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Fair Trade Principles, Mission, and Testimonials:

Just Some of Hundreds of Personal Notes We Have Received from our Customers: 

Dear Friends, We just received our beautiful huipil quilt which is all that we had hoped for. This is a heartwarming purchase as well. My sister lives in San Cristobal, Chiapas and we love to visit her and explore the countryside which belongs to the indigenous Mayan people. The quilt radiates the color, identity and beauty of their natural world. Thank you for making such treasures easily available ... We will spread the word! Gracias! Anna and Roland Jacopetti, Santa Rosa, CA

Dear Mr Lam, I just received my amazing King size patchwork quilt,...pillow cases [and Mixed Huipile] throw blanket...I am absolutely amazed by how beautiful they are and cannot stop looking at them. The work is so detailed and they are so well made. I wish you every success! Sincerely,
Lorraine Anderson, New South Wales (Australia)

BREATHTAKING!  I received my Huipile quilt today ... when I opened the box, the treasure awaiting was beyond words...I immediately laid it out on my bed and took a very long time studying and feeling all of the intricate embroidery and it brought me to tears through a huge smile.  Nothing this beautiful can be made without heartfelt passion, depth of soul and willingness to share.  I am so grateful to the incredible artisans who crafted this spectacular quilt and to your team for bringing these unique, heirloom-quality and "life-changing gifts" to us. Thank You, Steph Speziali, Plainfield, CT

Dear Mr. Lam:  Just a note to tell you how much I love my new Guatemalan quilt.  It is beautiful craftsmanship.  I never thought I could afford such a beautiful textile at the price you offered.  I plan on ordering other products from fairtradequilts and will spread the word of your wonderful website to all my friends and family. Again, thank you! Rebecca Rapport, Austin, TX

Dear Mr. Lam, The [Zacualpa] bedspreads and pillow shams are BEAUTIFUL! They arrived today – sooner than expected – and I can’t say enough good about them. The fabric is gorgeous and the needlework is very fine. They’re perfect!  I love the attention to detail... Warmest Regards to you and your talented artisans. Jan Pippins, Denham Springs, LA

WOW, I just received my Kuchi King Size quilt and it is amazing!  When I look at the various materials included in this quilt I know that many of the materials are from someone's blouse, skirt etc.  It is beautiful and I will love to share it with anyone who comes to my home. Diane Schlamp, Okanagan Falls, BC Canada

Dear Don, The Guatemalan quilt arrived yesterday and it is even better than I expected!  The colors and motifs are just wonderful, and beautifully arranged and put together too. Thank you so much! Becky Donlan, Lehigh Acres, FL

Wow, you guys are amazing. First of all I have no idea how you got me my quilt so fast, very impressive. Secondly, I could not be any happier with the quilt you picked out.... When I opened the box I immediately knew I would love it, couldn't be more me.  Seriously, I nearly cried. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!!  I LOVE it so much. Lyn Pompeo, Cohasset, MA

Dear Mr. Lam, I received the beautiful Guatemalan quilt two days ago.  I am nearly moved to speechlessness with its beauty.  It is so stunningly gorgeous, I am compelled to touch it every time I pass it by.  I laid it on the floor for now, so that I can see every part of it, crawl over it and examine it.  It is wonderful.  I am in awe at the ability of us humans, to take some pieces of string, made from a plant, and weave such lovely things.  I am so grateful that there are artisans in Guatemala who have preserved such an amazing talent.  When I saw it the first time I was sure that you had sent me a quilt ten times more gorgeous than the ones in the photos, but I realize that the photos, nice though they are, cannot convey the texture and richness of the textiles used in the quilts.  Please thank the women who worked on this quilt for me. Lorraine Kim, Champaign, IL

Fair Trade Quilts and Crafts Mission Statement 2013:

