tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13812678384526684522024-03-14T06:14:00.554-04:00Raven's Gate PrimitivesNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.comBlogger121125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-38303964341215528032022-05-26T09:38:00.002-04:002022-05-26T09:38:29.873-04:00<p><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV8kpj97ES41LP1i5fsrUSKbOQJDrhf7PIAGZV6fDMPBPe9CdYKURfnbRNyYvl65CGfcGg14MVaLcCmse5MUMT9R0zD1-VPqJ2U7tzSCc2ihN6g-A3Q8UiIXAwknMR0Zl-yQiKtSn6b3xZ_H0jy1Gm42_TuDzraEBP9Nr-m0Wlwrel4eHy5j8InEkBA/s3042/Fraktur%20Flowers%202.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1273" data-original-width="3042" height="134" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitV8kpj97ES41LP1i5fsrUSKbOQJDrhf7PIAGZV6fDMPBPe9CdYKURfnbRNyYvl65CGfcGg14MVaLcCmse5MUMT9R0zD1-VPqJ2U7tzSCc2ihN6g-A3Q8UiIXAwknMR0Zl-yQiKtSn6b3xZ_H0jy1Gm42_TuDzraEBP9Nr-m0Wlwrel4eHy5j8InEkBA/s320/Fraktur%20Flowers%202.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjC0ikQT2LQFUaL-ayzx9WvqLJ9ERBnZBJflsOQcdDMpolaK08akoinJi84ymdBfPwpQV8-QnG1iPin4sB9x45eG3uZqs9toVf45uC1HyWPe86sITr26sZkrEQsZzQaHpnnSnk2bvaI7heWA52rWIKhsngHySmA82qkmMBm0fX-owpOP6UN8CiZ3YfQ/s750/CT%20Sheep%20and%20Wool%20Pic%203.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTjC0ikQT2LQFUaL-ayzx9WvqLJ9ERBnZBJflsOQcdDMpolaK08akoinJi84ymdBfPwpQV8-QnG1iPin4sB9x45eG3uZqs9toVf45uC1HyWPe86sITr26sZkrEQsZzQaHpnnSnk2bvaI7heWA52rWIKhsngHySmA82qkmMBm0fX-owpOP6UN8CiZ3YfQ/s320/CT%20Sheep%20and%20Wool%20Pic%203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOijiHR4t8fhXaWatOV1x3tEHh95Bitio-6dCxdloIVLvSYXceEJDR5AuffYfY4XS-6pKxh1dm-U0Fsn-ct6FULfk5QoPvcAVDpC0IzixILiOT-qfUgxpOMR2XcvJp1Pt1TZNzmeb3m8hjr5bV9NF9e_X9eHuPuoJkdVjcYi6SUZjXDfjgYBlT6km4Dg/s750/CT%20Sheep%20and%20Wool%20PIc%201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="750" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOijiHR4t8fhXaWatOV1x3tEHh95Bitio-6dCxdloIVLvSYXceEJDR5AuffYfY4XS-6pKxh1dm-U0Fsn-ct6FULfk5QoPvcAVDpC0IzixILiOT-qfUgxpOMR2XcvJp1Pt1TZNzmeb3m8hjr5bV9NF9e_X9eHuPuoJkdVjcYi6SUZjXDfjgYBlT6km4Dg/s320/CT%20Sheep%20and%20Wool%20PIc%201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></span><p></p><div class="" dir="auto"><div class="ecm0bbzt hv4rvrfc ihqw7lf3 dati1w0a" data-ad-comet-preview="message" data-ad-preview="message" id="jsc_c_lt"><div class="j83agx80 cbu4d94t ew0dbk1b irj2b8pg"><div class="qzhwtbm6 knvmm38d"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span class="d2edcug0 hpfvmrgz qv66sw1b c1et5uql lr9zc1uh a8c37x1j fe6kdd0r mau55g9w c8b282yb keod5gw0 nxhoafnm aigsh9s9 d3f4x2em iv3no6db jq4qci2q a3bd9o3v b1v8xokw oo9gr5id hzawbc8m" dir="auto"><div class="kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Who's ready to learn how to hook a rug?! I have scheduled a couple of in-person beginner rug hooking classes here at my shop in Naugatuck, CT. The first one is June 14th, 11:00 to 2:00 and the second is June 16th, 5:00 to 8:00. You will receive a kit with everything you need to hook your first piece. This includes a pattern drawn on linen, all the wool you need already cut into strips, your hook, and a Morgan hoop. (the mat pictured is not what we'll be hooking, I'm still working on our first pattern). </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> <br /></div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">Now if any of these days/times don't work for you, or you would like to schedule an online class, please message me, and we can schedule something else. </div><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;"> </div></div><div class="cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x c1et5uql o9v6fnle ii04i59q"><div dir="auto" style="text-align: start;">The cost per person is $125, which includes instruction, and everything you need to create a beautiful hooked mat. If you have any questions, or would like to reserve a spot, drop me a message here or send me an email at ravensgateprims@gmail.com<br /></div></div></span></span></div></div></div></div>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-28758929255663253232022-01-20T14:39:00.001-05:002022-01-20T14:39:10.536-05:00Creative Block!<p> The title says it all.....my brain has decided to lock into hibernation mode! Now after chatting with our Wednesday hooking group, we all figured out that it's probably a combination of too much screen time and just being home. Last year we didn't all have our fiber festivals, art shows, etc to go to (either vending or shopping), so I think I've exhausted any ideas. </p><p>I have been hooking and wool dyeing as well as organizing my workroom and barn studio, but good grief, I'm tired of cleaning....lol. On the bright side, I've got three events scheduled, and am going to start a Thursday Zoom hooking night on January 27th. Here's the link <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83046630881">Thursday Night Rug Hooking</a> It will run from 6pm to 8pm, and feel free to drop in at any time. </p><p>My 2022 events calendar so far is </p><p>Oxford Historical Society Fiber Festival - April 9-10. I'll add another post with the times and location.</p><p>Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival - April 30th at the North Haven Fairgrounds, North Haven, CT. Times to follow.</p><p>Quiet Corner ATHA Hook In - June 11th at the fairgrounds in Woodstock, CT. This is a wonderful group of hookers, and their hook in fills up fast! You can request a registration form from Barbara Dexter @ cranberryglass1126@yahoo.com They also have a Facebook page with more info.</p><p>I've also been filling up my Etsy shop - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravensgateprims">https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravensgateprims</a> I am trying something new and added three listings of wool applique/penny rug bundles. I have so many scraps from other projects as well as wool that just isn't conducive to cutting into strips for rug hooking.