4MamaBearMade

4MamaBearMade is a handmade business specializing in one of a kind knit hats and cowls along with a variety of upcycled sewn pieces all with the focus on making products that are not only beautiful, but useful as well. You’ll find a wide variety of styles/colors of coin cozies, fleece pillow packs, gnome wine toppers, fleece neckwarmers & wristwarmers and our most popular item – one of a kind knit hats for infants, kids, teens, men and women. Find us in building B, booth #21

A&J Covers

Handmade fishing lure covers that are made out of high quality denier nylon.

Bark Avenue MN

Bark Avenue Mn carries a large variety of products to make your dog cozy and even more attractive. We have coats, beds, collars, bandanas and much, much more. Visit our Facebook page for a better look. Many of our coats are repurposed, add visibility during walks, and keep Fido dry.
We have 6 sizes and encourage you to bring your dogs measurements.

Bittersweet Farm

Bittersweet Farm prides itself on designing unique home decor and gifts. We laser engrave and cut wood and acrylic to make creative Minnesota inspired items. We will have 3D ornaments, multi-layered art, nativity scenes, churches, sleighs, cribbage boards, flags, coasters, and much more.

Bottom Road Designs

This holiday season we will be featuring 3D snowmen, presents and trees. Coloring projects that make great stocking stuffers or something to keep the kids busy this holiday season. We will have whimsical gnome ornaments and monogram ornaments. We have a line of personalized ornaments as well. Last but not least something for the dog walkers. Attach the paw to the dog’s leash and let the dog carry their full waste bag!

Braam’s Boutique

Braam’s Boutique specializes in sewing handmade children’s clothing and accessories. My main featured clothing item is the fleece car seat poncho. These ponchos are fashionable and keep your little ones safe in the vehicle at the same time. You will find other sewn items such as knit dresses, knit rompers, bibs/burp clothes, quilted zipper pouches, hair bows, and hand crocheted cardigans. Custom sewing is also available. I am located Bldg A booth 39.

C & L Woodworking

We sell quality wood items such as cheese slicers, pizza peels, bread boards, cribbage boards, lazy Susan’s, cutting boards of all sizes, squirrel feeders and blue birds houses. We do have more items to offer so you should stop and see just what we have.

C & L Woodworking

Handmade woodworking items such as cutting boards, cheese slicers, charcuterie boards and corn hole boards to name just a few of the many items we have to offer.

Casted Leaves

Casted Leaves makes unique, one of a kind rustic home decor. You will find a lot of MN theme items such as MN hats, MN pillows, MN blankets, corrugated metal MN. I will also have signs, frames, tumblers, sweatshirts and sarcastic coasters. Something for everyone!

Chris’s Stitches

I have a variety of products at my booth. Hooded bath towels trimmed in ribbon or lined with fabric. All towels have ears. Need a Terry hair wrap? I have them. Lots of neck pillows in 2 styles and lots of fabric choices. I also take care of babies with blankets, bibs and burp cloths.
You can also check out my many tote bag designs.
I have been sewing since I was a little girl. You may know me from Hancock Fabrics! Come check me out. I am looking forward to seeing you!

CombsMN

We make one-of-a-kind decorative art pieces from Lake Superior agates, rocks, sea glass, sea junk, and driftwood. We repurpose frames to perfectly display each piece. No two pieces are ever alike!

Country Farm Crafts

Hand painted crafts using acrylic paints on wood, glass and metal crafts. Some cloth items. Crafts are seasonal themed with scarecrows, snowman, Santa, etc.

Cozy Cottage Gnomes

Handcrafted whimsical gnomes with lots of personality and a story to tell. Each come with their own accessories and looking for their own homes. Gnomes are believed to bring good luck, protection and for sure a smile to your face. You will find us in Building D at Maker Fair MN in St. Peter on October 8th..

Custom Wood Burnings by Vicki Swanson

Hand carved, detailed custom Pyrography artwork. Individually, professionally burned for you on Minnesota grown bark wood. Working with you on your one of a kind personalized design is exciting & easy. I specially cut and prepare every selected piece of wood. I also do hand drawings from your personal photos or ideas. I do my best to hand wood burn with close detail. I’ve built a home studio in the great state of Minnesota. Contact me at 507-236-3651 if you want to learn more. My work makes that perfect gift!

