Our Holiday Party at Lin Q's!

Several of the Craft Guild joined us for dinner at Lin Q's. We also had a gift exchange. Or I could say, a gift stealing! You guessed it, there is always one gift everyone wants! In the Guild's case, it was a beautiful Christmas Tree dish.

The lucky "winner" of the dish, Betty Weibert

Our out-going president, Shirley Williams, with her pick. She hid it most of the evening so no one could "steal" it.

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Holiday Cheer Gifts from the Craft Guild

Judi Barbour, Nancy Dresser and Carolyn Statler with Holiday Cheer Stockings

For several months, the Craft Guild has been busily sewing lap robes, making scarves, knitting hats and making shoulder warmers for  home bound persons in Nevada County.  Judi Barbour collects all of the donations and with information from the visiting nurses, makes sure that appropriate gifts go to those that need them most.   Because of the large outpouring of donations, everyone will be receiving a gift.

This year, the guild had a planning session and one big work party to work on gifts.  The lion's share of the work was done later in guild member's homes and in their spare time.  Nancy Dresser generously made enough holiday stockings so that every person on the nurse's list will get one this year.

If you would like to read more about this wonderful seasonal project, see the article published in the Union newspaper last year.


The Craft Guild members would like to wish all of our readers a wonderful, safe holiday season.

Winterfaire 2011

What a success Winterfaire was this year - something to put in our memory scrap books.  Thanks to everyone whose hard work made it possible and special thanks to all of the customers we love to see each year.

Winterfaire Vendor: Dan Davis

Whirly-gigs, Audubon compliant birdhouses, and fabulous yard art come from Dan's woodworking shop in Grass Valley.  Dan uses scrap and repurposed lumber in his creations which give them a wonderful rustic quality.  Be sure to check out his booth at Winterfaire in October and bring home something special for your yard.

Winterfaire Vendors: Ingrid and Warren Knox

Winter Creek by Warren Knox

 
Ingrid & Warren Knox Share a Booth at Winterfaire


This year weaver Ingrid Knox will be sharing her Winterfaire booth with husband Warren. Warren is a watercolor and pastel painter. A physicist by education, Warren is largely a self-taught painter. He was intrigued by the idea that medieval scientists using microscopes had to be able to look through the lens with one eye and draw what they saw with the other. He has been honing his art for over 25 years. He is a member of Pioneer Arts , Nevada County Plein Air painters and Watercolor Artists of Sacramento Horizons. Warren will have prints and cards of his work and some originals for sale.

Ingrid will again be selling handwoven textiles for the home. She will have towels and baby blankets and knitted baby caps. Currently, she is working on a new line of towels with colors inspired by landscape pictures. (Visit her weaving blog here)  Last month she received several ribbons at the Nevada County Fair, including a best of show for a cotton table runner.

Ingrid and Warren hope you will attend Winterfaire on October 22-23 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds and stop by to say hello.

Winterfaire Vendor:The Elegant Rose

The Elegant Rose

Hi, I'm Rose Massara.  When I am not out riding my horse you can find me sitting at the table with all my beading materials and tools spread out on the dining room table. I love to create new items that are different than your usual beaded jewelry.


Here is a list of beaded gift items I make or am working on: Suncatchers, Tea Infusers, Eye Glass Holders, ID Badge Holders, Bookmarks, Wine/Stemware Charms (set of 4 & 6), Earrings, Necklaces, Anklets, Boot Jewelry, Western Hat Bands, Charms for Horse Bridles, Christmas Ornaments

Winterfaire Vendor: Jackie Milhous

The Craft Guild realizes that their customers start making  holiday gift lists early.  This year we asked our vendors to submit a little paragraph about their craft business and maybe a picture or two to whet the appetite of Winterfaire shoppers.    Over the next few weeks, this blog will be featuring those businesses who definitely want to see and meet you October 22 & 23 at the Nevada County Fair Grounds.

Jackie Milhous

I paint on glass,wood,tin,and ceramics. If anything else comes in my reach I will paint on it too; sea shells etc.. I also create on ceramics, love making and creating new and usable things. I make spoon rest with bottles, ceramics and also crochet scarves and doilies and tie dye scarves.