SMOKEY POINT — A shift from October to November proved to be a good move for the Stillaguamish Senior Center’s annual fall bazaar, which drew more vendors and shoppers than previous years Nov. 14.

Event coordinator D.J. Winebrinner reported that the 50 vendors came from not only Arlington, Marysville and Everett, but also Darrington, Lake Stevens, Camano Island, Lynnwood and Burlington.

“There was a steady stream of people all day,” Winebrinner said. “We had everything from fleece to yarn projects and sewn goods, plus woodcrafts and real stone jewelry, jams and candles, card-making, and soaps and lotions. Many of our vendors come here year after year.”

While Girl Scouts sold fudge and chocolate pretzels, Arlington’s Wendy Scott used her husband, Dave, as a model for all her scarves at once, to help promote their company, DW Gifts & Crafts.

Marysville’s Helga Halverson drew shoppers to the wares of “Helga’s Crafts” with large blankets emblazoned with adorable dogs, while Betty Van Epps came from Anacortes to sell off her handmade purses, book covers and Seattle Seahawks apparel.

“Another new vendor sold green wreaths shaped like horses,” Winebrinner said. “Of course, cozy things get popular as we head into winter, and people zero in on anything for their pets.”

Winebrinner noted that the bazaar has served as a fundraiser for the senior center since 2005.