Friends of Preserved Gardens - Talented Artists and Crafters

Pressed Flowers By Preserved Gardens

Artists and Crafters

Although I'm partial to flowers, take a look at the websites of these talented people to see the treasures they create! These links will open into a new window to make it easier to refer back.

     Baby and Children
Bows In Bloom - Handcrafted hair bows, personalized hair bow holders, girl's jewelry and other hair accessories.
Knits and Bits by Linda - Carriage and crib blankets, Baby Sweater Sets, Hooded Baby Jackets, Shoulder Protector Burp Pads, Baby Bottle Bags, Baby Toys, Lap Throws, Kitchen Hand Towels, Hair Scrunchies and Fabric Photo Ornaments.

Dolls, Toys and Sewing

Barbee and Friends Doll Clothes - Home sewn fashion doll clothing ranging from casual cottons to sophisticated satins.
Country Smiles - A collection of handcrafted country dolls, Raggedy Ann's, teddy bears and an angel or two. Scarecrows, Santas and snowmen for your holiday decor and gift giving.
Applique & More - Appliqué and quilting supplies including fabric, notions, books, and a great selection of patterns, including Pine Needles and Paisley Patterns.

     Fiber Arts, Dyeing and Weaving
Aurora Silk Natural Dyes and Natural Fibers - Natural dyes for paint dyeing and immersion dyeing, hand-dyed silk and hemp thread, yarn, and fiber, books. Free information on natural dyeing and raising silkworms.
Carol's Rugs and Rug Making Supplies - Wonderful hand-crocheted rag rugs artistically color coordinated to match your decor. Fabric mill-ends, macramé cord, shag, pattern books and hooks are also available if you prefer to make your own rugs.

     Paper Gifts by Elizabeth - Greeting cards and custom handmade gifts; Wedding albums, photo albums, journals, handmade greeting cards, birthday cards, get well cards, Christmas cards, bookmarks and wreaths. The paper is handmade by Elizabeth.

     Flower Crafts
Cottonman.com - Finally, a source for Cotton Bolls to use in your arts and crafts! Fully mature Cotton Plants sheared at the roots, Cotton Bolls and Cotton Wreaths are offered.
Going Wild With Wildflowers - A lovely selection of pressed flower greeting cards suitable for any occasion featuring the reality of pressed wild flowers and the longevity of quality prints.

     Glass And Pottery

SaraTime Ceramics Art - The original ceramic art of Japanese ceramist Rei Shindachiya. A large image gallery of works that express the effect of weathering stones with rough, simple and natural surfaces.
Sun Catchers by SunShine Glass Works - Hand painted glass sun catchers and nightlights of many designs: fairy, celestial and angel sun catchers and nightlights, floral and fruits sun catchers and nightlights, lighthouses, teapots, animals, birds, hex signs, holiday designs, cars, wedding, baby, and goddess and pagan sun catchers. Custom work and wholesale available.

     Home and Kitchen

An Elegant Connection Gifts and Home Decor - Handmade kitty cat draftstoppers, door stops, placemats, table runners, angel poem, patriotic angels, tree or table toppers, ornaments, holiday accessories and more. Check out our specials and free ethnic recipes.
Kentfield Krafts - Remote control holders, specialized tote bags and other country craft items.

Sticks and Stitches - Kitchen accessories, curtain swags and valances, kitchen towels, potholders, table runners, cookie and muffin mixes, gift baskets, kitchen gadgets and baking pans.

     Multi-Talented Crafters
Clarlyn Creations - Home of Clarlyn's Can Critters, recycled crafts, fabric crafts, and more.
Creative Artworks! - Fine art, home and office décor, hand-crafted personal and corporate gifts.

Rebecca of Many Trades - Offering custom crochet, anyday ornaments, other handwork, and business services.
Top of the Hill Crafts - A cottage industry offering handmade quilts, quilted jackets, denim shirts, sweatshirts, wood arts, hand painted oil paintings, stained glass, holiday and seasonal crafts.

     Leather Crafts

Leather Belts-Belt Buckles-Leather Purses-Wallets - Natural Reflections, Handcrafted leather belts, purses, wallets and pewter belt buckles.

