Fini ~

Chilly is done ~ except for the label.  I'm not sure why it took me almost two weeks to bind and sew on the buttons for the mouth.  I will blame it on my funk.  Yes!  That's my story and I'm sticking to it.  

To attach the star, I used a dab of E6000 glue and some twine.  I then used a double knot on the backside of the mat to hold in place.  It's the best way I could think of.  Anyone have a better idea?

Just over a week ago I went to the Chinese Market.  Darn.  There I go being politically incorrect once again.  It was the rescheduled Vintage Market.  The majority of the items were from China and definitely not vintage.  Of course I did find a couple vintage items to come home with me.  I have so many picnic baskets like this.  One of these days I will hook a little mat for the top of each and give them as gifts.  Probably when hell freezes over :)  Well, this little cutie is just 9" wide and 4" tall.  Too cute.  Not sure what I will do with it.

Also found this 2 gallon crock.  Nothing special but for $12 it was worth bringing home.

Last week went to a shop called Useful Junk, about 45 minutes south of me.  For many years I would pass it and never stopped.  A few years ago I finally stopped and what a fun little shop.  Kind of hit or miss but great prices.  I found a wooden footstool.  I will hook a mat for the top . . . soon . . . and give as a birthday present.  The recipient was to receive the mermaid cross stitch piece, but I am so disgusted with it I haven't touched it in weeks.

Patti ~ a new rug hooker left me a few comments, but I can't respond to her directly since she is a no reply-comment blogger.  I must say, I like the way you think :)  Have you found Saundra's blog?  She is a great one to answer any newbie questions you may have.

That's about it.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren