Yesterday was a flurry of activity around here...
lots of out of town shoppers stopping by the studio to buy wool for their
Fall & Winter hooking and stitching projects
...Wool Nesting inside...
Outside...a major...different kind of nesting project was underway...
the new roof was finally happening!
I love the color and texture of the new shingles...
the new gutters will be installed this week...red of course!
We couldn't be happier with the company and crew!
THANK YOU to all the lovely ladies who braved the construction zone to stock up on wool!
Once things quieted down around here I had a chance to lay out my plan for one of the army blankets I wrote about in the last post.
I've been sorting thru things here in the studio and came across some leftovers from and old make-and-take class we had at the old shop years ago...
On Scrapbasket Saturdays we made pin keeps...
these left over sunflower parts will somehow find their way onto my army blanket!
It's a bright, but chilly Saturday...after packing up some orders and a bit of cleaning
I'm looking forward to some stitching with wool!
Wishing you a bright and cheery Saturday ~L
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
a very chilly morning here...
last night I covered up the mums to protect them...
cut and bundled the last of the mint...I hang bunches around the house...we love the fresh, crisp scent
brought in the last of the herbs...to enjoy thru the long winter...
Rosemary...my favorite...she didn't do so well this year
but I love her near my handwork chair...
a beauty in my Mother-in-law's old pot
Lavender...the true lady of the garden...
with our weird weather this year...this one never made it into the ground
...she will grace the studio with her sweet scent
...the kitchen window...
parsley, bay, thyme, aloe and
the stunning jade...
Nick brought it home in kindergarten...
a sad little sprig in a paper cup...
he's a senior this year...
how they both have grown...
...back outside to my fairy house
complete with tiny webs...naturally ready for Halloween
Mister Pine...greets visitors and watches over us
Thank you for visiting on this Chilly Autumn Day...
wishing you and yours all a bountiful, beautiful day ~L
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
Autumn Valley Hook-in
Tomorrow...
Saturday, October 5, 2013
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
1616 West Olive Street
Stillwater, MN 55082
Loads of vendors...stop by and see me!
Demonstrations throughout the day
Door Prizes and Refreshments!
Bring your hooking and a bag lunch...a GREAT event...come join the FUN!
♥ ~ L
...and a HUGE THANKS for everyone who stopped for a visit and to those who left comments!
It is always nice to hear from followers...and so great to meet so many NEW wool lovers.
I'm totally humbled by your kind words...
and hope you will visit often.
Today...I'm nearing the end of the rug I need to have ready for a deadline this week.
Then it is on to getting ready for the Autumn Valley Hook-in in Stillwater, MN next Saturday...
I promise once things settle down here...wink...I will post more about my process in rug hooking!
I was surprised to read all the comments of those who aren't familiar with it...or are just starting their rug hooking journey.
Now...for what you all have been waiting for...
Drum Roll...
Congratulations to
Patti at Winding Vine Wanderings
and
Kathy in Ozarks at Kathyinozarks Pages
I've sent you both private emails and once I receive your mailing addresses your wooly bundle will be on the way!
Have a great day ~ L
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!!!