• Producers will be paid a fair price, at least 50% more than they would receive within the local market.
• We will only deal with partners which engage in ethical business practices and pay producers fairly.
• We will build long-term trade relationships, provide start-up and capacity-building loans, pay producers on a timely basis, and provide advance payments to allow our artisans to purchase materials.
• We will only support groups that maintain healthy, safe, working conditions, and engage in environmentally sustainable practices. 
• We will provide training and design support to assist our artisans in reaching the N. American Market
• We will honor and encourage our artisans' cultural and artistic heritage
• We will assist artisans in building independent, sustainable businesses, that can successfully compete beyond fair trade networks

More Testimonials: 

Dear Mr. Lam: My quilt has arrived. It only took 3-4 days. It is incredibly beautiful. The deep indigo is stunning in the afternoon sunlight and comforting and soothing at night. The black reverse side adds to the starry night feel. Thank you for this wonderful product. I shopped for hours before I happened to find your site. Tell anyone who lives in my cold Midwest climate that this is a substantial quilt. I put it over my down comforter and was still warm when my sweetheart stole the comforter for his side of the bed. I hate it when that happens, but I was still warm and safe under my indigo quilt. Thank you and best wishes to you and the lovely people of Guatemala. Yours truly, Julie Rheault, Madison, WI

Don, I just received my jeweled embroidered Indian quilt.  Words can not express the beauty and the fine textile art work that was put into making this quilt.. When I open the box, it was more than I ever dreamed of. I will treasure this quilt for a long long time.  I want to thank you for having these quilts, so that others can cherish them as much as I'm going to..  sincerely Susan King, Shippenville, PA.

So now I own two quilts and never get to use either! My eldest son immediately took possession of the first quilt and the second went to my younger son, who wanted a quilt for his bed "just like his brother's." Seems I will have to place yet another order in the future to have one of my very own! The quilts are beautifully constructed, heavier (read "warmer") than local quilts, amazing in the color combinations, and extra-comforting in knowing their creation provides funds for families in a growing area of our world. Thank you for the service to people on both ends of the "transaction"...the artisans and the recipients! (And yes, I am and will continue to be a repeat customer!) Catherine Goubeaux, Strasburg, PA

Dear Don - just received my quilt - it is magnificent - quality is far superior than I imagined - even after reading your testimonials prior to ordering.  I am so happy that I ordered - of course, your prices are far too reasonable.  Sincerely Sigrid Silverman, Tucson, AZ

Thank you for providing these beautiful items. The Huipile throw was gorgeous, and I’m enjoying my coffee mugs, too. I absolutely love the two handbags that I received ..., and am using one as we speak. The fact that these are all fair trade items is very important to me; again, my sincere thanks for being there; and providing this service to the public and the artisans. Gail Fought

This quilt makes me happy just looking at it.... it's a great piece with an astonishing sense of color interest. To be somewhat poetic, I can see and very much appreciate the dedication and effort that went into making this quilt.  In fact I feel that I received a gift, and of course your great attitude contributed to it - you deserve to succeed! Rose Ringel, New York, NY

I Love it! It is every thing I was hoping it would be. The colors are perfect for my room. Price was so good for such beautiful art work. Thank you very much. Carol Statler, Oregon , Illinois

"I have been looking for just the right cover for my bed. I've searched every on-line store I could find. I found everything to be too impersonal looking or contrived. ... Then I found your site. I am going to be so happy sleeping under what I ordered. Beautiful, personal, colorful. Perfect! Good luck with your venture." Laura Barker, Dunbar, WV

Regarding our work with the Guatemalan training program ADIMH: Dear Mr. Lam, In behalf of all the women working as associates of ADIMH, we thank you for your donation. It will be used to purchase a new computer to support our efforts to provide office skills to poor women in the rural areas of Huehuetenango, Guatemala [see to left]. ...Thank you, Carmen Letona, Executive Director If you, your company, or organization have computers that are in good condition and would like to support this project with a computer donation, please contact us at info@fairtradequilts.com. Special Thanks to Ron Powers from Pulaski, VA for his recent monetary donation which allowed ADIMH to purchase a computer and other office equipment.

