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Plenty of unique

crafts at ChesterFest

Each year at ChesterFest, craft, mer- memories without the hassles of technolo-
chant, and non profit vendors offer unique gy, her booth is one to visit. Not only will
handmade crafts to the community. This you get an amazing, original work of art,
year there will be over 150 vendors set up but you will get to add your own creativity
looking to attract your interest and to be- to it with pictures.
come one of the many reasons for you to For the fourth year, Classical Glass
be glad you went. Many of these vendors returns with beautiful fused glass jewelry
have been coming to the event for years and and wine bottle cheese boards. Susan Sex-
have created items based on different styles ton began her hobby seven years ago, when
and trends. she attended a few fused glass classes, then
Becky’s Blooms and Baskets is one of decided to take things a step further. She
the many returning vendors. Becky Joyner bought the necessary materials to start mak-
spends her time crafting handmade scrap- ing more glass crafts, which turned out to A Thing For Towels, will attend as well. schemes.
books with different themes depending on become not only a stress reliever for her, but Throughout the year, the duo work together In addition to these marvelous vendors,
what she likes. She has been making these it’s resulted in wearable accessories for oth- to crochet and to make kitchen towel sets and many more will attend with items that appeal
for years, with her inspiration coming from ers. The glass fuser goes to a few events ev- other kitchen accessories. The idea began be- to all tastes and styles. ChesterFest will be
personal scrapbooking experience. “It’s ery year, but one of her favorites has always cause they both enjoy knitwork and wanted held Sept. 23 at the Chester Village Green,
nice to know your work is appreciated,” been ChesterFest. She said “ChesterFest is to help others make their kitchen prettier in 11801 Centre St., Chester. ChesterFest is a
the crafter said. “It’s about the personal definitely one of the better ones [festivals] a way that is fun and creative. Some of their free and open to the public. For more informa-
satisfaction of having created something I go to.” previous works have included owls, cats, tion and a complete vendor list, go online to
that people enjoy.” If you enjoy preserving Tabitha Stetler and her mom, who own dogs, and different holiday themes and color www.chesterfest.org.

For more information and to get involved with
the effort, contact Elliott Fausz at (804) 405-5443

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