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Christmas crafts at K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation

The K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation held a Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex, Dec. 11.

The K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation held a Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex, Dec. 11.

Crafts people and bakers had a wonderful opportunity for part of the Saturday afternoon to share their best works in time for the Christmas holidays.

Georgina Fabian reveals the full length baby wrap that she had on for sale at the Holiday Craft Market and Sale, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Georgina Fabian reveals the full length baby wrap that she had on for sale at the Holiday Craft Market and Sale, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

Shoppers and families were greeted to more than a dozen tables laid out on the complex floor where they could also have a bite of chili and sip of coffee at the canteen.

Andy McKay, director of sports and recreation said the craft market and bake sale is an event that the community holds every year to help artisans display their beautifully crafted items and promote their wares.

SA国际影视传媒淲e had a great turnout of over 150 people that attended and most left with a purchase of some sort,SA国际影视传媒 McKay said. SA国际影视传媒淥verall, this was s very successful outings for everyone involved.SA国际影视传媒

The event complemented a handmade market held by the Town of Hay River at the municipal community centre, Dec. 4.

Georgina Fabian demonstrates how her baby wrap is worn by a mother during the Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex at the K谩t艂聮odeeche First Nation, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Georgina Fabian
demonstrates how her baby wrap is worn by a mother during the Holiday Craft Market and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex at the K谩t艂SA国际影视传媒檕deeche First Nation, Dec. 11.
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Lisa Smith, owner of Pink Poppy Designs, had handmade jewelry for sale at the Holiday Crafts and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Lisa Smith, owner of Pink Poppy Designs, had handmade jewelry for sale at the Holiday Crafts and Bake Sale at the Chief Lamalice Complex, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

Violet Candow had bags of treats and plates of several baked goods for sale as Santa watched over her shoulder during the holiday market. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL file photo
Violet Candow had bags of treats and plates of several baked goods for sale as Santa watched over her shoulder during the holiday market. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL file photo

Kathy Mouse shows some almost completed hide gloves at the Holiday Craft Market. Mouse had several traditional handcrafted winter fashion pieces including moccasins and mitts. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Kathy Mouse shows some almost completed hide gloves at the Holiday Craft Market. Mouse had several traditional handcrafted winter fashion pieces including moccasins and mitts. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

Antoinette Aylward had rows and rows of little moccasins set up for sale at her table. The items were ideal for high-end Christmas ornament as each were carefully sewn that included delicate beadwork. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Antoinette Aylward had rows and rows of little moccasins set up for sale at her table. The items were ideal for high-end Christmas ornament as each were carefully sewn that included delicate beadwork. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

Bruce Sabourin and Joely Gauthier celebrate their son Bellamy聮s first Christmas with some baked goodies from the holiday market, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo
Bruce Sabourin and Joely Gauthier celebrate their son BellamySA国际影视传媒檚 first Christmas with some baked goodies from the holiday market, Dec. 11. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo

An example of the tiny moccains at Antoinette Aylward's table reveal the delicacy of work involved in the handcraft. Sewing of skins, fur and beadwork make for an attracdtive Christmas tree ornament. Simon Whitehouse/NNSL photo




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