 "I just received my order and was thrilled. The quilt is beautiful and the necklace and  earring set is outstanding. The photos do not do it justice. I have never received more compliments on jewelry as I did when I wore the set to work. I would love to see more jewelry on the site. I think what you are doing is terrific." Darla Tucker, Dublin, VA

I received my quilt and it is just beautiful!!! Your speed in shipping was amazing and I have spread the word. Thanks for being there!! Yours, Lisa Dalmeyer, New Milford, CT

"Please let your readers and others looking at your site know that we were very impressed by the quality of your quilts and your responsiveness. It's obvious how much you care about providing this opportunity for and working with the artisans in Guatemala, and their painstaking work shows. The colors are deep and vibrant, and the quilt is something we'll treasure for many years." Katie Hultquist, Seattle, Washington 

"I believe that the concept of fair trade is a very tangible, down to earth, and positive way to counteract the current corporate-led globalization trend. Producers get a fair deal, consumers get a great product, with minimal (and very friendly and responsive!) intervention from the middleperson. The beauty and intricacy of Guatemalan weavings are well known to many. These quilts bring together the wonders of the Mayan craft in a very appealing, high quality, and affordable product." Again, thanks! Alan Cibilis, Wash., DC

I want to thank you for your wonderful service! The Guatemalan mixed huipile patchwork quilts are fabulous! I am using them on two day beds-the vivid colors really compliment the aged wood. Thank you from a new, delighted customer who will definitely be a return customer. Isabel Besse, Falmouth, MA

I purchased a green Guatamalan quilt a couple of years ago and it is still beautiful. The mixed quilt I just received is so beautiful, its hard not to just stare at it. There is so many details in the cloth, embroidery, and cross stitching. I do hope the quilt makers know that their work is appreciated very much. Thank you,   Evelyn Rollins

" I was AMAZED when I opened the box!  ...The Indian bedspread blew me away! The colors are so vibrant and the stitching is so beautifully done. ...  I will definitely be a return customer!" Jaime Maupin, Richmond, VA

"I just wanted to let you know that, I was very pleased to receive my beautiful Guatemalan red/earth tone patchwork quilt, a true handcrafted treasure with superb quality and fine taste. Best wishes for Fair Trade Quilts," Oscar Ancalmo, CA

Fair Trade is one of the fastest growing social development models in the world today with the sale of Fairly Traded goods nearly doubling each year!

"Your quilts are very well made and I appreciate the work you do in Guatemala" Katherine Thompson, AZ, and check out the website of an organization that she worked with training health professionals in Guatemala at www.guamap.org.

"Warmest best wishes for the continued success of Fair Trade Quilts and Crafts and the talented women who produce such works of art." Ellen H., Hatfield, PA

Dear Don,

"We are grateful and supportive of your effort to sell crafts made by democratically organized groups of small producers in disadvantaged rural areas of the Guatemalan highlands. ...Guatemala is a poor nation with very inequitably distributed incomes and access to opportunities. The situation of women is particularly difficult, ...and they are often socially and economically marginalized. Presenting market opportunities for rural Guatemalan Mayan women is extremely beneficial economically and in terms of increasing their sense of self-worth and social status."

..."those who purchase these crafts have the guarantee of owning a high-quality hand-made product that supports poor, women producers in rural Guatemala both economically and socially." ..."This is truly a worthy endeavor socially and we are pleased to be a part of making these fine products available to consumers in the United States." 

            

John Lundine      Guatemala Country  Representative SHARE

David Arrivillaga Executive Director Asociation SHARE

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Fair Trade, Socially Conscience, and Environmentally Responsible Links:

