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Walnut Turkeys
It all began with this little guy right here, and it was love at first sight! I bought him at a local craft show at Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ. It was the most adorable thing I had ever seen, and as crafters often do, I borrowed the idea and explored the possibilities. I thought it was very clever to use a wooden heart for the feet, but a more affordable option was needed for the mass production I was about to embark on, and acorn caps did the trick! My daughter contributed the ingenious touch of adding the acorn cap, and then I began making the turkeys in matching pairs.
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My usual production is 500 turkeys per year, but in preparation for Colorfest, the 2023 numbers exceeded 1000 turkeys. Plus there are some new varieties this year. There are no limits or rules in crafting - experiment and have fun!