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVY1XNub3pS0WLAVHJCPsJxfTX_AZtSha7Zb4q6If2cLGX8yDYu-9Qt3q3aNH7rlxQvWg-Yqz83QbsVXiwVcrZF1Lm1DEXhj8EGNNPKJgAQYmh3w2bUhvXEkASQ6rrJaOGUrBhyi469PQD-2QO-3kT1_lJ_fN84VM3-j-ZFq5CULKhPbR9XvW4XXvi4A=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiVY1XNub3pS0WLAVHJCPsJxfTX_AZtSha7Zb4q6If2cLGX8yDYu-9Qt3q3aNH7rlxQvWg-Yqz83QbsVXiwVcrZF1Lm1DEXhj8EGNNPKJgAQYmh3w2bUhvXEkASQ6rrJaOGUrBhyi469PQD-2QO-3kT1_lJ_fN84VM3-j-ZFq5CULKhPbR9XvW4XXvi4A=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Brown Bundle<br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr43v52OJSLjBLa2tBnw7AyagjILiSOZi3iSiXB2PRg1izd6pLZiHkAMLb6bFrEM2NWkbVsiYcbTyDq2VVIKJ-fkxP9i3YogoBeWllF6iEDREvSXm6PZR0eRNtc5P9Nh_FiqsuXMTo2dDQpX37KyR7MnVMGrC3yEN8FEc677ozh3xDJX_hE0GVXDGuIA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgr43v52OJSLjBLa2tBnw7AyagjILiSOZi3iSiXB2PRg1izd6pLZiHkAMLb6bFrEM2NWkbVsiYcbTyDq2VVIKJ-fkxP9i3YogoBeWllF6iEDREvSXm6PZR0eRNtc5P9Nh_FiqsuXMTo2dDQpX37KyR7MnVMGrC3yEN8FEc677ozh3xDJX_hE0GVXDGuIA=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Purple Bundle<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpdoJgMdtVuMGrA9B-88RfgYz4mAKHRkJE670cRxqYOOy2Qu6usJm5CrnsI0VTd90LR5pxmPojhdLUMOTQNda02UikGFTlJx1mUJ083p59qBxmm5Z8mWbYH9IbTt3--GXWDEHzL012p0qpvUHWfrUKyboWFfdBTbpT5daiOEd-ThPk50y4Vg72jjRPZg=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjpdoJgMdtVuMGrA9B-88RfgYz4mAKHRkJE670cRxqYOOy2Qu6usJm5CrnsI0VTd90LR5pxmPojhdLUMOTQNda02UikGFTlJx1mUJ083p59qBxmm5Z8mWbYH9IbTt3--GXWDEHzL012p0qpvUHWfrUKyboWFfdBTbpT5daiOEd-ThPk50y4Vg72jjRPZg=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Green Bundle<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwfaxKuxbRMwOTyhjDhj2w0M75wH6SRoqV2AszV-luZxBvJxrpDXKdfsMCfVdAgtycQW2gGYP59vJY8kK8ljrcrzuY57Efom-99UN9_1H1kEp6UpixSeyWEvetjaVOJwZLJyUa5mm44inT2WzF5ykD4IlwdsLgnX_MoKawKQaf0eWcyyV0o64njmm9mQ=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgwfaxKuxbRMwOTyhjDhj2w0M75wH6SRoqV2AszV-luZxBvJxrpDXKdfsMCfVdAgtycQW2gGYP59vJY8kK8ljrcrzuY57Efom-99UN9_1H1kEp6UpixSeyWEvetjaVOJwZLJyUa5mm44inT2WzF5ykD4IlwdsLgnX_MoKawKQaf0eWcyyV0o64njmm9mQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Texture Bundle<br /></div></div><div><p>I've also added a few new kits, so if you're ready for a new project, or want to learn to rug hook, they would work great. </p><p>Happy Hooking!!<br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-11103127743847778812022-01-10T11:16:00.001-05:002022-01-10T11:16:17.685-05:00<p>Happy 2022!</p><p></p><p>I don't know about you all, but I kinda feel a little like we're living the movie Groundhog Day! Anyway, enough of that, on to more interesting things!</p><p></p><p>I have added two new kits to my Etsy shop, and am in the process of scheduling both in-person and Zoom rug hooking classes. If anyone would like to schedule a class on a specific day, either in-person or Zoom, please let me know! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9fxcvOIYeB_oC5_DoqwLi7dGS7OhRqB1_f5tAQnooou3rsMdcZJB_Olh6bWJEVAtDlI99chZJUZbEl7gwrhYe-ggM2m7LtNL6B8W-ASOPg70Ysl9Q0aXLjTAtqqkIlYkagCx_r1VVDSDD7RYrTqACoR8Yk914ZECgrLH6JcCqvHjOi5YM4GFtPWOHNA=s591" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="443" data-original-width="591" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh9fxcvOIYeB_oC5_DoqwLi7dGS7OhRqB1_f5tAQnooou3rsMdcZJB_Olh6bWJEVAtDlI99chZJUZbEl7gwrhYe-ggM2m7LtNL6B8W-ASOPg70Ysl9Q0aXLjTAtqqkIlYkagCx_r1VVDSDD7RYrTqACoR8Yk914ZECgrLH6JcCqvHjOi5YM4GFtPWOHNA=s320" width="320" /></a></div> Folk Art Heart - available as both a kit and pattern. <br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1iaB3hbR9vkN9Kuj2Gj50a21TVJ4Sd6WjHfBI3-u0IJAXcT_aJIKB5iZcFBPM6FfmmKTMn8_w-Mn2UgnfeQNecuKFEpzzAMj6OCIDWUopLg2FdyZRiD9aWHsiucVj9CWp__Y990aK1S9OLvxiq0oBwaHByQE_Y1OlpT2HZnZcMmIXR20LTZan05kjlA=s4032" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1iaB3hbR9vkN9Kuj2Gj50a21TVJ4Sd6WjHfBI3-u0IJAXcT_aJIKB5iZcFBPM6FfmmKTMn8_w-Mn2UgnfeQNecuKFEpzzAMj6OCIDWUopLg2FdyZRiD9aWHsiucVj9CWp__Y990aK1S9OLvxiq0oBwaHByQE_Y1OlpT2HZnZcMmIXR20LTZan05kjlA=s320" width="320" /></a></div> Spring Bunny - available as both a kit and pattern. <br /><p></p><p> </p><p>I'm also working on a few new things for Raven's Gate Primitives, including some videos on YouTube. Tik Tok is also under consideration, but the thought of joining all those young 'uns is a little scary! :0)</p><p> If you are looking for classes, please check back in a couple of days. I'll have a post with the dates/times.</p><p> </p><p>Have a wonderful day and stay warm!</p><p> </p><p>Naomi <br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br /> <p></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-48035865683344650052021-04-13T12:27:00.001-04:002021-04-13T12:27:18.086-04:00A Happy Surprise for my weekend!<p> So, last Tuesday or Wednesday, I came across an Instagram post from an organization called Multicolores. This wonderful organization is a non-profit in Guatemala that supports Maya women in self-discovery and artistic development. (I grabbed this from their site because, well, they say it best)! </p><p><a href="https://multicolores.org/home/who-we-are/" target="_blank">Multicolores - Who We Are</a></p><p>The organizers were giving a free spot in their Intermediate-Advanced Rug Hooking Class, so I added a like and comment, and promptly forgot about it. On Friday, I got an email from the Creative Director, Madeline Kreider Carlson that I was being given a spot and the class starts on Saturday! I downloaded the course information, and informed everybody in my house that I was busy Saturday and Sunday! </p><p>Fast forward to Saturday, and let me tell you, I was blown away! Instead of me telling you about what I saw, let me show you pictures of the beautiful art I got to look at as well as chat with two of the artists in this group. (I did get permission to post pictures from their website, but definitely go there and check it out, there's so much more)!</p><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://multicolores.org/" target="_blank">Multicolores</a> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKW6zkHOEi5YqbemoBha9bJH7I2j6Tib1s6_e7ECGGMyYoXgncerOqKauL0K3RKcSMhI-gY5Mf5IgodyjIufJtnvf7ebOSktShEsKpXgvLRwgmSc0qoJym9jjlnzK15C4t1ROb9TqEL7n9/s1142/+designed+and+crafted+by+Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aj%25C3%25BA%252C+member+of+the+Chuacruz+rug+hooking+group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="795" data-original-width="1142" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKW6zkHOEi5YqbemoBha9bJH7I2j6Tib1s6_e7ECGGMyYoXgncerOqKauL0K3RKcSMhI-gY5Mf5IgodyjIufJtnvf7ebOSktShEsKpXgvLRwgmSc0qoJym9jjlnzK15C4t1ROb9TqEL7n9/s320/+designed+and+crafted+by+Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aj%25C3%25BA%252C+member+of+the+Chuacruz+rug+hooking+group.png" width="320" /></a></div>designed and crafted by Irma Raquel Churunel Ajú, member of the Chuacruz rug hooking group<p></p><p style="text-align: center;">One of our teachers<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySb1lNtwi2KTWbsy6ayAx_XrYkJ2bxKKsIP81UORXM4Hl0YRX4VTB9vYrl3aXPla7fWEqNgyd2BE5Gk9rtQKhdlrPxgXPQVvDRh5goBVuq6itfjphugeA9CbgGXIMeOSMe2E4Me5jAxaR/s1138/designed+and+crafted+by+Bartola+Morales+Tol%252C+member+of+the+Patanatic+rug-hooking+group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="621" data-original-width="1138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhySb1lNtwi2KTWbsy6ayAx_XrYkJ2bxKKsIP81UORXM4Hl0YRX4VTB9vYrl3aXPla7fWEqNgyd2BE5Gk9rtQKhdlrPxgXPQVvDRh5goBVuq6itfjphugeA9CbgGXIMeOSMe2E4Me5jAxaR/s320/designed+and+crafted+by+Bartola+Morales+Tol%252C+member+of+the+Patanatic+rug-hooking+group.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">designed and crafted by Bartola Morales Tol, member of the Patanatic rug-hooking group<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwms9b4a6kreC7yth_I3H8fzKpXbb89ohKnhdAA4BwtpKoERG4oEriYMoBdc3Ktq5RR2YNwEN8goqgXOQLS4gtmT043JQJyd0pCfU8jjFzkG1D7OivGrvlPy4t2aAkI802PMfQwVI3Jia/s1137/designed+and+crafted+by+Imelda+Estela+Pich+Chop%25C3%25A9n%252C+member+of+the+Chuacruz+rug+hooking+group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="792" data-original-width="1137" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdwms9b4a6kreC7yth_I3H8fzKpXbb89ohKnhdAA4BwtpKoERG4oEriYMoBdc3Ktq5RR2YNwEN8goqgXOQLS4gtmT043JQJyd0pCfU8jjFzkG1D7OivGrvlPy4t2aAkI802PMfQwVI3Jia/s320/designed+and+crafted+by+Imelda+Estela+Pich+Chop%25C3%25A9n%252C+member+of+the+Chuacruz+rug+hooking+group.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">designed and crafted by Imelda Estela Pich Chopén, member of the Chuacruz rug hooking group<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW1tNy5QwnFawlZtVcv8EczRdtAjPos0Dfsv8mSWG6q1fsR5OwZw4HLruwkOFP9KbfO7ECaVbNIOWivhWNpR64BhxJS53aF2zS-ROr7O9k047mH-mgWZmbWPFRq7x6XM3ck0Pggq_t962/s1136/designed+and+crafted+by+Nicolasa+Pacay+Bar%25C3%25A1n+de+Barreno%252C+member+of+the+Patanatic+rug+hooking+group.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="1136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimW1tNy5QwnFawlZtVcv8EczRdtAjPos0Dfsv8mSWG6q1fsR5OwZw4HLruwkOFP9KbfO7ECaVbNIOWivhWNpR64BhxJS53aF2zS-ROr7O9k047mH-mgWZmbWPFRq7x6XM3ck0Pggq_t962/s320/designed+and+crafted+by+Nicolasa+Pacay+Bar%25C3%25A1n+de+Barreno%252C+member+of+the+Patanatic+rug+hooking+group.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">designed and crafted by Nicolasa Pacay Barán de Barreno, member of the Patanatic rug hooking group</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">The class was three hours on Saturday and three hours on Sunday. We were given some templates that are used by the Maya artists as well as beautiful examples of their rugs. The two artists that were our teachers for this class were Irma Raquel Churunel Aju' and Yolanda Churunel Aju' (sisters). </p><p style="text-align: left;">Irma Raquel Churunel Aju' is inspired by ancient Mayan symbols (nahuales), and is a member of the Multicolores Leadership Program</p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSScEHsaaEF-eyE5_E-0kJhU8CAvrrXHQWrVBJSOE7QZiv9h1rFBJmVYdMBxh0PNO-KuMpYH1ohkKJ0axOjQlMXLB8I_vnqdbcoPYnlhKi-x7pWNDVc5D9KcEqbSMvl5ZMUVf7jra8Z6B/s350/Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aju%2527+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="348" data-original-width="350" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSSScEHsaaEF-eyE5_E-0kJhU8CAvrrXHQWrVBJSOE7QZiv9h1rFBJmVYdMBxh0PNO-KuMpYH1ohkKJ0axOjQlMXLB8I_vnqdbcoPYnlhKi-x7pWNDVc5D9KcEqbSMvl5ZMUVf7jra8Z6B/s320/Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aju%2527+2.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Wr_NKEV4DRNhFcNTgo-nEKXHugVRjlKddC8CnAzAyVGXdKYtSRp9W6h_LQFye4gn-0ZBH6GKx9b19gNnSEqSa9lQoSltNw0jXpC2rqo4vXfb63k-nCcNuoTGR8ZBuRpyM70EJU1IadM9/s1138/Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aju%2527.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="1138" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Wr_NKEV4DRNhFcNTgo-nEKXHugVRjlKddC8CnAzAyVGXdKYtSRp9W6h_LQFye4gn-0ZBH6GKx9b19gNnSEqSa9lQoSltNw0jXpC2rqo4vXfb63k-nCcNuoTGR8ZBuRpyM70EJU1IadM9/s320/Irma+Raquel+Churunel+Aju%2527.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> Yolanda Churunel Aju', and is a pioneer in designing story rugs. These story rugs portray a narrative often inspired by Maya history or legends. <p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAhZNfGPbePpqZ23hXRixA29XnPPSxlaBEKb5jMSxwdx_rt-JSFM3KKzMFCvCu_dYk2iGdD34CC8j3xNGylnKP0IktMBXpPUP9IC9CMX92qJKy19nWNmo4yVPCK5q353ZiW2ThWl12EC5/s1322/Yolanda+Churunel+Aju%2527+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="791" data-original-width="1322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyAhZNfGPbePpqZ23hXRixA29XnPPSxlaBEKb5jMSxwdx_rt-JSFM3KKzMFCvCu_dYk2iGdD34CC8j3xNGylnKP0IktMBXpPUP9IC9CMX92qJKy19nWNmo4yVPCK5q353ZiW2ThWl12EC5/s320/Yolanda+Churunel+Aju%2527+1.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRBOrMS5Ta3ONMQU2J425lAdDZM4t3ikbl9V2J9et7lx-SW4RhPPACGEmwDh1b8-YVLN4McUc9_8FWBt1mqJ0zogiRo7yvb44THhz-EeOYo9Kb-VcHUmeWruwqaOe5QIolI6kx9Yymtuf/s358/Yolanda+Churunel+Aju%2527+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="357" data-original-width="358" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnRBOrMS5Ta3ONMQU2J425lAdDZM4t3ikbl9V2J9et7lx-SW4RhPPACGEmwDh1b8-YVLN4McUc9_8FWBt1mqJ0zogiRo7yvb44THhz-EeOYo9Kb-VcHUmeWruwqaOe5QIolI6kx9Yymtuf/s320/Yolanda+Churunel+Aju%2527+2.png" width="320" /></a></div>So, now that you've seen just a few of the beautiful rugs, can you guess what medium they use? Nope, it's not wool.....it's t-shirts, or paca, which means second-hand clothes. Once clothing has made the rounds from retail stores, thrift stores, Goodwill, etc, there are companies that buy clothing by the pound and ship it overseas to other countries, Guatemala included. The artists of Multicolores use this second-hand clothing (mostly t-shirts) as is to create these beautiful rugs.