Monday, November 5, 2012

Creative Workshop ~


As I mentioned yesterday, I attended a two day workshop hosted by Ali Strebel and Maria Barton.  We were given this . . .


. . . and shown some examples that they created from these simple designs.  (Somehow I did not get pictures of all the samples.)  The rest was up to us to plan what we wanted to create ~ with lots of help and encouragement from the two of them ~ and others in the workshop.
A wallhanging . . .


Look at the sweet felted cardinal in Mr. Snowman's pocket.


. . . purse


. . . pillow 


. . . mat with tongues



. . . mat with a braided edge


. . . a woolly hooking bag



Some examples of Maria's work . . .



I've had this Santa pattern for months and haven't even started it.  Maybe I'll get it done for next Christmas . . . sigh.






. . . and Ali's.




Isn't this turkey FUN?


In my next post I will share what the hookers were working on.
If you haven't already done so, PLEASE get out and vote tomorrow!  
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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14 comments:

  1. acorn hollowNovember 5, 2012 at 9:10 PM

    What a great class! Ilove those rugs.
    I will be voting and because we are a tiny little town we use paper ballots and I will be counting ballots.
    Cathy

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  2. JuliaNovember 5, 2012 at 9:41 PM

    It looks like this was a great workshop and It nice to see what you girls came up with.

    One more sleep and you will know the outcome of this election.
    Thanks for sharing these beautiful pictures with us.
    I hope that your weather is nice tomorrow for voting.

    Hugs,
    JB

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  3. WoolenSailsNovember 5, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I would have loved to be there, such wonderful pieces and a wonderful class to be creative and use different mediums in one piece.

    Debbie

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  4. SaundraNovember 5, 2012 at 9:50 PM

    Wow, seems like sensory and optical overload with all the things those creative gals had to share. BUT, can't wait to see more.

    HEY, I WILL be out there and vote in the morning!!!!!!

    Saundra

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  5. BumbleBeeLaneNovember 6, 2012 at 5:30 AM

    Lauren~ They are all just simply amazing! Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  6. Primitive StarsNovember 6, 2012 at 7:30 AM

    Morning Lauren......oh what great hooked pieces.....love them all, the snowmen, pumpkins are so sweet.....Thasnks for sharing.....Blessings Francine.

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  7. My Colonial HomeNovember 6, 2012 at 9:47 AM

    Oh my the creativity from just those simple line drawings...you all are so creative.
    I'm finally getting my sheep to look like a sheep! Doing the background now - really don't want to put it down but other things need doing. Never realized how addicting it can become.
    Karen

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  8. PennyNovember 6, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Wish I was half as creative.... all those hooked pieces are wonderful.... The turkey is fabulous and so creative!!

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  9. jennifer768November 6, 2012 at 10:59 AM

    Wow!Wonderful creative designs,love them all!Hugs,Jen

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  10. woolwomanNovember 6, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    awesome stuff - what great prim hooking - it was fun to see everything. cheers! mel

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  11. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesNovember 6, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    It looked like great fun, Lauren! Some of my other friends went and loved it, too!!!!! I got to see Maria's samples first hand when we went to Ligonier a few weeks ago and loved each one! They are definitely creative gals!!!!!!

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  12. kelleyNovember 7, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Oh man Lauren that looks like fun...love all the different finishes...those tongues are calling to me...I'm turning green with envy here...

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  13. Mugwump WooliesNovember 7, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Hi Lauren...such wonderful creations! Love seeing all the work of these talented ladies! Looks like such a great time!
    Robyn

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  14. BeckyjeanNovember 7, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Love them all Lauren!! Thank you for sharing. I bet you had a wonderful time.

    Hugs~Becky

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