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The Whistlestop craft sale could be the only stop you will need to make to satisfy everyone on your Christmas list. Offering everything from jewellery to jerky, Whistlestop helps you to fast-track your Christmas shopping, and avoid last-minute stress.

Whistlestop is Moose Jaw's largest Christmas craft sale, showcasing the work of 70 crafters and artists from Alberta and Manitoba, as well as some of Saskatchewan's very best crafters.

The crafters come together at the Moose Jaw Exhibition Convention Centre on their new weekend November 5 and 6. It is just one of several events to celebrate Christmas In October for the city. You can expect to discover special handmade crafts, art and food items that offer plenty of unique Christmas gift ideas.

For those looking for the perfect gift, Lost Treasures returns this year with their unique Halloween and Christmas decor. David Matthews of A to Z Illusions will be displaying his unique lettergraphs-- definitely a must-see! He photographs natural occurrences of letters in the alphabet and puts them together to spell words. If you're looking for unique, handcrafted jewellery, Whistlestop crafters have you covered. Moose Jaw's Carelebeads returns with her hand made glass beads -- also a key element in her beautiful jewellery collection. Other jewellery designers attending are Liz Von Sprecken, Scribbles Brass Victorian Jewellery, Five Doors from Caronport and Regina's Designs by Debbie. Amazonia Creations offers eco-friendly jewellery and Cindy's Creative Crochet crochets wire into delicate pieces of jewellery. MJ Design makes chainmail jewellery and Spoonfulz has pendants and necklaces made from spoons. The Finishing Touch has a variety of jewellery, purses and accessories sure to please.

Whistlestop has some wonderful wood crafters this year including the scroll work of Harvey Parkinson. Willie Fedorus and Y Knot Wood have everything from vegetable bins and mailboxes to quilt racks and oak stools.

There's a wide variety of food booths this year, including Over the Hill Orchard's delicious Prairie Cherries products; Eva's Lentil and Barley Soup; Angela's Own Homestyle Originals dip mixes, and preserves by Nata Kline; Kristen's Homemade Preserves and Apley Park. Adding to the delicious mix this year is Donna's Meats, with her homemade sausage and perogies, and cabbage rolls by Mary's Custom Baking from Manitoba.

One-stop shopping at Whistlestop craft sale Continued from Page 13 Moose Jaw's own Lemonade Tree will be serving freshly-squeezed lemonade and there will be fruit cake for sale just in time for Christmas at the Classic Christmas Cake booth. Trails End Buffalo Stix offers tasty cranberry buffalo jerky and there is chocolate galore at Shirley Howell's booth. Whistlestop is pleased to welcome Gravelbourg Mustard for the first time at the sale. You can buy all your Christmas baking at the loaded tables at Baker's Cup Those looking for a little relaxation will want to stop and see Janet Kerr's Kreations -- an eye-appealing display of various soaps, lotions and bath products. Aromatherapy products can be found at Heavenly Scents Aromatherapy and Kommon Scents Wax Chips booths. Lynne Erickson from Regina makes her own natural product soaps that have become a favourite of many customers. Soap and body product are offered at Gigi's Handmade Luxury Soap and Serendipity. And to ease some aches and pains, try Anne's Magnetic Jewellery or the hot and cold relief of Magical Flax Seed Bags.

Looking for a good book? David MacLennan has a variety of books by Saskatchewan authors including his own book, Our Towns.

There will be a number of booths displaying unique folk art and crafts, including returning favourites, West Family Crafts and Strings 'n' Things. Kim Morris delights shoppers with her whimsical nativity sets and Christmas creations. Jesse Kindrachuk is selling amazing paper lanterns, something you won't see anywhere else. Shelley Phillips will be personalizing her sweet teddy bear Christmas ornaments so bring your list of names and you'll go home with a one of a kind item. Material Girlz from Medicine Hat have beautiful hand-made lamp shades plus cute children's purses and coin wallets and The Missing Link has a charm for every occasion and place.

Christmas items will be shown by Wreaths by Erin and Laurie Anne's Lace and Linen. Marlene Daley's booth will feature a decorated Christmas tree displaying her handmade ornaments. Country Dough & More's quirky bread dough ornaments are another style of Christmas ornament that will be available.

So Sweet Quilts will have baby and toddler quilts for sale. Handcrafts Unlimited has children's designer sweaters and hats, and Rae Fournier & Hannah Rannie make bows and flowers for infants and little girls as well as knit hats and soothers.

Sewing products are available through Olga Geib, C & E Crafts and Marg Smith, with a wide variety of products from mitts, hats, baby seat covers and tableware.

Potters from Dragonfly Clay & Crafts, Thunder Creek Pottery and Monicats Studio each display a unique and interesting style.

The craft sale wouldn't be complete without the amazing talents of artists like Brent Parkin of Extraordinary Light. You will be amazed by his unique style of photography. Art Prints has stunning photos of nature, some peaceful, some powerful. Denise Pasaniuk will have keepsake boxes, shelves and mirrors, all hand painted. She says, "Basically if it doesn't move I paint it" Also attending this year are E.C. Recycling, with rubber door mats and horse swings tough enough to handle kids and adults, as well as the pet supplies from Jenny's Bow & Meow.

Amazing glasswork will also be on display and available to purchase. Fused glass will be offered by Fireworx, and M & M Glass with Class will offer stained glass.

Each year Whistlestop is pleased to support one or more community projects. This year you'll want to stop by and purchase some pink products, from socks to jackets to jewelry all in support of Breast Cancer Action Saskatchewan. Whistlestop will open Friday, November 5 from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, November 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There is a $3 admission charge. For more information contact Golden Mile Promotions in Moose Jaw at 693-8687.

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