tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7218240577222802582024-03-08T15:17:32.678-06:00The Wooly Red RugThe Wooly Red Rug …a bit of this, a scrap of that,
…a loop pulled, a stitch taken…
1987 ~ 2024 ~ 37 Years of Wooly Goodness!
woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.comBlogger375125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-19080429177625681132023-11-28T17:48:00.000-06:002023-11-28T17:48:27.941-06:00Long Neglected but Not Forgotten...<center>Greetings<br>
It’s a wee bit embarrassing…it’s been so long since I posted here!
2023 has flown by, lot’s of traveling to teach at some great venues!<br>
Now with that behind me, I’m making the effort to be a little more “social” here. I was having a conversation the other day with a younger artist about the relevancy of “blogs”…with all the other online options, I thought perhaps they were a thing of the past…but she disagreed, and nudged me to “get on with it”…so here I am…<br>
with a quick post to see if I remember how to do this…☺<br><br>
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The web shop has been loaded with this year’s harvest of plant dyed wools. The gardens were pathetic this year. Drought, heat and backyard critters prevailed, I accepted defeat early…but then there were the marigolds…they were glorious!<br><br>
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I’m also adding my available work to the “Handmade” section, with more to come in the next week. I invite you to take a look, perhaps you will find a gift or two to give this holiday season<br><br>
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Many blessings to you and yours, Laurie
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woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com6Minneapolis, MN, USA44.977753 -93.265010816.667519163821154 -128.4212608 73.287986836178845 -58.1087608tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-14718931640078761532022-01-10T16:10:00.000-06:002022-01-10T16:10:43.113-06:00Happy New Year ~ * ~<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsWAW19eudB5fTXAjD5jBvgv4jjvyOXUBhS9g5CjnVnt7MV0CN6YQTKOUXN02nho6fUIuCswUIZA4SnTt0gN6wx2s8kHDvtS7D2yWa2VRyEyBtwQ7fqE8xGzFWnFCEKkU42Pr2uUNBZoWuEKkIP0mSW4PWKWlvTv-iVYYSoqbl4dBWnGI_DiiPcrRK=s1588" style="display: block; padding: 1em 0; text-align: center; "><img alt="" border="0" height="600" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjsWAW19eudB5fTXAjD5jBvgv4jjvyOXUBhS9g5CjnVnt7MV0CN6YQTKOUXN02nho6fUIuCswUIZA4SnTt0gN6wx2s8kHDvtS7D2yWa2VRyEyBtwQ7fqE8xGzFWnFCEKkU42Pr2uUNBZoWuEKkIP0mSW4PWKWlvTv-iVYYSoqbl4dBWnGI_DiiPcrRK=s600"/></a></div>
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Here I go again with an attempt to resurrect this blog!
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2022 is starting off on a weather roller coaster here on the northern edge of the prairie. We are currently in the deep freeze, and oh the winds…but tomorrow’s forecast is for above 30 degrees F.
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Looking forward to trying out the new snowshoes my guys gave me!
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It’s paperwork season…my least favorite. I’ve made great progress these past few months with culling out STUFF…mine…my families…my parents…but mostly mine. Feels good to let go and to get organized…and the bonus is there are only a FEW things I can’t find…You know, I put them in “that” logical place;)
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One project that keeps getting put off is a pictorial journal of last year’s gardens. It was a hard, dry year.
And of course last year’s backyard dyepots…I’m MISSING my flip-flops and cooking up some plants for glorious colors in the back yard.
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A big shout of thanks to those who shopped “Arts of the Holidays”, at Minnetonka Center for the Arts this season. It was so good to be able to offer my work in a physical space again! I hope everyone who purchased my mats is enjoying them and feeling good when they use or see them:)
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Thanks for visiting, leave a comment if you wish.
