Frolic Crafts
. . . hand-crafted pleasures for light-hearted folk
Wood-Quilting
... for a
beautiful
nest!
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What I call "Wood-Quilting" is among my very favorite endeavors! Marrying the feminine beauty of fabric with the rugged texture of wood creates a piece that inspires even as it is being built. The finished piece is one you will relish for both its unique beauty and its versatile functionality!
Wood-Quilted
3-Way Trays
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Frolic’s 3-Way Trays are Wood-burned with beautiful designs on both sides!
One side is then stained, adorned with magnificent fabrics, and varnished to be used for serving crackers, nuts, dips, or desserts.
The flip side, also with its graceful wood-burned design, is treated with protective mineral oil and then used to slice & serve hard cheeses.
The 3rd Use is Obvious ~ either side, simply standing on your counter-top, is joyful art!
Wood-Quilted
Serving Trays
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Wood-Quilted Serving trays are a joy to use!
Their beautiful, wood-quilted designs will enchant you and your guests as you bring food out from the kitchen to the patio or fireside!
Their understated design & hardware make them a breeze to clean and brings the artistic qualities of the piece to the forefront.
At this time Serving Trays are available only at shows.
Wood-Quilted
Tree Ornaments
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These wood-quilted ornaments, created on cuts from birch branches, have a rustic charm that will warm your heart on those chilly December nights!
At this time Wood-Quilted Ornaments are available only seasonally at shows.
The Wood-Quilting ProcessSee how it's done!
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Step 1
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First, I prepare the wood.
I cut each piece to the size I want, sand the surface, and shape the sides and edges.
Step 2
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Next, I draw each original design onto
a piece of wood that I have already
cut, sanded and prepared.
Step 3
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Next, I burn the intricate design
into the wood, often using a
variety of tips and henna-nspired
design elements.
Step 4
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When the wood-burning is done, I stain the board with one or more colors of wood stain.
Step 5
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After several coats of stain have been
applied the real fun begins - it's time
to choose, cut, and fuse the fabric for
each part of the tray!
Step 6
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Once all fabric has been
attached the wood gets many
coats of varnish and any
hardware needed.
Finally, it is ready for
market!
Wood-Quilting - Every Step of the Way!Watch a slide show of many of my Wood-Quilted pieces being made - from drawing out the original designs through the whole creative process and right to the market table!
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For More on the Wood-Quilting Process
Check my Blog Posts About Them:
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Finishing Up the Songbird Board
Resurrection, Renewal, & Immortality
What Artists are saying about
Frolic's
Wood-Quilting
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"I really love your work, especially your wood boards, you have a fantastic sense of composition and color."
~ Bernadette Sheridan
Click above for more of Bernadette's work!
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All proceeds from Frolic Crafts are used to care for our many rescued animals.
Thank you!!!
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For More on
Wood-Quilting
Check these Blog Posts:
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Finishing Up the Songbird Board
Finishing Up the Songbird Board
Resurrection, Renewal, & Immortality
Have You Heard?
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Thanks to the generous patronage of Frolic Customers we were able to take in 2 rescue horses at the end of last year!
All Frolic proceeds are used to care for our many rescued animals.
Thank You!!!
For more on our animals check here:
Upcoming Craft Shows___________
So give a gift
that's:
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Affordable
Simple
Surprising
Beautiful
Hand-crafted
Unique
Generous
Animal-Compassionate