Wool Yankers Hook-in ~

 

Life has been busy but boring.  Nothing on the rug front.  I am now half done with the hit and miss border but it doesn't look a whole lot different than the last time you saw it. 

 

I spent a good part of the week getting ready for the Wool Yankers hook-in where friend Melissa and I had the privilege of vending.  I was pleased with my sales :)  Anything to help support my habits (hooking & antiques).

Our table

My stuff

Melissa's stuff
She makes the most wonderful jewelry
using lots of wool and buttons
and other fun stuff

Part of the rug display.  That's my Magdalena dog and crows on the middle right.

Melissa had told me about a tag sale last week.  I went on the first day.  They had some neat stuff but the prices were high.  I saw this fun table top desk but wasn't willing to spend the money.  Melissa was going on day 2 when most things are half price.  I asked her to purchase the desk for me if it was still there.  I was shocked when she said it was still there so she was able to get it for me.  What a surprise when I was getting it from her.  There was a ribbon tied around it and she gave it to me for my birthday.  What a wonderful gift!  We will be able to use it as our cash drawer when we vend at another hook-in at the end of May.  Thanks Melissa.  You are a dear friend :)

 

Only 17 1/2" wide, it has a leather top . . .

 

. . . and inside the lid, names and places are written and carved in.  Isn't that just too cool?  I wonder who Mabel Snyder was.  The owner of the desk or fancied by the owner?

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

From Our Hands ~

First off, just a quick computer update.  DSO took the computer (which first lost its internet connection and then would not even turn on) back to the well know big box store.  Well, they plugged it in (or whatever they do) and there was no problem ~ booted right up.  That dear man brought it home, set it up and voila, the internet is working.  What the heck???  I'm just happy to be back up and running.

Yesterday's show in Peninsula, From Our Hands, put on by Rebekah L. Smith and Lori Ann Corelis was amazing. 

So many talented vendors and I was blessed (along with friends Melissa and Bobbie) to be asked to vend.  A very rewarding day indeed. 

I must say, our booth was beautiful.

 

Some of Melissa's bracelets.

Bobbie's necklaces

Stacey Nash

Sorry, the vendor's name escapes me :(

Jane Theobald's Nantucket baskets

Lisa Evans ~ Folk Art for All Seasons

                          

Rebekah L. Smith ~ Folk Artist

Lori Ann Corelis ~ the Spotted Hare

I didn't take as many pictures as I thought I did and I have a few more pictures on my phone, but of course can't figure out how to get them downloaded.  Oh, how I hate being so challenged!!!

Overall, it was just a great day.  I will share my purchases with you in another post.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

What a Mess ~

 

It's a good thing I live alone.  Others might have a problem living with this mess.  When I hook, it is upstairs in my hooking room so my mess is contained there and pretty much out of sight.  I stamp my spoons and forks in the basement, but any other creating is done on the dining room table and this is what my table has looked like for a couple of weeks.  Even I am tired of the mess, but makes no sense to me to put it away each evening.  I am getting ready to vend at the Western Reserve hook in at the end of the month and am trying to come up with a few new things.

 

 

I will be taking some of my garden markers . . .

 

. . . and some of the pickle and olive forks.  (There's still time to enter if you'd like to try winning a set.  See my previous post.)

 

I've been making pendants out of antique paisley (oh, they are so much prettier in person) and some pendants made with quillies.  

Velveteen and antique paisley pincushions are filled with crushed walnut shells to keep needles and pins nice and sharp.  I hope to get a few scissor fobs made, but we'll see if I run out of time.

My complete set of typewriter keys (missing the "C" . . . lol) now have bales and are ready to add to a necklace.

After nearly two weeks, still nothing on the frame.  I need to do a better job of planning ahead.  I've pulled several patterns already on linen and a few on paper, but nothing is screaming my name.  I hope something screams soon.

 

My little robin mat is about 80% bound.  I'm going to give myself an atta-girl for binding it.  I will share the finish in my next post.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Finally Friday ~

 

 

Last evening the Hidden Hills Hookers met.  Here are a few projects that were shared.

 

The three dog rugs were hooked in a class with Donna Hrkman.

 

The next two rugs are from a class with Connie Bradley.

 

Sunday I was supposed to leave for a hooking retreat but unfortunately it was cancelled.  Was it karma ??? that I was then asked to vend at a show in Mt. Vernon, OH on Sunday.  Not a primitive or antique show, just an eclectic group of sellers.  If you are in the area, please stop by.  Please also pray for good weather :)

Just a few of the things I will take with me.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

SO Embarrassed!

Embarrass - to cause to experience a state of self-conscious distress.

I take pride in the fact that I am a very good speller.  Then how could I have made this error and never noticed???  Thanks to the spelling police who pointed it out to me (you know who you are).  I really mean that.  ACK!!!  Is this the start of something really bad?  

I was able to correct it ~ sort of.

If anyone is interested in owning this faux pas, leave a comment on this post only or drop me an email (with give-away as the subject) and I will choose a name Sunday evening.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Life is crazy busy.  So glad it's the weekend!
Hugs :)
Lauren

For Sale ~

I've made quite a few spoon necklaces ~ given most away and sold some pug ones with all the proceeds going to Ohio Pug Rescue.

I thought I'd offer them on the blog if anyone is interested.  They are made from old teaspoons and come with a charm and a 30" ball chain.  They are $16 each which includes first class shipping.  I will accept Paypal, check or money order.  Please email if you are interested in purchasing one.  I can also make custom ones, but the maximum word length is seven or eight letters.

The "wool" necklace is made from an iced tea spoon and is a bit smaller.

I will be adding a cat charm to "meow".  "Prim lover" doesn't have a charm and is $14.  (The L does show up better in person.)

Thank you so much for stopping by!
Pug hugs :)
Lauren