Sunday, June 19, 2011

Kingwood Hook-in ~ Part One

Saturday was the hook-in at Kingwood Center in Mansfield, Ohio.  This wonderful hook-in is a gift to hookers from the oh-so-generous and talented Katie of Kidl'-de-Divey Woolens.  The setting is beautiful and all the homemade goodies she provided were very yummy.  Thank you, Katie!!!
Her theme this year was a baby shower.  We were asked to bring the first rug we hooked.  Below is a sampling of the rugs.  It is hard to believe some of these rugs were the first rug hooked.  Their first rug looks better than my 60th!









A silent auction of donated items netted almost $800 for the Ashland Crisis Pregnancy Center.

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Kingwood Center is a former private estate that is now a public garden.  Here is a sampling of the succulents and cacti in the greenhouse.










Thank you so much for stopping by.  I have lots more to share from the hook-in in another post.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

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17 comments:

  1. acorn hollowJune 19, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    you are always so lucky with all of your hook ins. Love the plants too.
    looks like some beautiful rugs were there.
    cathy

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  2. cheri back to larkriseJune 19, 2011 at 8:33 PM

    Just shoot me Lol those were first rugs! Wow I am impressed! Those succulents were really neat looking. I have a couple of them in my garden in California. I am going hooking tomorrow can hardly wait.

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  3. TheCrankyCrowJune 19, 2011 at 8:57 PM

    Ok, Miss Lauren - so which one is yours??? Not holding out on us, are ya??? ;o) Seriously - that is truly amazing...can't believe any of those are "firsts" - I'd be frightened to try them now after years of hooking...(But - I know your pieces are awesome too - just saw one over at Tam - A Primitive Place that she apparently won in a giveaway before I started blogging...Wow....LOVE it!!! Loved the photos of the gardens too - reminds me of our time in Arizona when we vacationed there.....Can't wait to see more!!! (And you'd better fess up on your "first!") :o) Have a wonderful week! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  4. Dog Trot FarmJune 19, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Those were first rugs? Wow...all are amazing. The succulent collection is amazing as well. I have never been to a formal hook-in, but I can see come fall I need to locate and attend one. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to future photos.

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  5. KimJune 19, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Wow, you should see my first rug......hahaha. Those are amazing. Sounds like a great hook-in. Love the pics of the plants - there are some freaky looking ones there.

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  6. JoanneJune 19, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    Wow - thanks for the "rug show" Lucky you getting to go!

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  7. My Colonial HomeJune 19, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Loved every one of those rugs...everyone is so talented and I must say that's a great idea the directer had...and the place was beautiful.
    Great going raising that kind of money.
    Karen

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  8. JulieJune 19, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    So great to see you again Lauren! Kate does put on a wonderful hook-in.

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  9. Tammy BurksJune 19, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Let's see....rugs AND succulants....doesn't get better than that!

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  10. moosecraftJune 20, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Great looking rugs! I like the one with the girl watering the dandelions! Cute! Interesting looking succulents...

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  11. LindaJune 20, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    Lauren......your pictural review of the Hook-in is just wonderful. Gee, you take such good pics! It was so fun to be there. I have to wash all of my precious new wools that I bought today.
    And yes, I am going to prepare a blog post!
    Linda

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  12. JuliaJune 20, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    Wow is all I can say about these first rugs. It must have been so much fun to be there... The cacti are beautiful. Hugs, JB

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  13. Newfoundland Fibre ArtistJune 20, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Thanks for sharing....some wonderful Hookings!

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  14. Sassafras and WinterberryJune 20, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Those are first rugs? Wow! Good golly Miss Molly! Mine are still more basic than that! LOL
    Courtney

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  15. leLoopsJune 20, 2011 at 10:10 PM

    Thank you for posting the photos. I am sorry I had to miss it!

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  16. weaverpatJune 20, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Those are some very impressive first rugs!
    Love the greenhouse pictures. It looks like a great place for a visit.

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  17. woolwomanJune 22, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    What an awesome location for a hook in - I loved seeing photos - lots of beautiful things.
    Melody

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