Deeda's Baskets - Bloomfield, VT

I am a native Vermonter, having lived in the Northeast Kingdom all of my life. The women in my family have traditionally been artistic on some level, whether sewing, weaving, cooking, painting, or gardening to name a few. I find myself wanting to do it all, or at least making an attempt. I took a basket weaving class from a local woman about 10 years ago.

Over the years I have exhibited basketry at art shows and have sold at many craft fairs. Many of my baskets have been given as gifts, something that will last a lifetime. I use reed in various sizes and colors to create my baskets. Many of them are from patterns, although I do design my own. The beauty of a basket, is that no two are alike; each one is unique. Most of my baskets are traditional and functional, others are decorative. Each basket has a name, although many are used for something entirely different ... a laundry basket becomes a wood basket next to a fireplace or wood stove ... a gathering basket holds magazines next to your favorite chair ... a toy basket holds towels or you favorite pet's toy ... uses are endless. My name is Linda Lomasney, and I weave baskets. I hope you too, will enjoy them.

Linda will be teaching basketmaking class at the Balsams Resort on June 12 but will send some her baskets down to our Festival for those of you that would like to buy one on that weekend. On June 13 and 19-20, she'll come herself and demonstrate her basket making skills at the Lupine Festival. Look for her inside the Meetinghouse. She has classes all year round, so contact her through her website to sign up for a class (I took one in April and made a pantry basket - although I think it is perfect for the garden). She is also planning a class in Sugar Hill (in June, I believe), when I have details I'll post it on this website because you might like to come and make a basket, too. She will also be demonstrating basket making on June 5th either at the Crapo Building or Museum in Sugar Hill and have baskets on hand - this is a "promo" for the class she is going to have in Sugar Hill, maybe you'd like to sign up for it. In just 3-4 hours, you can go home with your own basket! The details are still being worked out but she will be here on June 5th, Saturday, rain or shine.
   If you would like her to make a basket for her, check out her website: Deeda's Baskets

Mt. Crescent Crafts  - Randolph, NH

  Sara Glines has been creating hand-crafted wooden figures based on seven generations of her family's history in northern New Hampshire. Sharing and teaching others how wonderful her family's history is through art.
   The figures represent a moment in time of a real person in the Boothman Sisters’ family. Spanning seven generations in Northern New Hampshire, personalities of farmers and woodsmen, builders of hiking trails and mountain huts, hotel proprietors, homemakers, carpenters, and photographers, are handcrafted for your enjoyment. Currently there are 19 in the collection with more to come as the stories emerge from researching our family’s history. All figures are limited editions. Only 200 of each personality will be sold, and each is signed, numbered and comes with “Our Story.” Accessories are sold separately.
  Sara will also have Christmas ornaments and mini quilts for sale at her table. Sara will join us for all 4 days of the Festival Market and will be inside the Meetinghouse demonstrating her craft. Stop by and watch as she demonstrates the creation of these fascinating figures.

Sara is member of NH-made and also has a fascinating website: www.ravinehousestore.com. If you miss her at the Lupine Festival you can find her at the Cultural Heritage Festival on June 5th in Berlin, NH and at the Berlin Farmer's Markets on Thursdays from 3-7 pm, starting July 1st through September 13th.

 

Scotty's Ceramics  - Livermore, Maine

Catherine Schweizer is coming all the way from Maine to join us for both weekends of Festival Markets. This is her first visit to the Lupine Festival, so I hope you all make her feel welcome. She is bringing her hand-painted ceramic pieces that she has adorned with Lupines or Blueberries. She will be inside the Meetinghouse with her display of pitchers, napkin holders, creamer with sugar bowl, salt & pepper shakers. You can reach her at PO Box 777 in Livermore, Maine 04253.

Stained Glass Creations - Lyman, New Hampshire

On Saturday, June 12th, Jackie Provost-Corliss is coming with her handcrafted quality stained glass pieces created right here in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. No two glass pieces are ever the same and she does do custom orders. You can contact her by e-mail. Jackie can only make it on Saturday, June 12th (although if weather doesn't cooperate she will switch her day to Saturday, June 19).

