Hall's Harbour Quilts - Handcrafted Quilts, Antique & Vintage Textiles, and Nova Scotia Folk Art in Hall's Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada

Monday, December 15, 2008

DECORATED FRAMES with MIRRORS by LEO NAUGLER

I have been asked to post the Leo Naugler decorated frames with mirrors. The green one is approximately 17 inches square, with the frame 3 inches wide it is decorated with woodland motifs, pine tree, tent, fishing pole, anchor, heart and a pair of moored boats. It is dated 1999 and signed. There are no issues.

The second one is white and measures 15 by 21 inches. It is chip carved, like the first and has traditional rose flowering vines along the sides rather like an appliqued border on a quilt, and top and bottom are Leo's red and black finger-dots on yellow fish. I think these fish are his favourite motif and it makes me smile each time I see one of them!
I do not call it an issue, just due to using greenish wood - the mitered seams of the frame, although tight at the outside edge, have opened a little toward the inside. I don't see this as something that needs to remedied, but everyone has their own opinion - just wanted you to know it is there, as it is in most of Leo's frames. On looking again at the green frame one corner is slightly open toward the inside edge.
This frame is signed and dated 1999 on the back , actually in two places - the frame and on the mirror.

For those of you looking for further vintage quilt kit postings, I recently acquired a fantastic Paragon Applique kit and will post it and some wholecloth Doublestencil/Spartex quilt kits in the next day or so.

Labels: doublestencil, Leo Naugler, nautical folk art, paragon quilt kits, Spartex

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Saturday, September 20, 2008

LEO NAUGLER ENQUIRY

SOLD! Dec17/08

I have been trying to respond to a request for information on the Leo Naugler painting called Fishing, but my emails the earthlink address given me are being returned as undeliverable. In the hope that the interested party will return to view my website, I am trying to contact you again.

If you are looking at this posting, Jeff, please contact me with a working email address. I still have the painting and am still open most days until winter really sets in, although this week I am preparing for the community Quilt Show and Sale and so will be closed off and on.

if you wish to visit, contact me and I will be sure to have my studio open.

To other Leo Naugler afficionados, in addition to the above painting, I also have for sale a really funky birdhouse, two decorated mirror frames and a huge and classic flying fish(for local pickup only). Please get in touch if you are interested mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com

Labels: Leo Naugler

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Folk Art Currently Available - part one

SOLD FLYING FISH July 17/09

SOLD "FREE WILLIE" and LEO NAUGLER BIRDHOUSE July17/09

The first picture is of Leo Naugler's "Flying Fish" - this is a large carving which will be extremely expensive to ship as it will need careful and well padded packing to ensure no damage occurs - perhaps this is better as a pick up! There is a stable crack along one side of the body due to drying and curing of the wood. This does not affect the integrity or strength of the piece.

The next picture is of David Stephens "Beach Flowers" an impressionistic and exciting folk art painting.

Third picture is of an an embroidered, beaded and appliqued wallhanging on green blanket/duffle cloth by Mary Tookomee. This form of art has been a longstanding decorative form used on duffle coats/parkas and parka covers for generations by Inuit women, and more recently wallhangings have also been made. This piece is exquisite. Sednas are a recurring theme in Inuit art and folklore.

The fourth picture shows three significant pieces currently in my collection: a Tom Rector bird tree; Free Willie, a beautiful polychromed carving by Jean-Marc Poirier; and Leo Naugler's fun and funky birdhouse.

If you are interested in any of these pieces, contact me at: mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com

Labels: Benjamin Chee Chee, bird tree, David Stephens. Mary Tookomee, Free Willie, Inuit Art, Jean-Marc Poirier, Leo Naugler, Nova Scotia Folk Art, Tom Rector

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Folk Art Currently Available

SOLD July 17/09 Leo Naugler Birdhouse

SOLD July 17/09 Wilf Gaudet - harness racehorse
I've had several inquiries recently about my folk art pieces, especially those of Leo Naugler. I am posting pictures today of the pieces I currently own and inviting inquiries. Above, starting with the first picture, is a funky Leo Naugler birdhouse - wouldn't that be a fun addition to your covered porch?

Next comes an older piece of a type that used to be common but has become quite rare. This is an earlier Cape Islander boat rigged with sail in addition to motor as these fishing vessels used to be. This piece was collected from an old cottage on the Northumberland Strait shore of Nova Scotia, near Amherst. The boom needs to be re-attached - an easy fix, but I will leave it to you.

And lastly, for this post, is a carving of a harness race horse and driver, done by Wilf Gaudet of Prince Edward Island. Harness horse racing was a very populat hobby among farmers and working class men 40 or 50 years ago and almost all the larger communities had tracks. I remember watching harness racing in the winter on the North Commons in Halifax when I was a child, and some years later bought a retired mare and trained her to saddle.