Dahm Media

An explorer at heart, photographer AJ Dahm is at home in nature. His love for the great outdoors comes through in his work, whether in Minnesota or across the country. AJ has been a professional photographer and photo editor for 15+ years, primarily in the Midwest of the United States in a variety areas from photojournalism, sports, magazines, portraits and fine art. Products offered include metal, acrylic and fully framed prints, greeting cards and more. Visit aj-dahm.pixels.com to view more.

Earth, Wick & Fire

Earth, Wick & Fire has created a beautiful natural slate, maintenance-free, low-profile candle that you will enjoy for years, just add oil. Our fiberglass wicks do not burn away and each copper wick holder is handcrafted. The reservoir holds 1 oz. of lamp oil and will burn for 5 hours before putting itself out. The addition of essential oils to the reservoir will add a wonderful aroma to your space. Citronella oil may be used outdoors.

Fedji Lake Design

Handmade jewelry created by several techniques. I specialize in off loom bead weaving and bead embroidery using small seed beads and semi precious gemstones. I also make jewelry by wire wrapping, etching copper, forging metal and enameling. Something for every taste and style. Custom orders are welcome.

Finnspiration Blankets

Finnspiration Blankets are handcrafted blankets made with high quality, ultra soft minky fabric. A variety of prints and colors are available at an affordable price. I do take orders for custom sizes. I am continually adding new prints and color options. All the blankets are able to be personalized with a variety of fonts available. I am able to offer a reasonable turn-around time on personalized blankets. All blankets are machine washable and are very durable.

Guileless Green

Organic and sustainable personal care products, made with minimal ingredients, formulated for sensitive skin types. Everything is scented with organic essential oils, and never synthetically derived fragrance oils. From luxurious lotions, soaps and balms to hand poured soy wax candles, you can be sure you’ll find the perfect clean product to treat yourself with!

Herbal Beauty

Herbal-infused skincare and artisan soaps made with high quality, fair trade, organic, and sustainable ingredients that nourish your skin to give it a healthy glow.

Irie Earth Ceramics

I handmake functional pottery including mugs, bowls, spoon rests, trinket dishes, and more. I hope my work brings a little joy to you every day 🙂

J & S Sales

30 year old established business making decorative solar lights, marshmallow shooters and ring toss games, crocheted towels, dishrags, and scrubbies, aprons for dolls, kids, and adults, fleece pillows and blankets for adults, kids, and lap robes for wheelchairs, adult clothing covers, potholders, insulated cloth trivets. matching sets of dishrags, scrubbies, potholders, and trivets.
Christmas trees—and more— GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS

Jessica Laird Designs

Husband and wife owned business for 7 years together. We create hand crafted wood items that are unique and bring laughter or joy into your home. Our items are hand built and painted.

Joy & Grace Customs

Laser engraved jewelry and gifts. Custom designed and handmade. One of a kind unique gifts that you can’t find anywhere else.

Joy’s Crafty Creations

Hi Everyone! My name is Joy and I am from the Lake Crystal area. I have been a crafter at heart for as long as I can remember. I started off making wood signs and ventured into making Camping bucket lights. Although I enjoyed making them for years, I found my passion in making tumblers, can koozies and coffee mugs. You won’t find many other tumblers like mine. I like to keep fresh designs coming in and offer a huge variety of designs. I look forward to seeing you at the Maker Fair MN.

Just Sew Creative

I make mittens in 11 sizes from infant to “man size”! They are lined with thick luxe fleece! ($20 per yard). Also American Girl clothes, blue ribbon winners at the fair, all surged inside for quality and durability. A variety of machine embroidered ornaments, (I love angels!) hats, scarves, other misc. items etc. Perhaps some pet accessories too, still working on that. Also a drawing for a FREE pair of mittens! I’m in the Johnson building. I hope to see you there! -Jane Schaus

Karen’s Family Crafts

Home sewn crafts: tree skirts, fleece blankets, hot pads, receiving blankets, towel boas, pillows, bowl cozy, popcorn bags, tortilla warmers, Halloween bags, & more

Knots by Nancy

Knots by Nancy specializes in unique handmade gnomes. All items are individually made, perfect for shelf, wall, home and office decor. Gnomes make great gifts. Buy one for yourself and give one to a friend. Every gnome needs a home. See you October 8th.

Laura’s Line

Barnwood and painted wood items. Painted vintage galvanized tin. Embroidered holiday flour sack towels. Wine totes with embroidered designs and fun sayings. Baby girl ruffle diaper covers. Fleece and wool mittens. Fleece headbands. Fingerless mittens. Awareness mittens. Holiday decorations.

