KathleenHoiseth123

I have been going to flea markets since I was a little girl. My grandmother, Marie Diamontine Adele Gilbert Ward, (French Canadian from Quebec Provence) was the original crafter/junker! She was using found objects and throwing her own pots out of handmade clay way before anyone thought of it! She painted, stencilled, made her own soap, candles and sachets out of her homegrown herbs and garden. She could knit and crochet a complete baby sweater set in 1 hour. She made made gorgeous, original hand sewn quilts, afgans, hats, gloves, scarves, and handmade clothing. She could make and sew anything! And to top it all off she was a gourmet cook and a wizz in the kitchen. She had a permanent garage sale in her backyard for years and attended every single flea market she heard of! She was way way ahead of her time! This was during the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s. She passed away in 1987. She was my hero and the matriach of our family. My life have evolved around all she taught me and I like to believe that I have inhertited most of her charming crafty talents, and cooking skills. I love fleamarketing and junk marketing and don't get to do it enough! My own daughter has inherited the "crafty" gene and we have been thinking about starting our own vendor table or booth at local flea markets. I am an orignal fan of the Junk Market out in Long Lake, and admire what these two talented women have done immensely! This will be a great website! Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Kathleen Hoiseth
Young America, Minnesota

my personal website:
http://www.cbburnet.com/kathleenhoiseth

Gender: Female

Member Since: 09/19/2008