It's Not the Destination ~ It's the Journey

I think that's my cross stitch motto.  I love the stitching part, but not the finishing part.  The last stitch was put in Marie Journet last evening.  The linen is 30 count Cocoa by Weeks.  On my monitor it is showing pinkish, but it definitely is not.

It will join these other cross stitch finishes . . . sigh.  Hopefully one of these days I will be motivated to do something with them.  They have all been stitched in recent years except for the tiny one in the middle which is the only time I stitched an entire piece (even though small) over one.  It was stitched in 1992 :)

Before the crack of dawn tomorrow, I will be off to Sauder Village in Archbold for two days of hooking.  It's only about a two hour drive and there is no snow in the forecast so it will be smooth sailing.  I will be binding a rug, finishing the border on another and hopefully start hooking True Hearts.  Of course there will also be a stop at the antique mall just around the corner from the Village.  It is pretty hit or miss, but usually a little something comes home with me :)

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren   

Winter Cottage Studio ~

Are you familiar with WinterCottageStudio on etsy?  Terri offers so many wonderful rug hooking patterns in her shop.  I love that she offers them as a PDF, as a mailed pattern or on linen.  Her style is so naive and primitive.  She is easy to work with and so accommodating.  The pattern I was interested in, True Hearts, was not listed as a PDF, but she added it for me.  Hopefully it will be on my frame in the next couple of days.  I've transferred it to linen, but haven't chosen my wools.  I love her version in browns/blues, but not sure if I want mine more neutral.

I've hooked her Pussywillow and Robin ~

~ and also Horse.  Molly always wants in on the picture.

Color is more true in the picture with Molly.

You must stop by and check out Jonah and the Whale (Kim, didn't you hook that?) and a new pattern, Jack's Crow (which I also purchased).  I bet you will find a pattern or two you can't live without!  She has so many to choose from.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

And Finally ~

~ Winner #3.  Krissy chose Hannah, so that left Eliza.  Eliza will be heading to sunny Arizona to Julie of My Primitive Heart fame :)  Julie is another blog friend I had the pleasure of meeting in 2016 when DSO and I were on our adventure to the west coast.  

I've been hooking and stitching but nothing to share at this point :(  Hopefully in my next post.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

Let's Try This Again ~

I have not heard from winner #2 in the allotted 3 days, so email entrant Krissy B has the choice of Eliza or Hannah.  Krissy, you now have 3 days to contact me :)

DSO is busy working on his hot rod.  He puts in many hours each day and is so enjoying the process.  I got in on the action the other day.  I put 2 nuts in the left rear brake.  He says if the brakes ever fail, he will know who to blame . . . lol.  Aren't my helpers just the cutest?

A rainy day here in Ohio, but it is in the 40's so I won't complain a bit.  

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

The Things You Find . . .

In this age of political correctness, are almost naked cupids allowed . . . lol?

Forgotten projects found when cleaning the hooking room closet.  

Maria Barton Santa.  Little tree with high/low loops to be cut out and lightly stuffed.

Bunny to be put on a bedspring.  Class with Annette Shaffer quite a few years ago.

Small red, white and blue hearts.  Maybe I can finish these before Valentine's Day?

There is still a huge (for me) rug I haven't yet found in the closet.  Started I think 3 years ago and not touched since . . . other than to "borrow" wool for another project.  Such a bad idea . . . sigh.  Several Rebekah L. Smith applique projects.  Maybe a cross stitch?  Too many projects.  Too little time.

Still have not heard from Just Me.  Two days and counting.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

Just Me ~

Just Me is winner #2 in the cross stitch pattern give-away.  Cathy has chosen Cornelia, so you have the choice between Eliza and Hannah.  You must email me within 3 days with your snail mail address.  Congrats, Just Me.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren

Winner #1 ~

Winner #1 is someone who has followed my blog for many, many years.  I even had the pleasure of meeting her and hubby in 2018.  Congrats to Cathy from Acorn Hollow :)  Please let me know which chart you would like and I will move on to winner #2.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)

Lauren