Fair Trade Federation-An Association of Fair Trade wholesalers, retailers, and producers. 
The Textile Museum- What a wonderful place to visit-in person or online! One of our inspirations for starting this web site. 
Lucuma.com ArtCrafts Gallery- a collection of vibrant handmade home accents, wearable art, puppets, greeting cards and fair trade gifts from Peru you won't find anywhere else.  
Taraluna - Fair Trade, Organic & Green Gifts.
Unity-Fair Trade Marketplace, A great online Fair Trade Retailer.
Terra Experience- Ethnic Doll Clothes and other Fun Stuff From Guatemala and the Markets of the World. 
EthnicArts.org-Arts and crafts from around the world. The Tribal Marketplace is great! 
Seva Foundation- Builds partnerships to respond to locally defined problems with culturally sustainable solutions. Seva's Gifts of Service make wonderful holiday gifts and bring inspiration and meaning to gift sharing. 
Transfair USA-Fair Trade labeling organization for coffee, tea, and other food products. 
Global Marketplace-A wonderful place to find a wide range of fairly traded arts and crafts. 
Patagonia Gifts- Artisans from Patagonia: handcrafted art gallery including hand made silver jewelry, one-of-a-kind ceramic pottery, unique natural leaf jewelry and fine wood art gifts. 
Casa Quivira Foundation & Adoption Home- A children's home located in Antigua, Guatemala supported by some wonderful folks in the US.
Maya Wrap- Mayan Baby Carriers! 
Da’vida:  The Communities’ Center for Fair Trade in Oneonta, NY. 
Hemptown Clothing Inc.-Eco-friendly T's, caps, polos, oxfords, tote bags and much more. Made from Hemp!
Tools For Change- A multi-cultural organization that promotes healing, leadership development, and sustainable democracy. 
Ananse Village -Wonderful, fairly traded products from Africa. 
Deltarts- Fair Trade Exporter of beautiful Peruvian crafts. 
Language Resources Online- Study a foreign language and learn the about their cultures. Fair Trade Resources also. 
United Students for Fair Trade- Find Fair Trade Student Organizations across the country. 
Watabaran Nepal - Wonderful  handmade paper products and Fair Trade. 
Fairtradesports.com The first full line of certified Fair Trade sports balls for soccer, basketball, football, etc in the US.
Galería Octágono -  a quilting arts cooperative project in Costa Rica. 
Habitat Integrated Pakistan- Fairly traded products from Pakistan.

                                                                                                                               Tribal Arts & Textiles

A Cool Tribal Arts Gallery- Interesting art gallery and secure store promoting original hand crafted tribal & native arts, sculpture, masks, carvings, puppets, crafts, and unique gifts. 
Textile Art- Fabulous traditional textiles from around the world. 
Fibre Arts Online.com- A wonderful directory of information about fiber and textile art. 
Tribal Arts Directory- Find information on textile & tribal art from around the world. 

Environmentally & Socially Conscience Organizations and Businesses

Coop America- Supporting socially and environmentally responsible products and services. 
Eco-Artware- Innovative gifts from earth-friendly materials.
Feline Design- Cool Cat Furniture 
E-OKKIDS- Organization supporting environmentally friendly products and businesses. We are quite happy to receive their support. 
Northern Sun- Products For Progressives! Great stuff. 
KindWeb.com- Music resources, band links, musicians finder, events calendar, venues finder, activism, natural health, a great search engine, and more ...
Explore Guatemala.com- Guatemalan travel, workshops, and specialty tours.  A socially conscience company that supports Guatemalan artisans. 
OmPlace The 'Conscious Living' Directory and Alternative News Room. 
All Natural Handmade Soap and Bath Salts - Handcrafted in Hawaii by Coconut Coast Natural Products. Made with pure essential oils and locally grown organic botanicals. Eco-friendly, preservative free and certified vegan.
Zenzibar- An "alternative" shopping search engine including many environmentally friendly and fair trade sites. Something for everyone here-have fun looking around. 
Folk Art Center- Our vision of the world is one where people can overcome geographic, social, technological and economic barriers and fully participate in the beauty of folk arts.

