Local Focal Point: Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium (10 photos)

In an effort to encourage Sault consumers to support the area's increasing and creative arts scene, SooToday.com hopes our readers will consider shopping local this holiday season.

From now until Christmas, we will be showcasing the work of local artists and craftspeople with this new weekly feature.

This week's feature highlight's the work of Zenith Lillie-Eakett and Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium.

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Working with a variety of materials, including cotton, wool, alpaca, acrylic, angora, mohair, llama, cashmere, merino, and silk, Zenith's handcrafted, one of a kind creations are just the thing to keep you or a loved one toasty warm this winter.

On Saturday, November 17, Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium will be part of the Tarentorus Home and School Christmas Craft and Bake Sale at 96 Northwood St. from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

You can also contact the Emporium directly via it's Etsy shop, Facebook page, official website, or by email at: [email protected]

About Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium

Washboard Bill's Wonder Emporium is dedicated to making quality, design-conscious, original items. Mostly hats.

Each item is handcrafted by Washboard Bill with care, creativity, and an interest in making sure you can wear, wash, play, and enjoy each hat for years to come.

Bill has been quoted as saying: "My hats were made to last. You'll be leaving them to your grand-kids in your will, along with all your other precious and most beloved items."

There are no patterns for any of Bill's hats.

They are all made from scratch. Original designs.

This means you won't find another hat like Washboard Bill's anywhere.

Which means you are really buying, owning and wearing a couture item - without the couture price.

This alone makes you hip.

No robots are used or abused in the making of our designer items.

All items are made by a REALLY nice person, who has mad skills.

And you appreciate that.

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Upcoming area craft shows

NOVEMBER

Tarentorus Home and School Christmas Craft and Bake Sale
Saturday, November 17 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
96 Northwood St.
 
Circle of Creative Arts: Art/Craft Show
Saturday, November 24 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
648 Queen St. East

DECEMBER

Merrifield Public School Craft Show
Saturday, December 1 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
331 Patrick St.

Handrcrafters Christmas Craft Sale
Saturday, December 1 - 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
St. Peter's Church, 359 Douglas St.

Moose Lodge Christmas Craft Sale
Sunday, December 2 - 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
543 Trunk Rd.

Circle of Creative Arts: Art/Craft Show
Saturday, December 15 - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
648 Queen St. East

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