10th maker of Christmas

Nifty knits and her magical creations always make me smile.
http://www.folksy.com/shops/NiftyKnits

9th maker of Christmas

All things vintage from The Lime garden, beautiful candles housed in gorgeous vintage crockery. I love them so!
Have a look http://www.thelimegarden.co.uk/

8th maker of Christmas

The work of Katrin Moye is just charming and just so beautiful, so hoping someone has bought me a piece for Christmas.
To find out more http://www.katrinmoye.com/

7th maker of Christmas

My 7th maker of Christmas is the beautiful work by Mrs Eliots books
They are the most exquisite little wooden books, prints, cards and original collage pieces, they are just perfect and always make me chuckle.
You can browse through her wonderfully quirky shop at http://www.folksy.com/shops/mrseliotbooks

6th maker of Christmas

My 6th maker/ artist is the lovely Salvo Toscano, his photos are just exquisite.
Take a peek at his site it is breathtaking http://www.salvotoscanophotography.com/

5th maker of Christmas

Sophie Handa of FUNKY OLIVE is the wonder, maker/ purveyor of beautiful things. She has an impeccable eye for gorgeous stuff you just might need or indeed things you didn't know you need but just fall in love with.

FUNKY OLIVE is a unique collection of handmade accessories and inspired gifts for the home & garden, for children and pets. Many items are handmade exclusively and not available on the high street.

http://www.funkyolive.co.uk/

4th Maker of Christmas

My 4th maker/artist of Christmas is the lovely Clemens Steigleder. I love his work and his take on the world. To find out more, peek at his blog.
http://www.csteigleder.blogspot.com/

3rd maker of Christmas

My 3rd maker is the exquisite work of Cathy Cullis. I am lucky enough to own a little piece, which I treasure very much. She makes beautiful delights and writes touching words.
To find out more about her work
http://cathycullis.bigcartel.com/

2nd maker of Christmas

My 2nd maker of Christmas is the work of Sue Mundy of which I absolutely love, from her wonderful hand built vessels, hand sculpted exquisite little spoons and wonderful birds.
To see more of her work http://www.suemundy.com
Her website is full of lovely treasures.

My 1st maker of Christmas .......................

My 1st maker of Christmas is the truly wonderful and inspiring Suzanne Stallard of Knit Happens.
Queen of the needles!!

Everything is made by hand by Suzanne, freestyle using hand dyed yarn by indie dyers.

If you want to find out more about her work, her knits and patterns
http://www.etsy.com/featured_seller.php?featured_user_id=6274
blog http://alabamawhirly.com

Suzanne not only makes beautiful things but also is a warm hearted lovely person who makes the world a better place to be living in.

Go on, have a wander.

12 makers of Christmas

Robin secret keeper Find more in my shop www.patchworkbutterfly.folksy.com

One of life's very simple pleasures is un-ravelling wrapping paper to reveal something beautiful, unique and hand-made with absolute love. So now the season is upon us to seek out presents for those we love. Why would you go to the high st when you know there is a wealth of people making wonderful things some of them, right under your nose.

So I thought I would put a list together of makers/ artists some I know very well, some just a little but what I am really sure of is that they make work with devotion and care.
So over the next week I will share with you my 12 makers of Christmas. Hopefully they might just tempt you!