Things are rocking at MJH Headquarters! First, we were accepted into the San Francisco Renegade Craft Fair on July 12-13. That's right, in mid-July you West coasters will be able to see Mary Jane's aprons in real life. You'll also get to meet MJ's daughter-in-law, Jen, and another one of her many granddaughters, Lilly. (If you're lucky, Mary Jane herself may make an appearance, but we're not sure yet.) We heard that our friend Rebecca will be at Renegade, too. So that's two Minnesota-licious reasons to visit.

In the meantime, MJH headquarters will be closing down for a summer break while we jet off to Europe. You heard me! We're off to Paris, France and Lucca, Italy for good food, good wine and good times. We'll be visiting our friend Doris*, and checking out Uncle Matt's new Italian house. As a result, our Etsy shop will be closed until mid-June. However, you can still buy our aprons at the Weisman Art Museum Store in Minneapolis, and once we return we'll get the shop opened up again for all your summer apron needs.

Enjoy the lovely month of June. MJ is working on more aprons for you to enjoy when we return!



*Shameless plug: if you are looking to go to Italy this summer, or know anyone who is -- our friend Doris rents out the most amazing properties. They really can't be beat!

Whew, sorry it's been a while since we updated!

Craftstravaganza was a big success (COLD, but a big success!) and we were featured on Kare11 Saturday morning! One of our elves dropped off a couple of aprons for Belinda Jensen and Eric Perkins; we're told they wore them on air but haven't had a chance to see a clip yet. We're hoping that Mary Jane's granddaughter and PR whiz Nora can get us a copy so we can post it here. For now, we just have this short summary from the Kare11 web site. Mary Jane: supercrafter!

And -- exciting news -- the Weisman Art Museum Store is now carrying our aprons (we're even in their window display -- photos coming soon!). So, stop over to the Weisman, see some great art, and then buy an apron! The U of M is also planning on doing a story about Mary Jane (she is a U of M alumnus); we'll let you know where and when you can see that once we know more.

Keep in touch and we hope to see you this Summer! Sign up for our mailing list and we'll let you know where to come and find us. Oh -- and sorry our Etsy shop is bare; we hope to have it re-stocked later this week.