Sweet Sue's Fudge
Sue Umthun, fudge maker and owner of Sweet Sue's Homemade Fudge in Fort Madison, Iowa, has been making and selling her fudge for over 16 years all over the mid-west. Shown at the Greef General Store in Bentonsport, you can always find many flavors of fresh, real cream and butter fudge. Free samples, too! Sweet Sue's Fudge will ship your selections, and can also be found at many festivals, craft and art fairs. Call Sue to place your order at 319-470-0360.
| Find Sweet Sue's Fudge at these events:
June 11& 12th - Strawberry Festival, Farmington, IA Sept. 2-4th - Antique Gas Engine & Craft Festival, under the pines in Lake Argyle State Park, Colchester, IL Sept. 17 & 18th - Applejack Festival, at Pumpkin Ridge Farms in Nebraska City, NE Oct. 1 & 2nd - Spoon River Drive, 2 booths in London Mills, IL Oct. 8 & 9th - Spoon River Drive, 2 booths in London Mills, IL Oct. 15 & 16th - UNI Dome, Cedar Falls, IA Nov. 18 - 20th - Country Treasures Holiday Arts & Crafts, Oakley-Lindsey Center in Quincy, IL Nov. 19 & 20th - Quincy Gift Show, Quincy High School, Quincy, IL Please call for more information on any of these shows. I will gladly ship your special fudge selections whereever you would like. |
Cottonwood Country Crafts
I have been a crafter for many years. Starting in 4-H sewing when I was 10. While working at Hy Vee as a full time cake decorator for almost 20 years I was able to continue with quilting and setting up at craft shows. After retiring I opened Cottonwood Country Crafts in the Bank Building in Bentonsport with Ernestine Topping and sold painted woodcrafts and other craft items. After leaving there my love for Bentonsport brought me back as a clerk at the Greef Store and a space for my crafts. Due to health I retired from there in 2010 but still have a craft space where you will find baby quilts, snap happy cosmetic bags, Kleenex tissue covers, kids car fun, embroidered tea towels, purses, red hat items and a number of other sewn and quilted items.
Long's Crafts
I
have been crafting for many, many years. My interests came from my
mother who could do almost anything. I remember starting out at an
early age making my own doll clothes by hand then on an old treadle
sewing machine. I love most anything that has to do with your hands -
crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch, latch hook, sewing, etc. In the
past, I sold my crafts in craft malls in Kansas, Illinois, and Iowa
then took a breather a few years ago. But I enjoyed crafting so much
that when I quit work, I just had to find some place I could continue it
and found that place at Greef General Store.
In my corner you can find kitchen towels with crocheted tops to display in your kitchen or to dry your hands, crocheted dishcloths, floral arrangements, washable facial scrubbies, hand-embroidered pillowcases and other items.
In my corner you can find kitchen towels with crocheted tops to display in your kitchen or to dry your hands, crocheted dishcloths, floral arrangements, washable facial scrubbies, hand-embroidered pillowcases and other items.
Leilani McDonald
If my face looks familiar, it's probably because of my history with Van Buren County. I was born and raised in Keosauqua, and had an active role in the Bentonsport National Historic District for 15 years. As site manager for the county-owned properties in Bentonsport, I fell in love with the place and its people. I even lived in one of the old brick houses for 3 years!
When I moved to my current home in Iowa Falls in 2002, I retained a booth space in the Greef General Store where I can sell my handmade rugs and hats. I take great pleasure in combining colors and workmanship to create useful and decorative products.
I've been weaving rag rugs on a 4-harness LeClerc floor loom since 1986. I generally recycle used clothing, blankets and sheets, and other fabric. I also knit stocking caps from wool yarn that is spun on my handmade walnut spinning wheel. I learned to knit as a 4th grader, and have been a spinner for over 35 years. Most of the wool that I spin is produced by the sheep of Lamb Lane Farm in Ft. Madison, Iowa, and I'm proud that my items are truly "Made in Iowa!"
When I moved to my current home in Iowa Falls in 2002, I retained a booth space in the Greef General Store where I can sell my handmade rugs and hats. I take great pleasure in combining colors and workmanship to create useful and decorative products.
I've been weaving rag rugs on a 4-harness LeClerc floor loom since 1986. I generally recycle used clothing, blankets and sheets, and other fabric. I also knit stocking caps from wool yarn that is spun on my handmade walnut spinning wheel. I learned to knit as a 4th grader, and have been a spinner for over 35 years. Most of the wool that I spin is produced by the sheep of Lamb Lane Farm in Ft. Madison, Iowa, and I'm proud that my items are truly "Made in Iowa!"
Rita Holden
Handmade heavy blankets from recycled jeans, baby blankets, wall hangings, baby buntings, jean purses and various other handmade crafts can be found in this booth.
Rita has been making crafts for a long time and will customize your order. Jean blankets can easily be personalized with John Deer tractors, hunting scenes, cars or your favorite hobby/interest sewn in as the backing and border. Special sizes and designs for baby items or other hand sewn items are also available.
Rita has been making crafts for a long time and will customize your order. Jean blankets can easily be personalized with John Deer tractors, hunting scenes, cars or your favorite hobby/interest sewn in as the backing and border. Special sizes and designs for baby items or other hand sewn items are also available.
