In my last post I talked about crafters receiving hand-made gifts from other creative people. I didn't mention another hand-crafted gift I was given very recently. As you may know from a previous post (
Crafty Guy), Mark does woodworking on a lathe. He has made some beautiful items for me and for friends in the past and they have been much appreciated. During the past few months, the subject of a lamp came up. It sounded like a particularly ambitious project, but that didn't stop Crafty Guy. Then recently, I was presented with a lovely lamp for my craft room! It's certainly much nicer than the metal desk lamp I'd been using! The base is made out of maple, and the spindle part is jobillo. Not sure what that is or where it comes from, but it looks good.
Nice work, Mark! Something I can really use, and it looks good in the crafting space. I'm still a little iffy on the shade, but it was the best I could find so far. If I happen to spot a better one someplace, you can be sure I'll be changing it. But I am very happy with my new lamp and it will be put to good use!
I will be posting soon with a photo of my finished wreath, as promised. So far no additional progress on my bellpull, but hope to take some time for that this week. I have begun another project, but won't be able to post a photo of that until January! Shhh, it's a secret.
As some of you may know, woodworking is a hobby my husband Mark has recently taken up in the last few years. I've posted picture of some of his amazing finishes on previous posts. His most recent lathework finish is a wooden box, a gift for a graduate. It's made from persimmon and has an oversized top that reminds me of a cinnamon roll. Very nice work, I must say. And much appreciated by the recipient!
At one of our stitch days, we were talking about bluebirds and bluebird houses. Someone mentioned how these cute little birdies love the security of their own little house, and if you have one in your yard, plenty of bluebirds will visit. I'm a bluebird fan myself, but don't see them often around my house. I made sure Mark knew about this and before I knew it, he had made this wonderful bluebird house. He went online and found building instructions from the Missouri Conservation Commission. Now to put it up. The information says that it should be put on a pole. Hmmmm. OK, that's a whole 'nother project, right? If anyone out there has put one of these up, and has some advice, I'll take it.