<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">There were four of us taking this class, and got to design our own rug, learn how to cut the t-shirts into strips, get feedback from Irma and Yolanda on our design as well as our color choices. They were so kind, and their knowledge just blew me away. </p><p style="text-align: left;">We were also given our own Nahuale, or spirit totem and your sign is assigned to you at birth from the Tzolk'in calendar All we needed to do was given them our birth date and year. </p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtC_Sluf-KjTHPM2_6PhZVEslQ7aG3iT2AMR6EG9puYoQ-kJsXKAQthqPVdQW1JF9EeBzsIl4oyfbO6QNnB7NIpc1yJ4T3ycRjo110CAEqTwls6EPIG-F_81_L1O-6XwQAAZZq7cMrcKW/s488/image_6483441%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="488" data-original-width="309" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRtC_Sluf-KjTHPM2_6PhZVEslQ7aG3iT2AMR6EG9puYoQ-kJsXKAQthqPVdQW1JF9EeBzsIl4oyfbO6QNnB7NIpc1yJ4T3ycRjo110CAEqTwls6EPIG-F_81_L1O-6XwQAAZZq7cMrcKW/s320/image_6483441%25281%2529.JPG" /></a></div>This is my nuahual, Tz'i, which means wolf or dog. Not sure how accurate this page is, but here's a bit of info. <a href="http://mysticomaya.com/a_01_cal/engtzi.php" target="_blank">nahuale Tz'i</a> You will definitely see this in a future rug I'm going to do,<p></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">So, now it's Tuesday, and I'm ready to start my Multicolores rug. I've got my paca stripped and in bundles, and "some" color planning. (I'm not the best as color planning ahead of time). </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpDhHLf5KaAFNWVkJQ1kBNboN-XD6A45bnUlogP_riyBqqAgEcd5ahoWJiE8VcmxifW-MQlZSTi8b59bSI2eGSQagcZKaUZ3zeYuGaXkcWI2Yt2Qox4bifp2LPSmfUX7y9yOrF1_GeZSQ/s2048/IMG_20210413_104228917.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBpDhHLf5KaAFNWVkJQ1kBNboN-XD6A45bnUlogP_riyBqqAgEcd5ahoWJiE8VcmxifW-MQlZSTi8b59bSI2eGSQagcZKaUZ3zeYuGaXkcWI2Yt2Qox4bifp2LPSmfUX7y9yOrF1_GeZSQ/s320/IMG_20210413_104228917.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59dHZ3uyzY20vfIJ7_14YXupYzhN-dZYifdYK5vYmtoM2QHGtok5CGlcUsOlFngCLaL5abmnZ7srM15Js-oOPIHUkS5Mu8pBY33kSIccXVsYLQZMs1xgRnFNknIkONLNBNRJHaauBTsS5/s2048/IMG_20210413_104253698.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59dHZ3uyzY20vfIJ7_14YXupYzhN-dZYifdYK5vYmtoM2QHGtok5CGlcUsOlFngCLaL5abmnZ7srM15Js-oOPIHUkS5Mu8pBY33kSIccXVsYLQZMs1xgRnFNknIkONLNBNRJHaauBTsS5/s320/IMG_20210413_104253698.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I've only touched the tip of this wonderful organization and the class. Please go to their site, read about the wonderful artists and organizers of the group, then get ready to drool over the beautiful artistry!!</p><p></p><p>Happy Hooking!<br /><br /> <br /></p><p></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-8933113845758511202021-03-20T18:44:00.002-04:002021-03-20T18:44:30.954-04:00A Lesson Learned and a Few Rugs<p> Happy First Day of Spring! </p><p>Today was a good day. It was sunny and warm (ish), and I took a little trip to Target (masks on, ya'll)! </p><p>So, I'm going to preface this post with something.......I'm incredibly blessed. During this pandemic, I've had very few complaints. Yes, my fiber business has suffered with the closing of fiber festivals, and not being able to meet with other fiber people in person. That being said, I don't depend on my business to support anything other than itself. Aaron also owns his own business (private and corporate aviation), and he has had to hustle to keep it open and solvent. He has been incredibly successful at this, so our paycheck has been steady, and he has been able to keep his other employee. I don't have to worry about keeping the roof over our heads, our bills paid, or where our next meal is coming from. There are so many people across our country, the planet even, that are struggling. </p><p>Now, with that being said, I have realized something about myself. I am not a very nice person to me. I have spent more time inside my own head this past year than any other time, and it's not super comfortable. When I made the decision to leave my corporate job of eight years, I had so much outside support. Listening to other artists on social media, it's very apparent that not everybody has the support I have. Aaron took on financial support of our household, and even bought me a backyard studio that is an absolute refuge for me. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuHLHtXyy1K7aKATMkaCbMNibfqPSteV1WxmFv8cK7Fcyl8B4gSJqcm702y81NURqb7owKGWe7qHFQ7QFW7JBccIDb2poglVP79maDZuFwkjEhmhwqDxMc4H8ws-zAMBNRqhZoZaMnX5U/s2048/IMG_20201021_161540759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuHLHtXyy1K7aKATMkaCbMNibfqPSteV1WxmFv8cK7Fcyl8B4gSJqcm702y81NURqb7owKGWe7qHFQ7QFW7JBccIDb2poglVP79maDZuFwkjEhmhwqDxMc4H8ws-zAMBNRqhZoZaMnX5U/s320/IMG_20201021_161540759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is just the outside! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdAYDs6qPhjbkrITToxr-Uk2Ql-QFX4vnjPsWtbCtFr6hnGleWN7m_4JjmzeHnmq_bz3KfSOjHqnEveu_NFObQ02GAXOQaMWEP-BsY8dJKcI_hOVmKxKX2D55aCVcEqFHoAXC9ZxxGpCs/s2048/IMG_20191217_071540941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXdAYDs6qPhjbkrITToxr-Uk2Ql-QFX4vnjPsWtbCtFr6hnGleWN7m_4JjmzeHnmq_bz3KfSOjHqnEveu_NFObQ02GAXOQaMWEP-BsY8dJKcI_hOVmKxKX2D55aCVcEqFHoAXC9ZxxGpCs/s320/IMG_20191217_071540941.jpg" /></a></div><p>He is always encouraging me, and has great advice for a beginner entrepreneur. My parents, sister, in-laws (and out-laws, lol), and our kids, are the most supportive people I know. My biggest enemy to my self-confidence is me! If you heard what I say to myself in my own brain, you'd be shocked, I know I am! I just never realized it, it just became my norm. I can't think of anyone that could say anything to me that is worse, or even comes close to what I say to myself. Weird, right? Well, not so much. I've been doing a lot of reading/research on this, and it's not uncommon. Being an artist is something pretty new to me. It's not something that I ever thought or wanted to do, but I've always been that "crafty" person. Cross-stitch, embroidery, dried flower arranging (hello 80's and early 90's), crocheting, then rug hooking, knitting, spinning, etc. The first time someone called me an artist, I didn't realize they were talking to me. It's taken me a minute to claim that particular title, and still feels weird to call myself an artist, but I'm getting there. It's all part of the work, I think, and there's some work to do. I've decided that the mean girl that lives rent-free in my head is going to be evicted. It's going to take a while because she has been living there for quite a while, but I've got a plan. I refuse to continue to make myself small, or conform to fit into some construct that my brain/ego has decided is comfortable. I'm going to take chances, try different things, and when that mean girl starts to spout off, her comments will be replaced with encouraging, supportive talk. Yes, I have conversations with myself...lol.</p><p>Ok, now that that's off my chest, let's see a couple of finished rugs! <br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-dZo1ZPFjKE-Q7tKHIuSAEKZL_3dRyThynfX8vt92EAY-UtRAmd1a5nOmT_jCNPwWpEGKdlVRfUL_aRw2bRSs2ybaFBYyzyopNnf9i92546hOW-mRn0I8j-jnLOPBBYWO8CDKAEF953V/s2048/IMG_20210320_183446549.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1581" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjo-dZo1ZPFjKE-Q7tKHIuSAEKZL_3dRyThynfX8vt92EAY-UtRAmd1a5nOmT_jCNPwWpEGKdlVRfUL_aRw2bRSs2ybaFBYyzyopNnf9i92546hOW-mRn0I8j-jnLOPBBYWO8CDKAEF953V/s320/IMG_20210320_183446549.jpg" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This one is called Moonstruck. You know how one or two full moons during the year looks just like it's sitting right above your head? Well, this was one of those nights. I took Jackson out, and before he could sniff one thing, he was moonstruck. He sat there for about fifteen minutes just staring at the moon. It was magical. <br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYin0jX4NYAg2TWuYG4rbVzDmRjoTCweVIEdC07iOsgIQEV64eyA7joAmU0WtFjikd931SgnQBy6d_ViY0fus108wmd1DN7YlRYbanh7OB5zFKqx_JwR1ba-pedDhKX_k4cKgDY3anXy/s2048/IMG_20210320_183500763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1721" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKWYin0jX4NYAg2TWuYG4rbVzDmRjoTCweVIEdC07iOsgIQEV64eyA7joAmU0WtFjikd931SgnQBy6d_ViY0fus108wmd1DN7YlRYbanh7OB5zFKqx_JwR1ba-pedDhKX_k4cKgDY3anXy/s320/IMG_20210320_183500763.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />This is a dragon drawn by our (bonus) daughter, Ashley. I wanted to do something different, and asked her to draw me a dragon. No other instructions, just that. I really like her fierceness.<p></p><p>I'm currently working on the third Lake Bird, the Wood Duck, and tomorrow will be a day in the dye post. I need a bunch of background colors, and don't have any on hand.</p><p>Now that I've dumped my brain onto this post, I'm going to go veg out in front of the tv for the rest of the night. Have a wonderful evening/day, and remember......Be Kind to Yourself!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-48599887270409815822021-02-11T16:39:00.000-05:002021-02-11T16:39:03.078-05:00A LIttle Bit of This and a Little Bit of That<p> Hello everybody!</p><p>My week has been a little busy, but nothing mind-blowing. I started dyeing wool for my Etsy shop and hopefully shows for 2021, finished decorating my February feather tree, and worked on my vintage rug repair. I'll do a separate post on the wool dyeing tomorrow because I'll be back in the dye pots again.</p><p>February's feather tree came out pretty cute! I made over 200 fabric yo-yos for the garland, and crocheted tiny hearts for each branch.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aEq_CN5q0BwvmIhsA9OwA9jCUIvV0DcA-Bk3A_y0LggbI6r5xNLeTsTTLzHvRkF3Dl7ocgfchB4XrUbpMebXS3hBlSPxqQi4kkmjQR4eEyjaojZpljRSY1AbfCQnLLArKuakjlLfvngE/s2048/IMG_20210210_123208213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5aEq_CN5q0BwvmIhsA9OwA9jCUIvV0DcA-Bk3A_y0LggbI6r5xNLeTsTTLzHvRkF3Dl7ocgfchB4XrUbpMebXS3hBlSPxqQi4kkmjQR4eEyjaojZpljRSY1AbfCQnLLArKuakjlLfvngE/s320/IMG_20210210_123208213.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnFCWenHfEk8vVuC2ru4J1H6sA1rll9cNnUi0bday1D9saGguybtulaYrVX1mbl96H3DgnGnnlxRfCIaZhyN-kYY9lPx5PgfUWi1s4sr21voHbPkf3dejm6vMPPHcrc6rC21LgVgZmEfd/s2048/IMG_20210210_123217199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBnFCWenHfEk8vVuC2ru4J1H6sA1rll9cNnUi0bday1D9saGguybtulaYrVX1mbl96H3DgnGnnlxRfCIaZhyN-kYY9lPx5PgfUWi1s4sr21voHbPkf3dejm6vMPPHcrc6rC21LgVgZmEfd/s320/IMG_20210210_123217199.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjl14aQyouyD002B1WX8s_F3zI-addyAC1yO3R1pjEFG4hb1tkHEWXh95r4te76LHDGTi7PqKh7dgnqONgKzTy3QzU20B7JX9B2IMrZ07pQChiF9JwdrmUT0uex4xWEn0OKkzDhto0I08D/s2048/IMG_20210210_123224217.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjl14aQyouyD002B1WX8s_F3zI-addyAC1yO3R1pjEFG4hb1tkHEWXh95r4te76LHDGTi7PqKh7dgnqONgKzTy3QzU20B7JX9B2IMrZ07pQChiF9JwdrmUT0uex4xWEn0OKkzDhto0I08D/s320/IMG_20210210_123224217.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>The fabric yo-yos are pretty easy to make. I basically started at the beginning of the Hobbit movies, then moved onto Lord of The Rings trilogy, and....voila! I do use what I call a "cheater" to make them, because I don't have the patience for making a template, cutting each circle perfectly, and sewing perfect, tiny little stitches. This is what I use....<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Bundle-Four-Quick-Yo-Yo-Makers/dp/B07793HTGG/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=fabric+yoyo&qid=1613078882&sr=8-1" target="_blank">Yo-Yo Makers</a></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e99Xwg4xQrPwMODp4l-6AexaMUyXfwba9Z8H8Qamgz62TMXbmLB1n7kCxi5L7frbQomf3oTnVeQ6Krz2R1YK_tcl8R3nqAViQH9Zbwszy8Pr9U3w3chl4IBO7Wj83DO9RVhzesmYmolh/s1345/Yo-Yo+Maker.