Scottish Lion wrought iron

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/

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.

Top of Obelisk has basket  and curls Obelisk 6 feet ta Obelisk at bottom wth bracing and curls

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

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 !

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

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

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

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. 

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 !

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

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 a

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

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

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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 .

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".

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

"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.