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Be Well, be kind and I’ll be back soon ~ L
woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-71300308572331170562021-08-08T17:22:00.000-05:002021-08-08T17:22:12.194-05:00
<center>Finally some rain and this is growing in my strawberry bed...<br>
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Hearts are common motifs on early works in textiles, clay, paper, wood, metal and stone.<br>
A frequent element in my work, I pleased to offer some new pieces for sale.<br><br>
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Timely for Valentine’s Day gift giving, to me hearts symbolize so much more than love & friendship.<br>
I see empathy, gratitude, kindness, self-care, sympathy, unity…all good qualities to cultivate in these tumultuous times ♥<br><br>
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I’ve got some larger scale work in progress, but I seem to be favoring smaller pieces these days. Find these and more <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolyredrug?ref=seller-platform-mcnav&section_id=6212619" target="_blank">here</a>
<center>Many Thanks for taking time to read my little note!<br><br>
Wishing you and yours all the best in 2021 ♥<br><br>
Be Well, Be Kind ~ Laurie</center>
woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-51855093316422522882020-08-05T10:16:00.000-05:002020-08-05T10:16:48.481-05:00A lovely surprise…<center>
<br /><br /><br /></center><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcUzO9YKIF4GnyhwRjv3fFIWnX3we5X_n3aN9FkwAdqW_fj5YcDE-MkdsJ2xpQTD1J1fgz3XY-otkYGEHJD50EAGvHYwx22YIHpA-rGdUzKvcJ86h05qiROLkBKqbFFrgufGK4BRw3m0/s2500/EmamelPans_20July.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1123" data-original-width="2500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPcUzO9YKIF4GnyhwRjv3fFIWnX3we5X_n3aN9FkwAdqW_fj5YcDE-MkdsJ2xpQTD1J1fgz3XY-otkYGEHJD50EAGvHYwx22YIHpA-rGdUzKvcJ86h05qiROLkBKqbFFrgufGK4BRw3m0/s640/EmamelPans_20July.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few days ago I was tidying up the bottom shelf on the potting bench
were I do my backyard dyeing. My nest of old enamel pans needed a good
scrubbing… <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfl21Wi3zlU/XyrMVCirTqI/AAAAAAAAE18/_ghALwQelxogrfx7b7FtOSYG1KVs2JfkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s2644/SurpriseInThePans_20July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2644" data-original-width="1189" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yfl21Wi3zlU/XyrMVCirTqI/AAAAAAAAE18/_ghALwQelxogrfx7b7FtOSYG1KVs2JfkgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/SurpriseInThePans_20July.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now, I admit to being so consumed these past many years with caring for
may Mom & Dad that many things just were left untouched…and my
memory is a bit foggy…but I don’t think I’ve touched these in a couple
years! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
What a delightful surprise in the bottom pan… </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nc-yQYmfXLY/XyrMheHX21I/AAAAAAAAE2A/EOKwHf4NKPsCe1hG_L5_iBW_Zaa2oDZFACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/MarigoldSurprise20JUL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nc-yQYmfXLY/XyrMheHX21I/AAAAAAAAE2A/EOKwHf4NKPsCe1hG_L5_iBW_Zaa2oDZFACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/MarigoldSurprise20JUL.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">5+ ounces of lovely dried marigolds! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
I do remember dropping a handful in the pan after a walk thru the garden and dead-heading.