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="1345" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1e99Xwg4xQrPwMODp4l-6AexaMUyXfwba9Z8H8Qamgz62TMXbmLB1n7kCxi5L7frbQomf3oTnVeQ6Krz2R1YK_tcl8R3nqAViQH9Zbwszy8Pr9U3w3chl4IBO7Wj83DO9RVhzesmYmolh/s320/Yo-Yo+Maker.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I've already started thinking about how to decorate my feather tree for March/St. Patrick's Day. Also, I make and sell goosefeather trees on my Etsy shop, and do custom sizes if interested!<p></p><p>My rug repair is going slowly. I sewed the first patch down, and realized that I made the patch too small. I will add another patch below the original one, and sew them together. I re-hooked a few loops, and the original hooker definitely hooks tighter than I do. No biggie, but it's pretty interesting to see the differences. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNgn3jQar17UkkcTOOcX_6iRf27ZDKzPqvQW3ahvRD-ZaQ6tKsGcK6SOA1mFJIL-yYyOR5DKxfxr6tdiY4TXC4rzvIdPn26v8ZMgfiMhrw1NcIUl52afCgihQUDtv3ysgMRqNohGsbJwA/s2048/IMG_20210205_135505914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHNgn3jQar17UkkcTOOcX_6iRf27ZDKzPqvQW3ahvRD-ZaQ6tKsGcK6SOA1mFJIL-yYyOR5DKxfxr6tdiY4TXC4rzvIdPn26v8ZMgfiMhrw1NcIUl52afCgihQUDtv3ysgMRqNohGsbJwA/w400-h300/IMG_20210205_135505914.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEODLBWsD845_ZcB9IL5lye0I-JYZXj2NOo1C6ULE61lCM39qdP7XkHXrn00nhFp8kZtMRBOPa7UnVQ-qpeGui5VXiT7SB_6LurM5SxdJOuZ1vxmidR8DZDyt8fA6Azfc4mY31w8xSNaW/s2048/IMG_20210205_135516990.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrEODLBWsD845_ZcB9IL5lye0I-JYZXj2NOo1C6ULE61lCM39qdP7XkHXrn00nhFp8kZtMRBOPa7UnVQ-qpeGui5VXiT7SB_6LurM5SxdJOuZ1vxmidR8DZDyt8fA6Azfc4mY31w8xSNaW/w400-h300/IMG_20210205_135516990.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /> I'll do some more work on her over the weekend, and will have at least one patch sewn on and re-hooked. The original wool is in great condition, but I can tell that the strips were cut from maybe some kind of clothing. Most are a consistent width, but there's a few that are a bit wonky. Hopefully I won't have to dye matching colors, but we'll see!<p></p><p>Check back in tomorrow for some beautiful hand dyed wool!<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-18656349927029287322021-02-05T11:11:00.003-05:002021-02-05T11:11:34.779-05:00Vintage Rug Repair - Trying Something New<p> Hello everybody!</p><p>I am a huge fan of thrift stores, antique stores, tag sales, and estate sales. No matter where I go, I usually come across vintage rugs that usually have some kind of "issue". I do have a couple that are pretty much pristine, but the rest have various wear places, tears, and worn edges, and they have all been hooked on burlap. Burlap does not wear well, but the art that has been created by women and men many years ago, deserve a second chance (at least I think so)! So after a lot of research online and in books, I've decided to take one of mine and try repairing her. I am going to document the process, and hopefully you all will enjoy the journey!</p><p>So, here's our candidate.....isn't she a beauty?! I would like to be able to use her on the floor in my kitchen after the repairs are done. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kdM5vPi5BWMY-BjdqCYUxdFGuM6g2NVhrzX0mj6vgnpilPQWuxbEUg06DIqSETwnovqZAIzyuULrI4tVea7ZOk-B_tcV0GLSPaZKUQLaEWOOR7ki2t-_L1Y3_NAbF1DkucotVwo0Huqh/s2048/IMG_20210202_161142203.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-kdM5vPi5BWMY-BjdqCYUxdFGuM6g2NVhrzX0mj6vgnpilPQWuxbEUg06DIqSETwnovqZAIzyuULrI4tVea7ZOk-B_tcV0GLSPaZKUQLaEWOOR7ki2t-_L1Y3_NAbF1DkucotVwo0Huqh/s320/IMG_20210202_161142203.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Front</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCOxwdLZqa0fOOBr36U3qN5DJPRHFQNAeG-70JgSFSpExNI8MuKHmamOcFHhdQginGcoyQu6XiPgoMYcbGE1KxmmnaymnfYBCBvPsVgCAjaMQDxqWLYbVYNwmLk32YvqGT8cB5i97mToU/s2048/IMG_20210204_152147003.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinCOxwdLZqa0fOOBr36U3qN5DJPRHFQNAeG-70JgSFSpExNI8MuKHmamOcFHhdQginGcoyQu6XiPgoMYcbGE1KxmmnaymnfYBCBvPsVgCAjaMQDxqWLYbVYNwmLk32YvqGT8cB5i97mToU/s320/IMG_20210204_152147003.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Back<br /></div></div><div><p>From the back, it looks like there's been repairs done in the past, plus, either the original hooker, or the repair person (could be the same person), also put "patches" on each corner. So, what these patches look like, are pieces of those denim patches moms used to buy to sew onto the knees of their kids' jeans. Not sure if they still exist...lol </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's one of the corner patches. There's one on each corner, and I haven't decided if I'm going to snip a few of the stitches and take a peek underneath. It doesn't seem to be holding anything down, it looks just like extra reinforcement for the corners. Also, the edges look nice and strong. She was bound with binding tape.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOq2nF6B6EeKG8FrGPjaqFp9sxB6-MaNf-C19mixlqE61RgWg1zJ9GQVi7zcOXpg3JT1xh9SpyJmmZwloMt8LhyphenhyphenDchNrAQq_i8_Ayz1OH9YxHqhDysLcbDuQOwdshKJkcd-JrhPnXyFtQ/s2048/IMG_20210204_152100030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_ZsBeJBWPuj9Z9O3MzcWnQ5L8K81inmQOqs9zeRqOrzqAc231I-NrMbpjH_Z31hfsRVPtJVgP0W6-0tWL6Fr8wl8baiNm67U741RNVLlPQpiN3nuz8P4RSnp2lUFSIbhtVQbPwV-2Iif/s2048/IMG_20210204_152006804.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_ZsBeJBWPuj9Z9O3MzcWnQ5L8K81inmQOqs9zeRqOrzqAc231I-NrMbpjH_Z31hfsRVPtJVgP0W6-0tWL6Fr8wl8baiNm67U741RNVLlPQpiN3nuz8P4RSnp2lUFSIbhtVQbPwV-2Iif/s320/IMG_20210204_152006804.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: right;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXVUz46di65q0Yiu4UA07TbpSJuynyqZ2uAHPVWflMnEnK3I22ioYqDwyVF7h_y20Rmh7vC5ypNZKKWoPmYNQyT7fRjq8FVem3fL191OowbId5_P0NjdGtC8mNMfedhpFC0CpX_qxUqLOk/s2048/IMG_20210204_152043605.jpg" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div></div><br />These two are views of past repairs to the rug<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVW5ni9nXq6VVu89mSrbJalnhwhp813XSL2aswA-vyJdU2vsc0xaFTlfT26EC_URwn31lJGAu1GzDGOCJyQbgb_a8gTz0GbkfLekoDmitMJNgPwF40e_70ZBPOZRxMX8DmaK1dpYxW5zm/s2048/IMG_20210204_152047906.