She chose a pale green and crimson colour combination - above is the bisque-fired piece with the glazing just started and below, glazing complete and ready to be fired again.
This is a traditional quilt block pattern published in the early 20th century and the perfect choice for a special friend.
I included all the special little touches, like the thread detail ....
and the sewn-on little button in a matching colour .....
and then wrapped it up for dear life in yards of bubble wrap, wished it Bon Voyage, and sent it off to the USA. It arrived a few weeks later in one piece, and Betty emailed to say she was thrilled and couldn't wait to give it to her friend on her birthday.
I love interpreting these traditional designs onto clay, just for my own enjoyment, but a happy customer at the end of the process is always the icing on the cake.
Now, we are off on a quick visit to various off-spring at their universities up North. We shall be based in Bronte country and Cathy will be accompanied by her very own Heathcliff !
Giveaway post on my return - promise!
x Cathy
It's gorgeous! I love the detail of the thread and the button and the pale aqua colour around the edge sets the red and green off a treat. Lucky lady ;-)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful,Cathy, and I too love the little lace detail. Hope the weather is no worse Oop North, and I love the idea of you and your Heathcliffe trundling across the moors ...... Lx
ReplyDeleteThat is lovely.Such a special present.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful piece of work. Lovely to find your blog.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely bowl. I like the lace and button touch very much. The friend is going to be thrilled with it.
ReplyDeletebeautiful and the finishing touches make it just so!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful - details like the button and thread really add a special touch x Jane
ReplyDeleteI am also a detail person and the addition of the button makes me smile... sweet surprises.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing gift to give a friend. It's great the way you used the friendship block. The lacing and button are such special touches. Have fun in the countryside.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I'm so glad it made it across The Pond in one piece!
ReplyDeleteSmashing- but not smashed! Clam chowder....oh my, but isn't it GOOD....
ReplyDeleteLucky friend. I bet you were on tenterhooks until you knew it had got there safely. I love the little buttons you put on
ReplyDeleteGillx
Gorgeous Cathy ... I love the pink and green combo :)
ReplyDeleteAmazing, as all of your work is. I treasure the ceramic heart that I bought from you and plan to buy some more very shortly as Christmas gifts. Enjoy your time up North amongst the snowmen :)
ReplyDeleteWow, you do such a nice job capturing the essence of quilt blocks and then adding your unique touch. I'm sure her friend will be thrilled to receive this as a gift!
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous Cathy - so special. I bet the friend was deligthed with it!
ReplyDeleteGill xx