Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Rug Show ~

 
SO MUCH talent at the rug show at Cedar Lakes rug retreat.  I managed to take pictures of most of the rugs but may have missed a few. 
 

 
The background on the above rug was so interesting.


 
 One of my favorite rugs.







Have you heard of the Orphan Train?  I had not.  From Wikipedia ~ "The Orphan Train Movement was a supervised welfare program that transported orphaned and homeless children from crowded Eastern cities of the United States to foster homes located largely in rural areas of the Midwest. The orphan trains operated between 1854 and 1929, relocating about 200,000 orphaned, abandoned, or homeless children."  You can read more about it here.



The Gleaner.  Hooked by my teacher, Cathy Stephan.  Hard to get a good picture since it was flat on a table.





 
I wish the color had come out better in this picture.  I am considering it for a class next year.  Pattern by Maggie Bonanomi.



















This was a really cool idea for a worm separator.  If you're as old as I am, you will remember that coffee was purchased in tins and the lids had to be removed with keys.  Six old coffee tins were screwed together and a handle added.  I may be on the lookout for some :)


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

  1. Julie - My Primitive HeartMay 23, 2017 at 5:51 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Oh my!!! What wonderful rugs and so many styles to choose from!! The 3 with the dressed up sheep and the "hooker" sheep really made me smile!! As to a favorite, I also loved your favorite, as well as The Gleaner! The worm holder is really cool as well!
    Hope you enjoy your week!!
    Heart Hugs~
    Julie

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  2. JuliaMay 23, 2017 at 9:13 PM

    What a lot of beautiful rugs in one place. I love The Gleaner and that Orphan train. I had heard of the Orphan Train through some documentary a while back.

    A great idea to hold worms. I've ben using those little blue plastic containers that mushrooms comes in to hold my worms.

    Thanks again for taking the trouble of posting those rugs.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  3. Prims By The WaterMay 23, 2017 at 9:15 PM

    So many rugs that I cannot even pick a favorite right now....as they are all so wonderful..and I do remember coffee being in cans like that. Do you remember them being in glass jars as well? Janice

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  4. WoolenSailsMay 23, 2017 at 10:50 PM

    Beautiful rugs, love seeing them and the Orphan rug is gorgeous, what a beautiful rug to commemorate the historical event.

    Debbie

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  5. deniseMay 24, 2017 at 6:41 AM

    beautiful rugs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. kelleyMay 24, 2017 at 7:17 AM

    So many wonderful rugs in one place! However the lack of cat rugs is surprising...LOL...that worm holder is my favorite sort of make do...

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  7. Three Sheep StudioMay 24, 2017 at 7:29 AM

    Oh wow - lots of inspiration here !!!
    I need more hours in my day !
    Rose

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  8. acorn hollowMay 24, 2017 at 7:42 AM

    As always Lauren wonderful rugs. I remember the coffee can thing yike I had forgotten about that. But what a wonderful idea!
    Cathy

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  9. SaundraMay 24, 2017 at 8:49 AM

    I had not heard of the Orphan Train, very interesting. Loved the rug show!! BTW, that background you admired is achieved by hooking on the back because what you are seeing as the background in the front is what the back would normally look like. That would not be suitable for a rug on the floor because of the raised loops on the back.

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  10. Farm GirlMay 24, 2017 at 10:08 AM

    Such a treat Lauren, thank you for the pictures. I have a thing for coffee tins. I always have. I think that would be a fantastic idea. So much incredible talent. Have a wonderful day.

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  11. village folk artMay 24, 2017 at 11:51 AM

    Oh my Goodness. So much to see and take in on one day. I am exhausted! Lucky you to have the opportunity to visit such an outstanding display of rugs. I think your favorite was mine too and the Gleaner.
    Enjoy the week...
    Folk Art Hugs with Peace,
    Barb

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  12. NMKMay 24, 2017 at 4:17 PM

    Wow ...some amazing rugs !!! The Gleaner , was my favorite.... Must be so much fun to see these in person ....thanks for sharing , very interesting.

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  13. woolwomanMay 24, 2017 at 5:57 PM

    loved seeing the rug exhibit - so much talent! loved hearing about your Cedar Lakes experience. I hope to do a blog post too on my 3 day workshop. Your new project is wonderful ! Mel

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  14. handfulsofwoolMay 24, 2017 at 6:25 PM

    This exhibit was wonderful thank you so much for sharing the talent of all the hookers. I am partial to the ladies in the field. Great idea for the coffee tins for the worms.

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  15. Jennie in GAMay 24, 2017 at 10:34 PM

    Great rug show. Your favorite is also mine. Did the Hooker of the Orphan Train have an ancestor that was on a train? Very interesting.

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  16. Angela TuckerMay 25, 2017 at 8:11 AM

    Oh. My. Goodness. Each rug has it's own charm. Love the poppy, and the all flowers, and those sheep all dressed up? Made me smile.
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share with us.

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  17. Larkrise garden girlMay 25, 2017 at 11:35 PM

    Wow what talent !! The orphan train is my favorite. Hugs cheri

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  18. UnknownMay 26, 2017 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing these great photos. That's interesting about the orphan train...I never heard of it.

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