Hooked, Bound & Labeled ~

Yellow Bird is finally done.  I mean completely done!!!  She was one of my most challenging rugs and without Kris Miller's guidance, I never could have hooked that darn face.  I hooked it all . . . except for the lips 😁.  The background is much more subtle in person.

I don't think I shared the wool used for her skirt.  It is amazing what a good plaid can do.  It's a real workhorse.

My labels aren't fancy like Saundra's, but I will call it good.  They print off white and I coffee stain them after sewing them.

Today we finally had temps above freezing.  Rising temperatures are most welcome.  Have I ever mentioned I HATE winter?  (Only about a hundred times, I suppose.)

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Lauren

Remember When?

I have been purging in the attic and the things I have been finding are a real trip down memory lane!  I was not a dollmaker like Saundra, and this is the extent of my doll making.  I am guessing these are from the early 80's.  "Primitive" sure has changed over the years.  These are darn near considered vintage 😁

Another "primitive" doll that was gifted to me from dear college friend Wink.  Probably the same vintage.  If you look at the her apron, it says "Lauren, a stitcher of fine samplers".  Back then that was my handwork of choice.

Many of you hookers reading this will most likely recognize the name Sibyl Osicka.  Sibyl is a most talented hooker, teacher and author of many hooking books.  I am just passing on that her husband passed away a couple days ago.  Anyone wishing to send her a card, please email me and I will send you her snail mail address.  I'm sure cards will be most appreciated.

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Lauren

Ezra's Farm ~

Ezra's Farm was started in a class with Maria Barton of Star Rug Company in September.  It is a Dru Ann Jeffries ~ Cinnamon Creek Folk Art pattern sold in Maria's etsy shop.  I chose the small version which is 22' x 19.5".  Nary a loop had been pulled since class.  I would like to finish this before my next hooking class mid March.

So . . . I get out the tote with the pattern and wool.  I swear I did not steal borrow any of the wool to use elsewhere.  So why is wool missing?  One of hooking's little mysteries.  I think I found a couple of the wools that had been put away on shelves (now that is MOST unusual!!!) and not sure of a couple others.  I guess I am going to have to just wing it and find something close.  I thought I learned my lesson taking wool from a color planned project, but apparently not.

Only 32 days until spring.  I swear February is the looooongest month of winter in Ohio.  We are in a winter wonderland today.  I think this is the most snow we have had all winter, so I cannot complain . . . too much.

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Lauren

Valentine Décor ~

Happy Valentine's Day!  I finished the cross stitch, 3, maybe 4 years ago.  I just hate finally finishing them in to little pinkeeps.  My corners are always wonky.  I know I have one more small one someplace but it went in to hiding.

I ironed this one countless times and could not get the fold line out.  I was in a hurry to finish it to gift a friend so did not have time to search online for a solution.  It is not as noticeable in person.

Two more little finishes.  Once I finally start on them, they really do not take that long.  The larger of the two was also gifted.

My heart hooked rugs.

The heart was needle felted to the little mat after it was hooked and bound. 
Quilt and coverlet hearts in the box ~ and one hooked one. 

More hearts.  Many are special gifts from dear friends 💘

Cookie cutters

DSO thought this was the ugliest cupid he had ever seen 😂

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder (but she is kinda ugly!).

An idea I found on social media.  I think the skewers need stained.  Whether that happens or not is another story 😁  

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Lauren

Mindless Hooking ~

 

After finishing the hooking on Yellow Bird, I needed something mindless to hook . . . and DSO wanted a rug for the base of the stairs, so this fit the bill perfectly.  I rarely hook during the day, but spent about a week taking making some time.  One more square to go and I will add a couple more rows of darks for the border.  The finished size will be about 29" x 17".  The only wool I have had to cut are the darks.  Worms used for the rest.

Karen, thank you for the kind comment on my house.  You are a no-reply blogger, so I can't respond via email.  Just wanted to mention that Gabby from Cape on the Corner is where you saw the video.

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Lauren

Prepped for Binding ~

 

Yellow Bird is finally prepped for binding.  She is trimmed, zig zagged (I don't have a serger) and finally steamed.  Have a ever mentioned that I hate steaming as much as I hate binding?  It is amazing how a steaming evens out the loops.  She is being bound with wool using one of the wools used in the background.  One of these days I hope to get a picture showing her true colors!  

I rarely hook during the day, but for the last week have been a hooking fool.  I will share soon 😁

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Lauren

Happy Tears ~

 

I knew today I would be shedding tears.  I just didn't know what kind they would be.  Son J had an oncology appointment to get the results of his post chemo scans.  The last round of chemo really kicked his butt and for over a week had problems with his leg and walking.  I was scared beyond words.  He didn't want me to go to the appointment which I totally understood.  I was on pins and needles waiting . . . and waiting . . . and waiting.  Two and a half hours after his scheduled appointment time I finally heard from him.  The tumor had shrunk significantly.  Good news according to the doctor and they want him to have more scans in two months.  He can get back to work and get on with his life!!!  The leg issue is a blood clot discovered after an ultrasound.  They put him on blood thinners and said he was good to go.  This momma bear has shed many tears of joy . . . and I can finally breathe 😉

Thank you for all the prayers and kind words you have given me. They were appreciated more than you will ever know.

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Pug hugs 😊

Lauren