More Lakeside Fun ~

 

One just never knows what to expect from Katie Allman of Kid'l de Divey Woolens.  Saturday evening dinner was one of those times.  Since this year's theme was Horsin' Around at the Lake ~ a Rootin' Tootin' Good Time, Sam the Bartender from Gunsmoke showed up, serving us Sarsaparilla.

Sheriff Matt Dillon also paid us a visit . . .

 

. . . along with Miss Kitty. 

 

 

 

The annuals at Lakeside are still beautiful.  Most hanging baskets are already looking weary, but not this one.  It consists of two pots and is probably 5' across.

 

 

Wikipedia defines a cairn as "a human-made pile (or stack) of stones".  I posted pictures of these last year, but I think they have been added to.  I just love the fact that no one disturbs them.  In so many places, that would not be the case.

 

 

 

Eke and Zeke is very near completion and I've decided on my next project.  It is another Lori Brechlin pattern, Old Tom.  I've never hooked a turkey so we'll see how I do on this one.  It is a small  pattern, measuring approximately 12" x 15", so it should hook up quickly. 



 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

More Lakeside Fun ~

Oh, I hate being so technologically challenged.  Most of the Lakeside pictures are on my phone, and tonight I can't get a one downloaded to my desktop or to my blog :(  Here are a few I had on the digital camera.  

 

Bobbie ended up in jail a couple times.  This time was because she made a disparaging remark about the Ohio State Buckeyes and proceeded to yell "GO BLUE".  To get out of jail, someone had to post bail ~ a quarter yard of wool.

 

 

Sue with her sad face.

 

 

Arlene hard at work on her bathing beauties.  She had already finished two works in progress.

 

Polly with her completed rug.  Upon completion of a rug, you got a free pony ride :)

That's it for today.  I really hope I can sweet talk someone in to helping me get the pictures to my desktop.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Horsin' Around at the Lake ~

 

Horsin' Around at the Lake is already just a fond memory.  What a fun time.  Katie Allman is THE BEST.  {{Love you Katie.}}  If you ever get a chance to take a class from Katie, you won't be sorry.  She is one of the sweetest, funniest hookers (or persons) you will ever meet.  You just never know what to expect from her.  Though I've been home since late morning, the day has slipped away, so I will share rugs from the throw down since they are on my camera.  I need to transfer pictures from my phone to my desktop which for me is a real challenge.  If I know the who hooked the rug, I will have it under the picture.  I am sorry I don't know who hooked some of them.

 

Dawn
56" x 56"

Connie ~ our overachiever.  She hooked this in a day and a half. 
If she didn't have to leave early, I'm sure she would have finished it.

Katie

Close up of the witch :)

Sharon

Arlene

Janet

Nancy

Bobbie - one of my partners in crime

Melissa - another partner in crime

Sheila - my third partner in crime

 

Mary Kay

  

Celia

Val

Linda C

Julie



Linda P - hooked from photographs - in a 3 cut!!!

Sue

Polly

 

Rhonda

Sharon

My rug.  Eke and Zeke from Spruce Ridge Studios.  It is much more muted in person and I still need to finish the face.  I'm not happy with the nose and mouth.  The green background is the dye formula that Saundra shared on her blog.  I liked it so much on her two Halloween rugs, I decided to be a copy cat.  Friday I thought I might be able to finish it, but I just wasted too much time on Saturday.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Kingwood Center Hook In ~

Katie Allman puts on the most wonderful hook in at Kingwood Center every June.  It is such a beautiful place to wander about, though the weather didn't allow for too much wandering.  Thankfully the rain can't stop the hookers :)  There were about 150 hookers in two buildings. 

 

 

This year's theme was Red, White and Blue.  We all received a wool firecracker . . .

 

 

. . . and were entertained throughout the day by Miss Liberty (aka Sue, one of the funniest hookers you will ever meet). 

 

 

Lots of good vendors.  (Sorry, I didn't get pictures of all of them).

 

Kris Miller, Spruce Ridge Studios, always has a beautiful booth.

 

 

Daisy, a pattern I purchased from Kris last year but have not yet hooked.  

I believe this vendor was Basket Treasures from Indianapolis.  Most of their goods were displayed in vintage suitcases and antiques.  What a couple of characters.

Linda Powell also had a fun display . . .

. . . and LeAnn's booth had such beautiful alpaca yarns.

Hooker friend Melissa and I shared a space.  Here are some of my goodies.

Close up of the antique paisley pendants I made.  Aren't the elephant and fish necklaces fun?



 

Melissa makes beautiful wool cuff bracelets adorned with bits of antique lace and buttons, sari ribbon, beads, etc.  Each is one of a kind.  

 

Some of the patriotic rugs displayed.  I believe the flag/soldier rug was voted to be the best patriotic rug.  Very touching.

It is so nice to spend time with like-minded individuals who all share the same love of hooking.  I had a number of people tell me they read and enjoy my blog and that just made my day.

 

I have more to share but will save that for another day.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren