European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - October 13, 1994, Darmstadt, Hesse                                The Al jul Sites of fall country celebrates arrival of autumn with festive Market by Carlos Bongioanni staff writer it took Heidi Horschman 4vi hours to make one spool of Wool using an old fashioned spinning wheel. The elderly woman from Neckar Leloach Germany seemed to be oblivious to the bustling activity around her. She was one of Many attractions at the Michel Stadt / erbs Markt autumn Market last weekend As shoppers watched her patiently form a string of yarn from a Gray Hatch of unprocessed Wool. Quot it s just a Hobby i enjoy doing Quot explained a a a Horschman. Quot i Don t have to think about anything while i m sitting Here. It s very relaxing Quot. Those who attended the Craft Market also enjoyed a relaxing time As they browsed among the Many Booths setup inside Michel Stadt s Odenwald Halle. Early Christmas shoppers had a variety of traditional German crafts to choose from. Some of the handmade crafts available were Flower arrangements and. Wreaths Straw Art wooden shoes Wood carvings and Wall hangings stained Glass jewelry Christmas ornaments lace and Cross stitching. Items for children included dolls stuffed bears and clowns puppets and wooden toys Quot it s always Nice to see All the crafts and Handiwork Quot noted Gingie Mauk a military family member from Wiesbaden Germany. Quot i have been Here several times before and thought i d come again to do some shopping with some friends. It s perfect for a Day trip especially if you mix it with a trip to  approximately a mile Down the Road from Michel Stadt Erbach offered a traditional Farmers Market for those seeking culinary delights. Food products included Homegrown vegetables and fruits meats cheeses breads and cakes livestock was even on display for Sale. A visit to the Farmers Market in Erbach was free while the Cost of the autumn Market was 3 Marks $2. Michel Stadt also plays Host to an easter Craft fair March and 26. A a a. /. Craft fairs will continue throughout the Tail and Christmas seasons. A fair will be held in be Dusenburg on oct. 22 and 23, and Frankfurt am main will be the site of a herbs Markt on oct. 29 and 30 a / visitors to the Erbach Farmers Market Check out some of the sheep that can be bought there above pair dressed in traditional clothes peddle their wares at the Market in Michel Stadt right. 12 stripes Magazine october 13, 1994