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Old Victoria Days -
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| Old Victoria - August 18, 2008
This year's Old Victoria Days marked the 26th
anniversary for the area's premiere Arts and Crafts
show. The number of artists and craftsman increased to
27 this year a 30 percent increase! By mid day
there was a large number of shoppers and visitors to the
the historic village setting.
In addition to the many high quality items for sale
there was entertainment, food and great games and prizes
for the kids. This is a must see art and craft show and
if you missed this year make certain to put on your
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above Dar Fredrickson from Old Victoria committee talks
with Linda Graham Ironwoodinfo senior
reporter/photographer. |
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Pictured below: Deni-Lynn Water
Colors, Atlantic Mine, Michigana.
Dan mans booth for Denise Kinninen, artist. |
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above: "Sandy's Baskets" - Sandy Soring has a home
based business in Copper City, Michigan. This is
Sandy's second year at Old Victoria Days. |
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Photo above: Martha Sohlden, working on "Amish Knitting"
In addition to her knitting Martha makes and sells great
jams and jellies. Martha is also in charge of he
Tori (outdoor) Market in Hancock. The market
is located at lower Montezuma park and is open
Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. the
market remains open until October 4th. |
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photo above: Hand woven baskets by Shellie Furmanski.
Shellie has been coming to Old Victoria days for over 10
years. This is the only show that Shellie will
participate in this year. Shellie is from Crystal Falls.
Shellie does custom orders and also offers classes and
supplies. Visit Shellies website
http://www.shelliescornercottage.com
below Shellie sets up her hand made Jewelry display |
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photo above: Wooly Ma'Mitts. Thalei Burke also from
Crystall Falls. Terrific Felt products both Wet and
Needle methods. Visit her website at
http://www.woollymamitts.com and learn more about
these products. |
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above "In Fine Figured Figured Woods" , by Randolph and
Kenneth Cholette from Skanie. It's their 6th year at the
show. Amazing hand crafted wood work our
photos just can't reproduce the beauty of this work. |
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above: beautiful oil paintings and water colors by "Ruth
Morris" .. Ruth offers high-end paintings and also
offers less costly crafts. This Ruth's third time
at Old Victoria after a 5-6 year absence. Ruth is a Mass
City resident. |
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photos above: a large variety of hand crafted items from
Theresa Palosaari. Theresa makes rugs, knitted goods
jams and jellies and she even makes concrete items for
the yard. (Rhubarb leaf concrete bird feeder above
right) Teresa operates the "Country Craft Cabin"
on North Entry Road in Chassell. Her cabin is open
all week excluding Weds. and Sun. from
10:00 am to 5:00 pm. |
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above: Suyeon's crafts. A large variety of crafting from
Suyeon's Craft Studio located across from the park in
Lake Linden. In addition to the many hand crafted items
for sale Suyeon also gives stitching classes. |
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Diane, Herb and Dawn. Herb makes these very
popular had-made stools. Herb also makes Amish furnature.
The Spatz family traveled all the way from Boulder
Junction to be in the craft fair. |
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above and below: Wooden Toy, Etc. hand-crafted wooden
products by Steve and Judy Russell from Iron River
Michigan. They make maple trucks, trains, cars and
other toys and puzzles. In addition they also make
folding wooden tables. This was certainly one of the
busiest booths at the show. |
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above visitors are wowed by FlipFlop, a female
Barbershop Quartet from Grand Rapids, Michigan. These
ladies are great and knoc your socks off! The group is a
member of the the Great Lakes
Region 3
Adelines International |
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Flip Flop offers an interview to IronwoodInfo. -
they must have a big fan club! |
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did we say dogs are welcome too? |
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above: Rowena Engstrom from Bruce Crossing and Joanne
Cottenham from Trout Creek were offering their
hand made sewing, knits and felt products. This is
Rowena's 4th year at Victoria Days |
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above: Les McBean operates the White Birch Apiary in
Bruce Crossing. An expert Bee keeper, Les recently gave
two bee keeping seminars in conjunction with the
County Extension Office. Les brought along his great
Honey products. |
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Lots of food for sale and a great atmosphere to dine in
among the trees in Historic Old Victoria. |
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Kids and their pets are welcome at Old
Victoria |
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above: "Field Sketches" by Diana Sullivan, artist. Diana
creates her high end art in the field. This is Diana's
first year at Victoria Days. Diana recently showed her
work at the Eagle Harbor art show which had more than 50
exhibitors. Diana lives in Baraga. |
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interior of historic "Bachelors
Quarters" building serve as art gallery |
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below: going, going, gone! A real
crowd favorite Cinnamon Rolls go quick. |
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"WILDFLOWER" |
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Pictured below: Cassie and Paul entertain shoppers with
their folk, rock and world music repertoire |
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It's hard to imagine a more appropriate musical ensample
than "Wildflower" their soft folk sound goes hand in
hand with the historic surroundings. |
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The duo "Wild Flower" come from Lac du Flambeau,
Wisconsin. If you need a musical act for a special
occasion e-mail Cassie or Paul at:
earthandsky@hotmail.com phone: 715-588-3490 |
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Kids ar having a great time racing and
competing for prizes |
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