Scottish Lion and Friends

Snowy day in Maine

2012-01-22T09:51:00.000-05:00

Snow in and cold here . Good weaving weather . My little studio is the ell off the main house with the three dormers. The tall middle building is the gallery space to show Andy's iron and painting and sculptures. The third building to the left is a metal working shop where Andy creates his iron pieces. There are two more buildings to the left that are shown that have a porch connecting them that is used in the summer for consignors work to be displayed.

The main house is Georgian style and built early 1800's.It has two front rooms with a large center hall with straight stairs going upstairs. There are two smaller rooms behind these rooms that serve as bathroom now and an office. There is an ell connecting to another ell that is the dinning room and kitchen. Two large bedrooms upstairs with two smaller rooms behind them one is a bathroom and the other could be a bedroom but I use it for a sewing room.

It seems big at first living here and we use to get lost wondering around all these rooms but now it is a comfortable size I think and the builders back when used this house as a farm house . There was a lot of land that went around this house and stretched down to the river so they had access to the water for shipping out goods and getting supplies.

Maine was booming in the early part of 1800's and that is when all these lovely homes up here were built.

Historic Home Show and Designer Craftsmen Show with Early Home magazine

2012-01-20T19:25:00.002-05:00

Historic Home Show and Designer Craftsmen Show
Historic home Show ( click on highlighted link)
We will be coming down to Pa to do this show March 9-11 2012. There is a very special evening preview of talented artists and their work on Friday night . Special tickets of $20 each included admittance for the whole weekend and wine and cheese. Show hours the rest of the weekend are Sat 10-5 pm and Sun 11-4 pm. Gosh it will be daylight savings weekend that weekend and Spring will be on it's way . Oh I can hardly wait . Scottish Lion Wrought Iron will have his booth and Village Weaver will be there with her wonderful woven textiles for decorating your home.

Till Then I hope you will have a safe winter. Stay warm.

Aren't you ready for spring? by Karin Marrero on Etsy

2012-01-03T19:33:00.000-05:00

Aren't you ready for spring? by Karin Marrero on Etsy
click on link to Scottish Lion's Dragon fly in a treasury on Etsy.com
Share this with friends and make a comment. Keep on smilin!

Historic Home show with Designer Craftsman Scottish Lion and Village Weaver

2011-10-10T07:30:00.000-04:00

Come see us exhibit for the last time this year and place your orders for Christmas at the Designer Craftsman show in Fredricksburg Va click on link below for more info

http://www.oldhouseonline.com/hhs-dcs-exhibitors/

Waterford 2011 Home Tour and Craft Exhibit Oct 7,8,9

2011-10-02T14:24:00.000-04:00

http://www.waterfordfoundation.org/fair/ If you live in Va or Loudin Co .You have to come see us Scottish Lion and Village Weaver
We will be demonstrating in colonial attire and show every one how we create our work.

Obelisk for the garden. 6 feet tall

2011-09-08T10:41:00.000-04:00

Top of Obelisk has basket and curls

Obelisk 6 feet ta

Obelisk at bottom wth bracing and curls

Turtle of iron and stone

2011-09-07T16:22:00.000-04:00

Twinkle toes

"Twinkle toes" is the name Andy gave this turtle of iron and stone. This turtle has a hollow rock shell. That's right! a carved out rock shell and Andy made iron legs ,head and tail . The eye is a glass marble. Pretty amazing! He stands about 18 inches tall and 24 inches long and is heavy. The shell comes off to make the moving of Twinkle Toes possible call for price

Wicked Joe Coffee now owns this weather vane

2011-09-03T14:38:00.000-04:00


Cup of steamin coffee!

Wicked Joe Coffee is awesome roasted coffee in Brunswick , Maine . Delicious ! They loved this piece that the Scottish Lion created . Coffee is always hot !

Mermaid and Dolphins by Jane Herbert

2011-08-23T18:35:00.000-04:00

Painted by Jane Herbert is "Friends of the deep " acrylic on canvas $575.00

Whales, sea glass soap, shells,balancing rocks

2011-07-18T16:51:00.000-04:00

Seaside soap and candle 's sea glass soap

Mussels shells,starfish, clam shells dishes form Hockomock pottery

Swordfish driftwood

Green and Blue Sea horse fish has stain glass scales and eye

Fish ,starfish and crows balsam pillows

Blueberry pottery


Shell covered box is spectacular by Kitty Smith	The box is 14 x 14 by 7 high We are asking $900.00


Claire Perry came with her Moby driftwood whale and Andy fell in love with him and had to modify him with a bigger tail eye and harpoon and hand made anchors, his name now is MOBY D by Claire Perry and Andy Leck $475.00

Five feet wide by fourteen inches deep

Weaving room studio door has a fish by her door called Jackass Pollack Fish $425.00 also a balancing rock spinner with a rock snake adorning it $375.00

Glass ball mixed with balancing rocks $375.00

Home of the weaver and blacksmith

2011-07-11T13:44:00.000-04:00

Here is a studio tour of our home and workshops.The house is the large box shape called Georgian style with the red front door the attached wing to the left of the house is an attached wing that is my weaving studio. To the left of this is a carriage barn with three big doors and is now the Art Gallery. To the left of that is Andy's metal working shop.


Entrance to the weaving studio	This is a new wall with the window boxes	We had to replace it from the ground up and are still looking for the right window sash for the window.

