Catherine Daniel Ceramics

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Monday 11 November 2013

Friendship

So I had an email a few weeks ago from Betty who lives in Salem, New Hampshire, USA.  (We went there once and ate Clam Chowder ... but I digress.)  Betty was after something special for a friend who loves quilting and chose, appropriately, a bowl depicting the 'Right Hand of Friendship' quilt block.


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







16 comments:

  1. 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 ;-)

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  2. Beautiful,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

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  3. That is lovely.Such a special present.

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  4. What a beautiful piece of work. Lovely to find your blog.

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  5. Such a lovely bowl. I like the lace and button touch very much. The friend is going to be thrilled with it.

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  6. beautiful and the finishing touches make it just so!

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  7. Absolutely beautiful - details like the button and thread really add a special touch x Jane

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  8. I am also a detail person and the addition of the button makes me smile... sweet surprises.

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  9. What 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.

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  10. Gorgeous. I'm so glad it made it across The Pond in one piece!

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  11. Smashing- but not smashed! Clam chowder....oh my, but isn't it GOOD....

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  12. Lucky friend. I bet you were on tenterhooks until you knew it had got there safely. I love the little buttons you put on
    Gillx

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  13. Gorgeous Cathy ... I love the pink and green combo :)

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  14. Amazing, 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 :)

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  15. Wow, 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!

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  16. It's gorgeous Cathy - so special. I bet the friend was deligthed with it!
    Gill xx

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