Marky's Market : Artists & Craftspeople
"One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art" - Oscar Wilde
The artists and craftsman of Marky's Market are inspired by their regional location. Sitting at the hub of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Colorado River and Lake Powell, including the Navajo Nation this country itself inspires us to create.
Every hand crafted item, original photo, regional stories/novels, hand knitted, hand crocheted, hand felted or quilted fabric as well as Native American traditonal jewelry, semi precious jewlery, pottery and natural creams and lotions, is individually created through our love of our surroundings and diversity.
Myrna Thompson
I began sewing at a very young age. Mom had a treadle sewing machine which my legs could not reach, so when dad had time he sat with me on his lap. He would run the treadle while I made dresses for my dolls.
Mom got an electric machine and I still had to sew by hand because the new machine went to fast and I might sew my fingers.
I loved hand stitching, embroidery and any kind of needlework. All through school I made dresses for my sister and myself. My children had homemade clothes. Store bought outfits were a real treat. My home was decorated with homemade curtains, doilies, pillows etc.
After my children left home I had a business of designing and manufacturing square dance dresses. These attractive print scraps gave me plenty of quilt ideas.
I have retired from my business but not from the sewing machine and hand work which I still love.
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12/29/2012: Marky's is currently closed.
10/29/12: Debbie has created her rag purses in a great tote size. Each purse is "patched together" with their scalloped edges and close attention to detail. The foot of the purse is supported by a matching fabric hard board adding to the strength and functionality of these fun and fanciful purses. Her Pretty In Pink has been washed and dried. It has a thready edge adding a softer appearance.
They are machine washable if you remove the foot piece and line dry. Top to bottom measures 6 ½ x 6½ " with an approximately 3 ½ " depth.
10/23/12:These are the answer for those sporting longer hair. The first two who purchased one got together and dubbed them, "sheanies" rather than their counterparts, beanies. They fit snuggly over the ears and have a finished edge opening in back for a ponytail or long hair to fall freely but held back from the face. They are great for keeping hair back on your motorcycle, bicycle, quad or convertible. Besides they're cute. These are hand knit, with a little crochet thrown in and are machine washable and dryable.
8/30/12: Gallows for a Gunman tells the story of outlaw Harlow Mackelprang, sentenced to hang come morning, through the eyes of twelve people who knew the criminal in a variety of circumstances. When released in 2005, USA Today included this novel among its among its "How to Stay Sane on the Plane" selections.
8/18/12: Have a look at the fine hand crocheted work of Betty. Her hand crocheted toddler dresses are light and frilly. Add a complimentary or contrasting slip and watch your little one sparkle with delight.