One Hook in Down ~

The Ann Arbor hook in was wonderful as always.  I've probably attended 5-6 times with Melissa, but this was our first time vending.  It was a great day.  So many hookers.  Luscious wools.  Yummy snacks.  Good sales.  Invited back for next year ~ woo hoo.

 

We were given a double booth, so we had lots of room to spread out.  A few pictures of our booth.

 

Ann Arbor is just over two hours from my house, but the styles of hooking seemed much different to me.  Here we see many primitive rugs.  There, not so many.  No matter what the style, there was much talent displayed.  (Sorry some of the rugs are so washed out looking.)

 

 

 

It's fun to see the same rug hooked two ways.

I just love the stone bridge.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren 

Master Procrastinator ~

 

I swear this year has been the worst ever.  My taxes are not hard to do and I use a computer program over at DSO's.  So why do I wait?  No good answer.  I WILL get them done today come hell or high water. 

A couple purchases I've recently made.  Not things I normally buy, but I just could not resist.  Friend Linda (Primdollie Koch on Facebook or Primitive Tymes on Early Works Mercantile) sews to perfection.  This little mouse just makes me smile. 

 

Also purchase on Early Works Mercantile (The Beary Patch ~ Billie Cudney) this little mohair elephant was calling my name.

 

Melissa and I leave Friday for the Ann Arbor hook in.  The hook in is Saturday but set up begins at 7am so we would have to leave hours before the crack of dawn.  All my goods are packed and ready.  I am not going to stress myself by trying to get any more done!  The fat lady has sung :)  Here are my completed hook pouches.  It is a new venue for us so we're hoping for good sales.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Wool Yankers ~

Don't you just love that name?  I sure do.  That is the business name of Connie Bradley whose hook in was Saturday.  This has become an annual event that fills up quickly.  Each year Connie picks a non profit and all the proceeds go to that group.  This year she chose Pets for Vets.  The following is from their website. 

 

"The enduring bond humans share with animals has the power to reduce suffering, mitigate loneliness, improve mental well-being and bridge the gap between ourselves and others. For our returning troops, these benefits are especially important to help ease the transition into civilian life. 

Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way. Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets. By matching the right pet with the right Veteran, everyone wins! Shelter animals receive a second chance at life and Veterans receive a second chance at health and happiness."

 

The hook in was a great success and hopefully many dollars were raised to help this organization.

 

There were a few hooked pieces on display.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a better picture of Connie's rug that I showed a few posts back.  It's got to be at least 4' across and hooked to perfection in a 3 to an 8 cut.

 

 

Darn.  I somehow missed taking a picture of Lynn's pumpkin rug that was hooked with the widest handtorn strips I had ever seen.  Some of them had to be over an inch wide.  It was wonderful.

 

Daddy is leaving early in the AM for a day trip to Michigan, so this sweetie is spending the night.  She is a delight.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren

Birthday Girl ~

 

Guess who turned 6 yesterday?  Here's the birthday girl Ernestine.  She was not happy with her birthday hat :)

 

I have just a little progress to show you on my Crooked River guild challenge rug.  The trees were hooked with two different wools.  (I was going to show the wools, but the pictures were so bad you wouldn't have had a clue as to what the wools were.)

 

Not much else going on.  I still haven't finished my taxes and the April 17 deadline is quickly approaching . . . sigh.  I do this every year.  Tomorrow is the first of three April hook ins.  Not vending at this one but helping sell raffle tickets.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by.

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.

 

 

Thanks for stopping by.

Pug hugs :)
Lauren