Textures Craftworks: The combined effort of area artisans: November 2012

Another year has all but flown by, ushering in our 30th year in business. It has been a tremendous year for us so far, with you voting for us as your Best Craft Shop in the recent Hamilton Spectator Reader's Choice Awards. Now we are entering the final countdown to Christmas!

The artisans of Textures (a.k.a. Santa's elves) have been hard at work all year, and are now ramping up even more to offer the best handcrafted wares for all your holiday gift-giving and decorating needs!

The Christmas trees have started arriving at Textures, and more items will continue to arrive throughout the holidays - check back with us often. And if you see something you like, you better snap it up to avoid disappointment!

Shop hours at Textures are extended from December 1st through 23rd:

Mon. - Fri.: 9:30 am to 9 p.m.
Sat.: 9:30 am to 6 p.m.
Sun.: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Here are a few items we've been working on to get the ideas flowing:

Turned wood pens by Malcolm Cumming

Snowman mugs by Diane Irons

Stained glass by Beth Paulin

Assorted glass ornaments by various artisans

Fused glass suncatchers

Holiday candle votives by Clemencia Prieto

Cross-stitch ornaments by Helen Pergentile

Fimo ornaments by Heather Stone

Felt ornaments by Ingrid Rambarran

Turned wood ornaments by Malcolm Cumming

Button cards by Ginelle Bucher

Package topper/hair clip by Linda Somerville

Coral and brass earrings by Sandra Rodwell

Snowman hair clip by Linda Somerville

Cyber clock by Sharon Beasley

Hand-knitted socks by Mary Jean Marcuzzi

Felted jewelry by Barb Dillon

Silver pendants by Tracey Brailsford

Sock monkeys by Margo Griffith

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Textures Artisan Profile: Patti Fortune

My paintings are a celebration of life … of dreams and imagination … and the beauty that surrounds us.

I enjoy the creative time I spend in my studio where I am able to reflect upon life, create new ideas and ultimately share my enthusiasm and inspiration with others.

Being creative and caring for the people that I love and admire, is for me the greatest expression of all that I am passionate about … truly embracing me in happiness.
It is my desire to create and celebrate the success of what we do in our lives and to be an inspiration to be the best we can be.

For me my art is the positive energy of life every day and a reminder to enjoy the moment.

I am currently expanding my work to include words to wear … jewellery that is inspired by the words in my paintings.

Have a wonderful day,

Patti

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So that concludes today's blog post. Stay tuned for more holiday fun at the shop.

Hope to see you there soon!