HomeMy WebLinkAbout30th Annual Huron Pioneer Thresher & Hobby Association 1991 Reunion, 1991-09-04, Page 9Craft Show will be bigger,
better than ever this year
The craft show at this year's Thresher
Reunion promises to be bigger and better
than ever as 60 crafters, some returning,
some here for the first time, show off their
handiwork at displays set up on the floor
of the Blyth Community Centre.
During the Thresher Reunion, the arena
becomes a bustling market, as men and
women, young and old, come to discover
unique gifts and bargains.
For Joan Houston, who has been in
charge of coordinating the craft show for
several years, the crafters have become
almost like family. "I love doing this," she
said. "I have met a lot of nice people. My
crafters are so cooperative, so kindly."
Filling the spots at the craft show has
never been a problem, says Joan. "My
phone rings off the wall constantly. Right
after the Reunion is over, people are
calling already for next year," she says.
According to Joan, there's a bit of a lull for
a while before the phone calls resume
again in March. At that time, she said, she
typically responds to about one or two
calls a week from people expressing an
interest, though no real commitment is
made. Then in June, she starts getting
calls quite steadily, "That's when I put the
note pad by the door and give my kids
instructions on what to do."
Applications are sent out to interested
parties and these must be returned by the
deadline date. Joan then places the names
on computer so she can monitor the
selection of crafts coming in or any
changes in their product. "That's
something that's very important. You don’t
want to end up with an arena full of
knitters. You want that diversity," she
said.
Pfuron Pioneer‘Tnresner‘J^eitnion Pl
THE CITIZEN. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 4.1991. PAGE A-9.
When all the tables have been booked,
Joan, with the aid of an arena floor plan,
assigns each crafter to a certain spot, so
the displays are varied with no similar
ones being too close. "I try to work it so
there isn't a situation like two people
selling ceramics beside each other," she
says.
Though the crafters tend to be many of
the same ones as the previous year, there
are some new ones expected at this show.
For the first time Marilyn McCarthy will
be displaying her unique hand-made
country folk dolls and dried apple wreaths,
Joan says. Another display that will be at
the craft show for the first time is one by
the Huron County Branch of the
Genealogical Society. They will have a
display on history, maps and how to trace
your roots. Joan said there will also be
books on cemetery transcriptions and
genealogical books for sale.
Sometimes, for one reason or another,
crafters don't always make it to the show
annually. Mike Browne, who hasn't been
in attendance for a few years, according to
Joan, will be back with his handcrafted
clocks, as will local woodworkers, Bill
and Jo Landon, who missed the show last
year.
Fred and Eva van der Heide, who Joan
says, have displayed their beautiful Dutch
ceramic pieces at the craft show faithfully
every year, will be present this time as
well.
Joan’s daughter Terri, has been part of
the craft show for many years doing a
demonstration of spinning. In addition to
showing people her technique with a
spinning wheel, Terri will be using a loom
as well this year.
Local woodworker Bill Landon lets this little lady take a test run on one of his
creations at the Thresher Reunion’s annual craft show.
TEXACO
Congratulations
to the Huron Pioneer Association
on the 30th Reunion
Make Cook’s your supply and service centre.
SERVING HURON COUNTY
WITH QUALITY TEXACO PRODUCTS
ROWE FUELS
Elevator
FacilitiesPlanning
Analysis Centre
CnemiC3i
Supplies
Market
Supplies
Fertilizer
Programs | Information
SEAFORTH
PLANNING IS THE KEY TO REACHING YOUR FARMING GOALS'
Before you make any decisions for 1991
talk to the folks at Cook's
Walton
887-9261 527-1540
Hensail
262-2410
527-1117 1-800-265-5505 Division of
Pamsh & Heimbecker. Limited
Atwood
356-2292
Centralia
228-6661
Amberley
395-3601
Kirkton
229-8986
BANK on
Parkhill
294-6256
Beechwood
232-4281
Remember! You con
COOK'S - "Whore you con trade with confidence