But usually I have a basket or handful of mixed blooms…
zinnia, marigold, coreopsis and rudbeckia </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-94im8tXTRfg/XyrMqb6SCfI/AAAAAAAAE2I/fz9awsXULJION32cde3spDvabit1JYQDACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/OldHenBasket_20July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1863" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-94im8tXTRfg/XyrMqb6SCfI/AAAAAAAAE2I/fz9awsXULJION32cde3spDvabit1JYQDACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/OldHenBasket_20July.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>
and that is what I’d toss in the old hen basket! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
Again, I have no idea how long this mess has been accumulating… </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So it was definitely time to stew it up! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDSKAffbNEo/XyrM1tbmH_I/AAAAAAAAE2Q/stIQsk8fqPosum0pJ1-HyeWJdKiLmPuwACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/OldHen1_20July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1981" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SDSKAffbNEo/XyrM1tbmH_I/AAAAAAAAE2Q/stIQsk8fqPosum0pJ1-HyeWJdKiLmPuwACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/OldHen1_20July.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZGykv0zXlw/XyrM26s5PjI/AAAAAAAAE2U/jYYv9hgZZmcRv1naRDt3_vo1vTl41wbMACLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/OldHen2_20July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HZGykv0zXlw/XyrM26s5PjI/AAAAAAAAE2U/jYYv9hgZZmcRv1naRDt3_vo1vTl41wbMACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/OldHen2_20July.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh so lovely… </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyanjmejuI4/XyrM-NbDpiI/AAAAAAAAE2c/Ym4K775RmOkJns9l6fPN7rj-foNjF5fZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s2048/OldHenTansy20July.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1415" data-original-width="2048" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CyanjmejuI4/XyrM-NbDpiI/AAAAAAAAE2c/Ym4K775RmOkJns9l6fPN7rj-foNjF5fZwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/OldHenTansy20July.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Today I’m firing up the pots to stew up the old marigolds… </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope you will visit again to see the results…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
Be well, be safe, be kind, be creative ~L
</div>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-2858463270558339552020-08-04T18:37:00.004-05:002020-08-04T18:37:56.115-05:00Another Tuesday from the backyard…<center>
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Hello Everyone…<br>
We’ve had lovely…almost “fallish” weather here on the northern prairie…<br>
A delightful break from the hot and humid!<br><br>
I’ve spent many days in the backyard…dyeing, gardening, hooking, reading…<br>
our winters are so long, I like to take advantage of every moment outdoors…<br>
to store it up…to savor it.<br><br>
I was responding to an email form my friend Kris<br>
(many of you have met her…she’s my right-hand at many events)<br>
She’s not on social media, but I think occasionally pops in here to see what I’m up to;)<br><br>
Usually by this time of year we would have had many coffees, lunches, garden tours, road trips and a few dye sessions together…<br>
But, then, these are not USUAL times.<br><br>
Anyway…as I typed my note to Kris, I realized it would be a great recap to share with you on the blog!<br><br>
“Yes, I’ve been playing in the pots. My friend Karen sold her house. I was helping her pack and move. I’ve become the foster yard for her eclectic statuary and odd garden art. While hauling it out of her yard, I step on a walnut…then I saw them all over the ground! Isn’t this WAY EARLY?? I took half of a 13 gal kitchen size plastic bag…hoping the bag wouldn’t rip. Interesting shades from these. I’ve done both no mordant and alum/cot…then…<br>
decided to cut down the stinging nettles I planted in the older washer. They were starting to flower and didn’t want to risk missing it and letting them go to seed. Enough for a tiny skein of super fine merino (alum/cot)…then did an iron after dip…on a tiny black walnut too…”<br>
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“I finally got around to stewing up the Tansy you gave me…gosh I don’t remember how long ago…”<br>
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Am I the only one who loves the smell of Tansy?<br>
…it’s delightful.<br><br>
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"And the Japanese Knotweed is waiting…When can you come over to play?<br>
This is one pot that I couldn’t find room for in the beds!"<br><br>
I’ll be listing plant-dyed wools in the Etsy Shop soon…I working on some sweet bundles!<br><br>
Stay well, stay safe, be kind, be creative<br>
~L
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-82469527228445335142020-07-28T17:25:00.001-05:002020-08-04T15:59:25.018-05:00A Little Backyard Dyeing...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqdORdUY_MNJQAqjhYl02TYKyig9VYYn6Z74LgiZcqkklgLSGor0BCzi_3eCohwuMAEW2HhBGDjTlLULNegaOqcY7cuNysxcWrJyLPMiQI-Tya0wJdli2ehtBKiUsQU5R9vw4ZOX0o20/s1600/coreopsis_SolannaGodenSphere.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHqdORdUY_MNJQAqjhYl02TYKyig9VYYn6Z74LgiZcqkklgLSGor0BCzi_3eCohwuMAEW2HhBGDjTlLULNegaOqcY7cuNysxcWrJyLPMiQI-Tya0wJdli2ehtBKiUsQU5R9vw4ZOX0o20/s640/coreopsis_SolannaGodenSphere.jpg" width="480" height="640" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
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<br>One of my favorite plants to dye with is Coreopsis.<br>This is "Solanna ~ Golden Sphere"...not as hardy here as Tickseed, but it has the loveliest blossoms and I adore the colors it yields on wool.<br>
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Today I've been mordanting more wool fabric and yarn...<br>
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I use Alum and Cream of Tartar as my mordants on wool.<br><br>
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I'm still boiling up Black Walnuts...it's been a good year<br>
tho' it seems so EARLY this year...<br>nothing is normal;)<br>
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simmering some wool fabric and yarns in black walnut, along with some osnaburg and cotton velvet I plan to use for eco-printing!<br>
I'll show you those when they are dry...so stop back!<br><br>
My bench box and pattern book arrived today...<br>
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I've had my pattern drawn on linen ever since I submitted it for the pattern booklet...<br>
I need to get hooking.<br>
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I know that i'm using Black Walnut dyed wool for the background...and I've got some scraps of my Attic Blue...a mix of Saxon Blue...a weaker indigo and Cutch...maybe some paisley...<br>
<br>So please stop back to see my progress...<br>~ Laurie<br>
<br>PS...If you are interested in ordering the pattern book and/or bench box...see my previous post...or see the August/September issue of ATHA magazine!
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<center>calendula, lavender, lemon balm, oregano and yarrow...<br>
a little harvest from the gardens this morning.
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It seems so very early for the walnuts to fall,<br>
but I'm so excited to be boiling up this year's first black walnut brew...<br>
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...naturally dyed wool fabric and yarns will be back in stock soon:)<br><br>
I'm happy to have contributed a pattern to the ATHA 2021 Biennial ~ Kansas City Fundraiser Pattern Book...
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The Pattern Books and Worm Boxes are available to order!!!<br>
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Hope you have a lovely day, L</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-55694370161609674252020-05-05T13:09:00.000-05:002020-05-05T13:09:32.188-05:00Featured in...<center>the June 2020 issue of <br>Early American Life Magazine<br>
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I'm thrilled to be the first web-based business EAL has as a Featured Partner!<br>
I've loved this magazine since it began in the 1970's.<br>
~ Laurie
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<center> ~ Laurie </center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-80793511110624523552020-04-20T10:15:00.000-05:002020-04-20T10:15:20.838-05:00I’ve joined #artistsupportpledge
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Uniquely One of a Kind...my Mug Mats are hooked with 100% new wool, which I over-dyed with my original recipes. I professionally finish my mats by binding them with my durable, hand-dyed rug yarn or wool strips, sewing on cotton twill tape and a cotton label...signed and dated.
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Matched with a hand stitched wool appliqué tea cozy to cover your mug while brewing tea...it will keep your cup HOT! Truly one of a kind...I hand cut wool and stitch these cozies to compliment my hooked mug mats.
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Measuring 6" to 7” in diameter these hooked mats are perfect for under a mug of your favorite beverage! Cozies measure 8" w x 6" h and expand to fit a variety or mugs, cups and small teapots.
