Darn ~

And not as in socks!  I typed up the remaining rug labels in a Word document.  I did not save it . . . just walked away from the computer . . . but it always auto-saves, right?  WRONG.  It's gone, nowhere to be found.  Today was trash day so my rug notes were also gone.  I remembered some of the labels I needed, but not all, so I had to go through all my rugs ~ once again ~ to find the label-less rugs.  Then I had to search my blog for the dates hooked.  That is an hour + of my life I will never get back :(

Since I have nothing else to blog about, I will share a snippet of the progress on Antique Floral.  I've barely pulled a loop in several days and was hoping to have the inside background done before sharing.  This is all I have left to hook :)  Then on to the outside border.  I feel like I've been hooking this rug forever.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Labeling Rugs ~

I finished the binding on Pearl and Earl.  

I thought I would really be on the ball and sew on the label I printed off a couple weeks ago.  Well, I've looked high and low and it is nowhere to be found :(  However, in looking for Pearl & Earl's label, I did find these I have printed over the years and never sewed on.

My goal for May is to sew on labels.  I've gotten three done.  Here they are before staining with coffee . . . 

. . . and after.  I just like them better than stark white.

Here is where I shared how I make my labels.  If you want to make really cool labels, check out how Saundra makes hers here.

I recently saw a milk glass dish like this somewhere on Facebook.  I stumbled upon one for only $5 so it had to come home with me.  It is perfect for holding scissors, hooks and this pin cushion made by dear friend Julia in South Carolina.  It looks like it was made for this dish.

We finally had a dry, sunny day today so a little yard work was done, but oh, boy, there is much more to do.  My yard is small, but I have lots of flower beds that need my attention.  It will get done . . . eventually . . . but I get a little antsy to get the initial clean up finished.

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Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Puttin' on my Sad Face ~

In the front yard, I had two wonderful OLD maple trees.  This one was estimated at 65' tall.

 

Though still alive, it was dying.  The other night during a thunderstorm, I got up to be sure it was still standing.  I worried that it would take out my house ~ or the neighbor's.  I had hired a tree company to cut it down, but they had not yet shown up.

 

Today was the day.  I was fascinated watching them take her down.  It was like a well orchestrated ballet.

 

The last cuts :(

 

The tree was located on what we call the tree lawn, also known as a hell strip.  Unfortunately city ordinance does not allow me to replace it.

 

On a happier note, Maple Sugar Hearts is finally bound.  It sure took me long enough.

 

 

It is even labeled :)

Nothing is on the frame at present time.  I did draw out a little mat to hook that I hope to attach to the top of a vintage picnic basket.

 

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Pug hugs :)
Lauren 

Happy Easter ~

 

 ~ Happy Easter ~

 

I finally started working on some hook pouches that I will take to the hook ins.  Made with antique cutter coverlets, they are lined and blanket stitched.

 

Hook pouch made from a piece of old paisley.  This one is machine and hand stitched.  The background wool was from my dye pot yesterday.  I normally don't dye over solid wool, but many years ago bought yardage of white Dorr wool.  I didn't stir much, so it came out quite mottled.

My arrow is finished :)  I really don't like hooking letters.  I think I hooked "in" three times.  First the spacing was wrong, then I just kept hooking the letters too big. 



The back went on a little easier than I anticipated.  I'm happy this project is done.

 

Little label.  I am not good at labeling my rugs, but am trying to do better.  I have a number of rugs hooked by others and have no idea who hooked them.

Easter blessings to all.  I hope your day is everything you hoped for ~ and more.

 

 

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Pug hugs :)
Lauren