I just returned from Midway, UT, where the very first Small Town Quilt Show – In a big way! was held. Midway is a lovely place; it is only 10 minutes from Park Cities if that helps you to get a fix on it. The event was held at the Zermatt Resort and it’s a place I would happily return to.
I didn’t take pictures of the usual quilt show things because I was too busy either teaching, or shopping, to do that. There was, however, one vendor who had some really fun things made from wool. Yes, I could make these coasters but it was so much nicer to buy them!
There were some exceedingly cute sock monkeys hanging on the front of the booth (and I wasn’t the only one who thought so). As it turns out they were made by Andrew, the grandson of the lady in charge. Did I get her name? Sigh, I did not. However, the receipt is from Winnie Press. This is Andrew’s very first sock monkey, made when he was 8 or 9…
He follows his own monkey-making muse, rather than a strict pattern…
The monster was my favorite :-).
Andrew is older by a couple of years or so now, and still making monkeys. Honestly, he could go into business… there were a lot of us who would have happily bought one of his creations. Instead, I bought a kit for Jack. He’s 6, and probably a bit young for this. Or not!
The coasters are fabulous – is there a website where they can be ordered? And the sock monkeys are also fabulous – esp. the “primitive” stitching with the knot right on top of the star on that first one. Artists struggle to get that look. Also excellent use of color and pattern – the boy’s got a great eye!
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I couldn’t find a link to the Winnie Press website where there were wool things. Perhaps someone from the show will read this and can supply us both with a link!
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I found an email address on their Facebook page. They offer an unusual combination of printing and crafting… but nice! Interesting classes for kids. I sent an email asking if they sell the coasters. I’ll let you know when I hear back. I wrote to Nancy at the address below.
For info on custom design, letterpress printing, and classes: meredith@winniepress.com
For info on felting and felted goods: Nancy at njsjones@comcast.net
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Heard back from Nancy already! Yes, they do have some coasters to sell; also other items (trivets, square coasters). She’s going to get back to me later today after she checks her inventory. An astoundingly fast response! Will keep you posted!
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If you can post her contact info that would be great! I’ll bet others would also be interested thx!
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Yes, I would love to know where to buy a sock monkey kit!
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I heard from Nancy via aboutme. You can probably reach her through her page: http://about.me/FeltingMama
And here’s a link to Winnie Press: http://winniepress.com/category/studio/
And, Amanda, you know you can call me :-).
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