Carriage barn with the new addition of Scottish Lion Hinges ! To the left is teh metal working shop

Here is with the doors open


Sign helping you when you arrive it is pointing the way		Hope this helps those wishing to come to Maine for a visit

Summer has begun

2011-06-29T16:43:00.000-04:00

So many folks have visited us at Scottish Lion and Friends so far this Spring /Summer that I haven't kept up with this blog so stay tuned cause I have lots to share. We carry wonderful stain glass by Dick Macdonald , click on highlighted link. macdonaldglass.com

You almost have to be here when Andy creates his balancing rock sculptures to be the first to pick one out.

He is creating them this week so stop by soon.
This balances on a single point and spins in a circle . Very special because no two are a like.

Out of the weaving studio this week is woven baby blanket with Angora/merino wool/ cotton and scaves woven in pearl cotton.

Opening May 21 2011 !

2011-05-02T09:20:00.000-04:00

shelf held with wrought iron brackets and rod Blanket is hand woven

Well hubby says he will be ready to open Sat May 21 st . Zack our son will be here from Washington state to helps us open and talk to folks about metal working.


balancing rock spinner	Hope to see you at our opening !

2011-04-19T09:46:00.000-04:00

queen bedspread in Tobacco and black with rag rug to match

Prim bedspread with black blanket stripe edge color tobacco over brown ,alongside is my woven rug with matching colors of brown gold ,black and khaki This is a rag rug 27 x 60 for $190 and bedspread is queen size for $525 both are all cotton and machine washable

Valance is woven and sewn with a lining in pumpkin and tan . Wrought Iron brackets and rod also available . Valances start at $60.00 ea

Patriots' Day April 18

2011-04-15T08:40:00.001-04:00

Celebrated here in Maine and Massachusetts ,Patriots' Day is the commemorative day for the Battle of Lexington and Concord ,

"where the shot heard around the world" ,was fired. Issac Davis was the first to fall . He was a farmer and a gunsmith. He was the Captain of his group later called "the Minutemen" . His statue of him stands with a musket in one hand and a plowshare in the other.

I particularly would like to commemorate this battle . This is still a struggle today with taxation . So many have given their lives for our freedom that we do not want to take it lightly.
Here at Scottish Lion and Friends we hold onto these same ideals of freedom. We offer an opportunity here as well for others to show their work and talents.

Maine the way life should be , well freedom is one of those things. We support American made , and Maine made for just that reason. We are talking about lives and families .

I feel particularly sensitive this week as we lost another artist to suicide. Times are tough and economics are real . Your dollar speaks volumes. Thanks for reading this . Leave your comment ,I 'd like to hear your thoughts.

New fresh colors and Spring Celebration on Etsy

2011-03-11T07:00:00.005-05:00

Enter in the subject bar on Etsy.com SECOFG Etsy.com. It will bring you to a treasury of many talented ladies from a team on Etsy called Old Farmhouse Gathering Team. They have got fresh new ideas and offerings for spring . Visit my shop as well on Etsy for items that I have created just for this celebration!www.etsy.com/shop/phyllisblue

Tablecloth available on Etsy

Tea time in my living room

Old Fashioned wash tubs

2011-03-10T11:10:00.002-05:00

Wash tub?Heating hot water?Cooking?

Cast Iron creosote from chimney

Could this be what these are? Wash tubs inset into the chimney? They have built in fireboxes underneath that the flue connects to the chimney. I love the cabinets built in to the chimney . If I were able to use this I imagine they would be warm and perfect for raising bread, making yogurt or keeping warm dishes. There are two of these cast iron tubs . Filled with hot water you could keep pots of food warm. This was an early farm house from the early 1800's and if they had a lot of folks to feed. .. well,
I saw this once at a Shaker Village in Hancock ,MA.They had water under all the cooking pots. Does any one know?
This is in my kitchen now but years ago this was an unheated section of the house and it was only used in the summer/fall. On the other side of this chimney was the kitchen/keeping room.
Praire Patch Blog Party Link

Paxton Valley Folk Art: Prairie Patch Perfectly Prim Link Party ~ My Favourite Prim Things!

2011-02-21T08:46:00.000-05:00

Paxton Valley Folk Art: Prairie Patch Perfectly Prim Link Party ~ My Favourite Prim Things!

Curtain hardware and linen woven curtain

2011-02-11T07:55:00.000-05:00

Wrought Iron brackets and Knob end rod with a linen woven curtain is what I have for you today . The brackets and rod are standard items that we carry here at Scottish Lion and the rings can be custom made to any size you prefer. We show this with two inch rings. I also show you how the same bracket can be used as a center support. You can order these brackets and your own custom size rod by calling us. The linen curtain is hand woven from Irish heavy linen in an open weave that can let light through but adds privacy.It is shown with a dark blue stripe . These also can be custom ordered .

Designer Craftsman Show 2011

2011-02-02T09:32:00.002-05:00

Folk Art Lovers , Sorry,we will not be at the show! Andy has created many wonderful items though and has them on display at our shop/gallery or here ! I post regularly,(I try) or you can contact us and I can send pictures. Did you see something at the show last year and would love to have it now for your garden ? Call and we can discuss how to get it to you.
I would love to hear your comments Post your comments below!
So here is a new creation this week . A found object butterfly called "Alcoa".Can you guess why? His wings are made from aluminum and will not rust. The rest of his body parts are coated with a clear lacquer finish. He is $275.00 and comes with a stand . The butterfly is removable for shipping. Click "Buy Now " button below photos to purchase "Alcoa".