$65.00 set + $5.00 shipping
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If you are interested in purchasing any of my work...I'll be posting it here, in the Etsy shop, on Facebook and Instagram.<br>
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me<br></b>
~ Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-71821855686240571182020-04-16T22:20:00.000-05:002020-04-16T22:20:28.271-05:00Good News Arrived Today...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mpy4UEiCCYc/XpkWRd1A8AI/AAAAAAAAEvM/9pKoEaW3WfQ4u8jKlnuFK4Q-5KRrb7w5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/C_3ofHearts_detail_CR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mpy4UEiCCYc/XpkWRd1A8AI/AAAAAAAAEvM/9pKoEaW3WfQ4u8jKlnuFK4Q-5KRrb7w5ACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/C_3ofHearts_detail_CR.jpg" width="640" height="480" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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"Congratulations! Because of your creative talents and dedication to historical accuracy, you have been chosen to join the distinguished group of craftspeople listed in the 2020 Directory of Traditional American Crafts in the August 2020 issue."<br>
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I’m honored to have been selected each year that I have applied.<br>
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Hope you are safe, well and keeping your hands busy ~ Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-74031187093565512052020-02-17T16:29:00.002-06:002020-02-17T16:30:34.857-06:00Still time to register for Spring Classes...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BqDLZTqY932KIEgtGHv4DNNKq1DFFQbqB35x14Q4gxFuqH7aWnx1HfQ_cc9uwqTUUoyI3s1BW4IwWqvrQwGnKWZzpnlOtOqkYNMubQxmIiOmFo1LXNfHkjMFyJ2EcYJWGNsRJTPvBj4/s1600/2020_Spring_MCFTA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9BqDLZTqY932KIEgtGHv4DNNKq1DFFQbqB35x14Q4gxFuqH7aWnx1HfQ_cc9uwqTUUoyI3s1BW4IwWqvrQwGnKWZzpnlOtOqkYNMubQxmIiOmFo1LXNfHkjMFyJ2EcYJWGNsRJTPvBj4/s640/2020_Spring_MCFTA.jpg" width="640" height="386" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="964" /></a></div>
<center>Click photo to enlarge</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-25165293629314262972020-01-01T16:55:00.000-06:002020-01-01T16:55:07.549-06:00Happy New Year...
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Frankly, I'm glad to see 2019 in the rear-view mirror...<br>
it was a tough year on many levels for me and so many others.
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Here's to 2020...a new year...a new decade<br>
and new opportunities!<br>
~Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-37764639908691368002019-12-03T20:00:00.000-06:002019-12-03T20:00:15.810-06:00How are you celebrating?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0-EJGZ3o37M/XecSZ7y-v5I/AAAAAAAAEs4/_xUL0syihYswvzCuBGqcZLTD2iWoukGrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/InternationalRugHookinDay_2019_prairieflower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0-EJGZ3o37M/XecSZ7y-v5I/AAAAAAAAEs4/_xUL0syihYswvzCuBGqcZLTD2iWoukGrQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/InternationalRugHookinDay_2019_prairieflower.jpg" width="640" height="493" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1232" /></a></div><br>Happy Hooking ~ Lauriewoolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-78122387762227076972019-10-22T18:18:00.001-05:002019-10-22T18:19:11.037-05:00Together again...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-POlCeFhXVyI/Xa-Mji7qK6I/AAAAAAAAEpI/ZGlqhCcuNy4Tt1aVp5aaVlE_-9OKE-KywCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/EvieJim2017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-POlCeFhXVyI/Xa-Mji7qK6I/AAAAAAAAEpI/ZGlqhCcuNy4Tt1aVp5aaVlE_-9OKE-KywCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/EvieJim2017.jpg" width="480" height="640" data-original-width="720" data-original-height="960" /></a></div><br>
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Dad left us on October 12th, to join Mom...<br>
These almost 3 months since she died was the longest they had been apart in 73 years.<br><br>
I'm slowly finding my new normal...a day at a time ~L
</b></center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-4487623789529470082019-08-29T13:03:00.001-05:002019-08-29T13:03:31.174-05:00Fall is in the Air...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5uNpHbnczI/XWgLpN9qy3I/AAAAAAAAEow/QKtGWQboQ6QXaaaw3v4SO1qRhE4v-iArwCLcBGAs/s1600/19_FallHandmadeCollage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5uNpHbnczI/XWgLpN9qy3I/AAAAAAAAEow/QKtGWQboQ6QXaaaw3v4SO1qRhE4v-iArwCLcBGAs/s640/19_FallHandmadeCollage.jpg" width="512" height="640" data-original-width="1280" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div>
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<center><font size=5>Fall themed <i>handmades</i> are making their way to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolyredrug">Etsy shop</a>!</font size><br><br>
♥ ~ Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-45003173550957121252019-08-17T07:00:00.000-05:002019-08-17T07:00:11.635-05:00Stitch Therapy…My Changing World<center>
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There is something <i>healing</i> about stitching…or really any handwork.<br>
Something about busy hands that free the mind to wonder<br>
…to meditate…to pray<br>
tiny stitches…like tears…<br><br>
This piece, also known as <i>Mending a Breaking Heart</i><br>
began by stitching leftover scraps from my natural plant dyed wool journal<br>
in a mosaic fashion onto a Osnaburg and cotton batting base. <br>
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This was really a “therapy stitch”...quiet, tiny stitches<br>
as I contemplated my Mom starting hospice and my son graduating college and moving to NY.
