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39 maltatoday, THIS WEEK SUNDAY, 17 NOVEMBER 2013 Patches is back for Christmas THE Christmas edition of Patches fair is being held on Sunday, 1 December at the Magazino Hall, Valletta Waterfront (next to the police station). It will be open at 13:00 until 20:00, and will be packed with lo- cal handmade crafts, and delicious Christmas food, completed by a creative, vibrant and warm atmosphere throughout. This year, Patches will be hosting over hosting over 60 stalls of unique items and food. The official participants for this fair are: Alexandra Aquilina - Screen Printing, Dragonlord Creations, Fransina, Firecrafted, Buttons & Chains by Thea Vella, Sweet Blossoms, Valerie Cauchi Inglott, Nekkina, SJ Lewis Cards, le petit monde d'A, JENEFER HAM GLASS, Weaving & Lace Craft, Food Buddies Malta, a tea in a crib, createhope, Bottonati, Indie accessories by Maria, Sue Mifsud Ceramics, Petite Bougie Candles, Salnitroma Crafty Mumma, Modiste by Tina, Kevin Morris Porcelain Pottery, AROMA&THERAPY byStephen Cordina, Samantha's Designs, Mandali, Can or Can not?, Design Sorbet, Nancye Church Jewellery, My Melts, Charlot Cassar - Ceramics, Ivan's Fretwork Decorations, Trash Treasure, BURLESQUE Candles, gr8jewellery by Joanne Zammit, Maletska Ludmila, Andrea Pullicino Ceramics, The Secret Rose, Mymy sock monkeys, Marisa Attard, BusyHands, Rosemarie Abela, Saz Mifsud, The Caper Collection, My Funny Valentine, Nicole Vella, OMOILS, Soap Cafe, Karly Cole, Monstri Boo, Swirlz by Audrienne & Denise Fenech, Viktorija, Food Buddies Malta, Ne me quitte pas, Kali's Kitchen, Lara's Bakes, My Kitchen Counter, Anurakti - Passion for real food, Barefoot and Curious, Spice Kitchen, Becky`s, Misrah Qawsalla, "Hey birdie-pie!" and Paradise & Lunch. Why buy handmade this Christmas? Buying handmade during Christmas allows you to truly find unique gifts for your loved ones. You can purchase gifts which can have more meaning and which have been made by passionate artisans who dedicate plenty of their time to create and who wish to make a liv- Patches Market gathers together some of Malta's finest independent artisans, ensuring that all products sold are unique ing out of making unique and handmade creations. So, if you are ready to find special gifts for special people this Christmas, and appreciate local crafts, this event should not be missed. More information can be found on www.patchesmalta.com or find us on facebook on www.facebook.com/ patchesmarket