Red wool rug

2011-01-31T20:42:00.002-05:00

27 x 80 inches hemmed

Ok , here is something to cheer you up. Buy your Valentine this red wool rug . This is 25 inches by 80 inches long.Red and beige thick wool creates checks .It is reversible $774.00

Winter in Maine

2011-01-15T11:38:00.000-05:00

"Lunar Ball" spins in the wind on a granite pedestal

Blacksmith shop in first light 2011

First light in our yard after a large snow fall. Andy's blacksmith shop is glowing. The small out buildings are in hibernation till spring. The "Lunar Ball" is highlighted with snow. I like the contrast it adds to the glass eye.

Holly -Marie Haining Seawitch Studio added

2010-11-23T22:41:00.000-05:00

I just added Holly-Marie Haining Seawitch Studio to my bloglist.
I just love her paintings of mermaids and clipper ships. She has a rich New England interpretation of the maritimes. She is also offering a nautical wreath hand made by her . Have a look , they are very reasonable and gorgeous!
Happy Thanksgiving
http://holly-mariehainingstudios.blogspot.com/

Fall inspired rag rug

2010-11-23T22:21:00.000-05:00

We are starting our black and white season of fall/winter . Here is a bit of color to cheer you all up. This rug reminds me of pumpkins and squash .
I thought you might enjoy seeing it.

Anchor Sculpture by Andrew Leck

2010-11-22T17:37:00.000-05:00

Here are recent pictures of Maine this time of year. Here is a shot of a cozy little cove .
Then near this cove is the new home of some wonderful folks that had Andy make out of a 6 foot high anchor a sculpture. Included are large 12" glass balls , Aluminum metal fish ,an anchor chain and a custom made sailboat with a tender ( smaller boat in rear , for nonsailing folks) and its very own mini anchor. The sail boat spins in the wind like a weathervane
Here they are called "windvanes."

The anchor is very old and washed up on the beach down in Phippsburg, Maine. Some of you may remember the movie "Message in a bottle" with Paul Newman and Kevin Cosner , well Phippsburg is on the ocean and is one of the places the movie was shot.

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

A Gallery Of American Weathervanes and Whirligigs

Mantle Hook for holding your Christmas stocking FREE SHIPPING

2010-10-22T13:24:00.000-04:00

Buy 6 hooks and get FREE SHIPPING . Special offer for a limited time .

Be sure you order your hook now .Shop on www.Etsy.com/shop/scottishlionwww.etsy.com/shop/scottishlion

Pumpkin Fest pumpkin entry from Scottish Lion

2010-10-11T21:29:00.000-04:00

Balancing Spinning pumpkin .. The weathervane with two crows on top of a balancing spinning 400 lbs pumpkin catches attention of motorists and onlookers www.damariscottapumpkinfest.com
www.damariscottapumpkinfest.com

Scottish Lion wrought iron in Pumpkin Fest

2010-10-07T15:20:00.000-04:00

Pumpkin Fest in Damariscotta is Sat Oct 8 . Scottish Lion Wrought Iron is having a pumpkin entered in the festival. Andy is creating all week something in the shop . It will soon be unveiled.

House and Garden Tour July 8 2010

2010-06-23T11:34:00.000-04:00

The House and Garden tour is including the Scottish Lion and Friends on the tour. Visit the workshop of Scottish Lion Wrought Iron and Village Weaver . Miles Memorial Hospital is hosting the tour. Tickets are $25.00.

Battle of Bunker Hill Day! June 17 1775

2010-06-17T06:00:00.007-04:00

Well could you imagine the confusion ,noise and rumors that were flying that day when men and young boys ran to Charleston for the battle of Bunker Hill. In my reading I found that as far away as Dover NH the men ran to help and bring the gun powder stored in their communities.

General Putnam was leading an awfully unruly group .How could it possible be done? The British had more casualties though than the Americans in the end.

FLAG DAY JUNE 14th

2010-06-14T06:00:00.011-04:00

So today is FLAG DAY! I made this flag to celebrate our country's flag.
Here is a rag rug for the wall created to resemble our country's flag. Created from cut strips of blue jeans, khaki and burgundy fabric. Measures 26 inches wide by 14 inches high. Prim folks will love the aged look of the colors chosen to create this..Blue jeans are old worn ones that have that rich light and dark aging.. It can be hung on the wall with the rod pocket that is woven into the back.I used brown cotton warp thread for the ground.You can purchase this from the side bar of this blog . Also you can purchase an iron rod to hang it on from the Scottish Lion ,my husband the blacksmith. He added spirals to the ends of the rod.

Driftwood stool or what is it?

