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June 30, 2016 By Michelle Fain

Artists in our Midst

Whimsical Creation
Photo: by Michelle Fain. Fun, whimsical hand-crafted Frog Box created by Gerry and Marlene Ludlow of Mt. Shasta City, California.

You know that feeling you get when you walk into a home and all the decor and neat items the people have displayed are so cool you just can’t get enough? Well it happened to me again last week. I was honored to have been invited to the home of Gerry and Marlene Ludlow and what I found there was downright exciting!

First let me say that you can gaze upon, marvel at and even purchase some of the truly amazing items these two have created at the Siskiyou County Fiber Arts Show, being held at the Snow Creek Studio in Mt. Shasta City.

As individuals, Gerry and Marlene have many unique artistic skills and talents. As the perfect peanut butter and jelly team, their combined efforts deliver creations that are out of this world! Their whimsical hand-crafted, hand-painted wooden “boxes” (above) are just one example of their joint talents. He builds the boxes and they both take turns painting in fun imaginative styles! Their boxes even have names! Cute fun adorable names! Some of the wooden boxes are more elegant in their old world craftsmanship and are perfect for holding your precious treasures.

Hand-Crafted wooden knitting needles created by Gerry Ludlow
Photo: by Michelle Fain. Works of Art – Hand-crafted wooden knitting needles created by Gerry Ludlow of Mt. Shasta City, California.

The first items I saw and fell in love with that Gerry creates in his perfect wood shop are his hand-crafted wooden knitting needles. These are stunning! I bought a set and I don’t even KNIT! I have always been a crocheter from wayyy back but the smooth and perfect feel of these creative wooden tools is impossible to resist. You can choose a set of these heirlooms for your very own at Weston’s Quilting and Crafts in Mt. Shasta City along with delicious yarns, threads and fibers…

Fabulous Hand-crafted Fiber Art Doggie created by Marlene Ludlow
Photo: by Michelle Fain. Fiber Art Doggie lovingly created by Marlene Ludlow of Mt. Shasta City, California.

Continuing on through their gallery, I mean their home, I found a delightful work of art that Marlene created. It is so unique! Hand-painted face, leather nose, perfectly placed rovings for its fur, patchwork fabric background, oh my! This is a one of a kind!

Everywhere I looked in their home I saw something else to ooooh and ahhhh about. He makes gorgeous musical dulcimers, she hand paints fish on the walls of their gorgeous ocean themed, hand-made thick ceramic tiled bathroom, and they both built the most incredible solid 4×4 foot wooden coffee table with hand carved branches and leaves surrounding it and decorating the many drawers!

Below is a wooden cabinet the two of them built and painted. Makes me smile just thinking of their sweet artistic realm!

Lovely Hand-painted cabinet by Gerry and Marlene Ludlow
Photo: by Michelle Fain. Lovely hand-painted cabinet by Gerry and Marlene Ludlow of Mt. Shasta City, California.

My hat is off to Gerry and Marlene for sharing their beautiful works of art. The love and attention to detail that pour out of their partnered creations, surrounding them each day in their perfectly unique artistic styles is solid and so very inspiring.

I hope you take the time to go see the Fiber Arts Show at Snow Creek Studio and witness all the magic for yourself! Create cool stuff… and enjoy your summer! 

Filed Under: Adventure, Antiques, Hand-Crafting, Mt. Shasta City, Quilt Shop, Road Trip, Shopping, Treasure Hunting

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