Tuesday, September 24, 2013

September 25th...My Day...Crazy About WOOL

Good day and a Wooly Welcome
to my stop on the Crazy About Wool blog hop
hosted by Denise of Pieced Brain

If you are a new visitor to The Wooly Red Rug…
I hope you will spend some time poking around here on the blog
to learn more about my wool work…studio and website

Before we jump into the wooly craziness…

I want to wish my Mom a Happy 83rd Birthday!!!
She taught me the love of handwork…
…Mommie, I love you more than words can say!

When Denise asked me to be part of the blog hop I wasn’t sure what I was getting into…
But…Crazy About Wool pretty much describes the typical day in my studio!

On the “to-do” list this week is to kit up the second half of of the 2013 Rug Project…Pines to Prairie…
This is Part One…

participants have been working on this since March…
the Part Two kits will go out in the mail in early October
This is the finished 2013 rug…

if you’d like more information about the Annual Rug Projects
Click here or on the link above…below the header

I’m also finishing up on a rug for an article in an upcoming 2014 issue of
Rug Hooking Magazine
…just a peek…

So…now on to a wooly treat for you…
Like many of you Autumn is my favorite time of year…

living here on the Northern Prairie
Apple~Tyme is my absolute favorite season!

So…today I would like to share my Apple Pin Keep pattern with you!

Click this link to download or print the pattern


I hope you have enjoyed your visit today…
Before you hop on…
please leave a comment…
I’ll be drawing 2 Winners on Saturday September 29th
each will receive one of my hand-dyed wooly bundles!

if you are a follower or sign up to follow along here on the blog
please note that in your comment and you’ll receive an extra chance at winning!
Best of luck…and Thank YOU so much for taking the time to visit
♥ Laurie

Hop on and visit these blogs today…
Elizabeth Coughlin Designs
Chic n Fish
Maria do Carmo (Pieced Brain will be hosting!)
Selina Quilts
Sunshine Quilting
See my previous post for the full week's list of blogs participating in the hop!!!
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104 comments:

  1. backporchcarverSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:15 AM

    Love your work and find the blog to be really interesting to read. would love to win that lucious bundle of wool! Thanks for offering it.

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  2. RachelleSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:24 AM

    Love that woolly apple, really cute. Your other work is amazing.

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  3. deniseSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:30 AM

    Laurie,i would love to win a bundle of wool. i'm a follower.love the rugs! denise[cheermom1954@aol.com]

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  4. allcountySeptember 25, 2013 at 5:52 AM

    Your work is beautiful. I dream to hook this wonderful. Your shop is amazing and you were the most pleasant and helpful person to work with. Karin E. ** I am a follower**

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  5. BarbaraSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:03 AM

    One of the best things about blog hops is discovering awesome new-to-me blogs! So happy to have found yours...your hooked rugs are just gorgeous. I'd sign up to be a follower of your blog, but I don't see anywhere to do that. Thanks for sharing the apple pinkeep pattern!

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  6. Karens Quilts, Crows and CardinalsSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:04 AM

    Laurie I just love the rug hooking and your wool apple is darling! Thanks so much for sharing !

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  7. Elizabeth CoughlinSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Your work is gorgeous! Thanks so much for the pin keep pattern, and for the chance to win the lovely wool!

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  8. Marla's CraftsSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Very nice. They turned out so well. Thanks for having a give away and what a wonderful prize.

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  9. Marla's CraftsSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:17 AM

    I am now a follower and can't wait to see further projects.

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  10. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:19 AM

    Great wool pieces...thanks for the giveaway

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  11. Marjorie's Busy CornerSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    I signed up to follow too....

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  12. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMSSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Hello Laurie, Your rug hooking patterns are very beautiful.. Autumn is a wonderful time of year and your Autumn pieces are awesome. Thanks for sharing your wool Apple Pattern...What a very generous give away you have offered us to win.. I am your newest follower... I have been also working with wool for many many years.. I recently just finished my first wee Hook Rug Star that I put on a Pomegranate Table Rug.. I had been wanting to learn how to do rug hooking for years and finally did it.. Very exciting. You have a very lovely blog. Hugs Judy

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  13. SusanSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:27 AM

    Oh my what beautiful wool bundles...and my favorite colors! Thanks for the chance.