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These are the hands that taught me everything…<br>
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It’s just over a month now that Momma’s been gone…<br>
so many changes this year…for me<br>
and many in my circle…<br>
some happy…some sad…some both at the same time.<br>
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and so I’ll continue adding stitches…
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♥ ~ L
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-80172325933070875242019-08-16T21:54:00.001-05:002019-08-16T22:20:44.697-05:00Fall arrived in the studio today...<center>
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the Fall issue of Rug Hooking Magazine...<br>
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with MY article and FREE pattern for Autumn Fox...<br>
hope you enjoy it ~ Laurie<br><br>
PS...check out the Classes & Events Page above under header...<br>
I've updated it with Fall info...AND a link to the registration form for<br>
The Prairie Primitive 3rd Annual Rug School<br>
where i will be teaching in April 2020
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-51863958548871262012019-06-18T10:22:00.001-05:002021-03-23T21:20:05.025-05:002019 Directory of Traditional American Craft...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQjdji40XEg/XQj8yrxogOI/AAAAAAAAElw/yI-wBDMBmIEku6_A19gAnGouOOuyWBenwCLcBGAs/s1600/logo_19.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jQjdji40XEg/XQj8yrxogOI/AAAAAAAAElw/yI-wBDMBmIEku6_A19gAnGouOOuyWBenwCLcBGAs/s400/logo_19.jpg" width="390" height="400" data-original-width="392" data-original-height="402" /></a></div>
<b><center>Honored to be selected again for EAL's Directory of Traditional American Crafts! <br>
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One of my entries "Swan with Fish" was inspired by a 1810 watercolor and ink drawing from Pennsylvania found at the Free Library of Philadelphia rare book department.
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</center></b>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-11966119528542230342019-03-25T18:40:00.001-05:002019-03-25T18:40:33.654-05:00Ah, Spring...fresh wools...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a6byZCn1xos/XJlTEGCFcAI/AAAAAAAAEkc/izcsanbEw-sAw-a2jZRd4wSypOadPh02wCLcBGAs/s1600/ndw_25mar19_LL.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-a6byZCn1xos/XJlTEGCFcAI/AAAAAAAAEkc/izcsanbEw-sAw-a2jZRd4wSypOadPh02wCLcBGAs/s640/ndw_25mar19_LL.jpg" width="556" height="640" data-original-width="1389" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div><br>
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just add to the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolyredrug">Etsy Shop</a>...<br>
my naturally ~ plant hand-dyed wool...<br>
marigold...goldenrod...fustic...saxon blue...brazilwood...lac...madder...<br><br>
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...and looking forward to a new gardening season...<br>
this past weekend I planted seeds for this year's dye garden,
<be>still to early here for getting in the beds...