2010-06-10T13:55:00.003-04:00

This is a curious chair!!! What do you suppose it is? A martian? A worm? I see an alpaca , lama . Tell me what you think. I would love to hear.
Andy made this from driftwood collected down by the ocean.
He put a marbles in for the eyes and wrapped a rock in metal and has it poking out the top. There is a platform for your feet to rest on and it is very comfortable to sit in.You sit with your back rested against the neck of the creature .
This will hold a large person comfortably. So creative but so comfortable. A one of a kind piece.
Driftwood Summer

Swag Curtain with curtain bracket

2010-05-21T15:21:00.002-04:00

Swag curtain brackets have been a long time standard here at the Scottish Lion. Shown in our plain design on the window these are protruding out from the wall 3". The bracket is screwed into the surrounding window frame with two black screws. Shown also is a hand woven tan an black window pane check with a mustard stripe.Swag curtains can be custom ordered to fit any size window.Phyllis Leck, Village Weaver weaves the fabric and then sews the curtains to order. Iron brackets are $30.00 pr
Shown on window are -plain design-$30.00pr
top -Fancy Scroll design-$30.00 pr
The fish tail swag curtain fits a window 27 inches wide and 54 inches long and retails for $130.00 ea. Call us at 207 563-5788 to place your order

BasketsbyroseBasketsbyrose: What is it Wednesday

2010-05-12T17:57:00.000-04:00

BasketsbyroseBasketsbyrose: What is it Wednesday

Sundial for the garden wrought iron ,blue marbles and and iron wrapped stone

2010-05-10T08:00:00.005-04:00

You can get a sundial for your garden this spring from Scottish Lion ,Andy Leck . This sundial is iron with a wrapped beach stone at the base .Two Blue marbles on the side of a time band that tells the time by the arrow casting a shadow across the roman numerals.Four spiked legs are driven into the ground making it possible to be planted in any location. A slope or unlevel space or a garden bed. this is 30 inches across by about 4 feet high. It comes apart in three pieces and cost about $100 to ship depending on where you live.

The Scottish Lion is asking $750.00 for this beautiful sundial.

Recipe Paintings for gifting to your favorite cook

2010-05-04T09:58:00.000-04:00

Brenda Erickson creates this charming print of an original painting that she creates of a family recipe. Have a favorite brownie ,chocolate chip cookie or meatloaf that is sooo memorable that you would like to record this delightful taste by celebrating it with a painting to hang in your kitchen or give as a gift. Brenda has a collection of wonderful recipe paintings for you to purchase . Have a look at her site or come by the Scottish Lion and Friends . Recipe Paintings

Sachet with organically grown lavender .

2010-05-03T10:32:00.001-04:00

I have found a wonderful shop on Etsy.com that grows her own lavender and other herbs and flowers organically. She lives in Montana on her farm.www.paulajeansgarden.etsy.com
Beautiful lavender buds of three types of lavender are mixed together with Maine balsam creates a fresh delightful scent that is in these sachets . You can go to this link to purchase these three sachets today for Mother's Day . www.phyllisblue.etsy.com

Rich textiles !

2010-04-23T08:00:00.001-04:00

Claret twill throw hanging from wrought iron shelf brackets . This holds a shelf and a rod perfect for hanging a display .Above on the shelf I have ASL pewter plates . Throw is 53 x64 and is wool woven by J.Ulrich $180.00

Pillows are also by J. Ulrich and are 18 inches square $58.00each

These are very lovely and created by hand.

They are available here at my weaving studio

Seaside soap and candle are here!

2010-04-22T16:54:00.001-04:00

These candles are fragrant and some are colorful but with out a fragrance . We are carrying these new candles and their soap. All created here in Bristol You can find out more about them on Facebook

The soap is made from coconut oil and palm oil . If you have dry skin or rough hands . Right now I have from gardening. These soaps are soft to the skin ,>click on link

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/seasidesoapandcandle?ref=ts

Visit us on the Bristol Rd Bristol to see Seaside soap and candle on display and for sale

Open Fri,Sat 10-4 Sun 1-4 till the season begins

Open Memorial Day weekend with regular hours

Spring is time for shearing and spinning yarn!

2010-04-18T15:31:00.001-04:00

Well, I am going to share two new blogs I have come across . One is my neighbor that I purchase fresh eggs from www.hatchtown.com They also have a herd of Coopworth sheep that they grow organically selling the meat and spinning the wool. Jim ,shepherd also is a woodworker and creates spindles and spinning tools. Check their blog out as they have wonderful handmade items for sale! Next is a spinner that is taking you through the steps of washing a fleece and has a youtube link to watch. Her spinning experiences are fun reading and I enjoyed her keeping the art of spinning alive.Go to: www.thevagabondweaver.co

You can also find her products on Etsy.com Look on the margin of this blog to find her link.

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Taxes paid in wool!

2010-04-15T07:40:00.001-04:00

In 1645 all sheep were accounted for and wool export from England was stopped.The colonist held dear their valuable sheep . By 1660 there were 100,000 sheep in the colonies.For their success the colonies were penalized .By an enactment of the Massachusetts courts every house hold was required to produce 3 pounds of spun yarn every week for thirty weeks.If not they were fined 12 pence. An unmarried aunt,sister,was given the legal title of "spinster" at that time to help meet that new rule.

The breeding of sheep and the processing of wool and the spinning of wool became the all-important endeavors of every man ,woman and child early in the colony.Raising of sheep became common for many New Hampshire in the seventeenth century as apart of their existence..Rhode Island payed their taxes from 1665 to 1690 not with money but with wool.Excerpt from the book"Handwoven Textiles of New England"Handwoven Textiles of Early New England: The Legacy of a Rural People, 1640-1880

More rocks!

