The eighth grade class of 1966 has been visiting Sister Marian Coughlin since 2018, just missing a couple of the Covid years. We had her as a teacher in 2nd grade and as a half day teacher in the 8th grade. Back then, she was known as Sister Mary St. Patrick, but took her maiden name when Notre Dame nuns were able to do so. She will soon be 97. Still sharp as a tack but very hard of hearing, sad to say. Back in the day she was this larger than life figure and she really is such a tiny little thing. She was so excited about our visit. One of our classmates also became a Notre Dame nun, so Sister Valerie is there for each visit, too. I didn't get a picture, but it doesn't seem right that a nun can wear capri pants and sandals 😁
Yesterday's trip to Michigan was uneventful . . . the best kind. I got most of my little Maria Barton sheep hooked but had not cut enough wool. When finished it will be attached to a vintage picnic basket and used as a raffle prize at our guild's hook in.
Tomorrow. ARGH!!! I have a two day hooking class with Jenny Smallridge of the Wooly Horse. She is going to be teaching her style of scrappy hooking. Lots of alternative fibers to be used. Have I even begun to pull wool for class? Uh, no. Somehow it will get done tonight. I am not a fan of using anything other than wool for hooking (remember Saundra's challenge a few years ago?), but I am putting on my big girl panties and will use some! I have chosen to hook her scrappy horse. Sue from Vernon Junction is coming to class and will spend the night with me since I am only 35 minutes from the class venue and she is much farther.
MUST get busy!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Happy belated birthday to sister. That scrappy horse will be wonderful once completed. Janice
ReplyDeleteThat scrappy horse is sweet. When I first read your part about the fibers I thought you were going to use your big girl panties in it lol.
ReplyDeleteHooking and a sleep over sounds like fun.
Cathy
Happy, Happy, Birthday Sister Marian! The beauty of her spirit is reflected in her smile and face. And it is a tribute to that spirit that your class makes the annual birthday visits. I love that. Ok...I wanna win the picnic basket. (You do know that you have hooked more things (even though they might be "smalls" to you) for this raffle than I've hooked in at least 2 years, don't you? How generous of you...and how slacker-ish of me. Like Cathy, I was thinking you were going to use your big girl panties as the alternative fibers LOL. (You did say you would "use them.". ;-) ) Looking forward to seeing your accomplishments since we ALL know how scrappy doesn't come easy to you. Have fun with your sleep-over...don't stay up too late!
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how excited she gets with those visits from early students. You certainly have been on the go and continue to be. Good for you.
ReplyDeleteThat primitive horse reminds me of ancient petroglyphs...it's wonderful!!! As a cradle Catholic, hearing about Sister Mary warms my heart. I will say a little prayer for her...
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Sister Marian looks forward to you gals visiting her every year and you get to visit your classmates too. Bet all in your guild goes to check out what you take for the raffle first thing. You always make the best items, love your sheep.
ReplyDeleteI'll be hooking along with you and Sue at a distance and in spirit will be there.
What a very special person , Sister Marian .....
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy rug project sounds fun ...a challenge , but neat to try .
Love your Sheep , will look great on a nice basket ...Lucky Winner who gets that !
Have lots of fun at your class !!!!
Wow 97! I love her hands. They still look strong and capable. Your sheep is so cute. I have several smalls and don't know what to do with them so seeing and hearing about your ideas for them is inspiring. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a nice thing to go do. I am sure she enjoyed seeing you. I had to chuckle at you going to use different things to hook that scrappy horse. I really like that sheep. Have a fun day.
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