To be honest, I’m addicted. I love the Millerstown, PA, craft
shows. This one did not disappoint me. I got to meet some new people, catch up
with some old friends, and enjoy the wonderful crafts displayed. One thing I noticed
this year...
about the vendors, many are mother and daughter, husband and wife, or grandparent and granddaughter. I think crafting and selling is a nice way for family members to spend time together.
about the vendors, many are mother and daughter, husband and wife, or grandparent and granddaughter. I think crafting and selling is a nice way for family members to spend time together.
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| Tiffany Potteiger |
I picked out three tables to share with you. First of all,
is Tiffany’s Paper Art by Tiffany Potteiger and her mother, Karen Alleman. Tiffany
said she began making cards, and now her mother does too. Tiffany is also expanding
into some exquisite canvas art. Tiffany’s Paper Art is also for sale at the Perry
County Council of the Arts Gallery at 1 S 2nd St, Newport, PA.
The next artists are also a mother and daughter team, Cindy
and Danielle Linville. Although their display looked professional, they confessed
that this was their first show. I think we will see more of them in the future.
I taught Cindy’s basket pattern back in the 70s to 4H crafters, but haven’t
seen much of it since then. Hers are wonderful! In addition, are Cindy’s unique
clothes pin dolls, sure to please any little girl. I didn’t see anyone
else offering handmade little girl’s dresses or the now popular sewn diapers
like Danielle makes. You can find Danielle’s diapers and dresses on:
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| Cindy Linville's Baskets and Clothespin Dolls Danielle's Baby Diaper on left front. |
A young girl caught up to me in one of the aisles because
she recognized me as one of her substitute teachers. She came to the craft show to help her
grandpa Francis Ranck from Thompsontown with his wood art booth. Mr. Ranck a
former carpenter now spends his retirement using a wood lathe to made decorative
pieces: eggs, ornaments, necklaces, spinners, and more. Look for him at other
craft shows. He said he attended six so far this year.
Many of the people that I wrote about in the past were there
again. Check them out on my past blogs.
I didn't know that you were crafty, at all. Tabitha is, but that comes from Tom's side of the family. I wish I were. I like to do things with my hands, but I even struggle with some of the preschool crafts for my grandchildren, at times. Yes, it's that bad!
ReplyDeleteI used to have many ongoing craft projects, but had to stop when I had trouble with my eyes and wrists. Instead, I became interested in writing. Typing never hurt my wrists. Even though God healed both ailments, I never went back to my full involvement with crafts. I believe he allowed the ailments to redirect and refine me.
DeleteYou are absolutely an artist. You have the skill of writing as well as the craft production. Both needs a skill of art in blood. Here it can be seen. Some online custom essay service are providing article about craft production. Just go there and read.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the encouragement. The essay service is a great idea, matching those who love to write with those who don't.
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