2010-04-13T19:25:00.001-04:00

Andy has just finished and installed this railing in an interior home . These were special rocks to the customer so Andy created a railing holding them .(Scroll to bottom)Llook at the Rock Pillar candle holder . This is about 10" high and holds a 4 dia inch pillar candle.See the Rock Paper towel holder for your counter. Very few can claim to have one of these.Frommer's Maine Coast (Frommer's Complete)Fodor's Maine Coast, 2nd Edition: With Acadia National Park (Fodor's Gold Guides)

Balancing rocks that spin

2010-04-12T09:00:00.002-04:00

Trust me these two balancing rocks spin around on this point of metal. I tried to give the feeling of these two rocks moving around in a circle positioned on a point of sharpened metal stem vertically driven into the ground. For those who have seen this will know . It is time to place your order for these garden sculptures. They can be shipped and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.

Gate for a Garden with Maine rocks

2010-04-08T09:09:00.000-04:00

Gate for a Garden in iron and beach stones created by Andrew Leck Spring is finally happening here in Maine and if your garden needs some sprucing up here is a great way to add fun and keep the pests out. A custom designed garden gate by Andrew Leck to suit your specific gate openingSearch Amazon.com for maine gardens Search Amazon.com for maine gardens Search Amazon.com for maine gardens Search Amazon.com for maine gardens

Crafting a Business for budding craftspeople for Spring!

2010-04-07T08:42:00.001-04:00

Kathy Fitzgerald wrote her book on Crafting a Business which has got Phyllis Leck ,Village Weaver in it. This describes here profile and how she came to be a weaver ,mother of three and wife of the Scottish Lion Wrought Iron, Andrew Leck.

Herb Drying Rack I found at the Designer Craftsman Show

2010-02-16T10:32:00.001-05:00

I found this wonderful herb drying RACK fromD. Wallick a furniture builder 's son work it has bamboo style legs carved and turned signed

This will be great for hand towels and my textiles to hang from. It stands about 28 inches tall and 24 inches wide. i got one in Black, Goldenrod and Barn Red.

More Designer Craftsman show items we are bringing

2010-01-22T22:17:00.002-05:00

Navy and stone cotton tablecloth
Fireplace tools
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Designer Craftsman Show coming up!

2010-01-20T22:12:00.001-05:00

New colors ! Tobacco, Pumpkin,Rust in solid colors all cotton must come to the show and see
January 29,30,31 Valley Forge Convention Center , King pf Prussia , Pa

Designer Craftsman Show coming up!

2010-01-18T21:47:00.004-05:00

Designer Craftsman Show coming up January 29,30,31 click here for more info

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BasketsbyroseBasketsbyrose: Monday Market with Old Farmhouse Gathering

2010-01-12T12:59:00.000-05:00

BasketsbyroseBasketsbyrose: Monday Market with Old Farmhouse Gathering

Customer request

2009-12-27T21:47:00.002-05:00

Every bathroom needs one and this was a request . Floor standing version of a TP holder with beach stone rocks .

Washington's crossing

2009-12-14T21:52:00.001-05:00

Fish ,copper,iron,and stone wall racks

2009-11-27T12:09:00.002-05:00

The small painted fish is suitable for keys by the door . It has three riveted twisted hooks that will hold a key ring FREE SCOTTISH LION KEY RING FLASHLIGHT comes with it. Next is a rack with a hand forged leaf and a wrapped stone for fireplace tools 16 inches on center. Then a scholl of whimsical copper fish swim by for a wall rack for also fireplace tools .

OPEN Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving

2009-11-25T08:58:00.005-05:00

We are open here at the Scottish Lion and Friends for Holiday Shopping . Also there is time to place an order for Christmas.

Fireplace tool sets ready for sale by Scottish Lion

2009-11-09T11:38:00.002-05:00

Basket Handles are on 28 inch long handles that are easy to hold . Poker and hand hammered Copper shovel are going to go fast so call and place your order 207 563-5788
Coming to Maine for the holidays , give us a call and we will hold them for you.
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Memorial Stone in front of Legion Hall

2009-11-07T09:58:00.007-05:00

This stone memorial was just placed by Andrew Leck for the American Legion in Damariscotta Maine. The dedication service will be Nov 15,2009

In Honor for those who serve

In the background are all the men and women who have fallen since 911 from Maine

Fairy Dancing by Scottish Lion

2009-11-06T09:47:00.003-05:00

Here is the "Garden Fairy" or angel in her new garden . The owner of this sculpture has placed her in a newly created garden spot . She is the center of the garden with tall grasses and hellebores gracing her feet.
There are tall oaks and pines towering much higher than this 10 foot tall piece. She is etched and painted a green patina . The ball of stars is what she is dancing on and she has a hoop that she is jumping through. Planted in the ground on a stand with handforged scrolls and feet . The stand is four sharpened points pushed into the ground to make it self leveling. Sculpture created by "Scottish Lion " Andrew Leck

Spider invasion!

2009-10-30T09:03:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween ! Spider created by Scottish Lion is a fall favorite here in Maine

Pond Gate by Scottish Lion installed

2009-10-28T08:57:00.000-04:00

This is what the gate looks like installed in MA. It is a whimsical portrayal of pond life. Herons,ducks,fish and cat o nine tails. Hand forged and cut out metal are made from recycled iron and steel. Paint was applied to parts of it and the rest will be allowed to rust to a beautiful color and patina.

