Village Weaver going to Sturbridge area in June 2014

Show coming soon June 14  2014
at the Walker Homestead , Brookfield Ma
Rain or Shine
Come early!
I will have more items made with hand dyed yarns and it will be "Flag Day " so make sure you get one of my Country Folk Art flags for hanging on your wall.

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