Wednesday, April 30, 2014

We Celebrated Spring in Seagrove...

We had a really great turnout for the Celebration of Spring Studio Tour last weekend and lots of pots went to new homes. The weather was absolutely perfect and I am sure that helped bring people out to wander the country roads of Seagrove. We unloaded the kiln on Friday evening. It was great firing. There was only one order that has to be a do-over. It's not scheduled to be shipped until the end of May so we have plenty of time. Here are a few pics of the new pots.

I am loving this celadon on porcelain. It feels so good in in your hands. I had one with a cracked rim so I am keeping that one for me.

I fired four ovals and not a single one cracked... hurray!


There were a few of the mugs with underglaze in this firing. This one is my favorite. It's a wee little mug, about 8oz. The one finger handle, down low, is a first for me. Clicking on the photo will take you to Etsy. I will be adding some of the new pots to the shop over the next few days.

Tomorrow I am flying to New Hampshire to say good bye to my Mom. She is receiving hospice care in the nursing home and they tell us it's just a matter of days before she is gone. I hope that she hangs on until I arrive. We are all very thankful that she hasn't been in pain. My mother has a big family. She is the third oldest of ten kids. Her much younger brothers are taking shifts to stay with her overnight, so that she isn't alone and my Dad can go home and get some rest. I think that's the sweetest thing. 

13 comments:

  1. Love the celadon mug! Such nice pots you make! Love seeing what you post :)

    Safe travels........ with a big family there are bound to be wonderful stories to be passed on, enjoy them all. I think I learned more about my Mom and Dad at their passings then I ever knew when we all lived together :) Peaceful thoughts to all.......

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  2. so sorry about your mom but glad she won't be suff.ering long, glad you had a good turnout

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  3. That celedon does look like something you'd want to touch, like silk.

    I'm so sorry about your mom.

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  4. Michele, my thoughts are with you, I've been there ,I know how hard this is. Safe travels, and big hug to you and your family.

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  5. Blessings to you and your family.

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  6. Safe travels to you and Mom both.Glad you had a good sale. It's always such a crap shoot.I won't sell functional ware with even a tiny split in the bottom but I sure own a lot of it.

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  7. such lovely new pots :) SO sorry about your mom ....

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  8. The pots are beautiful.
    Such a hard time you are flying to. My heart is with you. xox...*s*

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  9. I think the hardest part is the pain and suffering. So very glad your Mom has not had to experience that. I'll be thinking of you.

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  10. Thinking of you all at this time, Michele. Great firing and pots.

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  11. Kind thoughts from us at this difficult time. I love the little mug with the low handle, it is a beauty.

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