Wrought iron thumb latch and keeper by Scottish Lion

2009-10-23T09:45:00.005-04:00

Colonial thumb latch and keeper by Andrew Leck, Scottish Lion. This is a spade end thumb latch that is 13 inches from tip to tip , made for a large door it has all the working iron works to be mounted in a wood door. The latch on one side of the door then the other side has the scroll end bar to be lifted to also open the door from the other side. Just as the colonial hardware was made the ends of the staples were pounded in like a nail and then cinched over to hold in place. Other styles can be made . Call 207 563-5788 and talk to Andy or Phyllis .

Fall gate and garden sculptures by Scottish Lion

2009-10-20T13:35:00.002-04:00

Andy has been busy creating custom water fowl gate . It swings apart in the center. Next is what I call " Chicken Hearted" garden vane.
The last is a Bell for the garden that can be driven into the ground . It is easy top move and has a wonderful low tone ring.

Open House Saturday October 10 !

2009-10-08T09:28:00.003-04:00

Plan to be at our OPEN HOUSE this weekend October 10 , 10-5 pm.
We will have hot cider and goodies ready for you while you shop . This will be the end of our regular hours . Now that it is cooler we are creating custom orders for our customers and would love to hear from YOU!
Fall hours to be announced. Look for the OPEN Flag especially on nice falls days.

Fall colors are here!

2009-09-30T20:43:00.003-04:00

Just in Time for our OPEN HOUSE
The fall colors are perfect right now .
Open House will be this Saturday Oct 3 from 10-4 pm with a discount of 10% fro those who mention the blog!
Hope you can make it!

OPEN HOUSE coming in October

2009-09-29T16:30:00.004-04:00

OPEN HOUSE at the Scottish Lion and friends !
October 3 2009 Saturday 10-5 pm
10% discount for all those mentioning the blog!

Sneak a peek! These are also going to Common Ground!

2009-09-23T10:25:00.005-04:00

Here is a Bell with hanger that can be planted in the ground.
Very large I think it stands at least 8 feet high
Place it in your garden or as lawn art
Scroll down to view two other posts added today!

Sneak a peek! These are also going to Common Ground!

2009-09-23T10:09:00.003-04:00

Glass top coffee table with a piece of modern art plate created from brass called an "Ash Tray" with half smoked butts circling it.
One eyed snake sitting under the table ready for a garden to capture .

Next is a fancy mitten rack for the wall
Decorative enough any time of year !
Only one available.

Third is our Bowl holder for deep wooden bowls or decorative deep pottery bowls.
This can hang yours on the wall and display it wonderfully.
We have a limited supply for the weekend . First come first serve.

Then we have a unique plateholder for a unique plate! This is limited time offering of a Shell design on top of our wall plate holder. Shell plate holder is $36.00 and plate is available too! Pottery plate made by Hockomock Pottery.

Sneek preview of Scottish Lion items !

2009-09-23T09:56:00.006-04:00

Scottish Lion Wrought Iron is bringing these wonderful items to the Common Ground Fair . Here is a sneak preview for folks to get to see .
First, "Garden Fairy "dancing on top of a globe of stars
She is holding a hoop that she is skiping through.
She can be planted in the ground with her stand . She is approximately 10 feet high

Second- the ever popular balancing rocks. We will have two rock and three rocks balancing and spinning on display. First come first serve and also taking orders to ship these if you don't want to carry them to your car.

Third- the" Rampant Lion "cut out will be on display! Andy can cut out motifs from his recycled metal stash and here is one that was ordered by a customer.

Weather vane headed to Common Ground Fair

2009-09-12T09:07:00.006-04:00

Copper Blue Heron with wings out stretched ,he could be added to a roof top.
Directional e,s,w,n are fastened to a 12x 12 pitch bracket then a closed bearing allows the arrow to spin in the direction of the wind with the Blue Heron on top!
We will have this on display at the Common Ground Fair coming up soon, in Unity , Maine Sept 25,26,27

Curtains with Coverlet pattern border

2009-08-19T20:22:00.001-04:00

Here are a set of curtains completed for a customer. The border is a woven coverlet pattern expanded to 9" at the bottom of the curtains in off white . The rest is a soft grey tan that looks like linen yarn . Elegant and unique style for a creative home or one with antiques.

Log Holder design from Scottish Lion

2009-08-19T08:17:00.000-04:00

This is a 44" long log holder by 29 " high
It was a custom piece but can be made for any size space.Very sturdy Andy uses solid 1" steel bars twisted and hammered curls. Supported base with decorative twist in center.

Colburn House has Village Weaver textiles

2009-08-18T10:00:00.002-04:00

Ticking fabric woven by the Village Weaver recently sold to the folks at the historic Colburn House in Pittston Maine. This is a newly renovated site along the Arnold Trail. Go to the link to see more about this house and its important role it played in our American revolution.
http://arnoldsmarch.com/colburnhouse.html
Ticking is a term refered to cloth when it is a close stripe like the one shown . It is used in bed linens and everyday linens . Dating back to our early history of our country weavers would have produced their own cloth on their own looms . Fabric back then was more valuable than land and considered very expensive. It took time and months of work to prepare the yarn used to make their cloth.
Phyllis Leck, wove this piece

balancing rocks sculpture

2009-06-25T10:00:00.000-04:00

Now if you haven't seen this in person it will be hard to describe.
This rod has two rocks balancing on a pointed piece of iron!
This spins around!!
we have this available here at the Scottish Lion and Friends!
It is driven into the ground and makes a wonderful piece in the garden or near a doorway.Amaze your visitors with this unusual piece.

Love Boat

2009-06-24T22:09:00.004-04:00

Love Sailing! Here is the "Love Boat" sculpture . Andy, the Scottish Lion was working in stone this past week and came up with this heart shaped stone and a boat carved out of stone granite then he hammered out some sails out of an old copper water tank and added steel rings .
It is set on a granite pedestal.
"Love Boat" cool .
It didn't last long in our yard before a customer came and bought it for her yard over looking the ocean. Beautiful!

Give me Liberty!

2009-06-04T20:50:00.000-04:00

The spinning wheel is the symbol for "freedom" back in the colonial era. Young "spinnster" women would hold spinning bees . Once on the Boston Common 300 women showed their patroitism for our new country by spinning flax into linen thread so weavers could produce enough cloth for our own use instead of having to import it from England. We didn't want to pay the high tariffs that England was charging.
Daughters of Liberty were women that wanted to produce their own cloth.
Young brides showed their love for their country by wearing a linen wedding dress .
You see flax was easy to grow in the America. You could sow the seed in the spring and gather the flax plant in the fall plus it added nitrogen to the newly cleared soil.
After processing it then you could spin the fiber into a strong thread .
In the colonial era woven cloth was more valuable than land.
Village Weaver gets her designs inspired from that era .

Yesturday's news !

2009-06-03T20:07:00.000-04:00

Jean Colquhoun depicts a clipper ship, barque or schooner in her folk art paintings of real situations in the news paper clipping below her work. I even have a painting with General George Washington on his horse and the clipping is telling of the General's death in 1789. Well framed and documented this is a treasure.

Spoon wind chime by Silver Spoon

2009-06-02T20:02:00.000-04:00

I have another spoon use for you! This person takes old silver spoons and creates a cheerful sounding wind chime. Fishbones and fish heads.

Wooden spoons for cooking

2009-06-01T19:57:00.000-04:00

These are the best wooden spoons. Stirring,ice cream paddle,spreader and tasting David Pollock of Maggie's Farm has just the spoon for you!

he carves them out of maple,rosewood,apple wood and a whole lot of other woods.

I am a big wooden spoon user and these are the ones I reach for everytime I cook or bake.

Carving of a Chickadee

2009-05-31T19:45:00.003-04:00

Chickadee- ee -ee our state bird for Maine. This is a hand carved version by Erica Qualey a young talented lady. She also has a cardinal and a evening grosbeak here too at the Scottish Lion and Friends .

Mounted on a piece of driftwood.

Privies & Prims: My brother's 1970 VW bug redo

2009-05-29T08:08:00.000-04:00

Privies & Prims: My brother's 1970 VW bug redo

Flower pots for your plants

2009-05-29T07:35:00.003-04:00

Charlene Sassi has created just for your spring flower arrangements pottery pots and vases .
Her soft colors and new vibrant red add spirit to your decorating . Wonderful on a porch , kitchen or cottage these pots brighten up any space!
Visit our Pottery shed to see these and more.
At the Scottish Lion and Friends in Bristol, Maine

Scottish Lion Blacksmith mugs

2009-05-08T09:00:00.000-04:00

Mug of the Scottish Lion Blacksmith will hold a whole pint of your favorite brew.
Hand made by Ken Henderson,Henderson's Redware,Maine
we have other items of his available or go to his web site www.hendersonsredware.com

Mason jars filled with Beach glass nightlites

2009-05-06T09:00:00.000-04:00

Leslie Connell creates these jars with a nightlite inside. There is more to them than it looks. There are at least 3 lites in each one so as to give off a soft glow of light at night.
Pictured here is a Quart size ,pint and half pint. Each is unique because of the shapes of beach glass that she has discovered after many a summer afternoon beach combing.

Wolf's Craig -David Holmes carved stone sculpture

2009-05-05T09:00:00.000-04:00

David Holmes has a few pieces here at the Scottish Lion and friends .
First is" Clarinda " in Maine granite and carved on all sides . Her hair sweeping around her.$8,500.00
Next in relief is " Slumber" carved in Portland,Maine limestone.$525.00
We have other stone sculptures and carved candle stick holders here at the Scottish Lion and Friends.

Hand woven wool and alpaca throws

2009-05-04T09:00:00.000-04:00

Two more weavers in the shop! These are some of their items.
Hand woven Alpaca throws on the left in the picture with them hanging on the wal.l District plaids on the right and in the other photo. Soft woven overshot border are on the white throws. Must come and feel them to appreciate them. Each carefully created for years of enjoyment!

Organic cotton wash cloths

2009-04-22T15:10:00.003-04:00

Cotton grown without pesticides,herbicides and the color is as it is grown! I have added dyed colored yarn on the hem in pink ,blue and yellow.
Go to my etsy shop for further details.
www.phyllisblue.etsy.com

Tablerunner woven in the Shaker style

2009-04-20T20:02:00.004-04:00

Sorry this item has been SOLD!

This week I wove Shaker style table runners. This one is woven with a cotto/linen yarn that gives it a crispness and flecks of tan in it that must be from the linen spun in the yarn.
The Shakers were recognized for their simple lines in blue. They would hang this style fabric up on the walls around their beds from Shaker pegs.
I use to do a craft show out at the Shaker Village in Pittsfield , MA every summer at the Hancock Shaker Village. Exhibitors would get a private tour and a Shaker meal put on by the foundation. It was a wonderful show and experience. The big old round barn was an inspiration to my husband when he built our new barn last year.
If you are wondering about the show it is not happening any more . They replaced it with "Contemporary" artists that do not make crafts related to the Shakers.

