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.
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.
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.
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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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Continued from last episode Jackie talks with Joan Glover who makes luffa soaps. Then Joan and her husband Mike show us how to make a gourd into a work of art.
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In this episode part one of two, Jackie visits Joan & Mike Glover at their “Sleepy Hollow Farm” where they grow gourds and luffa that is transformed into beautiful artwork. Our next episode, part two, will feature Joan Glover as she demonstrates how gourds are painted and cut into a work of art.
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Jackie explores the Mountain Morning shop in Andrews, NC which features Jams, jellies, handcrafted items such as dolls, wreaths and more which are often made from agricultural products such as corn husks, grapevines and okra. We also learn about the charity work of the Far West Mountain Economic Partners, the organization behind this shop and other projects.
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http://www.agr.state.nc.us/Ncproducts/ShowSite.asp?ID=100406
In this episode we learn how to make rustic furniture out of willow branches from craftsman Jo Kilmer. Jo also demonstrates how she makes jewelry from willow bark and stones at her workshop in Murphy, N.C. Jo is featured in the book called ”Making Willow Furniture; Three Women Share Their Art”. You can buy this book and other related books in our BOOK STORE.
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Jackie visits this years First Annual Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association’s Art Festival in Hiawassee, GA. The Festival is held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds next to Lake Chatuge in August. She visits with some old friend of the show as well as making some new ones. Click on “Watch Videos” in the sidebar to see all of our shows.
In this episode of Carolina Crafting Jackie learns quilting from Karen at her shop “Bless My Stitches Quilt Shop” in Murphy, NC. Learn about the “new” type quilting bees. Just click on “Watch Videos” in the right side bar to see all our shows. Go to www.blessmystitches.com for more info on this fascinating art form.
