More new wools

Just fresh off the truck 3 new wools. We decided this time to try some lighter pastel colors as we have a tendency to head towards the medium values.
1. Raspberry Parfait this is a great color. I am already using it in the background of a rabbit I am hooking................thanks for the help Newton ladies!!
2. Light Blue and Gold small check. This screams Spring and would be a great over-dye for those of you that dye.
3. Dark Plaid is yummy. It has black, tan and brown and would make a wonderful background, horse or whatever.

The hand on these wools feels like butter!

Fabulous Hookers

Lunch served around Mom's table. Homemade soup and brownies that left a lot to be desired......!?

Yesterday we had the pleasure of sharing the day with 3 hookers from Newton, Iowa. They made a special trip to come and see us. A day of eating, shopping for wool, and laughing was had by all. Three bolts of wool rolled off the UPS truck before the day was out. We ate a chicken/vegetable soup and some REALLY flat brownies........they tasted good just a tad flat!! Laughter was key..............that is my brownies! :) Anyway, we so enjoyed Elsie, Sue and Joanne, 3 very talented rug hookers!!

My Hearts Content

Well, Mom FINALLY started hooking again! She was taking some sort of a break!? I wasn't sure if it was temporary or permanent.........hee hee. Know that I am just teasing..................Mom is getting out of her box on this one. This is another new design we have just in time for
Valentine's Day. Mom is having fun with the checkered design and refreshing her skills in beading.
The mat sells for $26.00 and is a quick and easy project!! Let your creativity run wild!!

Natalie's Graduation Rug

When my oldest daughter Jenny graduation form high school I hooked her a foot stool that was all about volleyball..............which is all about her. So this year my second child, Natalie graduates from high school and I found a rug that I think fits her perfectly....................even though she said she wanted a quilt instead! I can only show a few sneak peaks as the rug will be given to her the day of her party. A flower in bright orange, purple, lime green, and red. I did some beading around the middle of the flower to add a little punch. Natalie's personality has always been bright, wild and full of life. There were days that my ears hurt because she never stopped talking!!!

NEW WOOL IN THE SHOP

Just in case you haven't been in the shop lately we have received a new shipment of wool. 8 bolts of new wools with more on the way!! We received a wonderful grey/beige that would be great animals and a brown that is to die for!! A rust, gold, blue and a pink. I can't even describe them well enough...............you gotta see them! Oh, did I mention more is on the way? Should arrive end of this week or the beginning of next week!!

F is for Florence

F is for Florence......................This year for Christmas I drew mom's name. I decided to hook her a doll. I began THE DAY before we had our gift exchange.................the thoughts were busy swimming in my head?!? hee hee. I didn't have a pattern I just shot from the hip......sometimes it works and sometimes not..............this time it did. To some Florence may be, well, homely and to others she may warm the heart. I really don't think anyone in my family will be fighting over this one. It takes a really special person to appreciate her................that's why mom got her. Florence was fun to hook and there are changes I would make if I was to do her again. I'm not holding my breath on that one!!!
Notice the many imperfections..................big nose, eyes are uneven and no neck!! All I can is..................have you looked in the mirror lately?! :)

Back to School

On our way to the airport to take our oldest back to school. She was going to see a 60 degree change in temperature................................isn't she lucky. Imagine that she is enjoying the temperature (class too) as we haven't heard from her since we waved good bye in the airport!!! :)
Guess that is all part of the apron strings being cut?!