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  14. Pieced Brain Quilt DesignsSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    OMG, your rugs are gorgeous! Another item under 'must try' on my list... What a cool pincushion - do you dye all your wool? The colors are beautiful. From your newest follower :-)

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  15. kathyinozarksSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:35 AM

    Oh I love your blog and all your wool I am a new follower as of now-I love all things wool too Kathy

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  16. MartinaSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:44 AM

    Such a great blog! And I love your apple pincushion! Thanks so much for the pattern.

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  17. MartinaSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:45 AM

    The rugs are so great too. I think I would love to learn how to make them. Will come back as a new follower!

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  18. The Paisley Studio/Sarah McNamaraSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:57 AM

    I''m making a big batch of applesauce today. Lovely rugs and lovely wool. I've been a follower for awhile. Enjoy your day. Sarah

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  19. SheilaSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:09 AM

    I love all things wool so was delighted to visit your blog and become a new follower .Thanks for the sweet pattern and I love all your wonderful work
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  20. Lisa SchindlerSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Hi Laurie, enjoyed your post today, all your work is so beautiful! Would love to win your bundle of wool.

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  21. tink's momSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:16 AM

    Laurie your work is stunning. Great job and a very generous giveaway. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  22. From Sherry's HeartSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:45 AM

    Of Course I'm a follower cause I love your work & YOU!!! Sure would LOVE to win the wool!!! I NEED it!!! I always need wool!!

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  23. NMKSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Your apple pattern is so cute !!!! The colors you use in your rugs are so pretty , your helpful tips have been great .... Enjoy the beautiful Fall weather !!! Your wool give-a-way is beautiful !!!

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  24. GillSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    What fabulous projects - thank you for sharing!

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  25. Kathy B.September 25, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    Such a sweet apple pattern - thanks for sharing it. I'll be whipping up a few for my fall decorating! Thank you also for taking part in this blog hop.

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  26. Purl ButtonsSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    Thank you! You really have me interested in rug hooking, now. And I thought my interest was just going to be applique...

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  27. Purl ButtonsSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    I started following you and "liked" your facebook page and I am going to see you on Pinterest! I will no doubt follow most if not all of your boards.

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  28. Kristen KingSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:26 AM

    Your rugs are beautiful! Reminds me that I need to get to work on mine again! :) I'm not sure if I am still a no-reply blogger, so my email is kkking69@yahoo dot com.

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  29. Scarecrow CabinSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Thanks for sharing the apple pattern and for hosting the Woolie Giveaway. I am a follower and a Facebook fan.

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Yay! A fellow Minnesotan! Your rugs are gorgeous. That is something I'm hoping to try soon. I've got all the materials! Your rugs are gorgeous! The best part of rug hooking is the expressive use of color. I love that!

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  31. VivianSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    Love your rugs. I have always wanted to try rug hooking and your site will give me the added inspiration to start. Thanks

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  32. JuleeSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

    Neat stuff.....thanks for taking part in the wool blog hop.

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  33. Lady LocustSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:02 AM

    Your wool looks delicious! Love the rich colors. I am a follower~ of course, why wouldn't I be:?)
    Smiles,
    JoeyLea
    http://www.thelocustblossom.blogspot.com/

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  34. Karen in Breezy PointSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Those apples are so cute--thanks for the pattern! Now I wish I could find some of those springs!

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  35. Karen in Breezy PointSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Those apples are so cute--thanks for the pattern! Now I wish I could find some of those springs!

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  36. Karen in Breezy PointSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:15 AM

    Those apples are so cute--thanks for the pattern! Now I wish I could find some of those springs!

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  37. SandySeptember 25, 2013 at 9:36 AM

    Such a cute pincushion....and I have a few springs laying around too!! Your rug hooking is beautiful. Which reminds me that I have an unfinished project from a class several years ago....a very large, ambitious project for a beginner, need to get that finished. And it is for Fall also. I am now a follower of your blog. Thanks for sharing.

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  38. Happy Valley PrimitivesSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    Beautiful work! Love all of the wonderful ways to work with wool!

    Ilene

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  39. marieSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    I'm a follower. Your pin keep is adorable. Love looking at your hooking, hoping to be good like you some day.

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  40. CrystalSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Love all your work. Thanks for Chance to win some wool. Just I time for Xmas projects. I do follow your blog.

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  41. JoanSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Beautiful projects! Love the apple pin cushion! Thank you for the chance to win.

