Almost here!

The signs are almost all out on the roadsides to enable customers to find Cullowhee. It is a bit out off the 'beaten path' so I will go early in the morning while traffic is light to place the larger signs . My daughter is my helper and best friend . Our whole family 'pitches in " to make this show happen .

I have some last minute exhibitors to tell you about . One is Pia Savell who  makes whimsical clocks .I have seen her work for years at bigger shows  .She mostly is at the northern shows this time of the year ,but she is coming to Cullowhee .Let's see how her creations are received by you . I love them !
I have tried to pick  a variety of not just  fine art but fine craft .
For example, Debbie Trantham  raises her own sheep and uses the wool to make her Father Christmas dolls beards and animal ornaments . Her collectors will find a double booth of her creations.
,Ella and Tommy Scroggs are new this year . Ella sews heritage aprons for special events and matching bonnets that are hard to find.. Her husband ,Tommy makes mountain furniture (primatives)  from recycled buildings , He makes corner cabinets, shelves and barn wood frames . He is a 'gin-u-wine" mountain man you will be glad to meet .
We have two makers of delicious 'from the farm' products: . Ron Gagliam makes pasta sauces, pesto, hummus, and  strawberry perserves. Rosalie Callaham also makes perserves and salsas .
Mr. A.W. Ruff from Flat Rock is a wood crafter who brings mountain toys  like he played with as a young boy . His  super cutting boards sell out of at every show !
 Only one candle crafts person was picked this year . She is Renee Russell from Tennessee. Her soy creations are top notch. Look for candles, tarts, reed diffusers and potpourri.
Bill Reed is a perenniel favorite with  his goat milk soap and Petra Retzloff is new this year with artisan soaps and balms in shea butter in gift sets .
 Have you seen a fruit pit carved into a delicate basket to wear around your neck as a necklace ? My  school chum and lifelong friend Betty Ann Bryant will be showing  off her amazing carvings .
Lee Ann Hibbard has a line of reusable products. Talk about recycle! Sandwich , snack bags,cloth napkins and wipes . You are going to find her up to date on 'going green' .
I need to be sure Mike Smithwick's customers know he will be returning with his wine bottle lantern and metal wall art .Have I mentioned Jan Smith ? She is a mosiac clay artist from Highlands that does excellent work .Talent ,and more talent ..
I love this business and I hope it shows .I love the artists and want to show them off to you the customer . It is alot of hard work but when the 10 o/clock hour strikes for the show to begin , it is so worth it ! Did I mention our almost famous Ronnie Evans is coming back to play for us on his guitar? He will have cds . See you there . Can't wait !

'Summertime' show is coming soon !

The warmer months have passed so quickly I can hardly believe the month of July is almost here! I have traveled many miles going to every  art and crafts show  with in 150 miles to advertise our show and find special exhibitors .
All the effort is paying off . Every  space is filled with outstanding artisans  designs..
As the time comes near,I like to think of all the busy hands getting ready creations to bring . No imports here . There is quilting, sewing, hammering, dipping, weaving, painting , framing, sculpting, staining , and all the actions that is required to make the one of a kind items that make this  show so special .  
Since my last post , we have added  favorite Jeanne Macke watercolors . Cara Bethels , a Penn Dutch folk art painter  and  Zoe Scroggs . Her quilted wall hangings are works of art .
Earnestine Buckie is a new artist with us too. I met her up at Maggie Valley and fell in love with her realistic style ,last year .
Jessica Drexler is returning with her jewelry and clothing accessories from vintage materials .
One of the neatest lady with a needle is Catherine Funkhouser . Her quilted products are outstanding . She has coiled baskets, placemats and home decor .
Don't forget Monika Hoerl with the Norwegian art of rose maling .
 A long time friend  and talented potter /clay artist is Marie Hribar from Macon County . She always dreams up some new products to choose from.
I found Sharon Webb down in South Carolina . She had great wild life sculpture and paintings second to no one . She specializes in  custom orders of  your favorite animal .
Bill Roy is our featured artist with his Uncle Sam riding the goose  .He will have a good collection of folk art .
To be continued for tonight .
Can't wait .