MerryMaker

04/08/2026

Make sure you check out this upcoming yard sale! Lots of treasures to be found.

04/06/2026

I'm very excited to announce that the Merry Maker Market for this year (Nov 28, 2026) is SOLD OUT for vendors!! Stay tuned for announcements about who will be selling at this year's market. We have some returning vendors and some new ones! Hope you'll come check us out and do some holiday shopping with us!

NOTE: No matter what anyone says in the comments of this or any post about the Merry Maker Market - there are NO TABLES AVAILABLE. I will not communicate about table availability in comments. Watch out for scammers in the comments posing as hosts and trying to get vendors. Don't send anyone money through Facebook. I am the ONLY host of the Merry Maker Market.

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03/14/2026

Merry Makers I've recently joined a great organization here in my community called Kinettes. It's another way for me to give back and participate in making my community even more wonderful. I'll still be your fabulous host of the Merry Maker Holiday Market.... but on that note, the Kinettes are hosting a Spring Market in support of The Den Youth Centre on May 23, 2026 from 9am-3pm, and we're looking for a few more vendors... so if you're interested in participating, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/jdckaq6QVy8DGK4LA

01/28/2026

Calling all knitters and crocheters! If you can help with a blanket or two I’m sure it would be appreciated!!

Nova Scotians who quilt, knit or crochet, we need your help! 🧶

Thank you to the many generous Nova Scotians who quilt, knit or crochet blankets for patients receiving treatment at the QEII Cancer Centre and in our Palliative Care unit. We are seeking blankets for patients in:

Cancer Care – lap-sized blankets
Palliative Care – single-bed size blankets

The blankets will be handed out by volunteers to the patients in palliative care, and in the numerous cancer centre waiting rooms while they wait for treatment. A lap-sized blanket, or “lapghan”, is made to fit over a wheelchair or someone in a sitting position. Sizes typically range from 32” to 48” (81-122 cm) wide by 35” to 40” (89-102 cm) in length. There are many patterns to choose from online. A single-bed size blanket is around 65” wide by 90” in length (165 x 228 cm).

If you would like to quilt, knit or crochet a lapghan or blanket for our cancer centre and palliative care patients, please bring your donations to our volunteer coordinator of Cancer Care and Palliative Care, Erin Fair, in Volunteer Services, Room 24, main floor of the Centennial Building, any time from Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m, or to Valley Regional Hospital in Kentville, Chipman Building, Room 622, any time from Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

If no one is there when you arrive, or if you can only deliver after these hours, donations can be left outside the office door and will be collected the following business day.

🙌 NEW 🙌 The QEII Foundation will give an in-kind tax donation receipt for a minimum of $50 of yarn, wool, or fabric purchased to make these lap blankets. Receipts will be issued for the cost of materials, less any taxes paid. You will just need to give your receipts and the following information, along with your donation:
• A receipt from place of purchase with the cost of materials.
• Your name and mailing address.

Thank you to the quilting, knitting and crochet community for all your amazing support! 🥰

01/12/2026

Don’t forget! I will post publicly about table availability and how to submit a request once we open up table availability in the Spring. I will NOT talk about availability of tables in the comments on posts.

NOTE: Social media promotion of events like this attract scammers posing as hosts and posting in the comments of promotional posts for the markets. Karen Boyd, [email protected], is the ONLY host of the Merry Maker Market and will NOT request money or confirm table availability via social media. Be careful, pay attention to who you're communicating with.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year Merry Makers! Stay tuned for details on the 2026 Merry Maker Market! This year will mark our 7th market showcasing local makers and supporting Freedom Kitchen.

Remember: I will not ask you for money or secure table rentals through Facebook. If tables are available I will post about it in the Spring.

12/04/2025

I am still so overwhelmed by the support we had for the 6th Merry Maker Market on Nov 22nd. You supported local makers and helped us raise $700 for Freedom Kitchen & Closet! Plus, food donations!!

Don’t forget, you can support local makers year round by following their social media and shopping with them at other markets.

Freedom Kitchen welcomes donations whenever you’re able, and have special seasonal needs they post about too.

We can’t wait to welcome you back to the market next year!

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you!

11/22/2025

The Market is in full swing! Here at the Kinsmen in Sackville, NS until 3pm!

11/20/2025

Before or after you visit the Merry Maker Market on Saturday, make sure you head over to the Sackville Shop Local - Christmas Craft Market

11/20/2025

Help support if you can and bring a smile to the face of a senior in need this holiday!

Our annual Adopt A Senior program is now open. We are accepting donations for seniors (personal hygiene items, gloves, scarves, socks, puzzle books, etc.) in a holiday gift bag, marked male/female and dropped off to Cars R Us by Friday, Dec 12. Thank you for your support!

11/10/2025

Local artisan and craft markets like the Merry Maker Market on Nov 22nd can accommodate all these kinds of gifts this year! Shop local and support the community https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZvFzeJspw/?mibextid=wwXIfr