Links to sites concerning Mayan history and culture

Mayaruins.com-Wonderful site with photographs of ancient Mayan cities. 
Ancient Mesoamerican Civilizations- U. of Minn. site with tons of interesting and educational information about Mayan history and culture. 
Mayan Ruins- Great pictures and historical information regarding ancient Mayan ruins. 
Arte Maya-The textiles and art of the Mayan people. 
CentralAmerica.com-Find news, business contacts, cultural information, governmental contacts, and organizations from all over Central America. 
Nuestro Pueblo- The web site features a collection of black and white portraits of today’s Mayas by Sylvia Castellanos. She lived in Guatemala for a decade. Her collection has been exhibited at the residence of the U.S. Ambassador in Guatemala and at the Organization of American States in Washington, D.C. She is now selling high-quality gicleé reproductions of the portraits in the collection. She will never sell the originals. 
The Maya Astronomy Page-Information on Mayan writing, astronomy, and mathematics. 
The Belize Valley Archaeological Project- Current information on the archaeological investigation at the Mayan site known as the Baking Pot. 
W. Belize Regional Cave Project- Investigation of the use of caves by prehistoric Maya. 
Friends of the Ixchel Museum- The Ixchel Museum is the only institution in Guatemala dedicated to the study and conservation of Mayan weavings. 
Maya Archaeology - A great site to learn more about the Maya. Fabulous Photos! 
Latin American History, Studies, and Tourism - Description: Editing and Tutoring Services for Latin Americans, Custom Term Paper Tutoring, Proofreading for Tourism.

Arts & Crafts Directories

ByRegion.net- Hundreds of crafters and artists from the US and around the world exhibit their works here. We are featured in the Central American section! 
 The Worldwide Art Gallery -All things art site. Art History, Art Directory, Kids' Art Gallery and education resource, free art quiz (win prizes) plus contemporary international and Australian Art. And check out our listing under crafts while you are there! 
About Arts.com- Craft Resources. Directory of craft related websites and discussion groups. 
Craft Directory - Arts & Crafts Search Engine and Directory

New York & Tsunami Relief Efforts: 
Save The Children- This was our charity of choice in donating to Tsunami relief efforts. Great organization with low administrative overhead costs.
New York Fire Fighters 9-11 Disaster Relief Fund- [now called "Network for Good"] We contributed 10% of our sales during the first two weeks of October 2001 to this fund. Great organization! 

