Sheep Shear Cuttings - St. Johnsbury, Vermont

    Back in 1996, Carolyn Guest introduced us to the Polish folk art of Wycinanki. Those were the days before we had our open-air markets (from 1996 to 1999); Carolyn would come over with her sheep shears during the Lupine Festival and demonstrate this folk art of paper cutting that she learned from her IFYE (International 4-H Youth Exchange) experience in Poland in the 70's. We're happy that a few years ago that she has returned to join the Festival Market (and the Festival Art Show). Carolyn will be at the Festival both weekends, inside the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse.
   It is fascinating to watch her take these shears designed for clipping sheep's wool and turn out the artwork she does. She has cards, matted prints, and framed prints. She was honored as a Vermont artisan and presented Laura Bush with a paper cutting for the White House Christmas Tree in 2006.
     Click on her www.sheepshearcuttings.com to see or to order some of her beautiful cuttings. Also listen carefully when you are on the website and you can hear her cutting! You can also e-mail Carolyn as she enjoys doing special orders. We carry a selection of her cards in the store, I'm partial to her Christmas cards. Carolyn does demonstrate her craft, so stop by her booth to watch her make cuts that are so delicate with shears that are used to cut the wool off of sheep.

Two Sisters' Garlic
Canterbury, New Hampshire

Naomi Scanlon brings you the benefits & enjoyment of her home-grown garlic year round. Her "bulb-shaped" jars of garlic jelly are attractively packaged, gift-giving ready. Available in 4 flavors: Simply Garlic, Rosemary Ginger Garlic, Mint Garlic, and Red Pepper Garlic Jellies.
   Naomi will remind you to not be afraid of using the garlic jellies. Use just a dab on almost anything to "garlic" it up. Use it to baste, marinade, and as a stir-fry sauce . Two Sisters' Garlic jellies make a quick, appealing, & tasty addition to sandwiches, eggs, roasted meats, fish, & fowl; as well as a compliment to crackers & cheese.
  The Garlic Shaker Blends are a special mix of garlic, herbs, and spices that we use on or in just about anything: Garlic, Garlic Pepper, and the very popular Blends (with our without salt). Harman's will be carrying these shaker blends and of course, her jellies, all year round. Which is good for you, because Naomi is unable to make it to our Lupine Festival Market this year but told me to save her a spot for the Autumn market, so look for her then.
  Two Sisters' Garlic Days - September
     Watch for this Event!   E-mail Naomi for more information about her products or future Garlic Days. Harman's will be carrying her jellies all year round.

Julie Nadeau - Fairfax, Vermont

Julie Nadeau has been knitting and crocheting her colorful Afghans, Baby Blankets, and Sweaters for Babies & Kids for Harman's to sell year round. She's known for the unique hooded sweaters she makes with the zippers in the back like this one her daughter is modeling. Her items make perfect baby and toddler gifts - or treat yourself to a warm full-size Afghan to snuggle up in.

Harman's does have a nice selection of her products, but you can also e-mail Julie directly to see if she has what you need or perhaps she can make it for you. Julie's planning on bringing over her whole family for the weekend of June 12-13; they want to see the Forever Locked Moose Exhibit. Julie will only be at the Lupine Festival for that one weekend so you don't want to miss her.

Rugs by Jerry - Lancaster, New Hampshire

Jerry DeMoras hand-crochets these colorful rugs out of polypropylene cord. They are machine washable and sturdy enough for indoor and outdoor use, almost indestructible. Jerry also makes rugs to order so if you don't see the color combination you want, look at the color selection and design your own rug and Jerry will crochet it for you. He's also such a fast worker that if you order one week, it might be finished by the next week. He and his wife, Roberta of RHD Candy, plan to be with us for both weekends of the Market Festival.

