Wald Works Handcrafted Trunks & Chests

Wald Works came all the way from Harwood, North Dakota to participate at this venue. The list themselves as “manufacturers of quality handcrafted cedar lined oak trunks, oak jewelry boxes, jewelry armoires and jewelry chests”. That and the term heirloom is well earned in connect to their products.

These where finely made items that are very attractive. Additionally, and just as important, they are extremely functional. Each item is surely carefully though about before the design is finalized. (However, there was one upright stand for earrings that I’m not finding on their website which you may want to ask them about. It was simple and elegant).

Check their upcoming show schedule and their website for more details.

http://www.waldworks.com/

The Corker

We aren’t personally consumers of wines however the artistry of hand crafted and illustrated cork bottle corks have great appeal. The Corker had a wide selection on display and we felt they could even be just used as decorative items.

Another great use would be for olive oil or other kitchen. With everything from black and white to full color unique items these where great.

They explain their product quite well at their webpage along with some of the product variety. http://www.thecorker.com/

Originals Walking Sticks

If you personally have need of a cane or just want a really nice walking stick you need to see the offerings at Originals Walking Sticks. These are all made by a individual who found that she had a personal need. Except for some exotic woods on a few of the selection all the materials are from the USA and the items are hand crafted in the USA. This was one of those booths that just ‘invited’ us to touch and see the finished products. Because of the limited production there is no web site but you can email the owner for a schedule of shows and perhaps some illustrations. Susan K. Miller, mpshogrl@msn.com.

Pomona Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival Dec 2-4, 2011
Los Angeles County Fair Grounds, Pomona CA

This year (2011) they were saying that there where more than 200 vendors. We can easily believe that. The event was an excellent shopping opportunity for a great range of items, prices and selection. A number of ‘first time’ artists where number which we felt really expanded the selection. Some of these we would be thrilled to see at future events. This Harvest Festival (Original Art & Craft Show) is always worthy of scheduling into your calendar.

ConKerr Pillow Cases

ConKerr Cancer is a non-profit that makes pillow cases for Children with Cancer. Just that simple! It doesn’t’ take a lot of time, or effort. Anyone can learn how to help. We encourage you to contact their organization or local representative and see how you might contribute a little of you time and efforts to bring brightness to a child who will be so grateful.

We stopped at their booth in the Quilt, Craft & Sewing festival because we do a volunteer effort thorough SewKnotCreative.org to provide blankets and quilts for families of preemies who have passed away at a local hospital.

We are so appreciative of those who share their talents to benefit others in times of need we had to thank them for being at the event.




Event:
Orange County Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, Oct 6-8 2011
Orange County Fair Grounds, Costa Mesa, CA

Leilani Arts, Exotic Yarns, Fibers, Textiles and Beads

The rich, colorful yarns displayed at this booth where stunning. Finding out how they where created made them more interesting.

Leilani Arts works directly with women's collectives who hand make these rich yarns. The material is donated by sari factories in India to local women’s cooperatives. The women sew the residual silk remnants together end-to-end to compose a continuous skein of silky ribbon. Another process of production is to recycled silk sari yarns, shredding the sari scraps and hand spinning it into a colorful, textured yarn. A great ‘green’ production process. Details, show schedules and products are listed at Leilian Arts webpage http://www.leilaniarts.net/

Event:
Orange County Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, Oct 6-8 2011
Orange County Fair Grounds, Costa Mesa, CA

Handy Caddy

The Handy Caddy is a transparent clear view organizer that came out of Sharon Lee’s need to better organize her quilting tools and supplies when going to classes. It is a simple and delightful approach. The only limitation for use is your own imagination and the particular need. Easily carry tools for Sewing and Quilting tools, Knitting or Embroidery, Scrapbooking, Cosmetics, Children’s school and art supplies, office supplies: business cards, credit cards, pens, rulers etc. This has not been at many fairs or shows yet because of her current obligations and schedule. Details can be easily found at the Handy Caddy Site http://www.handycaddy.net

Event:

Orange County Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival, Oct 6-8 2011

Orange County Fair Grounds, Costa Mesa, CA