but soon little sprouts will appear under the grown lights:)
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Until next time, Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-61350991133570301602019-03-09T15:14:00.000-06:002019-03-09T15:14:03.526-06:00Another SNOWY afternoon...So...I took the time to finally edit some favorite old designs and make Paper and PDF Downloadable Patterns...<br>
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<center><br><br>The <i>FRUIT MAT Collection</i> is NOW available in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolyredrug">ETSY Shop</a><br><br>
...and now back to the rug frame...<br>
hoping this is our last winter blast...<br>
Stay warm and safe ~ Laurie</center>
woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-42229747265150431942019-03-08T12:33:00.000-06:002019-03-08T12:33:41.172-06:00Springtime Hooked Mat Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReyUaz3zuYlZM0XAaY987PfrlBLArqgqWQbYGthLCgtc98Mox9q9YqlK_ockpvvzvNAms3HKeNpxJc2hmIUIaXrXobbrO_laZF3zLpOVUyoRxTDhUNfTWC2kHmlYjj6nRfE2P02_qJ7Q/s1600/springtimehookedmat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhReyUaz3zuYlZM0XAaY987PfrlBLArqgqWQbYGthLCgtc98Mox9q9YqlK_ockpvvzvNAms3HKeNpxJc2hmIUIaXrXobbrO_laZF3zLpOVUyoRxTDhUNfTWC2kHmlYjj6nRfE2P02_qJ7Q/s640/springtimehookedmat.jpg" width="640" height="320" data-original-width="960" data-original-height="480" /></a></div><br>
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Join us for a fun day of hooking spring themed mats<br>
Saturday, March 16th, 2019<br>10am to 4pm<br>
at <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/springtime-hooked-mat-workshop-tickets-55429000633?aff=efbevent&fbclid=IwAR2tqmbPk2fj--JXPufYg13ifyW0NZLjbGG0Lf48rThL3C_qO2fRp6ydgAs">Minnetonka Center for The Arts</a><br>
still a few spaces available!
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-85605586041122037602019-03-02T09:40:00.001-06:002019-03-02T09:40:07.650-06:00March...ing in like a Lion...Good Morning,<br>
Hope this Saturday finds you well...<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5bIk_OSF4g/XHqXbQGIUdI/AAAAAAAAEi4/7K8JLD6gagonaQJv10ZG4rBPN67zP8IgQCLcBGAs/s1600/2Mar19_Snow.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-T5bIk_OSF4g/XHqXbQGIUdI/AAAAAAAAEi4/7K8JLD6gagonaQJv10ZG4rBPN67zP8IgQCLcBGAs/s640/2Mar19_Snow.jpg" width="640" height="480" data-original-width="1600" data-original-height="1200" /></a></div><br>
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We are headed back to the deep freeze after yet another round of snow!<br><br>
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I hear Paul scraping snow off the roof, so I'm sure this pile has grown.<br><br>
It's beautiful, but a hassle trying to drive around the city...<br>a good excuse to stay in...<br>to make soup...<br>and putter around the studio.<br>I've been organizing the wool shelves and discovered some beauties I had forgotten about.<br>
I'll be making new bundles and putting them in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/woolyredrug">ETSY</a> shop soon:)<br><br>
but before I do that...<br><br>
I want to share a few of my students rugs from the <a href=" http://www.minnetonkaarts.org">MCFTA</a> Student Show...<br><br>
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Lisa hooked this adaptation of 1885 Horses...a Woolley Fox pattern...#8 cut wool on Monk's Cloth<br><br>
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Debi hooked this stunning butterfly...<br>her own design...and her FIRST rug after her little beginner mat!<br>
mostly #8 wool cut on linen...with a bit of black and white nylon stockings.<br>
There are still openings in my Spring II class...<br>visit the <a href=" http://www.minnetonkaarts.org">Minnetonka Center for the Arts</a> website for info...
Stay warm...think Spring...and have a great weekend! ~Laurie
</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-721824057722280258.post-21940696244250556942019-02-20T10:45:00.000-06:002019-02-20T10:45:29.448-06:00More snow...Record breaking snow here for February<br>
a no guilt day for staying in and hooking...<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QLOqai94MnI/XG2DAscoZCI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Ha4i8Kr53Y4nHpw5nSO1-82hleKv8ki0QCLcBGAs/s1600/eZy%2BWatermark_20-02-2019_10-19-31AM.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QLOqai94MnI/XG2DAscoZCI/AAAAAAAAEdU/Ha4i8Kr53Y4nHpw5nSO1-82hleKv8ki0QCLcBGAs/s640/eZy%2BWatermark_20-02-2019_10-19-31AM.PNG" width="480" height="640" data-original-width="1200" data-original-height="1600" /></a></div><br>
<center>Working on a rug for an upcoming Fall publication...<br>
glorious leaves hooked with my marigold dyed wools...<br>
and dreaming of the gardens to come...<br><br>
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Hope you have a lovely day ~ Laurie</center>woolyredrughttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10441796497222864468noreply@blogger.com2