See you at the fair?

Just a reminder that I’ll be running a make-and-take craft booth at the North Idaho Fair tomorrow. I found out today that I’ll have a wireless connection so I’m going to try to update Dwell Well while I’m there with photos of what folks are creating.

To get to the Kootenai County Fairgrounds from I-90, take exit 12 (US-95/Sandpoint). Turn left onto US-95. Then turn right onto Kathleen Ave. and then left onto N. Government way. I’ll be in the “event tent” from 4 to 8 p.m.

I shared the tutorial for stick-bound books the other day and will be posting the tutorials for the other two projects after the fair. But if you want a sneak peek at one of them—a triangle pennant banner—visit my other blog . The photo above is of my 4-year-old daughter piecing a sample one together for me this morning.

Even if you’re not interested in crafting, county fairs are such fun. What a good reminder of our region’s agricultural roots and what a great learning experience for kids. I’m told that the North Idaho Fair organizers are putting an emphasis this year on traditional crafts and skills, like canning food and sewing. Many people I know (including myself) are trying to learn those skills, whether we’re doing it to save money, simplify our lives or feel a deeper connection to how our grandparents lived.

I hope to see you there.