Blogger won't allow me more photos on this post, so will make several postings today. Thanks for looking! Contact me for more information.

mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com

Labels: Leo Naugler, nautical folk art, Nova Scotia Folk Art, Wilf Gaudet

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Home About My Quilts Antique & Vintage Textiles Links of Interest Contact Information Welcome to the website of Hall's Harbour Handcrafts, located close to the ruggedly beautiful Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, on Canada's East coast. My quilt studio is in my 1820's heritage home, surrounded by trees and wild gardens. Enjoy the peace and serenity which inspires my work. Visit the nearby fishing village of Hall's Harbour where you can observe the action of the world's highest tides. Visit artists' studios, hunt for antiques and sample seafood and lobster. If you wish to stay a while, there are several bed and breakfasts in the village and lots of other things to do and see nearby. If you cannot visit my studio in person, rest assured that my custom quilts are made in the traditional way - entirely by hand every step of the way. They are made of the finest available 100% cotton materials in a smoke-free home, and are truly one-of-a-kind.	Monday, December 15, 2008 DECORATED FRAMES with MIRRORS by LEO NAUGLER I have been asked to post the Leo Naugler decorated frames with mirrors. The green one is approximately 17 inches square, with the frame 3 inches wide it is decorated with woodland motifs, pine tree, tent, fishing pole, anchor, heart and a pair of moored boats. It is dated 1999 and signed. There are no issues. The second one is white and measures 15 by 21 inches. It is chip carved, like the first and has traditional rose flowering vines along the sides rather like an appliqued border on a quilt, and top and bottom are Leo's red and black finger-dots on yellow fish. I think these fish are his favourite motif and it makes me smile each time I see one of them! I do not call it an issue, just due to using greenish wood - the mitered seams of the frame, although tight at the outside edge, have opened a little toward the inside. I don't see this as something that needs to remedied, but everyone has their own opinion - just wanted you to know it is there, as it is in most of Leo's frames. On looking again at the green frame one corner is slightly open toward the inside edge. This frame is signed and dated 1999 on the back , actually in two places - the frame and on the mirror. For those of you looking for further vintage quilt kit postings, I recently acquired a fantastic Paragon Applique kit and will post it and some wholecloth Doublestencil/Spartex quilt kits in the next day or so. Labels: doublestencil, Leo Naugler, nautical folk art, paragon quilt kits, Spartex 9:37 PM (0) comments Saturday, September 20, 2008 LEO NAUGLER ENQUIRY SOLD! Dec17/08 I have been trying to respond to a request for information on the Leo Naugler painting called Fishing, but my emails the earthlink address given me are being returned as undeliverable. In the hope that the interested party will return to view my website, I am trying to contact you again. If you are looking at this posting, Jeff, please contact me with a working email address. I still have the painting and am still open most days until winter really sets in, although this week I am preparing for the community Quilt Show and Sale and so will be closed off and on. if you wish to visit, contact me and I will be sure to have my studio open. To other Leo Naugler afficionados, in addition to the above painting, I also have for sale a really funky birdhouse, two decorated mirror frames and a huge and classic flying fish(for local pickup only). Please get in touch if you are interested mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com Labels: Leo Naugler 12:27 PM (0) comments Friday, June 13, 2008 Folk Art Currently Available - part one SOLD FLYING FISH July 17/09 SOLD "FREE WILLIE" and LEO NAUGLER BIRDHOUSE July17/09 The first picture is of Leo Naugler's "Flying Fish" - this is a large carving which will be extremely expensive to ship as it will need careful and well padded packing to ensure no damage occurs - perhaps this is better as a pick up! There is a stable crack along one side of the body due to drying and curing of the wood. This does not affect the integrity or strength of the piece. The next picture is of David Stephens "Beach Flowers" an impressionistic and exciting folk art painting. Third picture is of an an embroidered, beaded and appliqued wallhanging on green blanket/duffle cloth by Mary Tookomee. This form of art has been a longstanding decorative form used on duffle coats/parkas and parka covers for generations by Inuit women, and more recently wallhangings have also been made. This piece is exquisite. Sednas are a recurring theme in Inuit art and folklore. The fourth picture shows three significant pieces currently in my collection: a Tom Rector bird tree; Free Willie, a beautiful polychromed carving by Jean-Marc Poirier; and Leo Naugler's fun and funky birdhouse. If you are interested in any of these pieces, contact me at: mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com Labels: Benjamin Chee Chee, bird tree, David Stephens. Mary Tookomee, Free Willie, Inuit Art, Jean-Marc Poirier, Leo Naugler, Nova Scotia Folk Art, Tom Rector 4:33 PM (1) comments Folk Art Currently Available SOLD July 17/09 Leo Naugler Birdhouse SOLD July 17/09 Wilf Gaudet - harness racehorse I've had several inquiries recently about my folk art pieces, especially those of Leo Naugler. I am posting pictures today of the pieces I currently own and inviting inquiries. Above, starting with the first picture, is a funky Leo Naugler birdhouse - wouldn't that be a fun addition to your covered porch? Next comes an older piece of a type that used to be common but has become quite rare. This is an earlier Cape Islander boat rigged with sail in addition to motor as these fishing vessels used to be. This piece was collected from an old cottage on the Northumberland Strait shore of Nova Scotia, near Amherst. The boom needs to be re-attached - an easy fix, but I will leave it to you. And lastly, for this post, is a carving of a harness race horse and driver, done by Wilf Gaudet of Prince Edward Island. Harness horse racing was a very populat hobby among farmers and working class men 40 or 50 years ago and almost all the larger communities had tracks. I remember watching harness racing in the winter on the North Commons in Halifax when I was a child, and some years later bought a retired mare and trained her to saddle. Blogger won't allow me more photos on this post, so will make several postings today. Thanks for looking! Contact me for more information. mailto:janet@novascotiaquilts.com Labels: Leo Naugler, nautical folk art, Nova Scotia Folk Art, Wilf Gaudet 9:50 AM (0) comments	Recent Posts: QUILTS OF LASTING VALUE A Non-Commercial Christmas Progress/Tobin Tree of Life Vintage Quilt Kit Lavender Sachets are ready! SMALL TRADITIONAL WHOLECLOTH QUILTS Another Project Finished! Paragon Cross Stitch Quilt Kit "Rose Brocade" Fall and Christmas Hours 2009 Quilts at the Harbour 11 wrap up Hall's Harbour, Nova Scotia - Quilts at the Harbou... 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