Painted Leaf detail

Hand-painted Leaf

How do I know it’s hand painted? Because the masking tape says so. I was intrigued by this little bit of folk art found on a wall visiting family. The artwork is pleasant. But I’d really like to know how they skeletonize the leaf so effectively. Related articles Fall leaf art: masking tape trees + […]

Tatted Doily

Tatting Tale

This tatted doily is mounted and framed on my wall. It was made by a late relative many years ago.  The handcrafts of that generation are truly amazing. Many of them have disappeared in the generations since. Both tatting and doilies are uncommon in modern American culture.