Butterflies and Beetles is a handmade clothing business making bright and beautiful clothes for kids aged 0 - 9 years old.

They use fun and quirky fabrics, with some of their exclusive fabric designs featuring North East landmarks. Each and every item of clothes at Butterflies and Beetles is hand cut and sewn from soft and stretchy cotton jersey to ensure they are breathable and comfortable to wear.​

Merlyn is a printmaker and painter from Darlington, inspired by her love of animals and the natural world, specifically British wildlife and her own pets.

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The Jamporium sells home-made, small-batch fruit preserves, marmalades, jellies, cordials and chutneys. The fruit and veg are home-grown, foraged, donated or sourced from local farms, markets or pick your owns.

The Jamporium's products are all suitable for vegetarians and are gluten free. Their profits go to a charity to support the education of children in Meserani,  Tanzania.

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Becky runs William & Tilda from her home studio overlooking Ilkley Moor in West Yorkshire. She creates authentic reproduction accessories from by 1940s wartime Britain, blending timeless sewing techniques with a "make do and mend" ethos.

Her designs honour the era's resourcefulness, ensuring even the smallest fabric scraps find purpose while retelling the stories of wartime ingenuity.

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Whole Lot of Rosie combines luxury tea and the creative makings of Miki Rogers.

You’ll find Luxury long length teas, tisanes and infusions from across the world, including unique blends alongside Tea infusers, Teapots and other Tea ephemera, but it’s not just tea! 

There are also unique cards and stickers designed and printed in Miki’s studio in Guisborough. The products are all eco conscious, with the loose leaf bag free teas presented in biodegradable bags, and all cards printed in-house on recycled paper through an Eco-Printing process.

Whole Lot of Rosie is part of the Ethical Tea Partnership, meaning everyone in the tea chain benefits from positive working conditions and pay.​

Inspired by the natural world and working with as many sustainable materials as possible. Jessica Jayne Design offers a wide range of handmade products. Jessica handprints her own designs as well as other products which are produced with UK based manufacturers. She cares for our planet so combining sustainability with her love of wildlife works beautifully.

Jessica also teaches lino printing workshops and makes her own printing kits, these have been hugely popular over on the creative craft channel, Hobby Maker TV. 

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Carole’s work is colourful and decorative, with lots of pattern. Inspired by nature, folk art and everything vintage, Carole’s love of plants, flowers and insects can be found throughout her designs. Carole’s range includes notebooks, badges, greetings cards, homewares and beautiful textiles.

Bringing a little jungle magic from the North East coast, House of Foliage is a family-run plant shop based in Redcar, a thriving destination for plant lovers seeking beautiful greenery, unusual varieties and stylish pots.

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Whether you're an experienced plant parent or just starting your indoor garden journey, House of Foliage offers a carefully curated collection of plant babies and botanical treasures to brighten your home. Stop by their stall to discover something special and take home a little piece of nature.

Based in Middlesbrough, Best Bits Bakery creates delicious handmade bakes, sweet treats and celebration cakes, all made with a passion for quality ingredients and beautiful presentation.

From indulgent brownies and traybakes to seasonal specials and crowd-pleasing favourites, every bake is crafted to bring a little joy to your day.

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Whether you're looking for the perfect treat to enjoy at the festival or something special to take home, be sure to stop by and discover why Best Bits Bakery has become a favourite with sweet-toothed locals across Teesside.

The Handmade Florist is the home of beautifully handcrafted felt flowers, designed by founder Hannah... and made by you! Combining a love of flowers, colour and crafting, Hannah creates felt flower craft kits to teach you everything you need to make gorgeous felt blooms.

Whether it's a bouquet, wreath or garland, each kit is designed to take away all the guesswork, so you can lose yourself in the joy of felt flower making. 

Inky Print Designs is a home and gift brand based in the North East of England. Discover bright and colourful art prints and greetings cards, gifts and home accessories such as tea towels, tote bags and memo pads crafted from original watercolour paintings, with many fruit, vegetable and plant designs.​

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Handmade in her home studio Jen uses recycled precious metals, including gold and sterling silver, to hand form leaves & flowers to create wearable reminders to head out into the great outdoors for a breather while going about your everyday busy lives! Jen’s collections are simple yet elegant, inspired by nature and scattered leaves.​

Alex creates handmade journals, sketchbooks and notebooks, inspired by traditional bookbinding techniques but with a modern twist.

Each book is hand-stitched with waxed linen thread and crafted from high-quality artist, or handmade papers, and finished with beautiful handmade fabric book cloth, decorative papers or reclaimed leather making each book unique.

Michelle is an Embroidery and Mixed Media Artist from the North East of England.  Most of her work is created from Free Hand Machine Embroidery where she creates beautifully detailed work by drawing with thread, which is usually enhanced by Fabric Paint and scraps or vintage fabrics and sometimes paper.  Inspired by nature and fairies a lot of her work features whimsical characters which appear on various collections of Home Decor, Gifts and Accessories.  Michelle also creates Patterns and Kits for you to stitch at home, and has recently created an Online Course sharing her knowledge into how to create the perfect Keepsake from pre-loved clothing. 

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My Yoga Bag, based in Saltburn by the Sea and makes unique and quirky Yoga Accessories for Yoga Lovers.  Everything is handmade from Yoga Mat Bags, Cushions, Tote Bags, Birthday Cards etc.

There’s something for every Yoga Lover. Namaste.​

Amy Panda is a contemporary embroidery artist from Otley, West Yorkshire. Amy is the designer and maker of hand embroidered badges, mirrors, buttons and brooches. She creates badges decorated with the things she loves - flowers, plants, bicycles, birds and bright block colours. Amy cares deeply about sustainability and handmade ethical consumption, so uses eco-fi felt, made from recycled plastic bottles in her work.

Iszi’s love of minimalist decor, colour and abstraction is evident in the beautiful handcrafted laser cut acrylic and wood products she creates. All of Iszi’s products are designed, cut and assembled by Iszi herself, using materials sourced from the UK. Iszi Designs range boasts colourful creations from wall art to earrings, and everything in between.

Hook My Life is a small (but mighty) crochet business based in Northumberland which deals in bright, alternative and whimsical yarn items.  

We move crochet away from the traditional doily and give it a new lease of life with unexpected and creative wooly makes. Crochet is currently enjoying an overdue revival and Hook My Life is here to join the party with handmade accessories, wearables, jewellery and amigurumi.

Home grown and dried flowers from the North East. Consciously grown and nurtured products for whimsical people who want a sprinkle of magic in their lives.

Jessica Grady is an embroidery artist, workshop tutor and author from West Yorkshire.

Her colourful and contemporary hand stitched and embellished artwork uses recycled materials to create 3D textiles. She teaches her skills to others across the UK and beyond.

She also creates kits, inspiration packs and recycled mixed media goodies for all to enjoy. 

Mooi Jewellery is designed and crafted by Charlene Wheat in her studio here in the North East, using both modern and traditional smithing techniques. Charlene takes her inspiration from the textures in nature and the local coastline. Her designs are minimal with an infusion of organic formation. Each piece is completely handmade by Charlene in sterling silver, with some pieces incorporating sea glass collected from the local beach. Sustainability is central to her business ethos. From the use of recycled precious metals to using eco-friendly packaging, all designs and processes are considered with the environment in mind.

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Northstar Needlework is based on the idea that we should all be able to have luxury textiles in our everyday lives.

Creator Hayley uses iconic William Morris and Liberty prints using her background in patchwork to create beautiful and functional products. 

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Over time, the Northstar Needlework range has grown from a base of cosmetics and wash bags, to include glasses cases, hair accessories and many other items. But they’re still all made in her home in Newcastle.

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Fauna Art Studio is a small business based in Newcastle upon Tyne that offers handmade pottery and thoughtfully designed stationery. Each piece is made with care, focusing on simple forms and vibrant colours. The studio aims to create useful, well-crafted contemporary items.  

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Little Cherub Design is excited to be part of the Maker Market and will be bringing our bright & colourful embroidery kits. Our kits are suitable for beginners or anyone who loves to sew, designs are pre printed onto the fabric so there’s no tricky tracing or transferring required. We design our kits to be completed in a weekend (some even quicker than that)

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Natalie Gaynor Designs is a Manchester based hand embroidery artist who is known for intricate and contemporary embroidery patterns, custom embroidery art and teaching others the art of embroidery in workshops.

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With a BA Hons in Textiles in 2007,her signature style that blends modern aesthetics with traditional techniques, Natalie’s designs inspire both beginners and seasoned crafters alike.​

 Linzi is bringing her extensive charm collection to allow you to explore the abundance of charms and trinkets to create and wear your own personal charm story. You pick the charms and chain, and Linzi will create your accessories while you wait.

Mim Robson is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative. As well joining us to deliver a drop-in mini zine workshop at this year's festival, Mim is bringing some of her wonderful creations to our marketplace for you.

Mim currently works in illustration, ceramics, printmaking and textiles, with an overarching interest in storytelling. Her products include cards, prints, zines, notebooks and much more.

The Little Make Co is a small, North East based business creating handmade home decor and personalised gifts. 

Think truly unique, one of a kind pieces designed to bring a bit of fun and sparkle to your home and year round gift giving. 

From cute and cosy scatter cushions, to bright floral hoop decorations, each item is lovingly made with care to brighten your every day moments

Inspired by the coast, nature and everyday adventures, Salty C Dog creates a collection of beautifully illustrated prints, cards and gifts full of character and charm. Designed and made in the North East, each piece celebrates the landscapes, wildlife and places that make this region so special.

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From colourful coastal scenes to playful illustrations, browse a range of artwork perfect for brightening your home or finding a thoughtful gift for someone special.