It started out as the dream of a stay-at-home mom when her kids were little.
The kids grew up. The dream was just a dream. The mom went to work. The dream wouldn’t die. She retired. And presented the dream to the pastor of her church.
That stay-at-home mom knew of the great talents with which women were gifted – talents that went largely unnoticed. And sadly, in many cases, unused.
She wanted to bring these women together. To have weekly gatherings where they would talk and laugh, share their joys and their sorrows, and…their talents. She saw them creating beautiful things.
And she saw a purpose for the creations – a place where the women could not only showcase the beauty and resourcefulness they bring to the world, but where they could sell those things to benefit others.
That stay-at-home mom started out small. With monthly meetings in her home, a low budget, and a few women. And seven years later, the reality is a two-car garage converted into a crafting room. Cupboards filled with donated supplies, from lace to wood burning equipment. Women of various faiths, and with diverse talents, who meet every week to laugh and cry together through life’s joys and trials as they create.
They are the Red Mountain Crafters. And they bring to you, this year, their seventh annual Holiday Boutique. From lighted nativity gourds, antique jewelry Christmas trees, appliqued towels and aprons, to handmade quilts, original Swarovski jewelry, dolls, florals, candles and hand painted art, the boutique is an aesthetic experience you won’t want to miss.
You also will want to check out all the wonderful goodies at the United Methodist Women’s (UMW) Bake Sale, and browse through the books at the UMW Used Book Sale.
The Holiday Boutique will take place on Nov. 2 and 3, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Red Mountain United Methodist Church, located at 2936 N. Power Road.
All proceeds will benefit the Children’s Ministries.
For more information, call Red Mountain United Methodist Church at (480) 981-3833.