Friday Folksy Finds - Winter Whites

Just had a lovely day out with my dear friend Isobel and her charming husband in Clitheroe.  A great little town nestling under Pendle Hill.  A little damp but I walked round in just a blouse and fleece, its hard to believe in December but where are our Winter White Days.  I long for crisp mornings and frosted twigs but it seems not to be this season.  So missing my frosty days I looked for Winter Whites for this week's finds.

art you wear

Justine Nettleton is 'art you wear', a Nottingham based artist whose work is inspired by a love of art, colour and nature.  This delicate wooden brooch has a fine winter tree applied and finished by a silver pin.  Mounted on a pretty card it makes a lovely winter gift. All this lady's work is delightful and you should check out her shop for last minute seasonal gifts.  Charming.

deebeale

Dee Beale makes original hand pulled prints of stunning clarity.  Her pieces are finely worked and have a pleasing design.  She prints both paper goods and textiles for the home.  This piece is Two Little Owls and is just right for the winter season.  She prints birds, owls and mammals, in a range of colours but all with her unique vision.

Kina Ceramic Design

Kina Ceramic Design is Kina Gorsca and at this moment she has some stunning porcelain Christmas Baubles.  She works mainly in porcelain and has a variety of items on offer but her elegant baubles are brilliant, this Winter Twig Bauble is incredible, the patterning so subtle and the effect dazzling. Truly admire this lady's work.

ndm handmade

ndm handmade is new to me and I think quite new to Folksy but the work is lovely.  These three inch white hoops have lots of pretty little scenes and designs to chose from in winter greys and winter blues.  So simple but very charismatic, all hand embroidered with french knots and appliqued sequins, presented in a gift box.  Really pretty.

Marilyn's Patchwork Mania

This shop offers lots of patchwork fabric but this fabric by Lewis and Irene caught my eye.' The Glen - Stag Head on Snow' is a great winter white fabric from a reasonably new British family firm.  The designs are printed on 100% pre shrunk cotton and are a delight to work with.  Apparently they have a Schreiner finish for a super soft silky touch.

Well one more week to go and one last minute order to finish this weekend which must be in the post by 9am Monday morning - so busy days ahead but presents are bought, cards all sent and our turkey ordered.  Counting down and looking forward to the big day, hope all your preparations are going smoothly, my warmest winter wishes.