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?!

My Humble Home

Last night I pulled out my rug hooking and did some work on this project that I have started a couple of months ago. The pattern is My Humble Home by Karen Kahle. I love the scrappy part of it............................it helps use up those leftovers. We have the mat in the shop if you are interested.

Homecoming

New to the shop within the last few weeks is the latest book by Jill Peterson called Homecoming. This is the third book in her series and it is WONDERFUL. If you love primitive you will enjoy this book! It retails for $29.95. Great for a snowed-in day and a cup of hot coffee or cocoa!

Oh, Christmas Tree

Oh Christmas Tree! This tree is outside my parents big window. The shot doesn't do it justice. The tree is around 15 feet tall. Dad put all the lights on without getting on a ladder!! Don't know how he does it but he is the "KING" of putting lights on a tree. I imagine there is well over 1000 light on that tree. It was breath-taking!! Thanks Dad.

Christmas 2010

F is for .....................................................? A new tradition that was started in our family 7 years ago. Each Christmas represents a different letter of the alphabet starting with the letter A. This year was F. The gift you purchase must begin with the letter of the season. Some years it is easy and others are difficult.
This is a picture of Mom's table...............................as you can see we have FLAGS represented on the table. Mom and Dad also write a little poem in which every time the letter is said you rotate a gift (all of these are F gifts). My son received a 5 lb bag of flour while my sister-in-law received fruit cake with a $50.00 bill in the bottom of the box!! I received a $5.00 bill with a flashlight!!
Fleece, fishing equipment, fragrance and hooked flags were just a few of the gifts that were given.

As this Christmas gift giving came to an end the G ideas were already a buzz. Gum, golf equipment, gold, ground beef...........................oh what will we get?!