Thank you for your generous comments on Tabitha the titmouse, I am working on a blue tit and am happy so far with the result. I have adapted the pattern, so now she has a slimmer body and a larger head, I am just at the stage of embroidering her. This week, with my birds in mind, I decided to look for all things Prim. This style originated in the US and harks back to simpler times when things were made from what was to hand not from shop bought fabrics and trims. A lot of work goes into achieving this style and done well the piece is simple and seems almost rough but that belies the effort gone in to creating it. So here are my favourite five.
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| Lainey Whitworth Mixed Media and Textile Artist |
I think this lady's shop is the home of all things primitive on Folksy, I am a regular visitor and have purchased several pieces from her including a brooch and one of her wonderful bees. There is real artistry here and her pieces are original and unique. She hails from Somerset although she studied fine art in Brussels and that artistic training show in all her pieces. Lots to choose from on her shop but I just love this languid hare in the moon.
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| Astrid Weigel |
Astrid is a Scottish lass who works mostly on hand printed textiles for the home. Her shop is a treasure trove of colourful printed cushions and wall hangings. However I particularly liked this little wooden and fabric piece. The pattern is hand printed onto black canvas and then mounted on a piece of whitewashed wood, which I think is very effective and eye catching. Check out her shop for lots of lovely colourful pieces.
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| Loopy la-la |
Tara Heath is Loopy la-la and she hails from Worcestershire where she works on her small folk art pieces. I think these rabbits are to die for, beyond cute. I have seen them in a variety of colours but this lady never has much for sale and her work seems to be snapped up. Check out her shop though for new pieces, it will be worth it.
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| Cush-n-Craft |
This shop is totally new to me but I think it is quite a find. Cush-n-Craft is run by Julie Petty and that is all I know. Her shop is an eclectic collection of hand crafted gifts and home wear. This collection of tags and toppers just caught my eye, I think drawn by the autumn yellows and mustard but this is just one of a series of collections ideal for scrap booking or card making. There are all sorts in this shop and well worth a look.
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| Northfield Primitives |
Sarah Pinney runs Northfield Primitives and I have enjoyed her work for some time. The lady comes from West Yorkshire where she lives with Mabel the dog. She tells us she has been sewing since she was seven and her skill is obvious when you see her pieces. There is too much to choose from in this shop and I settled for this wonderful fox terrier pull along but there is an awesome collections of elephants and even more dogs. The sculpting is so subtle you can tell that Sarah know her canine friends.
Well, I really enjoyed searching for this collection, I love anything primitive and there is some delightful work on line at the moment. As my mind is now turned to my own Christmas orders I will be looking closely at Folksy for my presents for loved ones. Have a wonderful weekend and wrap up its gotten cold.
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