R & R Woodworkers - Jackson, NH

 R&R Woodworkers was created by Robin Kosstrin & Bob Yanuck in January of 2002. Robin & Robert are coming over to the Lupine Festival for the first time this year. They design and handcraft their own Cedar Adirondack Furniture and are continually improving and expanding their inventory. Besides furniture, they are bringing a few birdhouses; natural cedar and artistically painted. Come over on Sunday, June 20th to see them and welcome them to our area.
    Bob, a former carpenter/builder, enjoys making furniture with his own personal touch. Robin uses her organizational skills through networking, marketing, phone contacts, as well as doing the drilling and sanding. R&R Woodworkers uses northern white CEDAR in all their products. Northern white cedar is naturally resistant to moisture, decay, and insects Some customers choose to allow their furniture to weather. Left natural, cedar will turn a silvery gray patina. Any oil meant to be used on cedar (usually linseed based) will protect the wood and preserve the color. Other customers stain or oil their pieces. Please do not use polyurethane or a water sealer on raw cedar. Our furniture is quite heavy. The Large chair weighs 30 pounds. Our pieces are also available artistically painted.
   Take the time to explore their website: www,randrwoodworkers.com, They will be at the Lupine Festival Market on Sunday, June 20th, only . . . so don't miss the chance to try some of the “most comfortable wooden furniture" that is also "Fox approved"! If you miss them at the Lupine Fest, they have a busy schedule this summer, so you can catch them at:

July 3-5: 4th of July Festival - North Conway Village, NH
July 17-18: 20th Annual Craft Fair - Alton, NH
August 14-15: 30th Annual Old Home Day Craft Fair - Alton Bay, NH
August 21-22: White Mt Art & Artisan Festival - Jackson, NH

Crosstown Motors  - Littleton, NH
Littleton Chevrolet - Littleton, NH

This is something new for us at the Lupine Festival. Crosstown Motors and Littleton Chevrolet were very generous sponsors of our Lupine Festival Concerts this year. So I asked Tom Richotte and Ronney Lyster to not only come and enjoy the concerts, but to bring a few of their vehicles with them so you can see what their local dealerships have to offer.
   Please stop by their tent and thank them for being one of the sponsors of our Festival Concerts. Without their support, this year, the four concerts might have been cut to only two concerts. Make them feel welcome. My family has been buying vehicles from them for several years now (it's true that I purchased my current vehicle from another dealership but Tom is working on me to think trading it in for a Jeep).
   A few years ago, a friend of mine couldn't find the car she wanted and she'd been searching for a year so I asked Tim (who is Tom & Ronney's current used car buyer at the auctions) to find just want Linda wanted. Tim found it - Linda liked the price and e-mail photos; so I drove it to Pennsylvania where Linda was waiting to drive it back to Ohio (A friend drove Linda to PA and then drove me home to NH). That vehicle is now in Florida and Linda's actually planning a to come up this year to enjoy the Lupine Festival for herself so she might finally meet Tim who found just what she was looking for in a car. As I remember, it didn't take him very long, either..
  Littleton Chevrolet Buick Pontiac is your local North Country (and Lancaster Chevrolet) dealer with new and used Chevrolet and Buick cars and trucks. Crosstown Motors carries Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep. Maybe Tom will bring the Jeep he wants me to look at, if so check it out for me!

Rogers Recipe  - Glover, Vermont

The Rogers Recipe was established in 1995 and I think Harman's Cheese has carried their products from the beginning. They have three delicious kinds of brittle: peanut, pecan and almond made with Vermont maple syrup. Made in small batches to insure quality, freshness and taste.
   They are coming to the Lupine Festival Market for one day only, Saturday - June 19th. They'll be inside the Meetinghouse and you won't want to miss the table because Paulette Rogers will have samples out to taste!! You can contact Paulette by e-mail if you want more information; but remember Harman's carries all three of their brittles all year round!

Sunset Hill House
Sugar Hill, New Hampshire

Sunset Hill House has been a fixture of Sugar Hill for over 125 years. Fantastic views, more history than can be experienced in a weekend, and delicious food. Innkeepers, Nancy & Lon Henderson, have owned the Inn for 10 years now and have continued the wonderful tradition of providing visitors with an outstanding stay in Sugar Hill. This year they are going to come to the Lupine Festival Market and serve lunch entrees. Nancy sent me an e-mail saying that they would be bringing gourmet sandwiches and that the chef was muttering about iced seasoned prime rib with horseradish sauce and caramelized onions….and something about turkey….and something about grilled vegetables with pesto…. Wow, I think we are in for a treat!
Look for them at the market on Saturday, June 12th, and Saturday & Sunday, June 19-20.

. . . But you don't have to wait for market days. Each day of the Lupine Festival, they are offering a historic Inn Tour at 1 pm with afternoon tea and cookies and it's free. Also if you have a Lupine Festival Tour Book, they are giving discounts in their casual New Hampshire Tavern (or dine on the deck) and also discounts in their award-winning restaurant. Check out their website for more information: www.sunsethillhouse.com

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