Odin Craft Mill ushers in dreams of spring, summer

Opening day success; seven Spring Show days remain

Spring is bustin’ out all over at the Odin Craft Mill in Odin as its 2016 Spring Show got underway today (Thursday, April 28). An eclectic variety of products have been “warehoused” in the “Mill” – and are set for the search by treasurer-seekers.

The Spring Show will run for two extended weekends; continuing this weekend on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 29-May 1 and next week, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 5-8. Spring Show hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday – 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday – 12 noon to 5 p.m. The Odin Craft Mill is located at 109 1st Street North in Odin.

There are over 150 consignors from five states displaying yard art, jewelry and crafts – all in one place. Items are spread throughout the authentic 1923 Odin Feed Mill, complete with the old grinding and mixing rooms (and the original equipment, including the over-head hoist and old warehouse – to the 1917 Montgomery Ward Home with its original floors, wallpaper and woodwork – and on to the 1927 Gordon Van Tine Barn.

Additionally, lunch is available  in the Feed Mill’s old warehouse, located in the center of the “action.”

The Odin Craft Mill was the brainchild of Nancy Olson of Butterfield. Olson manages the operation, and during show days, it is staffed by volunteers from the surrounding area.

For additional info, go to the Odin Craft Mill’s website at http://www.odincraftmill.com/ – or check out their Facebook page.

Following is a photo gallery from the Mill’s Spring Shows’ opening morning:

 

 

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A GRAY DAY, chilly winds and on-and-off-again rain did not stop the opening day stampede at the Odin Craft Mill’s Spring Show start today (Thursday, April 28). A look at the decorated yard and porch of the 1917 Montgomery Ward Home – and a peek at the 1927 Gordon Van Tine Barn.

 

 

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A LOOK AT the crafty treasure displays that are found on the front porch of the 1923 Odin Feed Mill.

 

 

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A LENGTHY LOOK provided by a raised feed mill warehouse door through to connected display rooms.

 

 

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THE KITCHEN WORKERS were on high alert as hungry shoppers made their way through the food line in order to munch on yummies in the feed mill warehouse while they decided what to keep to buy, and what they could leave behind – maybe.

 

 

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AND HERE IN the feed mill’s warehouse is where the hungry gather – surrounded by displays from the walls to the rafters.

 

 

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HEADING UPSTAIRS IN the 1917 Montgomery Ward Home, with handcrafted items lining the walls – everywhere.

 

 

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THE HAYMOW OF the 1927 Gordon Van Tine Barn provides a huuuge space for a chock-full display area.

 

 

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EVERY NOOK-AND-CRANNY that is part of the stairway down from the barn’s haymow to the first level is also stocked with decorating treasures.

 

 

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AT THE CHECKOUT counter, a portable table was set up at the end to provide extended space. Tending to the shoppers’ needs is the Odin Craft Mill’s owner, Nancy Olson, at right.

 

 

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