Carolina Crafting

A new show is up for your viewing pleasure. In this episode “Rocky” shows Jackie how to make pillowcases which will be donated to the “1 Million Pillowcase Challenge”. Rocky also shows off her beautiful quilts. Including one modeled after quilts used during the underground railroad that guided the way for slaves escaping to Canada.

Get out your comfy shoes, a shopping bag and some cash, small bills, please. It’s craft show season. Between now and the second week in December there will be at least one, maybe more, shows in your area every week.

This weekend is a great show in Young Harris, Ga. It’s at the Mayor’s Park tomorrow, 10-5. I’m going early, before it gets too hot !!!

Next weekend is the Heritage Walk and Festival in Murphy NC. The craft show will be at the L&N Station, the farmer’s market will be in town and there will be tours of the historic sites in the city. This show is always great. Lots of food and good music, too.

Be sure and mark your calenders for the first weekend in October for the Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

I’ll be posting more dates for shows in the coming weeks so check this site often.

Monday is a new episode of Carolina Crafting.

Just Jackie

In this episode Jackie talks with Jed Green who crafts beautiful hand hewn bowls and artwork out of very large slabs from fallen trees. Just click on “Watch Latest Videos” in the sidebar to see all of this season’s shows.

Two great shows this weekend. The first one is in Franklin NC. at the Macon Co. Fairgrounds. It’s a Kansas City Sanctioned BBQ cook off. It’s open today and tomorrow from 10 am to 10 pm. Long hours for a craft show but with the aroma of slow, smoked meat, who would care. Not me. When you go, check out Pat Siler’s booth, Back Creek Pottery. She has got the cutest dip bowls.

The second show is the 2nd Annual Moonshine Cruiz In at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee GA. This show has something for everyone. Crafts for the ladies, cars for the guys and food for all.

If you are in the Brasstown NC area, come by the Shops of Brasstown Village for a visit. We’re open Wed. Thur. Fri and Sat. 11-5

Check the paper for shows in your area. Support your local carfter. It’s never too early to start your Christmas shopping.

New craft show will be up on Monday. Jed Green shows us how he makes hand hewn bowls.

Just Jackie

I ran into award winning artist, Jo Kilmer, at a craft show in Hayesville several weeks ago. (If you haven’t checked out her video here, please take time to do so.) Jo has her studio up and running. It’s open Saturday’s 10-6. Also, by appointment any day. She lives in Murphy NC.  Her little studio is chocked full of really neat pieces of art.

Jo is now offering workshops at her studio. For $95 you can build a miniature chair and a trellis. All materials are provided. (you will need to bring a few tools) The size of your trellis will depend on the size of you vehicle. Opps…almost forgot, lunch is included.

Contact Jo at Spirit Tall: 828.837.4866  or wovenbark@yahoo.com

You can see her work at the Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown NC  Oct. 3 & 4.

Just Jackie

In our latest episode Jackie introduces us to Lynda Metcalfe who owns a blacksmith shop in Brasstown, NC. Lynda shows off her fascinating work creating decorative railings for a log home as well as fine jewelry.

Just click on “Watch Latest Videos” in the sidebar at the right to see this season’s shows.

Summer time is not for just sitting around sipping lemonade. For most of us it’s tending the garden, putting up food for the coming year, doing craft shows, making more product for up coming Fall shows.

Try as I might, I could not find a craft show to talk about in our area this weekend.  BUT….there are Farmer’s Markets in almost every little town and village. Murphy, NC has a great one, Bryson City, NC just started a new one. I heard it was great. If you are in the Asheville,NC area, there are MANY. Even in Anchorage, Alaska there is an awesome one in the downtown. (if you go back in my old shows you will find a video from that one)

Remember there are small craft shops in lots of little towns or in restored downtowns. Check them out.

Sipping lemonade is good but doing while looking at neat crafts is even more fun.

New episode is due up Monday morning. Linda Metcalf, a local blacksmith will showcase her skills.

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Just Jackie

Just uploaded the latest episode beginning our fourth season here on Carolina Crafting. In this show Jackie shows off her new (bigger) shop. We visit other shops in Brasstown NC and see some of what’s ahead for this season.
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I love the 4th of July. It’s the one holiday that we all just relax, eat and enjoy the freedoms that we are so lucky to have.

There is a craft show in almost every town in the country, check your local paper. We are bless with so many you can probably visit 2 or 3 in one day. Most of the celebrations will be held on Saturday, the 3rd. (at least where I am) Murphy, NC will have their Hometown Celebration in Kontehate Park, don’t forget the great farmer’s market downtown before heading to the park.

Brasstown,NC  is have a mini celebration Saturday and Sunday. A little food, some music, antique cars and LOTS of art and crafts.

Saturday is Freedom Fest in downtown Bryson City. A day of fun featuring music, food, crafters, kids’ area and lots more. Last year there were lots of good crafters and the music was awesome! The day is concluded with one of the largest fireworks shows in the Smokies! The shops and restaurants will be open, too. Come …by and see one of my favorite, Back Creek Pottery. They will be located on Main Street on the bridge.

Hope your day is filled with good food, lots of friends and tons of fun.

Just Jackie