Handmade Arcade Proves to be a Success

Handmade Arcade coordinator Jennifer Baron couldn't be more happy with the event this year—more than 6,000 people showed up to buy local and handmade goods.

Known as Pittsburgh’s award-winning independent craft fair,  at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh last weekend. Local artists Emily Stimmel of Verona and Jeanne Cherry of Plum participated in the event.

Marking its 8th anniversary, the event featured 156 innovative craft vendors from in and around Pittsburgh, across Pennsylvania and around the country.

The event is known for its commitment to showcasing handmade, locally produced goods—many that integrate upcycled, recycled and eco-friendly materials and techniques.

Baron said she was happy with the end-result.

"I was incredibly impressed with the quality of the objects vendors were selling," she said. "We saw a lot of people leaving with big bags full."

The Handmade Arcade T-shirt is being sold at at Wild Card, located at 4209 Butler St. in Lawrenceville. The shirt was design by local Pittsburgh designer and Handmade Arcade co-organizer, Nick Caruso. The Cotton Factory of Pittsburgh printed the tees.