Some Wonderful Handmade Craft Sites That Have Linked to Us

Feline Design- Cool Cat Furniture 
27estore.com - interior doors, kitchen cabinets, and wall paneling for your home remodeling project.
Pottery-Bali Indonesia- Offers premium value decorative terra cotta pottery, hand painted flower pots and plant pots for home interior decoration and gardening. 
Top of the Hill Crafts-Wonderful handmade quilts, quilted jackets, wall hangings, sweatshirts, denim shirts, oil paintings, stained glass, wood arts, seasonal and holiday crafts.
Soul Seams- Handmade crazy patchwork clothing, hand blown glass, handcrafted jewelry, and more! All handmade by artisans! 
Gwizpro.com - Well made, attractive, Custom Quilt Racks. 
Mata Ortiz Pottery- Lots of information about Mata Ortiz pottery and the artists of Mata Ortiz Mexico. 
Caterpillars Soy Candles- Clean burning, artist crafted pillar candles, soy wax jar candles, soy wax votive candles, soy tarts, wholesale, retail and private label, drenched with the maximum amount of scent, hand poured natural candles. 
Joy's Country Quilts-  Hand-tied quilts with a delightful down-home look of old-fashioned folk art for warmth and lasting beauty. Come Visit. 
 Balibo - Bali Handicraft Wholesale- Balibo Handicraft located in Bali island - Indonesia, Wholesale directory for bali products, bali handicraft and bali furniture. Bali Handicraft and Furniture wholesaler.
Custom Made T-shirt Quilts- Beautiful custom made t-shirt quilts from your old shirts, jerseys and sweatshirts. Customer choice and satisfaction is key. Atlanta quilter has been making these quilts since 1995. 
LucyArnold.com- Fine art of Lucy Arnold: Watercolor, pastel, mixed media paintings, unique beaded jewelry, fantasy miniature shoes, cards, limited edition prints.
Infinitecosmos420- Hey Friends! We're Todd and Marlena from Eugene, OR and we make tons of hand made gifts such as hand blown glass, hemp clothing and accessories, crocheted hats, bags and lots more!
House of Pharaoh- Beautiful ancient Egyptian Art reproductions,  reliefs and sculptures created with meticulous attention to detail and individually hand-painted. 
Happy Mango Imports- Guatemalan textiles and information on Mayan clothing. 
House of Quilts- Handmade heirloom quality quilts by Donna, featuring original designs along with traditional Kentucky favorites. 
Patchwork Quilts- Quilts, quilts and more quilts. Online quilt shop offering over 100 selections of handmade patchwork quilts, applique quilts, embroidered quilts, baby quilts, quilted wall hangings. Personalized consulting services before you buy to guarantee your satisfaction. Quality quilts with value prices and free shipping. 
Outdoor Furniture- The Cedar Station- Outdoor furniture for any home or yard. Free Shipping!
Only Crystals- A wonderful Crystal shopping site. 
Marionette Puppets -  Czech Marionettes is the largest online exhibition of original marionette creations and antique marionettes from the Czech. 
Lugansk Art Gallery- selling paintings and other artworks. 
Gusto-Latino.com "The most informative and entertaining website on Latino culture and more. Púnto! " 
Kurt Jackson - Cornwall painter, nature, environment, landscape artist. Kurt Jackson is one of Britain's leading painters. His environment and nature painting embraces a wide range of materials and techniques. He is most famous for his paintings of the Cornwall landscape but has painted in Scotland, Ireland and further a field.
Bear Paw Quilt's fat quarters - Discount online quilt fabric store with thousands of name brand fabrics. 
The Basket Corner- Elegant and impressive gift baskets for all occasions.
Eaglewear Jewelry- Native American jewelry and crafts. 
Lotus Sculpture- Sells bronze statues and sculptures, Garden statues of Hindu gods, Shiva, Nataraja, Ganesha, Vishnu, Lakshmi, Krishna, and the Buddha. 
Autumn Gallery-Handmade Jewelry- They offer fine quality, handcrafted jewelry not available anywhere else in the world. Their jewelry selection includes contemporary designer styles in sterling silver, gold, and gemstone.
The Metal Studio- Unique Wrought Iron Home decorating accessories, candle chandeliers, candle wall sconces, media storage, wine racks, plant stands, candlesticks & wire baskets. 
Redjewelry.com- Buy fine jewelry online. 
Swcreations.net- Handcrafted beaded jewelry and designs, crafted with unique beads and findings gathered from all over the world. Also see: Artcraftdirectory.com. 
Custom Furniture - Designer Custom Furniture including Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese tansu styles from Berkeley Mills. We bring you the finest collections from premium woods to accommodate your aesthetic preference.
