Friday Folksy Finds - Spring Flowers

I couldn't help myself this week, my Friday Finds are all inspired by spring flowers, daffodil, primrose, bluebell, celandine and violet.  Using these flowers to start my search I found so many lovely finds it was hard to pick just five, well here they are.

Broomhead Designs

This delicate scarf is hand painted on silk by Broomhead Designs, this shop is a collection of hand painted silk scarves by Valerie Broomhead.  I just love this spring combination of white and yellow daffodils with primroses, a real spring treat, but if you a looking to coordinate with any colour of outfit I am sure you will find this at Broomhead Designs, the colours are just lovely.

Danni Saw This

Danielle Stoker is a photographer that takes interesting and quirky photographs, they are not always what you expect.  I particularly liked this double daffodil for its intense line with such subtle colour.  There is a lot going on but it doesn't tire the viewer, really pretty and so full of spring's energy.

Abstract Cat Craft

This baby alpaca hand dyed yarn is so yummy, it is called Luxe and is a laceweight yarn. I use laceweight yarn and crochet cotton in my samplers and am always on the lookout for beautiful colours and different thicknesses.  This shop, by Laura MacDonald has some wonderful colours in different weights and for different uses - have a peep, Laura has a sale on at the moment!

Wychbury Design

I cannot resist Wychbury Designs pieces they are all so quirky and individual, this celandine finger pin cushion is typical of the unusual wares.  I am not so sure whether I could use such a pincushion but would just enjoy owning it as part of my every growing collection of needlecraft wares and memorabilia. Do take a peek at the shop, the work is by Paula Perrins and is delightful

Hidden Gem Prints

These wonderful prints are by Fran Graham at Hidden Gem Prints, each is an individual lino print made using hand burnishing tools on to quality hot pressed paper.  This little gem is Bluebell Woods in May and I just love it.  This lady is so talented and there are some wonderful prints on her page, aside ftom the Bluebell Woods there is Gryke Ferns with Juniper in many colourways and Kettlewell Meadows which I particularly enjoy in the grey colourway.  I confess I buy prints over any other form of picture and this lady's pieces are lovely.

Talking of  prints, just to let you know that Printfest is coming up again this year as usual at the Coronation Hall in Ulverston on May 2nd and 3rd.  If  you have any interest in modern print then this weekend is a must.  There is always a wonderful collections of artists, all present and all happy to talk to you about their work.  The pieces on show are nearly always very affordable and come both framed and unframed to suit your budget and your taste.

There is a pop up tea room serving homemade cakes and tea, which is always a must for us - my capacity for tea and cakes is growing in geometric progression with my waist line!  It's usually only a couple of pounds to get in and make for a very entertaining afternoon.  Just is case you need directions the satnav postcode is LA12 7LZ.