Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Ted's Woodworking....

I said I would post about the things Ted has been making in the shop. here is lots of trinket dishes,and toothpick holders.
 Some of the little lidded things are for pins and needles. Ted has been mixing up his little scrap pieces of wood. He hates to waste them.
This dish's rim  is made with "purple heart" , that's  the name of the wood. It's very expensive. So you can see why Ted doesn't want to waste  it. They say that busy hands are happy hands. xo
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16 comments:

  1. Auntie sezzzzzz...March 20, 2013 at 4:50 AM

    Oh my gosh! I remember bowls and little containers. Lots and lots and lots of them! (Another wood worker's wife called them 'little pots'. -gigggles-)

    Must show the purple wood to husband, who has been a wood worker, all his life. I don't remember seeing such before. I'm sure he will be interested. :-)

    Happy Spring!
    "Auntie"

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  2. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    such beautiful work, I love the smell of freshly turned wood,

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  3. LynneMarch 20, 2013 at 5:36 AM

    Susie! I am so glad that you shared Ted's work! How beautiful. This type of craftsmanship truly amazes me. I hope it's warming up there!
    ~Lynne
    w/L.

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  4. Cranberry MorningMarch 20, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    What beautiful dishes! And I noticed on your sidebar that you love English movies with Gwyneth Paltrow and love To Kill a Mockingbird. Me too!!! I have watched other versions of Emma and they're all imposters. I am not a crier, but Mr. Knightley had me nearly sobbing when he reprimanded Emma for the way she treated Miss Bates. Anyway, Gwyneth Paltrow was also amazing in 'Perfect Murder.' How about your favorite Sense & Sensibility? Love the version with Hattie Morahan and Dan Stevens (long before he became Matthew Crawley. :-) ANYway, Im following you on Feedly reader. Hope you'll stop in!

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  5. Bee LadyMarch 20, 2013 at 5:43 AM

    Hi Susie,
    I don't know if it's my computer or yours, but the last two posts I couldn't see pics on your posts. Of your sister or your St. Patty's day deco. Who knows.....
    Your husband does nice woodwork. Are you getting ready for the market this summer?
    Happy Spring! (sucky weather!)

    Cindy Bee

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  6. NellieMarch 20, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Ted has really been busy! The wood pieces are wonderful! Where does he sell them - only at the Farmer's Market?

    Have a good Wednesday! xo Nellie

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  7. JapolinaMarch 20, 2013 at 8:23 AM

    He is so talented. Someone gave us a set of purple heart salad bowls for our wedding. They are so pretty

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  8. Kathy PlakeMarch 20, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    I'll show Mark those pics of the purple heart wood. Didn't realize it would polish up so light.

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  9. NanaDianaMarch 20, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Wow-He is an amazing wood worker. It is just gorgeous- xo Diana

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  10. Susie SwansonMarch 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    Awww. these are so beautiful. My brother does this kind of work .. Thank you for his amazing talent..Hugs.

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  11. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMarch 20, 2013 at 3:51 PM

    Oh, very pretty....how wonderful to have a woodworker in the family!!

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  12. AnonymousMarch 20, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you for sharing these lovely treasures. What talent!

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  13. DewenaMarch 20, 2013 at 7:47 PM

    I've never seen the purple heart wood before. Just stunning! Lucky you to get to use these lovely handmade things.

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  14. GertMarch 21, 2013 at 5:17 AM

    Oh, my gosh ...these are just so beautiful! Ted is so gifted! Love the purple wood, never seen it before.

    Blessings,
    Gert

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  15. Empress Bee (of the high sea)March 21, 2013 at 7:50 AM

    just lovely!!!!

    smiles, bee
    xoxo

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  16. ~Lavender Dreamer~March 21, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    Purple heart...be still my heart! How beautiful! I love all of the bowls that have lids. It must take a lot of work to get those just right. I am amazed! Tell him we all think he is the best! Sweet hugs...give him some of those, too!

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