Autumn Sundown...

Yesterday was the most glorious day!
Probably our last 70 degree temps for the next 6 months or more.
And definitely a distraction to the work I was doing in the studio...

Yet a GREAT source of inspiration

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend...
~Laurie

Early American Folk Arts & Trades Marketplace

starts at 10:00 EDT TODAY!
Their first "On Facebook" shopping event for quality hand crafted art...

https://www.facebook.com/events/1213533635380525/

I'll be offering a selection of my Punch Needle Brooches and perhaps a few hooked rugs...

Hope you'll visit their Facebook Page to see all the offerings by some incredibly talents artisans!

Have a great weekend ~ Laurie

Early American Folk Arts & Trades Marketplace...

Click here to go to Facebook Event Page

This is the first Early American Folk Arts & Trades Marketplace Facebook event for participating artisans.
The event is Saturday, October 15th, 10am to 5pm and Sunday, October 16th, 10am to 11am.

'll be participating in this event...offering some on punch needle brooches...and maybe a few other goodies!
Hope you'll visit and shop with a talented group of artisans ~ Laurie

In Progress...Sneak Peek...

A little teaser today... Working on my article for the PREMIER Issue of Wool Works™ Magazine coming in January 2017

Hearts and Tulips for rug hooking, punch needle and wool appliqué... featuring Moire Rustic Wool Threads and my luscious hand-dyed wools!

I will have single issue copies available in the Studio/Shop, on the Website and Etsy Shop.
Subscriptions...both print or digital are available on Wool Works™ Magazine's website

Until next time...enjoy these early Autumn days ~ Laurie

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

Autumn in the Air…

While having coffee in the garden early this morning
I noticed a tinge of gold on the trees across the way…
A tangible sign of the glory to come!
There have been hints of Autumn in the early morning or evening breezes the past few weeks…
but this colorful clue is a delight!

The summer flew by and my time in the studio continues to be limited,
Fall classes at Minnetonka Center for the Arts begin in a week and half:)
I’m finishing up a rug commission and about to start a few pillows for another client,

but first I need to detour and stitch this little gift for a sweet couple that will be getting married soon!

Thanks for visiting ~ enjoy these summer days ~ Laurie

Rainy Morning...

Rainy, gray skies...budding trees and green grass...
a cool but glorious morning...
Last evening I had a chance to list the remaining wooly pillows in the Etsy shop

Perhaps a bit of cozy color to brighten your porch swing!


Wishing you all a wonderful week ~ Laurie