Inside Blooms...

Spring MAYBE on it's way...somewhere...someday?!?!
We've had lots of sun...but still a lot of dirty white remains. I've been hooking wee little flower mats

Getting ready for Shepherd's Harvest Festival and other Spring-time events.

It's hard to be patient for warm breezes, the sweet smell of lilacs and time to dig in the dirt. It seems like winter is dragging on...but I remember other years so much worse than this...1985...I was moving in a blizzard on April 1st...NO Fooling!

The signs are all around...tho' they may not be tiny sprouts peeking out yet...they are there. The angle of the sun...and the lingering evening light. The other night I stood in the yard mesmerized by the TWILIGHT...it was way past 8 o'clock...it was above freezing...and the beauty and stillness were beyond belief.

Back in the studio...full of treasures...

To embellish my signature heart pins...
and dream of blossoms to come...
Have a Happy Day ~L

This & That Tuesday...

Happy Tuesday to You...I hope you are having a good day...

I'm working on checking things off the proverbial "to-do" list...and it feels so good!

All of the pre-ordered 2013 Annual Rug Project ~ Part One kits have gone out in the mail...Only SIX kits remain...
So if you have been thinking of joining in on this year's rug...please order soon to avoid disappointment!


On the work table today...
my Hand-Dyed Wool Sample Books...

Thankfully, when I first released this edition a few years ago, I had the presence of mind to pre-cut all the samples! Organized Chaos!!!

Next on the list is to put together a print edition catalog of my designs. It is a tedious process...and one that seems out of date so quickly...but I get so many requests from people who can't always connect via computer. And perhaps it is like holding a good book or magazine...images and ideas seem more alive...the tangible!
Once the catalog is ready, I plan to make it available as a PDF download, too!

There is much to do to get ready for the upcoming Spring Events...getting these publishing projects accomplished is a great start!

What are you checking of your list??

Be Well ~ L

Morning stillness...

Several inches of snow fell throughout the day yesterday

and all was quiet when I turned out the lights last night

this is what we woke to...

Beautiful...even in March

A cozy day inside the studio...
dye pots on the stove...the last of the background wool for "Pines to Prairie"
my hope is to get the Part One kits shipped out by the end of the week!
There are still a few available if you want to join in and hook the 2013 LJF Annual Rug!

I've been working on Part Two...and am quite pleased!

Hope you are warm and cozy today...

Milestone...We have a Winner!

Well it kind of snuck up on me...we've hit 200 followers here

And the winner of this milestone drawing is...

Chelle(Dana) of Primitive Elegance

Congrats!!!
And a BIG THANKS to EVERYONE for visiting and following along!

There will be another drawing for some fun woolies when we hit 300.
If you are a follower you have a chance to win!