Loaf and Ladle Sisters

The Loaf and Ladle Sisters attended their first Maker Fair Minnesota as a food vendor last year in 2021 selling home baked breads, cookies, bars, muffins, snack mixes, warm caramel rolls, and wild rice soup. The customer’s favorite bread choice last October was the Asiago Garlic Parmesean. This year they are exited to be adding Maple Bacon Blueberry muffins and Unicorn Bread (Yeast bread swirled with rainbow sprinkles, mini marshmallows, and rainbow chips).

LoopedbyLaws

I dot paint mainly in the style of mandalas, using acrylic paint and dots on all sorts of items including paintings, rocks & stones, necklaces, earrings and bracelets, jewelry and ring dishes, jewelry and wood boxes, tumblers, cell phone cases and stands, incense burners, coasters, picture frames, glasses cases, greeting cards, keychains, magnets, bookmarks and more. All items are done free hand and are one of a kind designs!

LoveDotNett

LoveDotNett offers hand painted planters with both punny and motivational sayings. You can take one home with or without a live plant. Our planters make great gifts that don’t succ and are sure to bring a smile to your face!

Lucky Lure Pizzaria

Known for our freshly made pizzas, pastas, sandwiches and much more! We have locations in Madison Lake & Cleveland, MN with full menu delivery to all of the lake areas, including St. Peter, Le Center, Elysian and Eagle Lake.

lydeen

I create an eclectic collection of handcrafted jewelry using a variety of found objects, lampwork beads, gemstones and more. I use high quality components so that you have a lasting piece of jewelry without the high price tag. I just want to share with my customers a fun & unique piece that they can enjoy for years to come. I also have a fun, colorful collection of leather cuff bracelets and for the home, a very colorful array of “wooly buds” felted wool balls on stems and in arrangements.

Maple River Stained Glass

Maple River Stained Glass is a veteran owned business that specializes in Military emblems, Scandinavian themed pieces and custom designed pieces.

Mia Fascino Jewelry

Mia Fascino designs eye catching, sassy art jewelry for women who appreciate the unexpected and who don’t follow the beaten path. My jewelry is composed of vintage, forgotten, repaired components, stunning gemstones, European glass, sterling, and copper. When wearing Mia Fascino designs, you tell the world what you value – artistic expression and the beauty of and potential for forgotten things to become new again.

Mike & Brenda Can Can – Premium Canning

Mike & Brenda Can Can almost everything! We create salsas, pickles, different pickled veggies, jams and jellies. Like we said, we Can Can almost everything!

Our salsas include our infamous OMG, Green Olive, Pineapple, and just basic Hot, among others.

Our fans are wild for our pickle flavors including Hot Horseradish, Ghost Pepper, and just Dill.

Don’t even get us started on our jam and jelly flavors!

Stop by and see us!

Mini Donuts Hot and Fresh (SBSR)

Pleasing your taste with these delicious mini donuts. How about try them with cinnamon and sugar or powdered sugar! Maybe with strawberries/whip topping, or apples/ whip topping or apples/caramel sauce. AND the winner maybe Maple and Real bacon. We can also help you out to enjoy a Taco in a bag, or some cotton candy. You can also get your thirst quench with our fountain drinks, coffee, cappuccinos, Frappuccino’s or hot chocolate. Come check out our delicious stand. See you there!

Minnesota Sno Flakes

Czech Glass beaded Sun Catchers. The new Holiday 2021 designs will be available as well as the other large and small and Dragonfly Sun Catchers I make. All my Sun Catchers are hand crafted with 3 pieces of wire, Czech glass beads, and a Swarovski Crystal. . The large designs are packaged in a clear jewel case, and the small are displayed on an information card in a clear cello bag. I also have a great assortment of hand crocheted dish cloths, scrubbies, coasters, and scarves.

Myra’s Kitchen

Plants! Crochet, decorative, no fuss plants! All sorts of plants – perfect for shelf, wall and office decor. They also make the best gifts for teachers, co-workers, friends and family. No green thumb needed. Just sit back and enjoy the greenery. Myra’s Kitchen also has a variety of fabric decor items from fun mini door buntings to cute stuffed cats and squirrels.

North Country Alpacas

North Country Alpacas (Rick and Kit Almich) has been in business since 1996. We raise our registered alpacas for both breeding and fiber production, and have them available for sale. Kit spins and crochets the beautiful fiber into warm, luxurious hats, mittens, scarves, throws, and much more. Alpaca dryer balls and hand spun yarn are also available for purchase. Custom work can also be ordered. Stop by and say “Hi”.

