily make a very similar one if anyone is interested, again, 12$.

Large unlined plaid wool bag, tough and durable, 20$ SOLD, similar available for custom order

Super cute summery bag. Butterfly buttons on straps. Open top. ~~15$~~ SALE 10$ (Pardon the terrible sign, my printer died and I had to make that up last-minute)

Small upholstery fabric bag, 7$ SOLD

Cute corduroy skirt, pink pocket with flower decal. Size 32 waist. ~~25$~~ SALE 18$

Pink flowery light cotton skirt, shortish, 38-40 waist. ~~25$~~ SALE 18$

Adorable a-line skirt, big flower pattern. Decorative button on front, three green buttons on clasp. Size 32 waist. ~~25$~~ SALE 18$

Contact me at madfishmarket at mail dot com for sales or custom orders. Like anything you see here but want it in a different colour or style? Have any requests? Email me and let me know.

Thank you

2007-07-02T04:48:08Z

To everyone who came by the sale on Canada Day. I had a great time and met some wonderful people.

I'll be updating the site very soon.

July 1

2007-06-29T12:43:20Z

On Canada Day, I will be in Osborne Village with the lovely exousia at the Formula Exo booth. Come on down and join us!

Welcome!

2007-06-27T21:57:13Z

Hi there, welcome to the Mad Fish Market. I sew all my (mostly) vintage items on my lovely 1911 Singer treadle machine. I inherited this maching from my great-grandmother, and it's been in use in our family ever since.

I love it.

As soon as I can get the camera hooked up, there'll be many photos of items for sale. For now, here are some of my older crafts. I must apologize for the quality of these photos. A new camera is in the works. :

Had to use the webcam, here.

Closer view of the fabric and closure.

Me wearing a skirt I made

Closer view of the fabric

My assistant, Xerxes. She does all the inspecting. Cats have good eyes for errors.

Another bag

Another bag

My first bag

Thanks for visiting!