Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Thank you Lidi!!!


Yesterday I was surprised and thrilled to receive my Etsy order from Lidi Stroud. I couldn't believe how quickly it came in the mail all the way from Australia!

Her work is astonishing! She is truly a master artisan. I can only guess at how many years and miles of thread it has taken to achieve her incredible level of skill. I love the natural color of the thread she used. The inside of the basket is as beautiful as the outside is.

Lidi overwhelmed me with a magnificent gift! I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw there was a second basket in the little box. OMG!!! It is this gorgeous hanging basket! :-) It has little beads on both sides where the handle is. How in the world she wove this tiny shape is beyond me. The top actually rolls over on it's self.

Both of these are very special treasures in my collection. I am so thrilled to have them.

Thank you so much Lidi!!! I LOVE them both. XXXXX
PS... Lidi has a wonderful article in AIM this month with her lovely basket weavers shop. It is a must see!
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29 comments:

  1. Evas miniaturerhobbyFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Wauw, hvor er det altså bare en hyggelig kurv. Jeg ville nyde at være på picknick med den. Man bliver jo helt sulten.
    Godt lavet!
    Knus Eva

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  2. Marie-LaureFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    A great basket and a great way to enhance it as you did.
    Fabulous, as usual.

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  3. Garden of MiniaturesFebruary 2, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    What a beautiful work,you lucky girl! The first basket is allready decorated perfect with the vegetable and the vine bottles. So get out your flower kits and do something for this beutiful hanging basket;-)!Jeannette x

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  4. CatherineFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    All of the things in the basket a loose and just there for this photo shot. I wouldn't consider gluing anything in one of these gorgeous baskets.

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  5. The Old MaidFebruary 2, 2011 at 12:52 PM

    They really are beautiful:) Lucky you, Catherine!:)

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  6. FloraFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Your enthusiasm is contagious: the baskets are beautiful but seen through your eyes and your words, becomes an object of desire ;-)
    Mini hugs, Flora

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  7. Basketcase MiniaturesFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Catherine - you are way too kind!! But I'm so glad they arrived safely and that you like them.
    I have my basket weavers shop in an article in the Feb issue of the AIM on-line mag -
    http://www.artisansinminiature.com/issue10.html
    Have a wonderful day - and thanks again!
    Hugs - Lidi

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  8. Norma BennettFebruary 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    You made a wise decision buying from Lidi, as you say her work is amazing. I was lucky enough to receive one of her little hampers for my birthday recently, and I saw some of her other pieces at the Sydney Miniatures Fair last year. I don't remember seeing the hanging basket tho, I like it very much, it has a real personality.

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  9. GlendaFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Lidi's baskets are superb - they look like 1:1!!
    Wanty want want!! :)

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  10. onbeingaminimumFebruary 2, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I have a few of this wonderful lady's pieces and I agree they are simply marvellous.

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  11. MichelleFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    My, what wonderful baskets and one a fabulous present too! Just perfect and I love how you have dressed it too! No British tea (box) brand though! lol :oP Just teasing!

    I always admire that brick wall behind too! :o)

    Michelle xx

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  12. CatherineFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    Michelle,

    It may not be a British tea box but it came from England...Does that count? Carol Cook made it. LOL

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  13. rosannaFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    They are fabulous. Both of them, Rosanna

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  14. JosjeFebruary 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Lovely baskets. The way you have filled the first one is so beautiful!

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  15. Linda CarswellFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Lidi's work is beautiful....so fine and so detailed! You have used them in a fabulous display....it is wonderful to see. I too would never glue items into such a beautiful basket....I'm not a big believer in glue too much at all, I think items look a lot more natural (real) if just sat in place....just my thoughts....lol!
    Linda x

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  16. MichelleFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Catherine,

    Hmmm nah! lol lol I was hopeful to find you a nice mini box of Twinning's tea, but for now a link for other British brands (I've got a few fab mini's from this shop and from a fair too).

    Here's the link:

    http://www.shepherdminiatures.com/index.php?act=viewCat&catId=97

    Michelle xxx

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  17. PattyFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    Catherine, The basket is so wonderful and I love how you have filled it!!! A Great vignette!

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  18. CatherineFebruary 2, 2011 at 5:36 PM

    Linda,

    I agree...how can you play with your petite maison if things are glued in place! Part of the fun for me is moving things around creating a new vignette out of the things that are in the house.

    Michelle,

    Thank you for the link. I will keep an eye out for British 1: 12 scale teas. LOL

    Hrmmm... Now that I think about it...I don't think they grow tea in the UK. Even English antique sterling silver borrowed many of the shapes used from the Chinese. ;-)

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  19. cockerinaFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    it is a beautiful basket, and worked very well. a great artist, congratulations on your purchase!
    I see that you like Italian pasta DeCecco! excellent choice!

    in my blog I have a box of English tea, made with my hands, in packets of tea .. and one of them also include a packet filter with real tea! Come and see if you can interest ..

    http://leminisdicockerina.blogspot.com/2010/08/il-mio-give-away-regali-in-palio.html

    if you like it, I propose a swap ...
    kisses, Caterina

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  20. CatherineFebruary 2, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    OK Cockerina... How would you like some of the green apples I make in a little basket made by me out of paper. Not to worry it will be very strong.

    Lidi... Your basket weavers shop in AIM (online magazine) is WONDERFUL!!!!!! I just loved, loved, loved it! I have not had the chance yet to play with Creative Paper Clay. You have used it so realistically to create your shop. Luck you to be going to another Rik class. I would love to go to one.

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  21. BridgetFebruary 2, 2011 at 9:20 PM

    Oo, ooo, ooh! Beautiful work... there's just no other way to say it.

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  22. About MeFebruary 3, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    What a beautiful purchase!
    All the details of the basket is far to achieve. :p Congratulations Catherine.
    Peiwen x

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  23. MichelleFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    LOL Catherine, I knew you'd say that as soon as I posted my comment! I was poking fun at the amount of tea we Brits drink. lol That will teach me, and to be more explicit next time with the written word! :o))

    I haven't forgotten the photo's either....just not enough hours in the day. :o((

    Michelle xxx

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  24. MargaretFebruary 3, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Catherine you have some real treasures in your collection now, your photos are always spectacularly realistic!

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  25. MargrietFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:32 AM

    What a beautiful basket!! And what a great surprise to get another one, the hanging one is wonderful too!!!

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  26. cockerinaFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    oh! Catherine the basket of apples is the next post? it is very nice!
    I understand you correctly? you agree to exchange with me? I make the box of tea for you, and you send me that basket, with green apples?? if I understood correctly, please take a confirmation to me via email, to make arrangements.
    katiamilella@tiscali.it
    thanks! Caterina

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  27. Teresa Martínez- IGMA artisanFebruary 6, 2011 at 2:09 AM

    Es una cesta preciosa, y se ve muy bien llena de artículos increíbles.

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  28. KathyFebruary 6, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Your miniatures are wonderful!
    I make miniatures. I can be part of your followers?
    http://weelittlewest.blogspot.com/

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  29. SaritaFebruary 6, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Your apples are very good, your pictures are amazing!

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