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpVW5ni9nXq6VVu89mSrbJalnhwhp813XSL2aswA-vyJdU2vsc0xaFTlfT26EC_URwn31lJGAu1GzDGOCJyQbgb_a8gTz0GbkfLekoDmitMJNgPwF40e_70ZBPOZRxMX8DmaK1dpYxW5zm/w159-h212/IMG_20210204_152047906.jpg" width="159" /></a><div style="text-align: right;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="167" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKOq2nF6B6EeKG8FrGPjaqFp9sxB6-MaNf-C19mixlqE61RgWg1zJ9GQVi7zcOXpg3JT1xh9SpyJmmZwloMt8LhyphenhyphenDchNrAQq_i8_Ayz1OH9YxHqhDysLcbDuQOwdshKJkcd-JrhPnXyFtQ/w223-h167/IMG_20210204_152100030.jpg" width="223" /> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">Here's another view of the past repair on the border. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdRrkMEeWQylFYU75VJWyF08K-6B9PHM9KZsC-ObOwF9sZccsakmQW-EcRCybRfZb3uyaIlZYz4hkYiNJgGVEKv1dyvdlCjGRmBTjwSpI_ewUFH7AK5KjRiVFhx4tcXFVTubX8QUXh7wZ/s2048/IMG_20210202_161238269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSdRrkMEeWQylFYU75VJWyF08K-6B9PHM9KZsC-ObOwF9sZccsakmQW-EcRCybRfZb3uyaIlZYz4hkYiNJgGVEKv1dyvdlCjGRmBTjwSpI_ewUFH7AK5KjRiVFhx4tcXFVTubX8QUXh7wZ/s320/IMG_20210202_161238269.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> I did have to take out some loops right up to the repair, and when I
peeked underneath, it looks like the first row of loops are sewn onto
the binding tape, so I'm just going to leave it as is.</div></div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgCvr3zBHI0yh_n3HiJbad1swptuf-8hoQ6Aa0FLE8tPhraYbQK4m635HtJ1xGu3jXumrs6HNY1OwGhtSNKrx-gMMLjt05DU0kDTDFD5zcpxkt9Y0KGgMQT9FrPXpD_OPM6Dj_eOrVb-J/s2048/IMG_20210204_153717666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfgCvr3zBHI0yh_n3HiJbad1swptuf-8hoQ6Aa0FLE8tPhraYbQK4m635HtJ1xGu3jXumrs6HNY1OwGhtSNKrx-gMMLjt05DU0kDTDFD5zcpxkt9Y0KGgMQT9FrPXpD_OPM6Dj_eOrVb-J/s320/IMG_20210204_153717666.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> </p><p>Here's the damaged areas that I'm going to repair. There are a few weak places that I'll look at after I do the initial repairs. I may need to take out those loops, add reinforcement linen patches and rehook </p><p style="text-align: center;">Front</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfYAbnoaEQEEV9zZjM8TMzN634vXE1EBu3j1qOgHeHQDNq482MA0cc2lUFRuXjrYqCDMC8fkMIylqdgXY1WtvP8-l1W19bb8asY1-VQUVRSyGocpaoLWQLVPV-RzB4Wq93iSDaCZJDiD0/s2048/IMG_20210202_161147377.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQfYAbnoaEQEEV9zZjM8TMzN634vXE1EBu3j1qOgHeHQDNq482MA0cc2lUFRuXjrYqCDMC8fkMIylqdgXY1WtvP8-l1W19bb8asY1-VQUVRSyGocpaoLWQLVPV-RzB4Wq93iSDaCZJDiD0/s320/IMG_20210202_161147377.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Back <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdugnEga8C214S8FJXVHBxbdeiVHW0DwdvzW91CxDqJFIuLM_5NPlZSXveJ1DVXKatE5HRSrHkKF_emF2_RqH8Nk9ivHyTBZm-v_j3NFfW1RbLF9MyzAT0nC_ZUQB_ArcTZYeJwSJXlzS3/s2048/IMG_20210204_153701174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdugnEga8C214S8FJXVHBxbdeiVHW0DwdvzW91CxDqJFIuLM_5NPlZSXveJ1DVXKatE5HRSrHkKF_emF2_RqH8Nk9ivHyTBZm-v_j3NFfW1RbLF9MyzAT0nC_ZUQB_ArcTZYeJwSJXlzS3/s2048/IMG_20210204_153701174.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yPQUNM3YO2bEDRHAcnAfSBPRkdZ9F4r6q45HGBUz_KAH8s9ZS4mr0ljVPLUO64uqZwe_QpoftnaDFCVs-ZkCJN14S0UaDnwMH9nYx7agkH3E-mAzCyuVDCgITNq2y9SvPpydzwipqbvj/s2048/IMG_20210204_151932652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9yPQUNM3YO2bEDRHAcnAfSBPRkdZ9F4r6q45HGBUz_KAH8s9ZS4mr0ljVPLUO64uqZwe_QpoftnaDFCVs-ZkCJN14S0UaDnwMH9nYx7agkH3E-mAzCyuVDCgITNq2y9SvPpydzwipqbvj/s320/IMG_20210204_151932652.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Small pull, but the backing is weak.<br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzr8dPQl3LBNJn3iZyAe6Qigshv2b9cc8whsNbiXxQYxvPG8M0hJYz7nYBvF-SRQKP0FU6gmLow6r2DuNnpqu2Hv6Og3713A4Uh-dOwKgMWPYOHsCl6YUPuQZKF278LM9HlFRlJLnXeVD/s2048/IMG_20210202_161154926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibzr8dPQl3LBNJn3iZyAe6Qigshv2b9cc8whsNbiXxQYxvPG8M0hJYz7nYBvF-SRQKP0FU6gmLow6r2DuNnpqu2Hv6Og3713A4Uh-dOwKgMWPYOHsCl6YUPuQZKF278LM9HlFRlJLnXeVD/s320/IMG_20210202_161154926.jpg" /></a></div>I've taken out the loops on the worst area, exposing as much healthy backing as possible. At the original repair (where the binding tape is sewn), the backing is still shredded, but since the loops on the border seems to be holding, I'm going to sew the patch backing onto the binding tape. </div><div> </div><div>Here's my patch. Also, the original wool seems to be in good shape, so I'll use as much as I can to rehook the area once the patch is sewn on. If I need to, I'll try dyeing matching wool. What I have noticed is that not all the loops are wool. The outline of the red flower feels like a type of rayon, maybe from a dress. I think this rug is an ode to "use what you've got", and it's really beautiful.</div><div> </div><div style="text-align: center;"> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3_k6oon0VNMufXe9I2jC_qF6Ggt15VhZZHjchpcaCYzsKQrv5OsxdNrRnsI1SaOEY8pG9sZ7SvTQrwWxuaa9Spo348QWOFhQymiWwLX0WRDjJKdFlVVTFpL2dZ7l-jABMqWkQTaBtn8T/s4000/IMG_20210205_105928548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEji3_k6oon0VNMufXe9I2jC_qF6Ggt15VhZZHjchpcaCYzsKQrv5OsxdNrRnsI1SaOEY8pG9sZ7SvTQrwWxuaa9Spo348QWOFhQymiWwLX0WRDjJKdFlVVTFpL2dZ7l-jABMqWkQTaBtn8T/s320/IMG_20210205_105928548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">If you are interested in a good rug repair book, This is the one I'm using. Judy Taylor from <a href="https://www.littlehouserugs.com/" target="_blank">Little House Rugs</a> Lots of good advice and pictures. <br /></div></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rM4Jvrio6EjrE27wSk47FxZ0cRFcbNXimGq6e49Fgjhg9zeF5o_Nl0JXlWUnpHDZ4t42OBFHA32yIZFEzIs8-PO32NzEF7ZF_QCufptENMlC5QXEiAIw5hMWHxQse-oKXbVBmBT46HtW/s4000/IMG_20210202_161308654.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rM4Jvrio6EjrE27wSk47FxZ0cRFcbNXimGq6e49Fgjhg9zeF5o_Nl0JXlWUnpHDZ4t42OBFHA32yIZFEzIs8-PO32NzEF7ZF_QCufptENMlC5QXEiAIw5hMWHxQse-oKXbVBmBT46HtW/s320/IMG_20210202_161308654.jpg" /></a></div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div>Now I'm off to start the first repair. Wish me luck!!