New Jersey Flag- They provide a wide array of flag products and accessories, and have over 2300 items in their catalog. Easy online ordering and most items ship within 24 hours.
Campus T-Shirt Quilt Co.- custom quilts out of all types of clothing including t-shirts, baby clothes, ties, and jeans.
AarnavCraft.com: Indian Home Decor. Authentic, stylish and exclusive home decor from India. We deliver these cushion covers, bed linens, wall hanging & rugs, quilts, leather stool, paper-mache, wooden craft and much more at your doorstep. So, decorate your home with these unique products. 
Mallery Designs- Charming, one-of-a-kind hand crafted angels. 
Carolina Rustica- Hand forged wrought iron beds and furnishings. 
Shop 4 Candles & Candle Making Supplies- Thousands of affordable candles, votives, floating candles, accessories, and candle making supplies. 
Zigans Woodcrafts- Your online wood working plans store! 
Feather In The Wind-  Native American style crafts. 
Balinese Crafts- Wholesale supplier of furniture and handicrafts from Bali. Silver jewelry. More than 5000 crafts are available. 
AuthenticIndia -  AuthenticIndia offers a unique,  eye-catching collection of Indian handicrafts ranging from handmade jewelry box to beaded evening handbags to intricate marble paintings and much more. Makes a perfect gift for any occasion.
Rural Mailboxes in Outdoor Decor- The most beautiful creations of decorative rural mailboxes. Models: cow, dog, pig, cat, horse, goat, rabbit, moose, sheep, golf bag, ect.
Wall Water Fountains 
Bathheaven.com: Bath salts, Handmade soap, Essential oils, and Room sprays- Made with pure essential oils and herbs for natural aromatherapy benefits. Made when you order to ensure freshness.
Candles By Victoria- Homemade candles made from the heart. You can enter to win a free candle too! 
WWW.Wine-Racks-Candle-Holders.com- Very cool Wine Rack Candle Holders. 
Hand Dipped Incense Sticks, Handmade Soap, and Fragrance Oils- Your online supplier of scented incense and incense-making supplies, handcrafted soap bars, fragrance oils by the pound. Shop Scentsations4u.com and save.
DCMProducts.com -Unique quilt racks, afghan & baby blanket holders, roll top bread boxes & much more. Handmade hardwood furniture.
All Home Decorating- Ideas, tips and resources for entire home decorating.
Wind Chimes Free Shipping
Soap Flowers Gifts and Presents- Handcrafted flowers made from ordinary soap make highly unusual gifts. Yes, they are really made from soap!
Wild Zipper- Preserve your memories by ordering a custom made t-shirt quilt. Their quilts are individually and personally designed and sewn. 
Bead Studio- Amazing selection of beads, charms and embellishments for body adornment and home decor. Free online beading projects and monthly newsletter. 
Timely Jewels - Original designed, handcrafted jewelry using Turquoise, other natural stones, coral, amber, crystal, fresh-water pearls, recycled glass and Sterling silver. 
Hand Cut Coins- Unique Jewelry made from quarters & dimes. They make names, initials, logos, friendship sets & just about anything else you might like.
Little Cedar Log Homes- A small family business specializing in the construction of log homes and cabins. Nice folks, beautiful work! 
Blue Bird Gardens- A fine collection of handmade quilts & collectables.
Scrapbooking Paradise-  Your imagination paradise-There are no distractions here...just an oasis of discount scrapbooking supplies, scrapbooking ideas, tips, stories, inspiration and friends. Come on in, take off your shoes and let your hair down. Feel the creativity wash over you.
Wish Pearl - Wish Pearl women's jewelry. Unique gifts for all occasions. 
Butterfly & Nature Gift Store - Butterfly and Nature Gift store offers butterfly and nature themed gifts including butterfly art, jewelry, pictures, kits, houses and more. 
The Butterfly Site - Explore the exciting world of butterflies by visiting The Butterfly Site’s dozen butterfly topics for gifts, live butterfly releases, and supplies! 
Van Gogh Studio - your museum quality art reproductions - Hand painted museum quality Vincent Van Gogh art reproductions. The best on the net! 
Swazi Candles USA- Hundreds of handmade reburnable candles imported from Africa in many colorfully patterned animal and geometric shapes. Low to free shipping.
Burning Butterfly- Fabulous handcrafted candles. 
African Crafts Market- Producers/suppliers of all African arts and crafts , hand crafted out of top quality material. From Zulu shield and beads through to wood/stone carvings. We deal in African animal hides , ostrich eggs and much much more. Wholesalers welcome!

