Carolina Crafting

I love the 4th of July in small towns. Everyone has a great time. We went down to the Konetehte Park in Murphy, NC this morning to check out the happenings there. I’m not good in the heat anymore so I get there early. Saw lots of old friends. They we just gearing up and will end tonight with fireworks.

My friend Lynn has started a dog treat business. I tasted the gingersnap treat and it was good. Check out her website at www.threeblackdogsbarkery.com. I hope to carry some of her treats in the shop later this summer.

Good to see the mayor and his wife in front of the Cherokee Arts Council’s booth. The Arts Council has been doing a great job of promoting local artists. Check them out at www.cherokeeartscouncil.org for up-coming events.

Always good to see Theron Clore and his wife Shirley. He has his photos in my shop or you can catch him every Sat. morning at the Farmer’s Market in downtown Murphy.

Hope you’all had a great 4th !!

Just Jackie

Over the past few months I have been so wrapped up in every day life that I’ve let some things slide. Like my blog, my housework and my crafts.  My husband had not been feeling well and last month he had another heart attack.  The recovery is a little more tricky this time. I wanted him “fixed” like last time.

Then Ron, friend/camera-guy/editor, had major family illnesses, too. He hasn’t had time to edit all the shows we shot last Spring.

BUT……I’ve decided that not only can I celebrate the 4th of July and all the wonderful things it stands for, I can celebrate the fact that Casper is doing well, Ron’s family is on the mend and we can all move on from this. I declare independence from all the worries and problems I’ve accrued and celebrate the fact we are still here and happy.

I look forward to more posts, more shows and getting out and seeing more of my friends. Life moves on.

Happy 4th !!!!!!!

Just Jackie

There’s an empty shop in Brasstown !! It used to be an antique shop but could be anything you dream it could be. Rent is really reasonable and the other shop owners are friendly. Drop on by, we’ll give you a tour.

Be sure and stop by Brasstown Vally Resort this weekend for the Mother’s Day Craft show. It’s from 10-5 both Sat. and Sun.

Just Jackie

Finally, Spring has arrived in the mountains. Thought it would never happen. So much snow this year !!!

Things are coming to life in the crafting world, too. All the crafter’s in Brasstown will be in their shops April 1st. (some of us died hards are open already) Lots of new merchandise !!

I now have some baby item. Simply Sande has brought in some really cute rag quilts, crib size. I have little girl bows and pacifier holders from Tacy’s Boutique and the cutest booties.

Gradually the gardening items are arriving. I’ll have stained glass plant stakes this weekend. Also, teacup bird feeders, trellis’, plant pokes and much, much more.

So, while you are out enjoying this wonderful weather, drop on in.

Just Jackie

I received this message today and thought it would be a “good thing” to pass on.

Appalachian Heritage Crafters is reopening Thursday, March 3rd with a new look and many beautiful crafts.  The hours through March are Thursday through Saturday, from 11AM to 4PM.  In April we will resume normal hours of Monday through Saturday from 11 to 5.

We will be offering great classes of a wide variety for every interest.  In March the classes scheduled are: on the 16th is pottery making a face mug (loads of fun) with Ron Withroe from Brasstown,  jewelry making on the 24th by Denise, making a beautiful two sided stone and bead bracelet, lovery china painting by Lee on March 30th , the first class in April on the 7th, is painting a floral design on a tote bag by Diane.  Samples will be on display at the store.  Most classes will be offered at $20.00 plus supplies and payment will be due at sign up.
Other classes being offered will be rock painting, crocheting, quilting, card making, mosaic, decorating on clay pots, photography, basket making.  The dates will be determined soon.

One of our members, Carol Orloff, is donating a beautiful, queen size quilt to the fight against breast cancer.  the quilt will be displayedI in the shop as well as other locations.  the drawing for this quilt will be in Oct. Tickets can be purchased at the shop at $3.00 each or two for $5.00.

In the summer we will be offering children’s classes,  which will be geared to visiting grandchildren plus locals.  We are really excited about this year and we are committed to making it our best.

For additinal information my e-mail is dhalasz@brmemc.net and phone 828-837-4626.  Thank you, Diane Halasz

Good luck AHC. Can’t wait to drop by and see the new look.

Just Jackie

Mountain Morning in Andrews NC has been offering some fun classes this month. I went to the bird feeder class yesterday and had a great time.  The classes are only $10 and that includes everything. We actually made two different projects but I’m saving the other for later postings.

The PVC pipe had been painted for us. (Save on drying time) I decided I wanted the cup with grapes on it because I knew I could actually paint grapes on my post. We glued the cup to the saucer, then both to a coupling that fit over the pipe. While that dried we painted designs on the post.

Painting on PVC is tricky. There are new plastic paints but they still chip easy.

This morning I just stuck the pole in the ground, fitted the coupling on to the post and filled it with wild bird seed. Ta-Da !! A great addition to my little flower garden.

Just Jackie

New show featuring Russ & Rhonda Adams of Back Porch Quilters who demonstrate how they use their long arm quilting machine. Click on “Watch Latest Videos” above to view all of this season’s shows.