Merrie December...

How can it be December already?!?
I'm so behind...I finally got these funky, folky wooly ornaments listed on Early Work Mercantile just after midnight and more will be offered over at the 1800 House, the update there is this Wednesday at NooN!

Have you started your holiday decorating?
Well...I'm behind there too. I'm blaming it on the weather...ya that's it!
Not complaining, mind you...tomorrow is supposed to be near 50 degrees...hopefully I'll get a bit of greenery in the pots out front...
then it's back to my needle and thread...stitching up a wooly quilt for a Christmas present...

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and tell your friends too!
We are so close to a Milestone Giveaway...for each 100 likes...there is a drawing for wooly goodies! Increase your chances of winning by "following" this blog, too. That link is below on the right side bar!

And speaking of giveaways...I was thrilled to win the monthly drawing that Ronda Simple Thyme Prims had in October!

Birds, flowers and wonky houses...it couldn't be more perfect for me! Ronda does the most outstanding work. This sweet needle punched bird is a perfect rendition of Country Stitches pattern...and she included another sweet little wool pin keep too!
Thank you, Thank you Ronda...I hope you are settling into your new home!!!
Well...that's about it for now...I hope to be back more often...inbetween all the holiday prep...
Wishing you a wonderful week ~L

Inbetween Dye Pots...

Steaming up the studio with lots of wool to dye...but all I really want to do is make a cup of tea and curl up with the Holiday issue of FOLK!
They arrived in the studio a few days ago, but I've only had time for a glance or two.
This biggest issue yet...filled with holiday delights!

Cool format...reminds me of our old children's books...two in one! Click on the cover image over on the top of the sidebar to visit their new FOLKlifestyle blog!

Wishing you a Wonderful Wednesday ~L

PS...the 1800 House Christmas update is at NOON today...ho, ho, ho!

Mid November Days...

Christmas Update at the 1800 House...Wednesday, November 14th at Noon EST! and...this Friday, November 16th is 3rd Friday Open Studio...can't wait to see what everyone is hooking or stitching! If you're in the neighborhood...please stop in ~L

By the Light of the Harvest Moon...

Hello Dear Friends,
Just popping in to say a quick Hi!

Crazy busy time here in the studio...getting ready for the 15th Annual
Autumn Valley Hook-In
Saturday, October 6th
9:00am to 2:00pm
at Our Savior's Lutheran Church
1616 West Olive Street
Stillwater, Minnesota
If you are in the area...I hope you'll stop by this GREAT event!
and...updates at Early Work Mercantile and the 1800 House are just a few days away!
The wool dust is flying in the moon light ~L

On My Frame & Basketball

A peak at my latest mat...my blue/brown fascination continues...this will be an offering for the April update at The 1800 House. While hooking today I had the chance to watch the semi-final game! Washburn Won!!!

They will move on to play in the championship game Saturday night! Nick doesn't play...but he and all his friends were there...that's him in the upper right corner! Next weekend is his big game...The Millerbots will compete in the First Robotics North Star Regional. They won it last year!
Busy and exciting times!
So why do the Millers have bakers hats?
"The school has been heavily influenced by Minneapolis' milling empire. The school's newspaper, The Grist, involves milling terminology, the school's colors, blue and orange, were those of Gold Medal Flour, a company partly run by the Washburn family and a predecessor to General Mills and the athletic teams' nickname are the "Millers"."
GO MILLERS!!!
~L

Early Spring...

We had a 60 degree teaser yesterday here in the north country!!! It was a pleasure to have the windows open while I was steaming up the place with the dyepots!

Tonight at 7pm EST is the March Update at the 1800 House...Please stop by to see all the treasures...29 dealers offering fabulous antiques and hand crafted items!

Back to the dyepots...Have a colorful day! ~L

Merrie March...

Good Morning Friends...
I hope you are well...safe and warm!
What weird and wild weather...my heart goes out to everyone touched by these vicious storms. We got more ice than snow...and as inconvenient as it is...I know I have nothing to complain about. In fact...I'm truly blest...a sweet surprise arrived in the mail...

Thank You Dear Jody!!! Her delicious hand made soaps and a sweet candle all tucked in her beautiful handmade basket! Such a treat and such a surprise to brighten a gray day...and a much needed lift...I've been feeling kind of sluggish...dealing with a tooth infection and a bit overwhelmed with many deadlines rapidly approaching...

Early Spring Needle Book is my new March Offering at Early Work Mercantile...I hope you'll hop over to visit these talented artist's!

I'm working on a simple blue and brown mat for next week's update at the 1800 House...I love blue and brown...especially this time of year!
And of course there is Grandma's Garden

patterns to finish drawing...wool to cut...

...and dye!

I'd like to have the kits out the door by the end of next week...
It's good to have goals...right?!?

So what are you up to today? Whatever it is...may it bring a smile to your face...I'll be thinking of you! ~L

Favorite Things...

A Simple Life...the Spring 2012 issue is delightful!

I love everything about this magazine...
a few of the back issues are still in stock, too.
...and new items have been added at
the 1800 House...

Life is GOOD!!!
~L

An Invitation...

Please stop by for visit...
Open TONIGHT at 7:00pm est...
http://www.the1800house.com/
26 dealers offering you the best in
PRIMITIVES...TEXTILES...
COUNTRY SMALLS...FOLK ART...
ARTISAN ACCESSORIES
Hope you can join us! ~L

February Early Work Mercantile

Good Evening Friends ~
I hope you are having a great week...the weather is delightful here in the North Country...I'm a bit worried about the trees and gardens with the lack of snow cover and moisture...but these balmy temperatures are easy to love!

Midnight tonight is the time for my February update at Early Work Mercantile...another needle book...Hearts & Flowers

I hope you'll stop by to visit all the talented artists at EWM!

Tomorrow evening at 7 pm is the update at The 1800 House...this is the first month that my finished mats will be offered there...many thanks Karen for inviting me!

Just a bit of hooking left on Old Chalk Deer...I'll be back soon with pics and an update on this wonderful design...
Til then ~ be well ~L