Gift Ideas & Other Link Partners

ChangingLINKS.com- A collection of interesting and funny web sites linked together for your enjoyment. 
America's Jewelry Gift - Gold Rings, Gold Jewelry, Gold Necklace, Wedding Band, Wedding Ring, Gold Bracelet, 
Gold Earrings. 
.www.itemsabout.com- We specialized in the art of woodburning or hand painted plaques and signs. We hand craft personalized plaques, housewarming gifts, wall coat rack, personalized sign, boss gifts, key holder, welcome signs, address plaques, office gifts for all occasions. 
UK Catalogue - UK Catalogue of Furniture, Kids Clothes, Ladieswear, Menswear, Electrical and other High Street products. 
Wholesale Sterling Silver - Wholesale sterling silver jewelry rings necklaces charms and more from Bali. 
Sterling silver jewelry-  Special edition product e-retail & wholesale sterling silver jewelry rings necklaces charms and more from Bali. 
Sterling silver jewelry ring-  Special edition product wholesale sterling silver jewelry rings necklaces charms and more from Bali. 
Cozy Lighting - Discount Home Lighting and Ceiling Fans - Guaranteed low prices on name brand indoor lighting, outdoor lighting and ceiling fans. Free shipping. Expert lighting assistance. 
Wholesale Sterling silver jewelry-  Special edition product wholesale sterling silver jewelry rings necklaces charms and more from Bali. 
Teak Patio Furniture- Teak Patio Furniture. Classic Teak specializes in very high quality patio furniture & garden furniture at substantial discounts. 
TENav - TEN Audio Visual provides Audio Visual and both Video & Audio Conferencing Solutions. TEN Audio Visual provides complete audio visual and Video/Audio conferencing specification, consultancy, equipment supply, installation & integration, support & maintenance and training. 
Fruit and Wine Gift Baskets-  Gift Baskets of all types at great prices! 
 Italian Charm Bracelets Australia-  Alluring Charms provide a great range of quality Italian Charms with thousands of different links to choose from. 
Wedding Bands, Wedding Rings And Jewelry-  We at allirelandcrafts.com bring you a wide selection of Celtic Wedding Bands, Wedding Rings and Celtic Jewelry from Ireland's finest craftsmen.
 in2play Wooden Toys-  in2play is an online store offering a range of traditional and wooden toys for children including, baby, construction toys, educational toys, toys that aid creativity and wooden train sets. 
Litecubes- Litecubes from WowCoolStuff.com - cool stuff for you Home or business from all over the world. litecubes, friendly footstools, cool lighting, party masks, and much more! 
Bull Frog Spas- Great Hot Tubs. 
TotallyPosters.com Posters Prints and Photos - One of the premier e-commerce poster sites on the web Providing Posters, Prints and Photos of all types. 
1st Choice Corporate Gifts - Corporate Gifts - Send the corporate gift that leaves a lasting impression. Choose from gourmet, chocolate, fruit, cheesecake, cookies and more. We offer distinctive gift baskets to impress. Custom gifts available. 
Bar Stools- Elegant Bar Stools is your leading manufacturers supplier of Wood, Metal, modern and contemporary bar stools and kitchen counter stools nationwide.  
Pillows Home- A Valuable Pillow Information Resource and Directory. 
The Ultimate Coffee Site dedicated to everything coffee and beyond - A vast collection of coffee resources, everything possible related to coffee in one spot on the net. 
Authentic India - AuthenticIndia offers a unique, eye-catching collection of Indian handicrafts ranging from handmade jewelry box to beaded evening handbags to intricate marble paintings and much more. Makes a perfect gift for any occasion. 
Discount Rare Books- Large inventory of first edition rare books for sale. 
WonderShop: Handbag Shopping - :Wondershop.us Genuine leather Handbags, Purses, Bags & Men’s belts largest selection on the net Toss pillows, Sheet sets, Women apparels & gift items. 
Quilting Patterns- Directory of some of the best Quilting Sites online.
Wholesale gift basket supplies. Wholesale selection of supplies for gift baskets including baby items, gourmet food, more. 
Bar Stools & Barstools-  Commercial quality, fully customizable bar stools & chairs, made from the finest imported woods, toughest metals, & most attractive textures and colors. 
Bar Stools 21-  Low cost, high quality, fully customizable bar stools, counter stools & chairs. 
Everything Clothing Online- We offer only the best brand name designer, vintage, maternity, children's and teen clothing online. 
Send a flower delivery online and save - Send flowers directly from the growers and enjoy the freshest, most fragrant arrangement, while saving up to 50%.
Flowers-  Send flowers at the click of a mouse. Online delivery for flowers in the UK. 
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