One Man Productions

Same cool stuff ya know… socks, MN themed items and milk cans with the addition of some awesome 3 tier tray signs.

Pallets From the Heart

Pallets from the Heart is so excited to be coming back for a second year at Maker Fair Minnesota. We have a few new Lazy Susan designs and a larger size offered this year. Charcuterie boards, cribbage boards and our best seller the glitter peekaboo wine glasses. We can’t wait to see everyone in October!

Play Time Crafts

Handmade gifts and toys from our family to yours. From matching play tents for little ones and their favorite stuffed friend to tooth pillows to keep lost teeth safe for the tooth fairy to find. Every item is handmade by a member of our family including baby blankets, bibs, night gowns, dish towels, wooden toys and more.

Prairie Rock Creations

We make pendants and earrings from various rocks. Some from as close as the farmers rock pile, some from as far away as Australia!
We also make yard art from silverware and various kitchen pans. Flowers, dragonflies, turtles, ducks….who knows what you will find!

Raven and Rain

I love bold colors, sparkly objects, and upcycled designs. My jewelry is handmade by me. I do a lot of beadwork in lightweight and wearable styles, metal smith work with brass, copper, and steel. I also have a line of upcycled denim jackets using Kantha quilts to embellish the back panels. My jackets are size inclusive S-3X.

The names Raven and Rain belong to two of my horses, a mother daughter pair. My maker journey began in order to provide for them the finer things in life. 🙂

Rosaries by Peter

Handmade rosaries and bracelets all made from semi-precious gemstones, Czech glass, Swarovski crystal, and imported woods.

S & J Majestic Soaps

Natural homemade soap. You will get high quality ingredients and big bars for your money. 6 different moisturizing oils go into our product that will make your skin feel absolutely wonderful. This product lathers up in the hardest of water conditions and rinses completely clean. Due to the moisturizing content and the fact this rinses clean from your body it’s a one stop shop. Use our soap as shampoo, to shave with, it’s gentle for your face and to remove makeup, bath & showering. Enjoy luxury.

SassySotaGirl

Custom printed kitchen towels, magnets, coasters, garden flags, and tumblers.

Sawdust and Bobbin Thread

Sawdust and Bobbin Thread specializes in laser cut handcrafted items. I pride myself in creating a variety of creative giftable goods and home decor. My items range from engraved beard combs, s’mores sticks and bottle openers to hand painted wood earrings, leash holders, advent calendars, and home decor.

Sergeant Shortbread

Sergeant Shortbread specializes in gourmet flavored shortbread cookies. I take pride in creating flavor combinations that you typically wouldn’t find in store-bought shortbread cookies, such as; Blueberry Lemon, Dark Chocolate Sea Salt, Maple Pecan, Sea Salt Caramel, etc. After serving 23 years in the military, you could say that I have now traded in my combat boots for cookbooks.

Simple-Trends

I sew and make fun items for both humans ages 2 to 102 and furry family members like dogs and cats. Recycled wool mittens including my zipper mittens with a hidden pocket. New this year are texting mittens to keep your fingers warm while allowing you send a quick update to someone on the score of a cold game or let your friends know where to find you at the latest outdoor adventure. Dog/cat collars and accessories (bow ties and flowers) are fun and were added when we added an 8 pound maltipoo, Opal.

Simply Bliss

Simply Bliss is a women-owned small business creating handmade soap and spa products to help other young moms find me-time in their busy day. They make everything from scratch with simple ingredients because they believe blissful luxury should be accessible.

Simply Summer Sweets

Simply Summer Sweets prides itself on handmade sweets made with the highest quality of ingredients. Summer loves to experiment with different flavors for each season! Fan favorites include: the famous Giant Birthday Cake Cookie, Chai Latte and Pumpkin Spice decorated sugar cookies, along with a decadent triple chocolate chip cookies. Summer will have a variety of sweets available for you to take home or munch on during the event!

Skols and Bones

We sell handmade Viking Drinking Horns, cups, shotglasses and other Viking/Norse themed products, including 3d prints, and laser engraved signs. Skol!

Small Town Clothing Company

Small Town Clothing Company is all about comfortable, casual clothing with unique, eye-catching designs. Home of the midwest “Crop Top,” Custom Driveway Drinker T-Shirt, Ponytail Patch Hats, and From the Lakes of Minnesota Design! We love our small town life which means we love the outdoors, we love our country, we value hard work, but know how to have fun! All of these themes are reflected in our clothing and our company.