Wee Woolies & Whatnots - Canaan, Vermont

   Margaret Knapp & Florence Howes have been joining our markets for few years now, coming and demonstrating their fiber crafts. They enjoy sharing this art with all of us and welcome all your questions. They also bring their home spun yarns, knitted items, and hand woven products for you to take a bit of their work home with you. Florence's daughter, Beth St. Onge, might also be with them demonstrating felting.
   Margaret's husband also brings a few of his woodworking projects with him: cribbage boards, marble games, and a few other unique products including these unique lamps made out of antique meat grinders. The marble games are quite popular in the store, especially the double marble game because you can race with a friend!

They are both part of the North Country Spinners and Fiber Artists who demonstrated their various skills at our markets. For more information, read about this group on our demonstrations web page.

You can reach Margaret by e-mail for more information on her yarns and finished products. When you stop by their tent to say "hi", make sure you ask Florence if you can see the yarn that she has made from her pet Cat's shedded hair.

Three Acres Kitchen
Hopkinton, New Hampshire

Nancy Brown has been popular at our markets with her delicious refried bean wrap sandwiches made with her award-winning Balsamic Vinaigrette (she shares the recipe). This Balsamic Vinaigrette makes even the simplest salad special. She also uses this dressing to make a Balsamic Cranberry Goat Cheese, a sweet and tart goat cheese delicious on crackers, as a sandwich spread, or crumbled over salad. She will have both the dressing and goat cheese for sale, don't miss this! She also gives out the recipe to make the delicious flavored goat cheese and I can testify that it is not only easy to make but delicious!

In 2008, she introduced: Blueberry Balsamic Glaze, use as a tangy and sweet finishing glaze for meats and fish or as a dessert topping. Balsamic Marinade for Beef and Lamb, a truly different marinade infused with juniper and rosemary. She also was featured in Yankee magazine in 2009. Visit her website for recipes and more information: www.threeacrekitchen.com Look for her to be at the Festival Market on Saturday, June 12th. One day only, mark your calendar to see her there.

Donovan's Wood Carvings - Sheffield, Vermont

John Donovan loves to share his talents as a wood carver. Not only will he have his custom wood relief carved plaques and carved boxes for sale but he let folks try their own hand at carving as he demonstrates his craft. Look for him and learn a bit more about wood carving, and don't be afraid to give it a try. He's got plenty of wood with him for you to practice on! He'll be at the Market on Sundays only. You can reach John by mail: PO Box 473 - Sheffield, Vermont 05866. Don't ask for his e-mail address!

Bo's Sugar Shack - Sugar Hill, NH

Bo Peters is one of our home-town Maple Syrup producers. Thankfully the 2009 Syrup season was better than last year, so he'll have a bit more of his pure Maple Syrup to sell you. Bo's daughter, Rachel, is graduating from high school this year so he will be unable to be at the Lupine Festival market.

Visit www.BosSugarShack.com for more information.

Deborah Helens Florals
Lisbon, New Hampshire

 Debbie Ardolino has been a part of the Lupine Festival for a few years now and she'll be with us both weekends Market weekends. She brings her uniquely painted triple decker Sap Bucket Birdhouses, quilted Wall Hangings, Flower Arrangements & Wreaths, and Flannel Bunnies with outfits. She's from Lisbon, the town next door (Sugar Hill used to be a part of Lisbon until 1963). You can contact her by e-mail if you are looking for a certain item or design.

Honey Glow Designs
Woodsville, New Hampshire

   Kathie Bonor brings to the Lupine Festival her molded candles inspired by the beauty of the world around us. Gift boxed individually or in sets. They are available in a vast array of colors. Her spiral candles are one of her specialties - all hand rolled - classic in their perfection. She has over a dozen color combinations to choose from. Natural and renewable, long cherished for its clean and slow burning qualities. Never scented, beeswax has a light sweet fragrance. Her candles provide the perfect gift for all occasions. You can find her June 5-6 at the Lupine Festival Art Show (at the Sugar Hill Meetinghouse) and then the following two weekends at the open-air market. Visit her webpage for more info: www.HoneyGlowDesign.com.