One such craft fair, Wilton's Autumn Craft Festival, is in its ninth year and offers 150 juried exhibitors. While some crafters there exhibit handmade jewelry, dolls, clothing or specialty foods, others display ceramics and pottery, wood carvings, folk art, and holiday collectibles in all price ranges. For many, the Autumn Craft Festival has become a one-stop decorating bonanza. Other artisans will exhibit such accessories as painted floorcloths, shadow boxes, mirrors, clocks, photography and birdhouses. Holiday collections are often the most treasured accessories and this Autumn Craft Festival provides a marvelous array of angels and Santas.
Floral designs range from pressed flower pictures to lavish wreaths and topiaries.
Both the baskets and wildlife sculptures would be particularly appealing in a den or family room as part of a collection. In fact, while many pieces in the show may be fine alone, others, such as small inlaid wooden boxes or Christmas ornaments, provide more punch in a themed group. Part of the joy of shopping craft fairs is returning year after year to select one more gem to add to your collection. Craft-show artisans love to develop relationships with their customers and are usually eager to hear your suggestions for additions or improvements to their selection. Decorating children's rooms often provides a welcome relief from the formality of the rest of the house.