Quiet...but still here...

the days pass so quickly...so much TO do...and very little time for what I WANT to do...
like stop here to say HELLO...I'm still here!

A brief update on why I've been so quiet online...
The day before I packed the car to head off to teach at From Our Hands in Ohio, we moved my parents to a nursing home.

I felt like a bad Mom pushing her kids out on the curb at the daycare door, but their name came up on the list and we couldn't pass it up.
I had an absolutely wonderful time teaching and meeting everyone! It was great to finally meet several longtime web clients in person!
Since my return, I've been consumed by getting Mom and Dad settled and getting their home ready for sale.

I'm still processing orders from the Website and Etsy Shop everyday, but haven't had the chance to put my new books that I introduced in Ohio up yet.

There IS light at the end of the tunnel and hopefully in a week or two I'll be able to get the sites updated.
Wishing you all a lovely and creative day ~ Laurie

Second post of the day...

Crazy, I know! Silent for weeks...months, and here I am again;)

Well, I just got the go ahead to "let the cat out of the bag"... Registration is NOW open for From Our Hands ~ Creative & Spring Mercantile
April 24 thru 27, 2017
Yellow Springs, Ohio

I'm so honored that Rebekah L. Smith and Lori Ann Corelis invited me to Ohio to teach! These days, I rarely teach outside the Twin Cities area...but I'm hitting the road and will teach 2 punch needle classes and a rug hooking class. Lots of goodies planned for the mercantile, too!

I can't wait to meet Rebekah L. Smith, Lori Ann Corelis, Stacy Nash and Donna Bennett in person! I've long admired their work...it will be a delight to spend these days with kindred spirits.

Click this link to see all the fun projects/register
http://www.fromourhands.com/copy-of-2016-registration

Looking forward to seeing some of my long time Ohio customers and many others that will be traveling to this renowned event! ~Laurie

2017 Preview and Happy Holidays

"Shady Spot" Happy Holidays,

After a beautiful, long Autumn...Winter has settled in here on the northern prairie! Over the weekend we got hit with a snow storm and this morning as I write to you, we are in the deep freeze at -6°F

2017 marks the 30th Anniversary of
L. J. Fibers at The Wooly Red Rug...
and lots of exciting things are on the horizon...

First up is the introduction of the 2017 Annual Rug Project...
I've just updated the website with ordering info for
Shady Spot ~ The 2017 LJFibers Annual Rug Project...
my adaptation of a mid-18th century needlework wallet,
featuring two ponies under a fanciful, floral tree...
the finished rug is 26" x 36"
Shady Spot is a THREE Part Project...
kits are available as Cut or Un-Cut Wool...
a mix of my beautiful hand-dyed and as-is textured wools!
Part One will ship in January!
Click HERE to visit the webpage for more info and to order.

Next is the anticipation of Wool Works™ Magazine

Print and Digital Subscriptions are available on their website...
www.woolworksmagazine.com
and will also be available in my studio/shop and on the website!
Look for my article and projects...Hearts & Tulips...
in the Premier Issue

And in April...I will be the guest teacher at
From Our Hands & Hearts
~ Spring Creative Retreat~
April 24 thru 27, 2017
Yellow Springs, Ohio
I'm so excited that Rebekah & Lori Ann have invited me to join them...more details to come in January but for now you can visit their website at www.fromourhands.com

I'm looking forward to an exciting 30th Anniversary year...
and THANK YOU for making it possible for me to do what I love!
Please visit the website and follow along on social media to see updates!

Wishing You and Yours A Very Merrie Holiday Season!
Kindest Regards, Laurie