Exciting news for Wool Lovers

…a new magazine Wool Works will premier in January 2017!
Created by Melanie Pinney of American Pie Designs, each issue will be filled with great projects for rug hooking, wool applique, punch needle and so much more.

I’m delighted that Melanie has invited me to join a great group of designers to contribute to the first issue!
For subscription info visit the website at http://www.woolworksmagazine.com or
the Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/woolworks.magazine/?fref=ts

Have a great day ~ Laurie

For the love of tulips...

Happy Sunday ~ Laurie

god jul

Punch Needle & Primitive Stitcher Magazine ~ Christmas 2015
The NEWEST issue arrived today at the studio!
You'll find my sweet little sampler...god jul...on pages 23 & 24

I'm working on the last bits of the 2016 edition of the Annual LJFibers Rug Project...
can't believe it, but this is the 11th year...rug;)

I'll be back SOON with pictures and ordering info! ~ Laurie

Happy Valentine's Day...

♥ ~Laurie

Autumn is in the air...

Hello My Wooly Friends,
Happy Labor Day...the 1st of September...
and a glorious morning here on the Northern Prairie!

Summer has flown by and I'm settling into Empty-Nest-Hood
A strange territory...but I'm muttling along...

I've been absent here...ticking things off my insanely long to-do list...
with hopes of finishing a clients rug this week...
Shelley has been oh so patient with me!
I'll be at the frame today, pulling the last loops...the binding will come this week...in between days spent helping my folks.

I'm so blessed to still have my parents!
And happy to be able to help them stay in their home...
for months now, I've been there at least 4 days a week...hopefully we are close to getting some help for a couple days a week!
I need to get back in the studio...prep for the Autumn Valley Hook-In...schedule some classes...and just spend some time soothing my soul by creating!

My newest stitch design...Magic Spells...is now available on Early Work Mercantile
I've had fun stitching some small, portable projects...but have the itch to get going on some big rug designs...stay tuned!

Wishing you all a wonderful day
♥ ~L

August...already?

Busy as a Bee this past weekend...and it was lovely!
I finally had a chance to dig in the dirt...

~ lavender ~ thyme ~ sunflowers ~ boxwood and fairies

And...

15 pints of Cherries!
Hope you had a sweet weekend, too!
~L

Happy Independence Day!

Now available on Early Work Mercantile
http://earlywork-thewoolyredrug.blogspot.com

♥ ~ Laurie

Happy Solstice!

♥ ~ Laurie

Wishing you and yours a...

♥ ~L

No fooling...

Happy April...
Prepping for the Hopkins Hook-in this Saturday and trying to keep up...
Just updated my page at Early Work Mercantile with a collection have my needle punched pins!
The sun is shining....
last night's snow is melting...
Have a GREAT day!
~L

Tonight on...

Early Work Mercantile...

Looking for Spring...
♥ ~L

F is for February and…

Freezing ~ need I say more…
I know most of you can relate, no matter where you live…but here on the Northern Prairie it is beyond ridiculous…

Frantic, Frenzy or Freak Out ~ pretty much describes my state of mind the past few weeks…because of…

Forms, Fees, FAFSA & Filing ~ along with the usual mounds paperwork this time of year for the business…I’ve ventured into new territory. Our son is heading of to college in the fall. For now my mixed emotions of letting go are clouded by all the deadlines for endless forms. Does anyone ever neatly fit into their check boxes?

Finishing Up...

another Early Work Mercantile update is tomorrow night...
stitching does help to soothe me...
as does hooking

I'm close to finishing a rug for a client who loves labs and rabbits!

Family & Friends ~ are my saving grace ♥
Thanks for visiting...Think Spring! ~L

Early Work Mercantile...

...February update is TONIGHT!

Here is a little sneak peek of what I'll have available...

...oh so sweet
♥ ~L

December...

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving!
It's update time at Early Work Mercantile...and I just finished stitching up some holiday goodies!

Hope you will consider giving the gift of handmade this holiday season ♥ ~L

Wishing you a...

Many Blessings to You and Yours...
May your holiday be filled with the warmth of family and friends...
Good food and cheer!
♥ ~L

Just arrived in the studio~shop...

Warm...cozy...scrumptious WOOL!
Perfect for all your holiday projects!
You'll find it here on the website at woolyredrug.com

These chilly nights got me thinking about the old Army blankets I found a while back at my favorite local haunt
Hunt and Gather

I think it is time to starting stitching on them...
just need to settle on a design...
stay tuned...I'll post on my progress!
May your day be filled with delight ~L

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

Happy Solstice!

Summer is finally here...
such a strange year...we really didn't have Spring...the gardens are a mess...and my herb garden is really sad

I don't remember such a year...and now the heat and humidity have arrived...and storms are brewing

So it will be a bit steamy in the studio at Hooking Group tomorrow...but I'm still looking forward to seeing everyone!!!

Lots of travelers have been passing thru and stopping to visit and shop at the studio. It is always such a pleasure to meet kindred spirits! A few weeks ago some very special visitors were here...

Many of you may recognize Miss Zoe!
Lori ~ HomeSpunPrims, her husband Brian and sweet little Zoe stopped by on their way thru town!
I've had the pleasure of knowing Lori online for many years...it was delightful to meet her and her family in person!!!

Looking forward to meeting many more wooly travelers soon...
~L

40 Degree Difference...

...it's 92 degrees outside right now...
~ CRAZY ~
it was in the 50's this past weekend at
Shepherd's Harvest Festival

there were even a few snowflakes...
but that didn't stop the wool lovers from coming out!

my dried lavender bundles were a big hit...it was SO COLD on Saturday that my nose was frozen and I couldn't smell it...but I sold out both days...so I guess everyone else could!


This is such a GREAT event...I'm always too busy to venture out of my booth. Nick helps me out on Sunday...he's good to his Momma on Mother's Day!
he took some sweet pics in the lamb barn...I'll post them soon!

Hope you are having a GREAT Tuesday! ~L

May Day Update...

...at Early Work Mercantile Tonight!!!


Spring is slow to arrive this year...rain and yes, snow are in the forecast...

I've been hunkered down in the studio
playing with wool and threads
creating my own Springtime blooms


Needle punched pins for Shepherd's Harvest Festival


And here is a peek at one of the commission mats I've been working on...


Hope the sun is shining in your backyard! ~L