There were signs of Christmas at the Wilton American Craftsman show and Dorthea Fitzgerald of Passion for Santas presented a booth that was nothing less than magical!
The renowned artist handcrafts wonderful Santas, elves and other characters...
Dorothea uses polymer clay to fashion the faces and incorporates antique fabrics and vintage quilts into their clothes...
Her Santas hold handcrafted bears and toys and are simply charming.
Check out her website to learn more about her and her craft and to see many more Santas!
Look at these whimsical woolies that are the creation of Maureen Connors Lavorgne of The Ram's Horn Connection ...
Maureen uses a wool wrapping method in conjunction with needle felting to create a cast of wonderful characters...
Her whimsical woolen characters are shown at the American Folk Art Museum stores in NYC and other museums around the country. Her work has been featured in many magazines.
They really are unique and charming. For more information on her art, her Etsy shop and upcoming shows click here.
I hope you have enjoyed these photographs from the show on Saturday. Tomorrow I will share a few of Evi's wonderful snowgirls, Santas and dolls as well as some unique Christmas stockings created from antique textiles from the booth of Karen Pfaller.
Have a great night!
This is just wonderful, like a little Christmas Fantasy Land!
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Oh, gosh...those beautiful Santas...and the animals!! I love the pictures of the tatting in the last post, too. My Grandmother was a tatter. :)
ReplyDeleteamazing Saint Nicholas........I would love to learn how to do that someday.....you know.....in my "spare time"
ReplyDeleteooh - thanks so much for sharing. i especially like the little animals.
ReplyDeletehow can it be mid-november already?
xo
What wonderful Santas and little friends. It's just amazing the talent of others, isn't it?
ReplyDeleteBe a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
Ho Ho Ho!!
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Rosemary
It's actually quite overwhelming to see the incredible amount of talented, patient and artistic women out there in the world. Thanks for sharing these ones. I am looking forward to discovering the polymer clay faced Santas as they remind me a little of a school project we had of making marionettes for theatre. It aint that easy to do! A sweet reminder of the amount of time and love dedicated to crafts,especially at this time of year! Astounding...
ReplyDeleteGreat faces on those Santa's. I have a few of those wooly guys. If I remember right her booth is always swamped. Her assortment is amazing...it makes it hard to chose.
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You must have been in heaven this weekend my dear! Great photos and it looks like it was a wonderful show.
ReplyDeleteSuch detail!! I fear I would not have the patience to complete such detailed work!
ReplyDeleteThese make me think of sweet Evi's dolls, too...
Thanks so much for sharing!
Ruth
The faces on the Santa's are so lifelike. I'm sure Santa's face is just like that....not that I've ever seen the REAL Santa. He visits me every year and leaves me presesnts but he is so clever.....I have yet to catch him !! Fantastic work by Dorothea. She is so talanted..... and Maureen.s little characters are so magical. You find such wonderful things, Laura. Not a bit of tarnished tinsel in sight ! XXXX
ReplyDeleteLaura, Thanks for sharing...the faces on a couple of the first Santas are just amazing! What talent!
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gale
So beautiful! Looking forward to your next post! ~ Angela
ReplyDeleteHi Laura, these are some talented ladies! The Santas are fabulous, but that mouse in the stocking and the three kitties just grabbed me! Love seeing all this magic!
ReplyDeleteDebra
un rêve d'enfant Laura!
ReplyDeleteBonne journée
manon
Thank you for sharing all these beautiful Christmas things and giving us the links. YOur photos really makes me want to go and visit the various site.
ReplyDeleteHello Laura
ReplyDeleteHow lovely they are! The Father Christmas in picture 2 almost looks real. Very clever indeed. Off to look at the Etsy site now.
Take care
Isabelle x
Love those dolls, wow! Can't wait for more pics! Have a blessed day!
ReplyDeleteI love to surf around the net and find new and interesting blogs. Today I found yours. I spent way too much time going through it, but it was time well spent!
ReplyDeleteHow lucky you were to be able to attend the show, I am sure it gave you a big dose of Christmas cheer!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Lee,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet comment!
The face of these Santas look so real! Wonderful! I would love to have these for my Christmas decoration!
xx
Greet
Beautiful and whimsical...so perfect for getting us ready to appreciate the wonder of this special season. ~Jermaine~
ReplyDeleteAbsolutly lovely...=))
ReplyDeleteHugs Git
Hey girlfriend!
ReplyDeleteThe details on these are amazing aren't they! Did you get any???? Thanks for droppin' by the Yaya studio! Have a beautiful & creative day....xo...deb
The snow angels are just lovely...xv
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