Good Day!

What a few days we have had here. 

The weather is rainy, windy and cool. 

 I guess that means that winter is around the corner for us?

Mom and I were in Booneville, Missouri over the weekend vending at a show there.  I didn't get an opportunity to take pictures. We had a great time as usual and connect up with some old friends.
 This trip always inspires me.

This picture I got quick before the show started.  An Amish man was asked to bring baskets to sell at the show.  The horses were tied up in the back the entire day.  

The "Chicken Dance" we loved how this turned out.  Such a happy rug and we really like how she outlined the entire rug.  Seems like it automatically ages it.

"Garden Row" hooked by the same lady.  I do believe she did 1 sheep a day.  This one isn't totally completed but I wanted to share anyway.
It's always such a pleasure to see how everyone uses their creativity.


Last but not least.
 We have had numerous customers ask us for shirts/sweatshirts.
 So.......we finally bit the bullet and put some shirts together.

We have sweatshirts and short sleeved t-shirts.
We have small through x-large.
We chose a gold, red and blue for our colors and the shirts/sweatshirts are Authentic Pigment Dyed to give the faded look.

Sweatshirts are $49.00 and T-Shirts are $18.50

We took a stab in the dark for the sizes.  If you are interested in a size that we do not carry please let us know as I imagine we will be placing another order in the future.

Happy Hooking!

Another weekend recap....

Mom and Dad were off to Omaha, Nebraska to vend at a show there and I was in Storm Lake, Iowa.

My 2nd daughter Natalie was part of the Homecoming Court at Buena Vista College where she is currently a senior majoring in Biology.

We had a fun filled weekend and even enjoyed the football game despite the fact it was a tad chilly!  Natalie is also a cheerleader so we were able to watch her cheer.

I did have a hooking finish the night before Mom left for the show. 

 It's called "Emma's Garden"

I used many techniques in the rug and I can say it's one of my favorites.  

There is a side of me that "loves" bright colors. :)

My job is to get it steamed and ready to whip.

What a fun rug to work on.

Natalie has already called "dibbs" 

Happy Hooking!

Recap of the weekend

Good Afternoon everyone!

Yes, Tuesday came and went and now it's Thursday. 

It's been busy inside and outside the shop these days.

Last week was homecoming and my son Sam was one of the king candidates.

Mom and I left at 4:30 a.m. for Newton, Iowa to vend at the Hook-In there.  Yes, some say we are crazy (they might be right) ;) but we didn't want to miss the homecoming activities.

We had a great time as usual and it is always good to catch up with old friends and meet new ones.

Here are a few pictures from the rug show:

Our booth!

Hope you all enjoyed the pictures and have a great weekend!  

Mom is on her way to Omaha to vend at a show there.  Dad is taking my spot as I will be attending homecoming festivities at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake.  

Happy Hooking!

Thistle Down Moon

We have received Maggie B's latest book Thistle Down Moon

As usual it is filled with wonderful primitive projects.  

Book retails for $27.95

This is one of the many projects in the book. 

 I love old pincushions and have already started on this one. 

 So far it's easy to do.......the best kind! 

I could see several of these sitting in my studio. :)

Let us know if you would like a copy of this great book.

Happy Hooking!

Crisp Fall Morning

Good Morning everyone!

What a beautiful crisp morning it is.

I have another new wool appliqué pattern for you that is new to the shop.

"Best of Show" by Shawn Williams Threads That Bind

Mom is responsible for this one.  She decided to make it into a pillow.  I believe she stuffed it with a little of this and a little of that.  Leftover worms, stuffing, lint etc.

On the backside she decided to add a reverse appliqué pumpkin. 

 It gives you two choices to your pillow instead of one.

Mom did a great job of assembling the pillow.

The pattern retails for $12.00.

Happy Hooking!

OOOPS

Yes, Tuesday has come and gone.

I crawled into bed last night at 10 and realized I hadn't posted on the blog.  I am out of the routine.

I will take just a minute to recap the last few months.

• BYOP  was a success we had beautiful weather and a great attendance.
• New camera, new editing software...........don't know how to run either just yet.
• 3 children in 3 different colleges
• laptop and water bottle DO NOT mix.............new laptop.
• Youngest child is a senior in H.S. (lots of lasts this year)
• Dyeing, dyeing and more dyeing  getting ready for Hook-Ins

Once I figure out how to get pictures from the BYOP out of my editing program I will get them posted so you can see.

We do have new items arriving at the shop.

Here is one of them:

This is 1 of 3 patterns by Threads That Bind.  We are working on the sample for #2 and the 3rd is not for sale yet.

"Prize Pick" is a 21x15 3/4 wool appliqué piece.  It's my favorite.
Pattern retails for $12.00

Fall is certainly in the air in Iowa.

Happy Hooking!

I'm back!

DON'T FALL OFF YOUR CHAIR

I have been absent and I am fully aware. 

 Even my husband has been needling me to post something. Which I don't really understand because he is right here experiencing all of the wonderful excitement with me.

I just want you to know that everything is O.K. and I will try and post on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Life is starting to get into a routine here...........it's not settling down that's for sure but I am slowly trying to find a "normal" routine.

Life has kept me busy and I had to make some priorities and blogging was put to the bottom of the list.

I will try and get everyone up to speed tomorrow.

PLEASE find Ewe and Eye on Facebook.  I can do quick posts there when I can't get to the laptop.

Till tomorrow.  

HAPPY HOOKING!