The tables were nicely spaced, and the first one I saw upon entering was this one with fine hardanger needlework, showing many hours of patient and perfect stitches by Elsie Froese, Saskatoon.

Bertha Thiessen's cross-stitched pictures also show great skill and perseverance. Some of them are enlargements of some photos - one in particular was of her granddaughter. The photo was provided to be able to compare.

At another table with many lovely quilts, was found this blue one with family photos incorporated into it. Also some raised circles to represent flowers. But there was more!

The artisan quilter, Gladys Schultz (Waldheim), explained that most of her work was done on the sewing machine, and she really enjoys the piecing or arranging of colours and patterns.

The other quilter displaying worksmanship was Doreen Edigar, Saskatoon.

There were beautiful paintings on the platform by Hedie Born, Saskatoon!

This cluster of paintings on the table were by Ann Driedger, Saskatoon. These were tasteful paintings of scenery and birds in oil and acrylics!

Turning away, I caught a glimpse of a very beautiful painting stashed under the table.

The bison herd piece is done with black pencil crayon, the one lying on the table was done in coloured pencil - both art pieces by Gene Wedel.

This table displayed some simple yet graciously shaped pottery pieces. Later I learned that these were created by Caroline Funk, Saskatoon.

Lois Helen Siemens, Kerrobert, was at this table, ready to answer questions about her water-colour and calligraphy greeting cards. Her website is www.LoisHelenDesigns.ca She shared with this visitor that she is a half-time pastor and enjoys using her greeting cards for pastoral care.

A close up of the variety of hand-made cards that Lois creates.

This display showed the work of a vigorous scrapbooker. Some tools of this skill were also on the table. Later I discovered that it was the work of Mary Harms, of Bethany Manor, Saskatoon.

Wood-burned art by Irene Harms, Hague, was arranged on this table. Some simple birds on the round plates, and more involved details were on the rectangular pieces.

Nettie and Elmer Boehr, of Warman, also had a display of woodburning art pieces with some acrylic painting.

On one corner of Reuben Andres' display table was this scrimshaw carving of a nature scene in an antler. In the background are some bird carvings. Reuben lives at Bethany Manor, In Saskatoon.

On the left side of the same table, was this wood-worked display of chickadees, a robin and a duck wood carvings also by Reuben.

More of Reuben Andres' bird carvings and paintings of birds. He is quite prolific.

Looking up higher, there was a very life-like robin carving in that painting. It was admired by many.

Stepping back, one could see the vast array of Reuben Andres' work - bird carvings, and paintings. Quite impressive.

More birds and fish by another wood-carver. All done with life-like detail.

Near the window, on a chair stood an extra large painting by Nettie Boehr.

Barbara Schmidt's display of crafts made from wool, angora hair, and alpaca fibres was manned by her mother, Annie Penz, who was kept busy explaining and demonstrating how to wear and use the knitted, crocheted and even felted items.

Here Barbara' mother, Annie, is modeling a red felted scarf-vest - a very original design.

This table was filled with the works of another prolific bird-carver, George Riekman.

A step closer to see the birds that George has produced with such life-like details.

A display of blown glass in lovely flowing lines and colours by Joan and Al Hiebert of Blackstrap, SK.

Another angle on the blown glass by Joan and Al Hiebert.

Treasured memorabilia from the home and estate of Dennis and Margaret Boldt, of Osler.

Another table of fine hardanger needlework by Kay Epp, Saskatoon.

About to leave, I spotted some more woodburned art under the kitchen serving window.