It's that time of year.....

when we all start thinking about Christmas presents. So pop along this Friday night or Saturday afternoon to the E17 Designers Christmas market to get a whole host of hand made goodies in one place. Completely unique gifts from jewellery, clothes and art aimed at the whole family. With live music, a free drink upon £2 entry and a chance to win a goody bag filled with handmade items from the stall holders come along and join in the festive atmosphere.

See you there

Big thanks...

once again to everyone who came along to the E17 Designers market at the Asian Centre as part of the E17 Art Trail. The sun shined on our parade and from the lovely comments below we gather you all enjoyed yourselves too....

"everyone so pleasant helpful-lovely"
"love the fairs"
"always enjoy the market"
"usual top quality - still fresh and unusual"

Upcoming dates for your diaries for our Christmas markets are:
Friday 30th November and Saturday 1st December 
(remember pay £2 on Friday and keep your ticket to get in for half price on Saturday!). 

For those of you who missed us here's a sneaky peek of our handmade wares to tempt you along to our next market....

The E17 Art Trail grows every year and this year was no exception with art work literally bursting from many venues. Here's a few pictures from various events to show off the artistic and creative talents from the residents of Walthamstow.

p.s. a big thank you to Nicola Tree for all of the great images!

Victoria Road's pop up shop in Beautiful Interiors....

The first Victoria Road pop-up shop in Beautiful Interiors
Have you got a gift idea for Father's Day?
We've got one for you! Think cool, vintage style, 100% recycled and handmade here in Walthamstow!
Beautiful Interiors, 34 Orford Road, E17 9NJ

Sat 11 Jun 2011 & Sat 18 Jun 2011
Come along and simply mention E17 Designers to claim your 10% discount!

Huge thanks.....

to everyone who came to support the E17 Designers at the Christmas markets on Friday 26th and Saturday 27th. What was possibly the coldest week end in November, which led to a mountain of snow across the country, you managed to drag yourselves away from the cosey warmth of your homes to support us.

It seems like a great time was had by all and as the event was held over 2 days it was less hectic than usual meaning everyone had a chance to look at all the great handmade items on offer on the stalls.

Many people were hanging around enjoying the atmosphere and music.
Here are some pics from Friday night to show you what you missed out on.

Introducing new E17 Designer Vintage Playing Cards....

New to E17 Designers are "Vintage Playing Cards" who create handmade greeting cards from vintage games, playing cards, bingo counters and 1920's parlour games.

Also in their collection are great framed vintage pieces such as those above.

To see more about what they have to offer check out their website.

Art Trail update and another date for the diary.....

A brilliant Indian summer day brought what seemed like most of E17 to the Market on Sunday 12^th September, as well as many other E postcodes (plus a Wimbledon one……..)

The E17 Art Trail guide allowed so many visitors to work their way around the trail and then take part in our event during the afternoon (tea and cakes in the “yard”, and thirty designers to chat to); the light vibe of the Rose and Crown Singers gently serenaded us with “Scarborough Fair” and many other favourites. It all added up to a lovely day which we hope inspired many and made people realise the enormous talent that the borough has to offer. See you next time!

Next event:

E17 Designers Market: a gifted and talented seasonal event

Great gifts at reasonable prices-what more could you ask for in our department store of designers, artist and craftspeople….twice the opportunity to visit, and double the designers to choose from!

Date and Times:Friday 26^th November 7-10pm

Saturday 27^th November 2-6pm

Venue: Asian Centre, 18a Orford Road, London E17 9LN

Entry £1 – includes a seasonal snifter and the chance to win E17 Designers’ goody bags

Introducing new E17 Deisgner Mia Sabel.......

Statement:

Mia Sabel has already had a successful 25-year career in brand, design and theatre. This culminated in Mia becoming Creative Director for a 20 strong, award-winning design team she developed at the leading online financial services company Egg in Canary Wharf, London.

Inspired by hands-on, product- and user-led design, Mia decided to equip herself with authentic leathercraft skills within the tradition of English saddlery. Mia is now applying these respected skills in creating equine products and luxury leather goods, enhanced by her brand, design and marketing experience.

SABEL Bespoke Leather Design: HORSE • HUMAN • HOME

In October 2008, Mia Sabel set up her own leather goods business based at her home in Walthamstow.

Product range - on sale at show: (2-6pm Sun 12 Sept at Asian Centre, Orford Road, E17):

Stationery sets: organisers, artist's pads, deskpads, foldover pads, folios - all using high quality leather, hand-stitched and some including recycled vintage braces elastic

Belts: utility, adults, childrens, design your own

Petware: including design your own collar/lead

Buttons: leather buttons in a range of colours

Bags: including the famous stirrup bag available for commission

Saddle soap: her own brand of home-made saddle soap - a cleaner and conditioner for all types of leather goods (not suede), including bags, jackets, boots as well as equine goods.

Saddlery: items available to order: bridles, training aids, saddle alterations and repairs.

Upholstery: some upholstery can be undertaken, including covering vintage car seats, chair seats, stools.

Products will be available to buy on the day, but orders can be taken.

Leather commissions, repairs and restoration can be undertaken - just give them to Mia at the show or call to arrange drop off.

Latest news:

Having just completed a 2-year saddlery course at the only full-time UK course in the UK (Capel Manor College in Enfield), Mia has recently been awarded a QEST (Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust) award to fund further studies. Out of 159 people, Mia was one of 8 chosen - awarded £6,200 to fund her last 3 saddlery exams to make her fully qualified, plus an upholstery course which she has just completed, a leather restoration course, leather sewing machine skills and framed bag making course. These will all help increase her range of products, as well as becoming a Qualified Saddler and Harness Maker. Press releases from QEST will be coming out shortly, so you may see her in the national press and will shortly be appearing on their website - www.qest.org.uk

A temporary facebook Page is available now which is updated with latest products (please join), and her own website should be ready for the middle of September.

www.facebook.com/MiaSabelLeatherDesign

www.miasabel.com

To contact Mia
leather@miasabel.com
+44 (0)7765 253811