Finally Finished ~

I finally got the backing on the give-away heart.  Now for you quilters out there, this is very primitively done.  Nothing fancy here.  It's stuffed with wool snippets and a lavender sachet.  Speaking of lavender, if you are looking to buy some, eBay seller lavenderandotheritems sells 1/2# for $12.50 with free shipping.  It is WONDERFUL.  Very fragrant.  A half pound may not sound like much, but it really is.

 

Congrats to the winner, L Salamy.  You have 3 days to send me your shipping information.

 

I got the binding done on the little hit and miss mat.  Even the label has been sewn on :)

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Silly Girl ~

Cindy Lou Who is now officially a "bed dog".  It was only a matter of time.  This morning after I got up, did a couple things, I went back to get her and this is what I found. 

 

 

Also, after she had refused to drink water from her bowl for weeks, just yesterday she started drinking it once again.  I don't know why it would make a difference, but could it be related to the fact that she is finally off the antibiotic? 

DSO got a new toy.  We picked it yesterday and the weather being so springlike, he got to take it for a short spin before leaving the dealership.

 

 

When my son asked what he was doing with his old bike, DSO said he was trading it in.  Son J said he would buy it.  Now, he already has a Harley which he loves dearly.  When silly me asked why he need two motorcycles, he said in case one is down for repairs, he still has one to ride.  The difference between men and boys . . .

 

I have not yet finished the give-away heart, so I have not yet chosen a winner.  Hopefully soon! I will accept entries until 8 pm this evening. 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

What a Difference a Day (or two) Makes ~

It was a glorious day on Ohio's north coast.  Upper 50's and sunny.  More than 60* warmer than just a few days ago.  Heaven :)  Though it won't last, it was a wonderful break. 

 

Hooking at Sauder was a great little get away.  Never did make it to the antique mall.  The two days always pass much too quickly.  This is the only picture I took of a rug while there.  Rita just finished the binding on Cape Ann, a pattern by Edyth O'Neill, color planned in a Sauder Rug Week class with Laurie Lausen.  It is breathtaking! The colors are much more vibrant in person. 

 

I made some progress on Pearl and Earl.  Soon I will just have background left to hook.

 

Remember this little snowman I hooked for my BFF? 

 

 

I figured it was time she switched out the snowman for something Valentine-y.  Since she has several of my hooked hearts, I did a quick little applique for her.

 

 

There is still time to enter the little give-away for the hooked heart shown here.  I need to get busy and add the patchwork back.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Busy ~ Busy

Tomorrow I leave with hooker friend Melissa to meet up with Bobbie for two days of hooking fun at Sauder Village.  Today the low there is forecast to be -16* so I'm glad we aren't there at the moment.  Tomorrow it will be a balmy 2* for the high plus the winds there are always horrific.  I know other parts of the country are much colder :(  Thankfully the only time we need to leave the hotel is to go eat (or to shop at the antique mall).  I am taking the rug I started in Kris Miller's class back in October.  It has not seen the light of day since then.  Hopefully I have enough hooked that I can figure out what I am doing.

 

 

Several of you have commented that you noticed Cindy Lou Who was no longer in a diaper.  After her surgery, she was not allowed to wear one because it could add to the chance of her incision becoming infected.  They said it may take a while for her to realize she did not have the urge to urinate every couple minutes.  I was pleasantly surprised to find the urge was gone immediately.  We have had a couple "accidents" but for the most part she has done great.  The little stinker still won't drink plain water unless it is mixed in with her chicken and rice.  Can you say spoiled?

 

 

Isn't this just the sweetest little thing.  Many of you on Facebook may recognize the work of Primdollie Koch.  Talk about one talented woman.  I don't think there is anything she can't do.  Lucky me to receive this gift from her.

 

 

So many of us despise dislike binding.  (Right, Saundra?)  I did finish the binding on the little red heart mat and today it is on its way to its new home.  Binding has been started on the hit and miss mat plus I have 3 small and two large hearts to add a backing to. 

 

Speaking of the large hearts, I am long overdue for a give-away.  I will be giving one of them away, choosing the winner next Tuesday.  Entering is simple.  Leave a comment on this post only or send me an email with give-away in the subject line.  The winner MUST contact me within 3 days.  Please no sharing on any social media.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Please be safe out there.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Sun Worshipper ~

 

Sunshine in January is a rare commodity in northern Ohio.  The other day we were blessed with it.  Somehow it doesn't seem as cold when the sun is shining.  Cindy Lou Who followed the sun around the dining room.

 

 

I hooked a couple hearts with hand torn strips.  They will be stuffed with wool snippets and a lavender pouch and given away. 

 

Ernestine was our guest today while daddy went to the motorcycle show.

 

 

Overall they get along but Ernestine has an issue if food is involved, though it seems to be getting better.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Two More Finishes ~

 

Just a quickie post to show you my two recent finishes.  The scrappy mat is hooked and I must say, I love it.  Unfortunately it did not make a dent in my worms :(

 

 

I need a quick little gift, so with Valentine's Day fast approaching, I thought a little heart mat would be apropos.  I went to the worm box and gathered reds that I thought would work together.  There are probably 12-15 different wools.

 

This is the background wool.  I cut it against the stripe.

 

Finished it measures 6 3/4" x 8 1/2".

 

Now I need to start binding.  UGH!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

 

Bitter Cold ~

 

Here on Ohio's north coast, our official snow tally was just 7".  Now that's 7" more than I would prefer, but much less than many other places.  The snow would not be so bad if it weren't for the horrific winds and falling temperatures.  Tomorrow the high is predicted to be 11* with a low of -3*.  Then by Wednesday it will be up to 42*.  If you don't like the weather in Ohio, stick around for a day and it will change.  The puppies sure don't like this weather :(

 

 

I've been having fun working on my little hit and miss rug and of course I'm not even making a dent in the worms.  The only wool that has been cut has been the gray/black dividing bands.  I am 2/3 of the way done.  Before I planned this one, I had planned on doing the exact same thing on a much larger scale.  My upstairs landing is screaming for a hooked rug.  I am planning on something about 4' x 6', by far my largest rug ever.  I'm sure I will have more than enough worms and narrow bits of wool to cut in to worms. 

 Cindy Lou Who is doing good but will still not drink plain water from her bowl.  I heeded the suggestion of mixing in some sodium free broth.  I used a ratio of 2 parts water to 1 part broth and she couldn't drink fast enough.  She is my little shadow following me up and down the stairs.  Thankfully she has not had a problem with the hardwood stairs.  Many dogs will not go up and down them and if they do, lose their footing and go tumbling down.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Stay warm and safe.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren