Sunday, February 9, 2014

Back to Reality :(



This is the third year I have attended the two day hook in at Sauder Village in Archbold, Ohio.  This year Bobbie (the Evening Stitcher), Melissa (my hooking partners in crime) and I went up on Thursday evening rather than leaving at the crack of dawn on Friday.  I am so happy we did since it gave me a bit more time to relax and boy did I need that.  This is a fun filled two days of nothing but lots of hooking and lots of eating.

A little throw down was held outside the hooking room.  The light streaming in the windows (I think they call that sunshine) washed out some of the colors.

This gorgeous rug is being hooked in a 3 cut.  I can't even begin to comprehend hooking with something that narrow.  If you enlarge the picture, you will see a red mark on the bottom just left of center.  The current hooker is finishing the rug that someone else started and the mark is where she began.  The transition is seamless.  






This is the same rug that I started and will share with you in my next post.












To say there was much talent in that room is an understatement.  I will share more with you in my next post.

Guess what it did in northern Ohio again last night and today?  If you guessed white crap snow you are absolutely correct.  Enough already.  Even snow/winter lovers are complaining.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

16 comments:

acorn hollow said...

I am sooo glad you got away you have been working a lot. You are right there is a lot of talent there.
snowing here right now.
Cathy

Penny said...

Beautiful rugs... glad you had a great time at the hook-in! Snowing here now.... and another big storm on the horizon...... Ugh.

Kim said...

I'm so happy you got a few days of fun hooking. And I wish the snow would stop so your crabby phone callers would take a break

The Wool Cupboard said...

Happy that you enjoyed the Sauder Village trip, Lauren...the rugs are fabulous. Thanks, again, for taking us with you through pictures!

That same white stuff fell here in Illinois, too....sigh.

Hugs, Linda

TheCrankyCrow said...

So glad you got a wee break of some kind.... And holy moly with the snow for you all already. I think we might be actually on an entire snowfree week....well, not counting "flurries" and dustings that don't warrant a shoveling.... Yee Haw!! (I'll probably pay for that "yee haw" shortly.....) And those are some wonderful rugs!! My talented neighbor down the road had a 3-day workshop and "throw-down" as well....I popped in to say hi....took quite a few photos to share.....got home and realized I had my camera on the wrong setting. GRRRRRRR.... Like my photos don't stink even when I have the correct settings!! Hope the snow lets up, the customers lighten up, and you have a wonderful new week.... Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

Jacque. said...

oh, what fun! I went to a rug hooking camp way back when I was a beginner...had such a good time and was so inspired! Glad you were able to go...thanks for sharing!!

Mugwump Woolies said...

That's a lot of hooking talent in one place! So happy you were able to have some fun and enjoy some down time.
Robyn

Primitive Stars said...

Morning Lauren, happy you got away, such beautiful rugs, talented lady's. Blessings Francine.

Julia said...

I'm glad that you enjoyed your time away with the girls.I enjoy seeing all the rugs. Thanks for always sharing your pictures with us. Sorry about yet another dumping of snow . I hope that the complaints are minor.

Hugs,
JB

Dirty Martini Queen said...

So happy to hear that you were able to relax and spend time with good friends. Love the rugs!
Donna

Farm Girl said...

Not more snow!!! I was sure you would get a break soon.
Lovely rugs, it sounds like heaven to me and all of those lovely rugs to look at.
I think rug hooking is the best way to spend a day. I hope your Monday is less stressful.

Lil Raggedy Angie said...

Glad you got some much needed relaxation...looks like a good time and so many beautiful pieces...stay warm hugs lil raggedy Angie

Gayle said...

I know you come back every year from this event rejuvenated and ready to tackle even MORE hooking projects - how fun - thanks for the great photos.

Dogwood Farm said...

Oh my, that first rug is a beauty and I can see it's hooked on burlap!! Time away hooking is good for the soul!!
xo

jennifer768 said...

I am so happy that you were able to get away for a much deserved break.Love all the lovely rugs that you shared.Blessings,Jen

jody said...

wow! what could be better? hooking and food! beautiful rugs and so glad you enjoyed!