Happy Thanksgiving ~

 

I attended my first quilt show a while back, put on by the Lorain County Piecemakers.  I admire quilting and sometimes think I'd like to give it a try, but don't have enough time now for all I want to do without adding more to my to-do list.

 

This was a mini quilt, maybe 18" (?) square. 

 

I can't imagine piecing this.

 

A couple more little quilts.  The first one reminds me of my Ellie :(

 

 

 

I think my favorite quilt block is the nine patch.

 

Fun little pumpkins.

 

I loved the vintage quilts.

 

By the dated blocks, the above quilt must have taken nearly 5 years to complete.

 

 

 

 

~ Happy Thanksgiving ~

 

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Lauren

Wool "Feather" Tree ~

 

To those considering a tinsel tree (Kim, Mel and Jennie), I am most happy to be an enabler :)  As Marly pointed out, it can be ordered online, too.

 

Many years ago (10+) Joanne who blogged at Snippets & Scraps of My Mind, sent me all the pieces parts to make a wool feather tree.  Since then I've looked up directions and purchased additional directions, but never made one.  I finally took a class yesterday from Connie at Wool Yankers in Wellington.  Here it is at long last.  Thanks to Connie who helped me wrap some of the branches so I could finish it.  I don't know why I had so many problems figuring out the branch placement.  I really felt like the class flunkie . . . sigh.  All I need to do now is stain the base.

 

 

Crazy day tomorrow.  Grocery store, baking pumpkin rolls, getting grandson for a haircut plus all the normal every day stuff.  I am just thankful I can do it.

 

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Lauren

Oh Christmas Tree ~

 

No, I'm not starting to decorate.  It doesn't happen here until the week after Thanksgiving.  Just wanted to give you a heads up on the pre-lit tinsel tree I showed last year that so many of you loved.  They are once again at Walmart.   

 

They come in two sizes and two "finishes".  The rose gold almost looks tarnished, but does have a pink cast to it.

 

 

Not much hooking or creating going on here.  I've spent the week cleaning.  It's LONG overdue and the dust bunnies and wool dust were totally out of control.  Company coming to stay for Thanksgiving is great incentive ~ even if it's family.

 

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Lauren

From Our Hands ~

Once again, From Our Hands was a first class show.  If money was no object, I would have needed a U-Haul to bring my goods home.  I took very few pictures.  I even forgot to take a picture of our booth :(

 

Lori Ann Corelis, along with Rebekah L. Smith, are the show promoters.  Here is Lori Ann's booth.  Her work is exquisite.

 

By the end of the show, I think she only had two of her large bears remaining.

These primitive hooked rugs were in the booth of Christine Miller, Rebekah's mother.  I see where she gets her talent.  The acorn doesn't fall too far :)

 

More of Christine's creations and a few antiques.

 

And the only other pic is one from Stacy Nash's booth.

 

A few treasures did come home with me.  This sweet little mohair chick made by Lana K. Omlor, Lori Ann's sister.  Once again, that acorn . . .

 

 

A little treen piece to add to my collection.  You can see more of my collection here.

 

This red cupboard contains part of my treen collection.  The little shelf to the left was another purchase.  The dealer said it most likely dated from the mid 1800's.   

 

Speaking of treen, these containers are known as Peaseware.  At the Gathered Treasures show a week ago, the middle one was my big purchase.  Peaseware was made in the Cascade Valley of northeastern Ohio in the late 19th century. In 1850, David Mills Pease (1815-1890) founded a woodturning business that specialized in producing wooden containers for practical daily use. Many of the vessels were used for the safe storage of food, including herbs, mustard and other seeds, salt, pepper, and maple sugar chunks.

 

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Lauren

Veterans Day

 

 

Please take a moment today to thank a veteran for his/her service.

 

~ God Bless America ~

 

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Lauren

Gobble, Gobble~

 

I don't have many Thanksgiving decorations, but do have a couple flocks of turkeys.  These are wax, most of them candles, the majority made by Gurley.

My favorite turkeys are those made of papier mache, many stamped Germany. 

 

Here is a close up of some of them.  Most of them have flaking paint and quite a few were made as candy containers.

 

 

I think I show this guy every year.  Painted by my mom in 1989, it was one of her favorite pieces ~ and one of mine, too.

 

 

Tomorrow I am off to set up for my last show of the year, From Our Hands.  It is put on by Lori Ann Corelis (The Spotted Hare) and Rebekah L. Smith (Folk Artist).  Wish me luck!

 

 

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Lauren

Pearl and Earl ~

 

My third rug start for the month of October was Triple Crown Winner Pearl and Earl by Lucille Festa of American Country Rugs.  Started in a class with Kris Miller, the rug measures 20" x 34".  I was hoping to have more hooked before sharing.  Wasn't meant to be but I'm happy with the results so far :)

 

I've three rugs in progress which is not something I normally do.  For me to be working on even two rugs is unusual and I will be starting one more very soon.  One last Christmas gift needs to be hooked.  Can you believe Thanksgiving is in 2 1/2 weeks?  I love that it is early ~ more time to get ready for Christmas since I do not start any decorating until after turkey day.

 

Today's weather in northern Ohio is the best it has been in several weeks.  I've gotten a few outside chores done and need to do a few more.  Got my lawn mowed, too.  So much easier to mulch the leaves rather than rake them.  That darn yard guy never shows up . . . sigh.  Maybe in my next life :) 

 

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Pug hugs :)
Lauren