My mother was a home ed teacher and taught us to sew. We continue to sew “in her memory”. We make fabric items such as reversible vests, aprons, pocketbooks, totes, fleece throws, napkins and hand towels that hang on kitchen handles.

Maker of precious infant clothing. Because I believe a baby should look like a baby, most of my creations are done in pastels. I use patterns dating back to the early 1900's to present. The fabrics used are batiste, quality cottons, and soft knits. I try to make these items different from anything available in stores, so they are a unique and memorable gift.

Handcrafted jewelry, many styles and colors, beads, gemstones, pearls, gold-filled, sterling silver, silver-plated, gold-plated. Necklaces, earrings, bracelets, watches, ankle bracelets.

My love of photography and crafting seem to always circle back to nature. I want to share the beauty of God's creation with everyone. I use natural items along with fused glass and fiber in my gourd art. Mixed media art with photographs I take in the area around my home are also something I enjoy.

Wayne began creating one-of-a-kind wood carvings and walking sticks in November, 2003, after moving to his home atop Big Walker Mountain in Bland County, VA. A self-taught artist, he is now creating chainsaw carvings, as well as his traditional carvings.

Special pieces or projects may be commissioned by contacting Wayne directly.

We are Martin & Linda Garthaffner and we operate Garthaffner Creative Family Enterprises.
Originally from up north, we are now in grafted Southerners, having lived in Virginia for 35 years! Martin enjoys wood working & began making quality, period correct, functional Artisan Lanterns for the Frontier Camping Fellowship many years ago. Produced in several styles & types
of wood- these lanterns are now used by numerous Civil War re enactors, in homes, events, and festivals.Linda enjoys the more artistic side of the wood working, as in Pyrography (wood burning), painting, & decorating. As well as making jewelry, bow making, knitting, sewing, & quilting.We are both members of the James River Woodcarvers Association.