Look at these beautiful necklaces! Made by jeweler Mari Fray Foster using antique quilt blocks, 1930s reproduction fabrics, quilt batting and embroidery floss.
You can read more about Mari's amazing work on her blog Mari Makes. There are some wonderful "in progress" shots of her work which I really enjoyed - I love it when I get to have a peek into a favourite artist's creative processes.
You can also find Mari on etsy and flickr!
Images from Mari Makes.
Wow! Thank you so much for blogging about my work! I'm honored!
Posted by: Mari Foster | March 25, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Hi Mari, you are very welcome! I was so thrilled to find your work, love how you have found a fantastic way to use antique quilt blocks. Hope there will be more in this series! Cheers, Sam
Posted by: sam | March 25, 2011 at 04:56 PM
very inspiring, Sam...
Gives me LOTS of ideas....wish there were more hours in each day....
xo
Posted by: jone | March 26, 2011 at 05:33 AM
Very very cool!
See you tomorrow :)
XX
Becky
Posted by: Vintage Fairy Tales Rebecka | March 26, 2011 at 08:22 AM
I agree Jone, really inspiring! You know, I thought of Oolie as soon as I saw these, I think she will love them too. Hope all is good!
Posted by: sam | March 26, 2011 at 10:26 AM
Yes see you tomorrow Becky! Save lots of room for dessert :-)
Posted by: sam | March 26, 2011 at 10:28 AM
Oh, My......Oh, My....Oh, My.....I can hardly comment, I am so in LOVE with this beautiful and creative use of those quilt fabrics that I have such an appreciation for.....! Thank you for giving me a heads up to delve deep into this great blog, etc. I may have found another kindred spirit out there in "hand stitching" & "vintage fabric collecting" land...YEAH. The stars must be aligned! I just loved that you thought of me when viewing this incredible artwork! LOVE- Oolie
Posted by: Julie Hesse | March 28, 2011 at 04:53 AM
Oh Oolie... I am so thrilled you loved these as much as I thought you would! I treasure those vintage quilt blocks you have given me, and after seeing Mari's creations I am even more inspired to do something special with them. Hope you are well, I imagine you over there in Colarado, happily stitching away on our exciting new Pantry Violets project!
Posted by: sam | March 28, 2011 at 08:00 PM
Sammy dear- I will bring some extra quilt squares for us to experiment around with "Mari style" at Briancon!!!!! We could have such fun, and could really encourage each other in this medium. Thank you for thinking of me! This stitching artwork went right to my heart! LOVE-Oolie
Posted by: Julie Hesse | March 29, 2011 at 05:18 AM
Love that idea Oolie!
Posted by: sam | March 29, 2011 at 07:25 PM
wonderful, gorgeous find love her work!
thanks for sharing x
Posted by: jeska | April 02, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Glad you liked it Jeska, it is one of my favourite finds so far. Can't wait to see her future work in this series. Cheers, Sam
Posted by: sam | April 03, 2011 at 10:56 AM
wow!! these necklaces are sooo mesmerizing..
thank you for uploading these pics!! :)
Posted by: Diamond Engagement Rings | May 26, 2011 at 01:07 PM