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Black and Tan towel for kitchen woven in Maine 16 x 25

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Hand woven towels are a way to stay in touch with our past . Primitive decor or modern decor Black and Tan can work in both.  Click here

Village Weaver and Scottish Lion at the 2012 Maine Antiques Festival

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Beautiful hand woven goods Village Weaver is bringing her hand woven goods to the Festival . Aug 10-12 2012 in Union ,Maine www.maineantiquesfest.com www.maineantiquesfest.com

"Country Folk Art Flag" at a customers seaside cottage

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Recently these folks came by my studio and were shopping for just the right wall hanging to put in this triangular space. They purchased this ! My "Country Folk Art Flag" made from cotton recycled jeans fabric. Blue,red and white jeans are cut into strips and woven into a flag. A rod pocket is in the back . These folks purchased a hand forged curtain rod and brackets from my husband "Scottish Lion wrought iron" This is a wonderful seaside cottage not far from my studio. Have a "Glorious Fourth of July"

Antique coverlet in Blue and White

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Antique Coverlet This  a special sort of blue , I guess I would call it "Marine Blue" as it is not a dark navy but a gorgeous shade. This oldie has a few rips and holes but still has a charm about it It is all wool and is woven in two layers so this side is blue with white and the reverse is white with blue. It would fit a 3/4 to double size bed If interested you can email me :leck@midcoast.com or call 207 563-5788 and I can email more pics
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Pine Tree border antique coverlet Old antique bedding that has come my way  " reversible  " An antique dealer has brought me this cause he said I knew more about it than he did and could appreciate it. Yes Sir!!! It is machine made and is reversible. The other side is white with blue trees. Sadly it is in rough shape as some of the designs are gone . I don't know if the moths got to it or some one started to cut into it for the squares....hmmmm The size fits a double/full size bed. I can send more pictures if anyone is interested . He is willing to part with it.207 563-5788 Phyllis  email:leck@midcoast.com

Art and design with iron plate holder

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Ram design wall plate holder plate shown is 8 inches square Plain spade  wall plate holder uses two screws to hang view of plate holder from the side can also hold deep plates This spring you will have great new pottery to display. Keeping it flat on the table is OK but try this .Hanging your plate on the wall with an original Scottish Lion wrought iron wall plate holder! Andy creates each and everyone of these plate holders. He delicately twists and shapes the iron to hold an average size plate of 12-14 inches big but if you have a larger plate or deeper plate Andy can adjust the design to hold your treasured plate beautifully.  I have set a paypal button up to the left in the margin to order 6 of one design plus $10.50 to ship . They come in a Ram design at the top (dble scroll) or a Plain spade tip ,or a Heart design.They are hung up with two screws into the wall.

Iron Bowl Holder hangs on the wall holds 2 bowls

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Andy creates a wall double bowl holder. WB-2 is the item number. He can also make it longer to hold three large bowls. The trencher in this holder is 14" across and 3" deep. Deep wooden bowls are successfully shown in the iron bowl holder. Fine mess pottery listed in margin can create a large bowl for you to display.Looking for handmade wooden bowls ? I found in NH www.newhampshirebowlandboard.com . They create maple and cherry wooden bowls, beautiful.

Iron pie stand with three shelves for serving

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This has been a long time favorite for shops for years . It works well for display and sells well too! Hand constructed this is graceful in the scrolls . Traditional penny feet and riveted shelves . This sturdy plate server can help a hostess solve her need for space when entertaining. Shelves are able to hold a 10" pie plate . Triangular in shape it fits into tight spaces 20" high by 15" wide We call it S1 -three shelf pie stand

Abstract topiary SOLD!!!

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Taken from a sundial theme this is a garden sculpture created for plants to grow up in a garden. Wrapped rocks are free formed around an arrow with a tendril ending in a leaf shape. the semi circle is all sitting on a pedestal that can be pushed into the ground.

Sundial for the garden! Spring !!!

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Looking for a special garden piece? Contact us we can create your next garden focal point. This is available first come first serve.
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S2- Pie Stand , three shelves can hold pie plate size plates or display pottery. As seen in Country Living magazine it is still our most popular item. Hand riveted together and gracefully hand forged by Andy. A shop display must have! Your customers will be walking out with it!

Hooks to hold rolling pin and extension hooks

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Rolling pins are sentimental to a lot of folks . I think that we hear more stories about them then any other item in the kitchen." My uncle carved it for my grandmother"is typical of what we hear.So we made to keep that memory hanging around framed by two wrought iron hooks are"Rolling Pin Hooks". Sold in pairs . You just have to try them.

Towel rings for bathroom or kitchen

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All of Scottish Lion items come in these three designs. Heart, Ram Horn or Plain Towel Rings, towel bars, paper towel holders, toilet paper holders, curtain hardware, hooks, All hand forged . Check out our web site www.scottishwroughtiron.com to place an order or contact me.

Our new house !!

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This is a federal style house that is early 1800's. A farm house . Like so many in this area. I feel so lucky being able to live here. Check out the lantern over the front door. Andy made the bracket for that 20 years ago and here we are now living in this house! The front door is new and has heart hinges holding up the door.

Indigo and Stoneware check tablecloth

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The cloth "Indigo and Stoneware" is just about to come off the loom. If any one is interested I may have some ready to ship . Contact me soon. Will be sending it out ASAP

Pillow case handwoven cotton red rust and sand small check 18x28OFG Team

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This is a popular item for me. I can create this in any of my fabrics. Machine washable on gentle cycle and dry in dryer on cotton delicate . This pillow sham should give years of enjoyment. Lovely created with seams all enclosed and three mother of pearl buttons you can come and see at the Gallery of American Craftsman show for the trade only. The size is 18x28 inches and holds a standard pillow easily.

Cranberry and sand small check just completed

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Just off the loom is my all cotton fabric in the colors Cranberry red and a Sand color textured yarn making the cloth very bumpy and soft to the touch. The check size is small . I start with it at 1/2 inch size and then it shrinks down when washed. So just under a 1/2 inch . I will be bringing this fabric to The Gallery of American Craftsman for sale and for order writing . Delivery times will be one in the spring and one in the fall.

Gallery of American Craftsman , King of Prussia

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is coming soon. January 29,30,31. All Ameican craftsman will be there . Our booth number is 4005. We are on the main level but tucked way in back under the stairs. Be sure to keep turning right when you enter the show and way back in the corner will be Andrew and Phyllis with the most creative new lively booth of original sculptures, wrought iron ,textiles and more . Make sure to come early for first pick!!!

Sign Bracket for sale

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This gorgeous sign bracket is for sale.Andy will be bringing this to the Gallery of American Craftsman show. Mounts on the left corner of a building or doorway. It is designed to hold a standard oval design approximately 36x24 inches. Hooks on bracket hang down and are 18 inches on center.