     Painting
All4Katie - Hand painted mail boxes, tin-ware, galvanized steel, glassware and wall art.
Country Hollow Crafts - Specializing in quality hand painted recycled treasures painted on a variety of different surfaces depending on the treasures that are found. Most of the items offered are one of a kind original works that have been designed and painted by the artist, with love.
Hand Painted Wood Gifts and Decor by Sundance Designs - Whimsical sports, pets, nautical, wedding, baby and teacher designs, ornaments, birthstone gifts, birdhouses, angels, humorous signs, gingerbreads and more. Free personalization. Custom orders and wholesale.

Karens Kottage Art From the Heart - Handmade dolls of every race, cat tents, catbox screens, fireplace screens, hand painted candle jars and framed original oil paintings by Michigan artist Karen Challender.

Morgan Mailboxes and More - Beautiful hand painted mailboxes with over 125 designs from which to choose, a large variety of hand painted house plaques, welcome plaques, door bell plaques, chalkboards, ornaments, memory boxes and other decorative items for your home. Custom orders welcome.

     Patterns
Among Country Friends Patterns - More than 200 patterns for country and primitive dolls, critters, snowmen, wall hangings, folk quilts and inspirational stitchery - Specializing in Raggedy Ann and inspirational stitcheries and the Raggedy Gazette newsletter with recipes, free patterns, and craft projects.
Free Quilt Patterns from Victoriana Quilt Designs - Free original quilt patterns and techniques, block of the month, printable labels and much more free quilting information. Quilt Note Cards are also available. These make cute gifts for anyone who loves quilts.
Patches Creative Crafts - Christmas yard decorations available in finished form or pattern packets for you to do your own. Decorative painting pattern packets, classes and supplies.
Window Woman's Painting Craft Patterns - Full size craft patterns for painting Holiday windows the easy way. Light hearted designs for Christmas, Halloween, spring and summer along with helpful information about painting on glass.

     Soap, Bath and Body and Candles

Candle Making Techniques - Candle making instructions, ideas, projects, forums, message boards, free classified ads, and free directory.

Contemporary Candles - Custom scented candles for every occasion! Our hand-poured candles include marble pillars, crystal wax melts, party and wedding favors, chunk candles, votives and novelty candles.

Lifeworks by Laura - A selection of handmade soaps that are made by the cold process method. All soaps are poured, hand cut and individually packaged, always using the highest quality of ingredients. These soaps provide a moisturizing rich, luscious and lathery feel.

     Supplies and Patterns

Heartland Paper Prodducks - All types of personalized address labels and stationery. This is the place if you love country.

Highland Crafts and Interiors - One stop shop forscrapbook, embossing, rubber stamps and more papercrafts coming soon. Free Shipping on orders to the US and US territories. New items are added daily so check back often.
JKM Ribbon & Trims - Wholesale supplier of wire edge ribbon, grosgrain, Christmas ribbon, Wedding ribbon, organdy, sheer, tulle, satin, fabric ribbon, metallic ribbon, curling ribbon, trims and embroidery (including Offray, Mokuba, Morex, Sopp, Wrights, Conso & Simplicity)

     Wood Crafts
Asher Hand-Crafts - Custom name puzzles, finished or unfinished, name plaques with sports, hobby or children's figures, wooden toys and games. Also offering fine wood accessories, including MiniClocks(C) and Reproduction Gallery Trays. Special requests welcomed.
Country Wood - Primitive and country painted items for your home inside and out, special gifts for special friends.

Marquetry Murals - Murals of wood marquetry that explores a new dimension for fine art, with each piece a collaboration between artist and craftsman. Must be seen.

Voldemar Simanis: WOODCARVER - Absolutely beautiful wood carvings. Everything from primitive totem poles to masks, signs, bowls, and fine hand carved furniture. Quite impressive
Wooden Miniatures and Shadow Boxes - Wooden miniatures and shadow boxes hand crafted by Maxis Miniatures.

     Groups, Forums and Markets

Arts and Craft Festival On-Line - Your source for American arts and crafts from artisans to supplies.

Downhome Girl - Go on and get your hands dirty! Dig into this unique collection of craft ideas and craft supplies for your project - cross stitch, gardening, home decorating, scrap booking, quilting, kids' crafts, and more.