Come see what's happening in Vicksburg, MI

Ruthie's Paint Shoppe  Owned by Ruth Dorrance previously a teacher of painting and art. Ruthie's has been open since fall of 2011. When you walk in you get this warm invited feeling being surrounded by her beautiful art and greeted by Ruth. Ruth teaches painting classes, carries unique gifts and crafts supplies. She will now be carrying hand dyed alpaca yarns, fiber, carded fiber in natural and dyed, felt kits and other items made with alpaca. Stop in to see Ruth 104 South Main St Vicksburg, MI 49097

269-370-2337 The web site is still in the making, but it gives you an early idea of how fascinating her store is

Ruthiespaintshoppe.com

We are now located in Heart's Desire at 3030 Old U.S. 20 W (also know as McKinley) in Elkhart, Indiana

Michiana's Largest Antiques & Collectibles Mall offering a wide variety of antiques, specialty gifts, collectible items. Browse our booth Indian Prairie Alpacas of Middlebury, IN. We have a nice selection of hand crafted items and fiber that is processed on our farm. We also have a grand selection of Alpaca Sweaters, Hats, Gloves, Glittens, Scarves, Socks, Teddy Bears, Yarn, Dog Coats, Dog Cozzies. There's a little something for EVERYONE at Heart's Desire

Featuring over 90 Quality Dealers

Spacious 30,000 s.f. 

Spacious Aisleways

Rest Areas Throughout 

Heart's Desire Holiday Open House

Saturday ovember 19th 9am to 6pm

Special Discounts ALL DAY ~ Cash/Check only to receive Dealer Discounts

The Craft Peddler Open daily 10 to 6pm Sat 10 - 4

8639 Portage Rd                 Sun 1pm to 5pm

Portage, MI

A selection of craft and antiques from nearly 100 Artisans. The Craft Peddler is a shop of UNIQUE gifts and treasures.

Home decor, furniture and jewlry, pimitive art, stained glass, candles,quilts,purses, bird feeders, doll clothes, childrens clothes, blankets, toys,wreaths, garland, pottery, potpouri, soaps and skin care, wood working, yard and garden accessories,  gourmet dips. as of November 1, 2011 you can purchase Alpaca items....hats, sweaters, scarves, socks, gloves, yarn and dyed and natural fiber. You will also find Doggie Treasures for your pets. Hand made bags, coats, cute and frilly items for yor pets.

The Market Place of Middlebury 511 South Main St  It's a beautiful Old Tyme Store full of Antiques, Collectibles along with products from a variety of Artisans.

Quality furniture, Longaberger Baskets, Jams & Jellies, Chocolates, Wooden Toys, Soaps, Oils, jewlry, musical Instruments,Precious Moments, home DecoCandles and of course Alpaca Apparel. This is just a start of what you will find at The Market Place

Take a look at that Nativity Set.. Top of the line craftsmanship!!!

Daisy's Books isnow located in The Market. he is looking to buy books such as mystery/suspense, westerns, Christian Fiction and all others.

he Pumpkin Vine Cafe' ~ Coffee Bar & Tea Room is now open at The Market Place Hours are 6:30am - 4:30 pm Monday- Saturday

(kitchen closes at 3pm) 

Bring your computer they have Wi-Fi!!!!! Breakfast~ Lunch~ Baked Goods ~ Gourmet Teas & Coffee, Hand Dipped Milkshakes, fruit smoothies.

Stop on in you'll be glad you did.

Fine Arts & Design Studio ~ Owner Marilyn Prucka

www.marilynprucka.com Marilyn does some fabulous work 

using natural fibers. Handweaving, handspinning,

blending, and carding. 

She has quite the talent in many areas of art & design.

Polymer clay is another one of her exceptional talents that

she has aquired. The buttons and pens are beautifully

crafted. Her Quilt Designs are as Unique as they come.

I'm almost positive she has more hidden talents that I am

yet to find out. Below are some of her blends using our

alpaca fiber and tussah.   Simply Stunning!!!!!

Fine Arts & Design Studio ~ Owner Marilyn Prucka

www.marilynprucka.com