It may be August but there are special gift-giving occasions … and Christmas is just around the corner.
Whether it’s for a family member or a friend, a beautiful hand-crafted cosmetic bag in an exquisite Ojibwe pattern by renowned artist Jackie Traverse of Winnipeg, would be a lasting gift to remember.
Pastor Dar (Darlyne Rath) of Port Elgin has created these bags in a win-win-win endeavour … buy a personal gift for that special friend; buy a bag and fill it with product for someone who needs it; all sales go toward materials for quilts to be given to local hospices.
For instance, if your family like many others, now has all that they could ever use, why not purchase a bag and fill it with needed hygiene needs for a women’s shelter – a gift that would be truly appreciated.
There are also many other patterns of every hue and colour for every taste, along with tote bags that feature inside pockets for safe keeping of cell phones and wallets while shopping.
Stop by at either the Wednesday Farmers’ Market in Port Elgin or the Friday Southampton Market at the Boathouse. “Don’t feel pressured to buy,” says Pastor Dar. “Just stop by and say hello – it makes my day!”
