Showing posts with label hand-dyed wool. Show all posts
Showing posts with label hand-dyed wool. Show all posts

Monday, February 19, 2018

Introducing the 2018 Edition of my Annual Rug Projects

Hilda’s Flower
32" x 40"

Available Spring 2018


a folky floral…wool kits similar in colors as my punch needle test sample shown in the photo


This is the 13th edition of my annual rug projects! Way back in 2006, L.J. Fibers introduced the first Annual Rug Project…similar to a quilter’s “block of the month”…only with a hooker’s twist!

A large rug divided in to manageable…hookable sections that appeal to both novice and experienced hookers alike. Both cut and un-cut wool options were available.

The first part released early in the year consisted of the full hand drawn linen pattern, wool for the first part on the design, twill binding tape and hooking guide. The subsequent parts included the wool and hooking guide. The last part also included a custom fabric label to document the rug…exclusive to project participants.

The linen patterns were available separately beginning in January of the following year.

I’m changing things up this year…
no longer will there be a wait on just the linen pattern
a one time purchase & one shipment*…
choose from…
hand-drawn linen pattern with cut wool in #8.5 & #9**
OR
hand-drawn linen pattern with un-cut wool**
OR
hand-drawn linen pattern only


* begin shipping Spring 2018
** a limited number of wool kits will be available

You can find Hilda’s Flower on the website here

~Laurie


February 20th...edit...
A huge Thanks for the interest in my new design! To answer the many questions I've received...
Yes, Hilda's Flower punch needle will be part of a new Hilda H. Thornbroom collection coming out later this Spring. Hilda's Herbal, was introduced last year. The new collection will be a similar mix of punch needle, rug hooking, cross stitch and appliqué.

As the new collection comes together, I will be sharing progress and updates on my sites...and I will announce the release here, too!
Much love, Laurie

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Switching Seasons...

From Hearts to Pumpkins...
on the frame this week...
working on a project for a Fall 2018 publication
sneak peeks to come... ~ L

Monday, September 4, 2017

Happy Labor Day...

Celebrating Labor Day in the backyard playing with plant dyes

Trying to find my "groove" after nearly 3 years of care-taking...
slowly finding my way back...
Wishing you all a happy day ~ Laurie

Monday, October 21, 2013

Getting things back on track....

Finally getting a chance to post a pic from the
Autumn Valley Hook-in
Sorry it is only a pic of my space before the doors opened
Once the hookers arrived I didn't get a chance to take anymore pics!

After unpacking and re-organizing part of the wool room in the studio...

Last week found me in the dye pots catching up on customer orders...

This week...great NEW wool will be arriving...
and I'm prepping for a few upcoming classes in the studio!
We are also anxiously awaiting our new roof and gutters...
Hopefully they will be here Friday...
keeping my fingers-crossed that the snowflakes that were falling this morning were just a teaser
and that the weather will be good for the roofers! Have a GREAT week ~L

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!!!