Yesterday, and the day before, my daughter, daughter in love and I were participants in the artisan’s market of the Deep Freeze Winter Festival in Edmonton, Alberta.
It was great fun- the volunteers were a delight – here I am with darling Bernice in her wonderful winter celebration hat that she lovingly made with paper mache and all manner of glitteries:
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I loved the wonderful conversations that I had with people who were enjoying the festival.
One little guy just charmed me to bits…. he was an epic weaver, and a total cutie….
He had me hopping, as he was Mr SuperFast and keeping up with his flying little fingers was a challenge! :D
I wish that the video was just a few seconds longer, to catch our discussion about him wanting me to give him the shirt that I will be making from the fabric.
He didn’t see that I really wanted to keep it for myself as being at all reasonable! LOL!
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After each artisan’s market or maker’s faire, I am always very touched when I think back to some of the remarkable conversations that I have with people.
Often, people will share deeply meaningful glimpses into their lives.
I always feel like I have been offered a precious little jewel in the glimpse of their journey that they reveal to me.
It’s one of the many things that keeps me coming back as a participant in these magical events.
And, I also feel enormous joy when someone comes to my table or booth, and then responds with delight, and laughter and, sometimes, even tears, when they connect with something that I have designed and made.
Now, THAT is magic beyond measure!!!!
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There were all kinds of wonderful things happening outside during the festival.
This gorgeous horse was carved in snow outside our venue. I LOVED it!
It was a delightful weekend, and even though I didn’t get to see the festival as a whole, I thoroughly enjoyed my little corner of it! :)
PS: This post: Viking Dress LINK explains why I am dressed the way I am in the photo.
