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Knit cloths and coasters, tied up with string.

Given the popularity of cupcakes these days, it's understandable that the not-paying-close-attention community might come to the conclusion that W Cupcake is another one of those east-side cupcakeries.

It is not. It is one of those up-cycled crafteries (like State Street's Anthology and the Glitter Workshop, formerly on East Johnson). Right across from Winnebago Studios and next to Studio Paran, it's in a comfy spot to benefit from the Winnebago art corridor.

There's a rack of repurposed kids clothes and some cute stuffed toys, like the simple, somewhat forlorn calico cats ($13), but most of the trinkets here are for adults. Even the big stuffed owls ($20), made from repurposed fabric, look more like pillows for the adult head to fall asleep on while trying to read, rather than something for infants to hug close.......

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