Books: Threadbare Lovely {Mister Finch}

This textile artist has captured my imagination and thrilled my senses.

Textile artist Mister Finch with one of his charming creations.

Textile artist Mr. Finch loves sewing and stories.

Rescuing scraps of thread, fabric, curtains,
paper and beads, Finch stitches and pulls
to bring to life a world of magical threadbare
bunnies, insects, flowers and birds,
all of whom hold secrets and stories
from past lives.

Insects by textile artist Mister Finch.

The artist works alone, creating fairytale creatures
by hand in a studio full of books, glass jars
and naughty cats.

Butterfly or moth by textile artist Mister Finch. #misterfinch #textileartist #softsculptures

So very much to love in his whimsical works of heart…

Mister Finch with his amazing bumblebee sculptures. #misterfinch #textileartist #bumblebees


Yer the bee’s knees, Finch.


and his new book is a wonderland of lovely:
Mister Finch: Living in a Fairy Tale World
(Glitterati, 2014)

Peek inside Finch’s Yorkshire Studio!

Artist Mister Finch in the studio sewing one of his whimsical creatures. #misterfinch

My favorite description of his folksy gems (from the artist):
“Storytelling creatures for people who are also a little lost, found and forgotten…”

Moths created by artist Mister Finch. #moths #fineart

Lost, found, and forgotten…oui.

Owl by Mister Finch under a cloche.

But make no mistake, and herein lies the paradox:
with the artist’s eye and needlework love,
the creatures first imagined then born,
become unforgettable.
* * *

Bumblee sculpture by fine artist Mister Finch. #bumblebee #textileartist

Buy the book here: Mister Finch: Living in a Fairy Tale World.

Whimsical mushroom soft sculpture by Mister Finch.


What are you collecting or creating at the moment?

I independently selected products in this post—if you buy from one of my links, I may earn a commission.

Peace to you right where you are.

-michele

Shop for items you already intended to buy on Amazon RIGHT HERE, and also find home decor here to keep decor inspiration flowing on Hello Lovely!

Hello Lovely is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing
Subscribe to Hello Lovely!
Follow:

15 Comments

  1. December 26, 2014 / 9:13 pm

    These are just mesmerizing!!! franki

    • December 27, 2014 / 4:10 am

      something very special indeed. thanks for reading, franki.

    • December 27, 2014 / 4:11 am

      hi amy! it's finch fever time!

  2. December 27, 2014 / 2:35 am

    Busy recycling wool garments to wash, felt, dye and create original flower pillows. Cutting out hundreds of geranium petals in various shades of red. Enjoy creating animals too but in the one dimensional, pillows. These creatures are so much fun to see. Thank you.

    • December 27, 2014 / 4:12 am

      look at you go! i would love a peek at those geranium petals. good point about the 3-D as that demands a skill set of its own! thanks for reading.

  3. December 27, 2014 / 4:58 am

    Oh My Effinnnnn God! I LOVVVVEEEE this. Man will I love to pick a piece if I can afford. LOVE.

    • December 28, 2014 / 12:02 am

      you can always get the book! 🙂

  4. December 27, 2014 / 1:54 pm

    So pretty…the bunnies are especially charming and beautiful! Love seeing someones artistic expression…hope your Christmas was a merry one:)

    • December 28, 2014 / 12:03 am

      thanks, tina. it was a wonderful christmas, and my crafting even continued on christmas day! i feel a little lost now that it has passed so i guess it's time to make the valentines?

  5. December 28, 2014 / 12:58 am

    Hi Michele,
    I have been super sick this past week with the worst cold, this artist Mr. finch I discovered years ago and was fascinated with his fabric art. Does his Art make you want to hunt down some old fabrics and get sewing?

    Inspiration is all around you for the taking.

    Xx
    Dore

  6. December 28, 2014 / 5:03 am

    oh i hope you are better very soon, sweet friend. his art mesmerizes me…i think because the creatures seem very alive to me, and the color palette is so sophisticated. i have been sitting in my egg chair and sewing little felted stars, and i can tell you sewing is not my game!

  7. December 28, 2014 / 5:55 pm

    Dear Michele, what a very talented artist. I adore his wonderful creatures they are so intricate and I am truly amazed!

    All the best to you in this New Year ahead!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena

    • December 28, 2014 / 7:36 pm

      happy new year, karena. thank you for stopping & now it's time for me to catch up on blog reading!

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Let’s SHOP!

White Slipcovered Sofa
SHOP MY HOME!
29″ Whitewashed Table Lamp Set of 2
White Matelasse Quilt on MY BED
SHOP MY BATH!
Trees White Wallpaper Mural
Round Farmhouse Table
Myla Slipcover Sofa
Deconstructed Wingback Bed
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Milagro Heart
Slipcovered Dining Chair
Rustic Farmhouse Stool
Edgecombe End Table
Parisian Style Iron Table Lamp  33.5″
Black or Bronze Accent Table
French Stripe Basket Set
White Cotton Crochet Bed Skirt
French Country Rattan Basket Set
Marble Subway Mosaic Tile
Rattan Basket With Lid
White Ruffle Bedding
Seagrass Basket Set
Schumacher Wild Things Wallpaper
Slipcovered Sofa
Upholstered Dining Arm Chair
Shop My Breakfast Nook
White Matelasse Quilt
Tree Mural Wallpaper
Faux Potted French Lavender
Shaw Daybed
Distressed White French Country Chandelier
French Country Headboard
Oval Back Counter Stool, Set of 2
Antique Brass Pharmacy Floor Lamp
Round French Tufted Ottoman
Kinston Wood Bench
Italian Candelabra Chandelier
Slipcovered Linen Chair
Warner Upholstered Bench
Rustic Country French Dresser
Laurel Wreath Mirror
Round Farmhouse Dining Table
Reclaimed Wood Dresser
Louis Upholstered Bench
Pardon My French Doormat
Stripe Turkish Towel Throw
Pamela Arm Chair
Sweater Weave Basket
French Carved Wood Chandelier
Terracotta Pots & Basket
French Country Wood Chandelier
French Linen Dining Chair
Gustavian Cabinet
French Farmhouse Dining Table
Bar Stool
Beachy White Slipcovered Sofa
Rattan Armchair
Diptyque Oyedo Candle
Cross Back Dining Chair
French Country Candle Holder
French Industrial Metal Chairs (4)
Designer Favorite Wall Mirror
Holborn Lantern Pendant
French Country 6-Light Chandelier
Tray Side Table
French Country Upholstered Arm Chair
Wicker Trunk Set
French Ticking Stripe Pillow
Jute Area Rug
Mohair Throw
Rustic Industrial Farmhouse Shelves
Belgian Linen Sofa
White Duvet & Bedding
Rustic Wood Candlestick Set
French Market Basket
Linen Modern Wing Chair
French Country Farmhouse Baskets
Concrete Pillar Table Lamp
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Style Lamp
Kendall Skirted Dining Chair
White Charleston Sofa
Scrubbed Wood 5-Light Chandelier
Arched Champagne Wall Mirror
Moravian Star 1-Light Pendant
Highback Armchair
Mini Pendant Light
White Vase Set
Round Woven Placemat Set
Cashmere Throw With Fringe
Wreath Doormat
Fireclay Farm Sink (Reinhard, 30″)
White Waffle Coverlet
Light Grey Vienna Quilt
Boheme Madera Bench
Belgian Linen Duvet Set
Round Marble Side Table
Rustic Pedestal Farm Table
Rattan Hanging Chair Swing