Social Splash Sweets

Social Splash Sweets is a dessert shop in Southern MN providing all things chocolate. Candy nachos, chocolate piñatas, coffee and hot cocoa bombs (just add hot water), dipped pretzels, truffles, nut clusters, medallions, and more. As a cottage food producer I strive to make tasty treats for those simple pleasures in life. Treat yourself at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds in St. Peter, MN on Saturday, October 8th from 9 AM to 4 PM for what will be a wonderful day!

Soy Wicks and Sticks

Hand-poured soy candles made in St. Paul, Minnesota. Candles are poured into 8 oz mason jars, tea lights, wax melts and decoupaged jars. Many fragrances available to purchase including both Fall and Holiday scented candles.

The Fashionable Farm Girl

It seems fitting that a self-proclaimed bag lady should sew bags! Pretty meets functional with a Fashionable Farm Girl bag. Fashionable Farm Girl bags are sewn by a globetrotting farm girl that takes great joy in eye-catching fabrics and functional style.Tote bags and zip pouches are sewn with a wipeable lining to give them durability and structure. You’ll find prints you can’t live without and organization to make your life easier!

The Melting Pot

Looking for a local, handmade, one-of-a-kind gift? Check out The Melting Pot!

We are a family business that started with what we each love to do – baking, ceramics, knitting, leather work, photography – hence the name “The Melting Pot.”

We have:
Ceramics – bowls, mugs, candles, succulents, tea pots, yarn bowls
Knits – dishcloths, hats, scarves
Leather – bowls, bracelets, card holders, dog leashes
Photography
Stenciled dish towels

Don’t forget to try our homemade baked goods!

The Pie Peddler

Homemade fruit pies in 3 sizes, Salted Nut Rolls, cake pops, cake balls, canned beets and peaches.

The Pink Pig

My favorite thing to craft is finding furniture and making it pretty and useful again. I also like to find old items and do seasonal florals with them. I am a birding fan and make seed wreaths at Christmas time also.

Tipsy Girls Jams and Jellies

Creators of tipsy and non-traditional jams, jellies, syrups and sauces! We make your favorite cocktail into a jam or jelly and also carry those jars to find favorites including Black Raspberry Jalapeño Jam and Strawberry Rhubarb Jam. Best sellers include Strawberry Margarita Jam, Kentucky Bar Fight Jam and Hot Pepper Jelly. Our products are great for breakfast, appetizers or your favorite grilled or smoked meat. We are sure to have a favorite for everyone!

Treats by T ~ The Pepper People

We make a ghost pepper sauce that is sweet because we add local raspberries and finishes with a little heat with peppers that our grown in our garden. Our sauce is so versatile that you can use it as an appetizer, dipping sauce, a glaze for your meats or roasted vegetables, or use as an add in enhancement to your favorite hotdish.

By buying our product you are supporting a husband and wife owned business. Please stop buy and try a sample. We look forward to meeting you. Tom & Trudi

Twist & Pull

Twist & Pull specializes in unique hand made hats. All items are individually made to make you unique! They make perfect gifts just in time for the chilly weather or holiday season. See you October 8th!

Weavers Logic

Hand woven shawls, with 3 buttons to give you so many different looks. A great way to dress up a simple outfit. Christmas will soon be here and it would be a gift they will use and remember.

Willow & Wool

Our shop started as 2 Minnesota Sisters and has now expanded to include the woman who inspired us (and taught us how to knit, of course) – our amazing Mom! Each of us has a unique perspective on what we choose to knit, which allows us to have a wide variety of styles at any budget. Between the 3 of us, our hands are always busy! From hats with faux fur pom-poms to flannel & infinity scarves, mittens and headbands, all of our items are made from quality yarns and fabrics that are handmade!

Woods by Ron

We make natural rustic birdhouses, some made into a team theme. Our birdhouses come in two sizes: a single birdhouse and a triplex we call a hotel.

Woodworking by Don Kelm

Handcrafted wooden household and gift items including but not limited to games, canes and quilting accessories. All products are fine woods with a high quality finish. Many items are unique and are the maker’s own design. One of the most popular games is “fast track” which is highly played among the seniors in the retirement communities. It is an easy game and would work well for children also. New items pictured here are a unique cutting board, Penny Drop and Memory Chess games.

Yellow Brick Pottery

Yellow Brick Pottery is a labor of true love. It keeps me grounded and close to nature. I use my pieces as a blank canvas and apply glaze and other techniques to make them unique. My work consists of functional stoneware, that is food, microwave, dishwasher safe.