Dayliles Rag Rug Favorite right Now!

2009-04-17T09:50:00.004-04:00

SORRY THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD!
Daffodils are blooming now! This rug reminds me of spring flowers. I hand cut the material into strips before weaving them into this rag rug

24 x 40 it fits just right in any room. It can be gently machine washed and dried and it will give years of service. The ends are hemmed . colors are yellow, white and beige to gray .
A Maine staple rag rugs were woven out of all sorts of worn out clothing to create a colorful home interior . The frugal house wife let nothing go wasted.

Maple Sugaring Time!

2009-04-08T09:00:00.000-04:00

It is Maple Sugaring time and while the sap is flowing KCEKnits has been knitting up a storm this spring! Have a look at her felted basket! Rich , bright colors , round and a nice medium size.

From the Scottish Lion and friends it is $75.00

You can also find KCEKNITS on Etsy.com

ASL Pewter candlesticks and plates

2009-04-06T09:00:00.000-04:00

We carry ASL pewter here at Scottish Lion and Friends. I have these beautiful candlesticks available as well as another set . The plates are both the polished style and the old rustic unpolished style. Lead free they can be used everyday.

Stain Glass frames seashells

2009-04-05T09:00:00.001-04:00

Lori Chesebro takes seashells that are found on our beaches here in Pemaquid and frames them with stain glass. Shown here is a dark green glass,lime green glass and a maritime navy blue glass. We carry these here at Scottish Lion and Friends for $30.00 ea

Stain Glass Star

2009-04-04T09:00:00.000-04:00

Lori Chesebro does wonderful stars to hang in the window.

I have several here at the Scottish Lion and Friends shop, red green blue yellow are the colors they come in. We will be opening for the season before you know it. You can stop by though . We hang the flag out on nice days while we create in our studios.
Where does the time go? Have a look at what Mark Chesebro has for paintings on YOUTUBE.com I put his link on the side bar for you to view his work. They are paintings of the beautiful Pemaquid area. Pemaquid was settled very early on by English fishermen over here catching cod and then salting it down ,putting it in barrels and shipping it back to England
.Hence our town was named after Bristol, England.

chesebrogallery.com

Spring is on its way!

2009-03-28T07:00:00.000-04:00

This spring wreath arrived today ! Hand crafted by an a cute young girl that doesn't mind getting her feet wet collecting these" promises of Spring".

Abstract Garden Topiary by Scottish Lion SOLD!!

2009-03-24T09:00:00.001-04:00

Wrapped rocks sitting in the semi circle of twisting tendrils in metal.
Andrew has a created a garden center piece for some one's special garden.

Fish tail swag curtain with swag brackets

2009-03-23T09:00:00.000-04:00

Fishtail swag curtain brackets are very popular here at the Scottish lion and Village Weaver. Shown is a plain design swag bracket held on by two screws fastened to the window frame.
Black,tan with Mustard stripe windowpane check is the style curtain shown.
This can be custom ordered to your window size.

2009-03-22T10:00:00.001-04:00

Pumpkin color rag rug by Village Weaver,Phyllis Leck.
I hand cut the cotton rag strips from old jeans, heavy drapery fabrics and twill heavy fabric that is new.This is 24 inches by 48 inches (2ftx4ft)
Totally machine washable and should give you years of service.Do not use bleach .Then the colors will stay fresh.
I love my rag rugs. I put one in front of the sink.Another in the bathroom. More throughout the house.Perfect for summertime use . Just pick up and shake outside. email me for custom sizes. This one costs $80.00 plus shipping

Wrought Iron chair and glass top table.

2009-03-21T09:03:00.000-04:00

Artistic chair with a wooden hand turned seat sitting next to a stain glass butterfly table. Comfortable seating this chair will work well in a sun room setting or even kitchen.One of a kind though.Contact me about the particulars.

Woven blankets and rugs

2009-03-20T11:00:00.001-04:00

Here is a picture of some of the many items carried here at SLB&F! Starting at the top Cotton woven bedspreads and Maine wool blankets. Alpaca and mohair throws. Rag rugs, cards created by Maine artists and paintings of summer at the beach by Jane Herbert. Also you can see the rod and hook just showing a little bit at the top, by the Lion created to hold blankets.

Sundial for the garden! Spring !!!

2009-03-19T21:39:00.003-04:00

A garden center piece this sundial can rotate to point to the north star.
Standing on a base it is created by the Scottish Lion.
We are thinking Spring here on the coast in Maine even with our snow banks piled high.

Mohair scarfs and throws hand woven!

2009-03-18T10:55:00.000-04:00

Oh so soft!!! Mohair is a gorgeous fiber. Here at SLB&F you can see we have a wonderful selection .Woven on a large hand loom and crafted with special care. These items make a great present or gift to your self.

Old and new cupboard!

2009-03-17T10:48:00.000-04:00

Primitive raised panel door on the cupboard is old and the cupboard was built to make use of this beautiful door.
Also on display are pewter and pottery plates,dishes formed around a mussel shell, pewter candle holders and a pair of woven place mats,Recipe painting(see post of Recipe painting below),iron plate stand holding plate on top of cupboard
and more here waiting for you to see.