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  42. JoanSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    I am a new follower from Bloglovin.

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  43. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Wow your wool rugs are just gorgeous!!!! Love the pincushion too. And the dyed wool in the giveaway is so beautiful!!! Thanks for a chance.

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  44. Daryl @ Patchouli Moon StudioSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:35 AM

    I am now a new follower too.

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  45. Ronda WalkerSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:17 AM

    I love your rugs. I started rug hooking in Dec 2012 and fell in love.

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  46. Ronda WalkerSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:19 AM

    I am a follower

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  47. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:42 AM

    Love your work. It's so much fun to play with wool. I am follower on Facebook and your blog.

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  48. janSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Thanks for doing the wool blog hop. I really like both finishes you showed of your apple pinkeep. ...jan

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  49. MaraSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:32 PM

    This is the first time I have ever seen this kind of project before (wool hooked rugs), it is so interesting and looks very time consuming, lovely work.

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  50. Friendship CrossingSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:36 PM

    Your work is absolutely beautiful!! I am a new follower and would love a chance to win the gorgeous wool! I am also a fellow wool lover blog hop gal.
    Thanks so much!
    Tanya

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  51. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 25, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    What beautiful art!!! I love the apple pin cushion - thanks so much for sharing the pattern!

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  52. Teresa in Music CitySeptember 25, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    I've never seen wool used the way you do it, so of course I had to sign up to follow :*D

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  53. ChiskaSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    Thanks for the wonderful eye candy and apple pattern!

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  54. Nancy in MTSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:48 PM

    I've admired your work for a long time and love your wools. I am a follower here and facebook.

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  55. Kathy HSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:06 PM

    Beautiful little rug and I just started seeing the little pin cushions on springs at a quilt show and thought how cute they looked. So I especially enjoyed seeing your little apple. I follow you through Google Friends.

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  56. deb-beeSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    Your wools are delicious to look. I have a hook from a friend. However, I have never hooked yet. I really want to learn how. Your designs are very beautiful.

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  57. patijaneSeptember 25, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Love your wools!! Can't wait to make the apple pinkeep. Thank you for sharing your pattern. Looking forward to part 2 of the rug project. Have a good rest of the week.

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  58. MelanieSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    My dear friend! You are a great teacher a kind person and a talented artist. It is always a pleasure seeing your work. Hope the Blog Hop is fun.

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  59. twoivesSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I would love some of your wooly red wool!!!!

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  60. Angelia LanouetteSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:19 PM

    Your wool rugs are beautiful! While growing up, my best friends mother used to hook rugs and I loved watching her. Thank you for the apple pin keep pattern.....I can't wait to make one! anglanouette at gmail dot com

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  61. sandySeptember 25, 2013 at 2:22 PM

    Love the colors in your wool rug. I am just getting into working with wool and it is really fun.

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  62. sandySeptember 25, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Now that I have found your site I signed up as a follower, thank you. I think you will be very inspirational to a beginner.

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  63. carolSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:43 PM

    Laurie,
    I hope your Mom has a great birthday! Love the apple pin cushion pattern...thanks for supplying it. What rug is pictured with the house, pumpkin and sunflowers? I don't recognize it but I love the colors!!

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  64. Vicki HSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    I love your work. The rugs are awesome, I would love to learn how to make them.

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  65. Vicki HSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    I am a new follower, anxious to learn more.

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  66. DebiSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Love your hooked rugs--I am a hooker too--LOL! Putting a pin cushion on a spring is a great idea. Thanks for sharing!

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  67. Michele TSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:00 PM

    Your hooked rugs are amazing - beautiful work!!

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  68. Michele TSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    I am following you via GFC - thanks for an extra chance!!

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  69. Mary JeanSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:18 PM

    Beautiful work.....love those red wools!!!

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  70. Quilting TangentSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:19 PM

    Nice hooked pictures you made. Very pretty fabric giveaway - reminds me of Christmas. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  71. Quilting TangentSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:20 PM

    I follow you on bloglovin. 24Tangent@gmail.com

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  72. Bonnie PfrimmerSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:39 PM

    Beautiful projects!! Thank you for sharing with us. Love the red wools.

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  73. Bonnie PfrimmerSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    I am following at GFC. Thanks for the chance..

