Carved out

Christmas is over, but some of us still have a few decorations up and I never had time to show you these amazing carvings that I saw at the Norske Folkemuseum's annual Christmas market. They ones above are wine corks and they are just filled with character.

And what a great amount of time it must have taken the artist to not only carve but paint the tiny details onto her.

This little gnome also has the most beautiful details, like the walking stick, lantern and pocket knife.

These are busy little gnomes, here is an elderly granny, knitting away. When I tire of knitting and sewing I think I will take up wood carving and make my own wooden figures. I am certain they would get on well with all my matryoskas!

At the moment though I am immersed in sewing, knitting and a bit of embroidery. (Not to mention, cooking, cleaning, reading aloud, playing cards and games, etc.) I finished up these drawstring bags today and they are in the shop.

The beige fabric is a linen and cotton blend which I adore. Anyone who has read my blog for awhile knows how fond I am of Liberty of London fabric, which I used for the hearts and the drawstring casings to add a bit of color to the tops of the bags.

 

Comments

[bright and blithe]

Those carvings are positively wonderful. I can not imagine the thought and care put into those details.

[starrydeborah]

It always amazes me on what human hands can create! Beautiful.
And your linen bags are darling too.
Happy New Year to you and your family,
starrydeborah

[Anne Marie]

I am absolutely in love with the pink heart linen string bag. That liberty fabric is beautiful, and fits perfect with the linen.

*du er så flink, flink, flink...*

[Faith]

Hi! I started reading you blog a couple of days ago and I have been loving your photos and the peak into your life there in Norway. The Norse market looks like a place that I'd love to get lost in, what magical little carved people! Looking forward to seeing more of your world and ideas.

[heleen]

The carvings are beautiful and ful of live!
Thanks for showing!

[Maureen]

The carvings are so beautiful and intricately detailed. I really admire those, as well as your lovely bags with the hearts. Very sweet looking.
Maureen

[Mildawg]

Wow! Those carvings are impressive. And your embroidery is so precious.

[Julie]

Oh I just love those carvings they are so cute! And your embroidery is beautiful!!!!

[Jean C.]

Emily the carvings are great!Yes, I'm with you... carving sounds good hmmm? Your bags are nice... think how many dolls and doll clothes would fit in one of those!
Hope that everyone is well... and not bored! Did the children go back to school yet?

[Jacqueline]

WOW i adore those carvings! Love love them! I notice you have been busy with sewing as i visit your beautiful shop! Lovely bags. Have a lovely merry happy day and love to yoU!

[shirin]

Those carvings! Looks like such incredible craftsmanship. And your bags are simply beautiful.

[Beth]

Goodness, those carvings are made with wonderful imagination, love, and care! Beth

[Flo - mycraftyways]

These carvings are so sweet and have such character !

[Jenny Karlsson Design]

I love those carved figures! Does feel quite homely somehow ( I live in Sweden). :)

[julia]

I love the little wooden gnomes!

[kaylovesvintage]

so cute...love the wood work

[Music Dissertation]

Blogs are so informative where we get lots of information on any topic. Nice job keep it up!!