My Goodness Duds is a family run company which creates handmade, organic baby clothes with witty slogans and innovative designs.

Their popular belly and bum range features matching tops and bottoms in buttery soft cotton apparel, with a range of cute designs and slogans to choose from. Or check out their organic bibs, a steal at only $12.00 (just under £6.00). And for the super organised shopper their Christmas collection is online now.

Shop at www.mygoodnessduds.com.

Artist, writer and illustrator Jessica Poundstone became interested in jewellery through her love of bright colours. Looking for ways to utilise the bold, vibrant patterns in her artwork, she began creating wearable art.

Each piece of jewellery is made from clear shrink plastic. Jessica cuts the plastic to size, adds the original illustration and it is then baked, painted and varnished. Each and every pendant is unique with small variations in shape, size and design and comes complete with a leather cord. Bespoke orders are welcomed.

Shop online at www.jewelrybyjessica.com.

The UK craft scene is quickly gathering momentum. The crafty guys and gals that make up the Glasgow Craft Mafia familia will be hosting their launch event on 25th October. If you’re in Glasgow pop along to Home where you can have a drink, meet the team and stock up on gorgeous indie goodness.

If that doesn’t quench your indie thirst, their first market takes place at Universal on 1st November.

And if you don’t live in Glasgow catch up on all their crafty goings-on at www.glasgowcraftmafia.com.

Just to recap:

What: Glasgow Craft Mafia Launch Event
When: Thursday 25 October - 6 till late
Where: Home Bar, Glasgow

What: Glasgow Craft Mafia Market
When: Thursday 1 November
Where: Universal Bar, Glasgow

Find more info at www.glasgowcraftmafia.com.

A few years ago when the internet was relatively new, one my friends remarked that he had travelled all over the world via his PC. I remember thinking how amazing that was. Today we take it for granted. I regularly email people in the US and Europe and don’t give it a second thought. When I received a message from Iris Mishly in Israel, I had that same feeling again - a kind of awe that someone across the world was reading Indie Quarter and that they too were involved in craft and design.

Iris Mishly is a polymer clay artist. Her main focus is fashion accessories and jewellery the ‘millefiori’ way. Her colour combinations, patterns and designs are unusual and very pretty. My eye was immediately drawn to her Hamsa Home Decorations. Each decoration is made entirely of polymer clay and contains a Hebrew blessing for the home and for everyone who lives in it. Each one is unique.

Other items include charms, earrings and hair slides. And if you like to make your own accessories, Iris also sells polymer clay canes which can be cut and baked and used in a variety of art projects.

Buy from www.irismishly.etsy.com (international orders welcomed)
Read Iris’ blog at polymerionline.blogspot.com

Art, bags and jewellery. What better way to begin the week?

Laura Rodgers is an artist and maker whose work is based on beauty, luxury, craft and accessibility. With a background in Fine Art her work falls under two categories, her art practices and bag design, in which she works under the Ellie and Lou label with her friend and jewellery designer Sarah Jay.

Laura’s current work explores the idea of ‘time intensive craft’ which contrasts with the instant gratification culture we live in today. She is inspired by her grandparents’ ‘make do and mend’ generation.

For more information go to www.laurarodgers.co.uk.