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  74. AnnieSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:11 PM

    Thank you for the apple pattern, Laurie. I've printed it already and am planning many projects for the next few weeks from it--not all of which will become apples. Love your blog and your wool! :) Annie

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  75. JacquelineSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:42 PM

    Can't wait to see the 2014 rug.. the little peek shows beautiful color placement of some beautiful wools. Thanks for the pattern and enter me please into your generous drawing. And yes I am a follower.

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  76. BeccaSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:14 PM

    Love the pin keep, thank you for the pattern. Red is my favorite color.

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  77. GayleSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:15 PM

    I'm a follower

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  78. GayleSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:16 PM

    I'm addicted to wool!

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  79. Janna and MikeSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    Your wool work is beautiful!! I've only recently started working with wool and all ready I am addicted--one more addiction to add to the pile--quilting, cooking.....

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  80. KarynSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    Beautiful! This is one craft I definitely want to learn. I'm a new follower (on your blog and on facebook).

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  81. sueSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Love your projects and pictures

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  82. CreateologySeptember 25, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    Your rug is amazing and very labor intensive. It will be a treasured heirloom for generations to come. Thank you for a Woolunderful hop. Creative Stitching Bliss...

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  83. Ann in PASeptember 25, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    Your designs are beautiful! I just signed on -you are well on your way to 300 followers. ; ) I love the reds and the adorable apple pin keep.

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  84. KeyQuilterSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:40 PM

    Love all your wool projects

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  85. Kathy MacKieSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:07 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway.

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  86. Kathy MacKieSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I'm a new follower, thanks!

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  87. KristySeptember 26, 2013 at 12:20 AM

    What lovely projects you have done. I love the first one you showed as well as the apple tyme one. Gorgeous wools and wonderful designs. Glad I stopped by! K-

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  88. Sue SASeptember 26, 2013 at 1:52 AM

    Love your Apple Time rug, and lovely wool, all too tempting for words!

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  89. ShelleySeptember 26, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    Beautiful work on your blog!!! I love your apple pin keep and will definitely be making one...thanks for the generous offer to share your pattern :) i love wool :)

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  90. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    I'm getting ready to start hooking. Getting my first lesson in about a week. Love your blog and all your work!

    Lisa Z
    Baltimore, MD
    lczurek@verizon.net

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  91. Missenota aka Kristin S.September 26, 2013 at 8:39 AM

    Free wool? Yes, please! (That apple is really tempting to try!)

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  92. msSeptember 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Laurie, I love the apple! I have a clamp ready to go! You have the best wool and ideas on the planet! Thank you so much!

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  93. PattiSeptember 26, 2013 at 12:19 PM

    So much lovely eye candy! Thanks for sharing the wonderful apple freebie pattern. Please enter me in your generous giveaway. I am a follower and always am happy to see a new post ;)
    Blessings, Patti

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  94. Carrie P.September 26, 2013 at 1:16 PM

    OH, your rugs are beautiful. I am collecting wools for my first rug. I plan to start it soon. Thanks for sharing all your wooly projects.

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  95. Carrie P.September 26, 2013 at 1:17 PM

    I am a new follower.

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  96. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    I love the pines to prarie and all your other work, it is so lovely
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  97. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2013 at 4:18 PM

    I am glad I decided to follow this blog hop, I definitely signed up to be a follower and thanks for the giveaway.
    smjohns63 at yahoo dot com

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  98. VeraSeptember 27, 2013 at 1:01 AM

    Interesting. I haven't seen such technique before. Thanks for sharing.

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  99. WendybSeptember 27, 2013 at 7:51 AM

    Oh Laurie, what a cute little springy apple pinkeep!! I love it! so many yummy things to see.......keep em coming!
    xox sugary hugs Wendy :o)

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  100. MoeWestSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    I love your Apple-Tyme and other projects! I haven't tried rug hooking but I do like the look of it. Thank you for the apple pin cushion pattern and a chance in the giveaway.

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  101. MoeWestSeptember 27, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I'm a new follower.

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  102. woollylottrugsSeptember 27, 2013 at 2:08 PM

    I am a follower and love our blog, website and everything that you do. Would love to win your giveaway, it will be put to good use! Thanks for the opportunity!!

    Cyndi (Jagstitch@aol.com)

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  103. MariaSeptember 27, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    What a cute project!

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  104. LyndseySeptember 28, 2013 at 1:20 AM

    Your rugs are fabulous and I love the little pin cushion.

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