I am a needlework fan. This is the wall next to my bed, where I put my book at night, and my glasses too, before I put out the light.
Some of these craftswomen have sent me the most wonderful things, like this embroidered bird, from Jone at Pantry Violets. I keep it with my spice jars, right in my kitchen.
This beautiful bunting was knit by Lori. I had a big blank space over my bed, and then Lori sent me this package and I nearly tripped running down the hall to hang it here! Isnt' it amazing how the colors match the quilt?
Mary Stanley sent me this little house which was just what the neighborhood on my wall needed. Mary hooks rugs too, and is a wonderful needlewoman.
this isn't exactly needlework, but its a gift from my talented friend Delila in Finland. Its resting against a sketchbook, with a needlework cover, by Viv at Hens Teeth.
Viv is a rock star in the stitching world~
A close up of my quilt, the lady who made this cut out and appliqued these flowers all over the top of this, its so lovely. Got it at a garage sale in Santa Barbara. yup.
close up of Lori's work
These ladies are all the best, and feel like 'old friends'.
Little needlecase from New Hampshire, a gift from my mom.
Thanks for stopping by, always such a pleasure to have you visit
xxx
juliewhitmorepottery.etsy.com
42 comments:
OOOoooooo, all so pretty! I see that you are a Cathy Cullis fan also! I love needlework and textile art, so I thank you for sharing some new links. :-) (and I love your work as well and can't wait to get my new holiday cup!)
This was a lovely post. I will be sure to pop in and visit your friends. Hugs, Deb=^..^=x4
I love all your hand made treasures. Your Christmas/winter platter is stunning. I wish I had one fourth of your talent. I'm off to visit your friends.
Hey Julie, how nice to have such creative treasures hanging on your wall.......
Love all the work, each special in their own particular way......but most of all I love those gorgeous little storage jars you made.
Would certainly make cooking alot more interesting having a pantry full of these treasures.
Some new links to check out.....a beautiful sunny day here, with big cottonwool clouds......
Claire X
what a lovely collection to wake up to each day...so creative and inspiring...xo
As always you've sent me to Handmade Heaven. Thank you Angel Julie! jxx
julie i love LOVE peeking in at your treasures. i am inspired by all (and thrilled to find something of mine among them). and those spice jars. it's really just about the most special thing of all, to create something beautiful and then use it. spice jars. oh my.
how wonderful your collection is Julie. i just love to purchase small art pieces from Etsy, especially small drawings and paintings.
i have missed the sewing when i am creating jewelries, so i begun to sew new bracelet.
and i am happy that you like the necklace of mine!!
Everyone who does something so beautiful with their hands (your pottery, people who paint, stitch, knit, sew, bake, and so on) have my admiration - I lack both the patience and the skill to make anything like it.
how lovely!!!!! i want to move in and have your artful creations around meeeee hehe xx I bet your home is sooo beautiful around the festive period xxxx
What a beautiful collection of art! And - to me - the best thing about living among all those treasures - is it's like having your friends all around you. And so inspiring!
Hello Julie !!!! me encanta visitarte ... siempre con tus cosas tan bellas , espero que tengas junto a tu familia una bendecida navidad !!! hasta siempre amiga !!!
I adore needlework and seeing your gifts...I love everyone! Thanks for sharing these!
There all so gorgeous!
I wish my hands had time to sew! The little embroidered bird reminds me of one my daughter made for me years ago. I said I wanted chickens for Christmas, (sort of a joke) and she cut one out of yellow felt and hand stitched it. She didn't even know how to sew, she just figured it out. I still have it and it is still very special to me!
ooh I love it!
I have been on a bunting/pennant-making frenzy for months now! Love to see others displayed!
I love looking at people's treasures! What a great post.... Isn't it wonderful to surround yourself with all that handmade goodness? Also Julie, the snow glove post below is darling....
xo
dulcy
I like your gentle friends with their dancing fingers...
Have lucky you fun, Jody
What wonderful treasures you have and from such good friends, that makes things extra special. It was fun to check out the different blogs thanks for the links. Have a wonderful day.
Such a lovely wall!
And such a pleasure to view Julie, real visual and tactile treasures in your lovely home. x
I love the way you fill your home with the art work of so many talented friends. One of a kind, cozy and wonderful!!
Handmade, especially from a friend, is such a treat! Love it all, Julie!
Hugs,
Zuzu
What a beautiful, thoughtful post from a beautiful, thoughtful soul.
I too am a textile/embroidery lover too especially when there is a story attached to the piece but then isn't there always when an artist is at work?
It's good to stop by as usual and relish those pictures.
Oh Julie what wonderful treasures from truly talented people......keepsakes to keep for ever.
Pixie x
overwhelmingly wonderful!
you have the best eye for putting things together.
I am just itching to come see your walls for myself sometime - seriously!
nice that my little bird seems to fit right in with your vast collection of treasures! ...thanks......
love to you these holidays, dear Julie!
xoxo
What special treasures you now have from special friends. I love needlework and have just learned to crochet...can hardly put the hook down it is so relaxing. Thank you for sharing these beautiful treasures :))
Dear Julie!
Wonderful things from wonderful ans talented friends!
Hope you are doing great
Love
Becky
I can see how easily others would be inspired by your works and create such loveliness.
What book are you reading and what do your sheets look like...ahem?
Oh how I've missed your posts! I took a break from visiting to dive deep into my studio. What a delight you and your pots are. Thanks for sharing the fabulous needle and thread work as well!
Dear Julie,
What a lovely collection of beloved gifts! I especially am taken by the artistry of the quilt; what a find for a garage sale!
Love,
Marqueta (who's going to be dreaming of nine-patch quilts)
Julie. I've missed you. I love all the things your friends have made and you so proudly display them like jewels on a crown. : )
Its so prettig ! And just so beautiful because its so personal so unique you te à Lucky girl to get auch beautiful things from Your friends thanx for sharing
Wonderful dear Julie - so much talent out there, so much creativity bursting from all over.Lovely to see the treasures you've collected from friends & family. Hope you're having a fabulous December so far - frosty but sunny & crystal clear here this morning. Sending love xo
I love all your Americana art, there's nothing like handiwork to warm up a home! Thank you for a peek at your lovely home!
Hello Julie I so enjoyed seeing all the sweet things in this post. Your beautiful collection of original needleworks, and such sweet pottery spice jars, I love them! Your home is filled with fascinating and beautiful creations!
Have a happy cosy week.
Helen x
What a fabulous collection of needlework and how lovely to fall asleep looking at these beautiful pictures.....
Julie x
Knitted bunting, who would have thought of it!
Loved the peek at your treasures! (Thank you for including the little house!)
....and all your new ornaments and that wreath!!!!
Swooning!
Have a great Christmas time!
I just love seeing all the lovely things. I think we are sure kindred spirits at least. I love everything pictured..especially the hooked rug with the cats...perfect. And your spice jars are so sweet!
I wore my little hedgehog necklace the other day and got several compliments. My daycare kids LOVE it and I always wear it on days I plan to read "Apple Trouble" a story about a little hedgehog. Big hit with them too.
I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
Your gifts are exquisite Julie- each one a gift from the heart- your friends are immensely talented! You are blessed--
Love the wall by your bed- totally YOU!
Vicki
knitted bunting!!
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