Early Work Mercantile...

...February update is TONIGHT!

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

...oh so sweet
♥ ~L

More SNOW...

It really is getting old...
another half foot this morning...then...glorious sunshine...
which of course gives way to sub-zero temps after the sun goes down:(

Between dye pots, I've been working on a rug for a client in North Carolina...just a peek at
...a goose

and one of the rabbits

I've also tackled a major project I've had on my "to-do" list for a long, long time!
It feels SO GOOD to have it finished!...
I finally updated the Off the Bolt...As-Is Wool pages on the website
They are now sorted by color to make shopping and browsing easier.
Seems like the website is ALWAYS a work in progress...more for another snowy day!

Stay safe and warm ~L

Thawing Out & Catching Up…

We are finally coming out of the deep freeze
Insane to believe that 4° actually feels warm…
but after what seemed like forever in the teens to twenties below zero with wind-chills making it feel like -30° to -50°…it does!
Saturday is our 2nd Saturday Open Studio Group day and it should be a balmy 30°...

Things are getting back to normal around here…
…Back to the school routine after an extended winter break due to the cold…can’t believe my babe will be graduating in June!

…and for me…the studio is stacked with piles of linen & wool…drawing patterns and sorting wool for washing and dyeing…getting the Part One kits of Primitive Medallions ready to mail out!
Best get busy...need to have a clear table for the hookers & stitchers...
~L

Happy New Year...

* ~ * 2014 * ~ *
How can that be???
I hope you all had a lovely holiday... and that your New Year's celebrations will be joyful and safe

It is beyond freezing here on the Northern Prairie...
and I'm happy to stay in were it is cozy and warm!

It is time for my Early Work Mercantile Update...
Meet my friends...Flopsie's the Snow People...
just listed...
Now time for a glass of the bubbly...
Be Well ~ L

Hot off the frame...

...and ready for 2014

Primitive Medallions
The 2014 Edition
of the Annual LJFibers Rug Projects

Now in the 9th year of these special rugs...
Inspired by a well worn 19th Century rug...I think this just maybe my favorite!

Measuring 21" x 33"...a THREE part project....starting in January 2014

Click Here to visit the webpage for all the details

A great holiday gift for yourself...
or a special rug hooker on your list...
The kits will start shipping in January...
a sweet photo card with all the project details will
be mailed out for you to wrap up and place under the tree!

Thanks for stopping by...stay warm ~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