Folks get crafty at Sequoya Briar Patch

SCOTTSDALE - The Sequoya Briar Patch is back.

A Scottsdale staple for more than two decades, the event will feature crafters and cooks from across the nation, showcasing their wares from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Sequoya Elementary School.

Sequoya is located at 11808 N. 68th St.

Crafters will include Diane Chapman, a former Scottsdale resident and longtime Briar Patch fan who now has a booth at the event for her scarf and customized-greeting-card line "Distinctive Designs by Diane."

Chapman will be joined by bag and accessory designers, glass blowers, and gourmet treat vendors. For more information, call 480-948-3942.

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