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 It is a tedious process...and one that seems out of date so quickly...but I get so many requests from people who can't always connect via computer.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...

Icy...

the wind, ice, sub-zero temps linger and more snow is on the way

I AM READY FOR SPRING
Tho' inside the studio today it was warm and cozy...a couple hooker friends
who always bring a smile...
one close to finishing a BIG rug...one starting something new

...shoppers gathering wool for a variety of projects...some Springy...some to while away the snowy days ahead!

In between orders and finishing goods for the March 1st Early Work Mercantile update...
I've been working on the 2nd part of Pines to Prairie

the Part One kits are almost ready to ship out...just waiting for a wool order to arrive so I can finish dyeing up some of the background! It's one of my favorite colors...I call it Garden Shed...kind of a dingy greyish green...wonderful over all sorts of light textures!

I'm loving how the random border...which is Part Two of this year's annual project...is working out...
very old looking...just as I wanted it to be!

I'm glad to have a cozy rug to work on these cold and icy days...
Be safe and warm ~ L

…she lives on the edge of the prairie
where the wheat and the wild flowers grow

she’s called by the swaying pines
and the hills and the valley below…

Welcome to the 2013 LJ Fibers Annual Rug Project…
Pines To Prairie
I’m excited to share my newest design with you!

This year’s project is a TWO part kit…

muted…antique tones and lots of textures
a fun hit-in-miss border…reminiscent of vintage rugs
PART ONE (which will ship by March) contains the hand-drawn linen pattern, wool for the border grid and the center section, twill binding tape (for those of you that like to sew this on before hooking) and a detailed hooking guide.

PART TWO (which will ship in October) contains the wool for the border, a custom fabric label to document your heirloom and a detailed hooking guide.

♥ A limited number of kits are available…
choose between CUT and Un-CUT Wool
♥ Order both parts together NOW and SAVE…
OR spread out the payments and order each part individually
VISIT the website for all the information and join the hooking fun!

Thanks for stopping by today! ~L

Back & Previews…

Hello… I hope that you are well and so far the New Year has been happy…
I’m sorry to have been absent so long…been struggling with a mis-aligned sciatic joint…but thanks to my Physical Therapist, Julia and all the wonderful people at Tria…I’m on the mend and BACK to work!
Hoping that by the end of the week I’ll be able to introduce the 2013 LJF Rug Project…

Pines to Prairie here and open up the ordering on the website
I’m lovin’ how it is hooking up and hope you will too!

The Spring 2013 issue of FOLK Magazine will be out soon! I’ve had an opportunity to preview the issue and it’s awesome!

So many inspiring artists and entrepreneurs…
All the “little things” we hold dear…

Home…Handmade…Country…Comfort…

and I’m thrilled to have been interviewed for this issue…
MANY THANKS, Ben & Hillary!!!

If you haven’t yet checked out FOLK…you don’t know what you are missing… as always copies are available in the studio and the website or check out FOLK's site!
...back to the hooking frame...
a cozy place to be on this cold, cold winter's day...
~L