<br /><div><p><br /></p></div></div>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-44521493467214398962021-01-21T11:54:00.000-05:002021-01-21T11:54:05.606-05:00A Journey with Hobbits While Creating<p> Today’s a little gloomy, and since we’re still stuck inside, I thought I’d work a little on decorating my goose feather tree for February. </p><p>So, along with being a rug hooker, wool dyer, knitter, crocheter, etc. I make goose feather trees just as they did back in the late 1800’s. They are easy, if not a bit “fiddly” to make, and you can make them any size for any space in your home. They can be decorated for any holiday, season, or just left plain. The one I leave out and decorate year-round is about two feet tall, and sits in a cream color base with dried moss around the base. My plan is to show how I decorate my tree each month, sometimes changing decorations a couple of times in the month. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJbYP48yw7CcAACNOYZsHaCFoBI_D0i2PSR20GpCAfm-HZfhwfIB-A1kZyxXFPlBBnPZUI97ivE2bPTErA95KrANixWQU1pM5tQW3RY18YhNkBgiW_9CjiO8ud2tQuVzHF-tZp2DacsRD/s2048/FD6FD55E-7B0F-4746-8648-604A99052CE1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSJbYP48yw7CcAACNOYZsHaCFoBI_D0i2PSR20GpCAfm-HZfhwfIB-A1kZyxXFPlBBnPZUI97ivE2bPTErA95KrANixWQU1pM5tQW3RY18YhNkBgiW_9CjiO8ud2tQuVzHF-tZp2DacsRD/s320/FD6FD55E-7B0F-4746-8648-604A99052CE1.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><p>Here she is decorated for Christmas and January. I found the ornaments at TJ Maxx, and they are reproductions of glass German ornaments. I am absolutely in love with them, and run across a box or two of them every other year, and always grab them! </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkECk_yfGVL851_vJaOvRs6Shpwl0ZBGYvKcVwlylcP24n8rEfDCF-gNvtPW9MS7NQilBFNKYfrRpPUStsPQvaPb9KJFQxb0RkLXk3YrWZF6iM1pOt0EMePwenH8DTVA6WHLgI30Yttnd/s2048/7DD43907-02BF-4D7D-B42D-FF0D59DD0262.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipkECk_yfGVL851_vJaOvRs6Shpwl0ZBGYvKcVwlylcP24n8rEfDCF-gNvtPW9MS7NQilBFNKYfrRpPUStsPQvaPb9KJFQxb0RkLXk3YrWZF6iM1pOt0EMePwenH8DTVA6WHLgI30Yttnd/s320/7DD43907-02BF-4D7D-B42D-FF0D59DD0262.jpeg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAa-a_Sexo_6F1WawfSDxogrvmPBIkdbU4DeuyMB0w1MAp-R8le1I77gZ_D3HB_kqed2LyBRrLYhRi6HEs06FEyWloDs_d2RliZP9nsJiltuEgfPYNbTGtnQx3GfrhQQ6Xn9BNyrTvsKb/s2048/E9BCD35A-AC48-4F39-A7A1-5FD690B5130E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAa-a_Sexo_6F1WawfSDxogrvmPBIkdbU4DeuyMB0w1MAp-R8le1I77gZ_D3HB_kqed2LyBRrLYhRi6HEs06FEyWloDs_d2RliZP9nsJiltuEgfPYNbTGtnQx3GfrhQQ6Xn9BNyrTvsKb/s320/E9BCD35A-AC48-4F39-A7A1-5FD690B5130E.jpeg" /></a></div>For February, I am making a yo yo garland and tiny crocheted red hearts. The garland will have yo yos and red beads, and the hearts will hang at the end of the branches. Can’t wait to show you the decorated tree!<div><br /></div><div>While making yo yos and crocheting tiny hearts, I’m watching The Hobbit trilogy. The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings has been a favorite since fourth grade. I still have my books from way back then, and both of our kids read them when they were in school. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrm9L4dOCTkISz4lwMbf3SpTKqZgXqF67ii2Dj9ckrIEyF5GtAtLLZPkYQBMOZJCQV3GbqkqvPZFdCh2V19MxoINUAPyfPqZN8jAzsLHzJu8mPRpS2AEvUynn7JQ90wYtx6bdmsIq0FACd/s2048/F37D2D16-DCD1-437F-AD20-AD824A39F15D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrm9L4dOCTkISz4lwMbf3SpTKqZgXqF67ii2Dj9ckrIEyF5GtAtLLZPkYQBMOZJCQV3GbqkqvPZFdCh2V19MxoINUAPyfPqZN8jAzsLHzJu8mPRpS2AEvUynn7JQ90wYtx6bdmsIq0FACd/s320/F37D2D16-DCD1-437F-AD20-AD824A39F15D.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Here they are, and sit front and center on my bookshelf. So, do/did you fall in love with Tolkien’s world and characters? <div><br /></div><div>Happy crafting and creating!<br /><div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-74046035904552067492021-01-12T12:27:00.001-05:002021-01-12T12:27:15.547-05:00Creativity Slump and a Temperature Rug<p>Ya'll, I'll be the first to say that I love to be home to create, cook, and even clean 😏, but seriously, there can be too much of a good thing! I have noticed that my creativity has hit a bit of a slump, so I've decided to do something that is a bit different, but still rug hooking. Let's chat about it....</p><p>So I'm sure you've seen or even made a temperature blanket. I haven't heard of one until a couple of members of the Valley Fiber Arts group was working on one a couple of years ago, then again last year, and has they've started another one for this year. I do knit and crochet, but come on, I'm a rug hooker at heart, and I started to think that this might be something that could be translated into rug hooking. I've even seen cross stitchers and embroiderers stitching temperature projects! Now I'm garbage at math, so I needed to keep it very simple, and as I work on my 2021 piece, I'm sure my brain will be fast forwarding to 2022 and what can be done differently. In keeping it simple, I've decided to do a one inch square for every day, so I drew 12 six inch squares with 36 one-inch squares in each. I know, the most squares that will be filled out for each square is 31, but I'm sure I can figure out something to hook in those extra squares or even as a total space. </p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaX4BNrZeRU1e427SWhvJkkxG8CjT15T5wN0w6hvXtsKkp77o-pIZ7NmGr0e68Zsul0Ch9s1O5n00Q6XO_hbqkYfse_Mi7afOHNCUxrAhQEtZG6jFTHXs8iOkRVkm58xOsyDIysH82F0YE/s2048/IMG_20210112_115617806.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaX4BNrZeRU1e427SWhvJkkxG8CjT15T5wN0w6hvXtsKkp77o-pIZ7NmGr0e68Zsul0Ch9s1O5n00Q6XO_hbqkYfse_Mi7afOHNCUxrAhQEtZG6jFTHXs8iOkRVkm58xOsyDIysH82F0YE/s320/IMG_20210112_115617806.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Here's my backing (monks cloth), and the squares drawn out. Ignore any extra lines, this is for me only, so it's all good. Since I'm starting a bit late, I've gone to my weather app and wrote down the morning temperature for each day. I will use the temperature when I wake up every day, just to be consistent.</p><p>Now for the colors..I struggle with choosing colors and I wanted to use up strips I already have. I have a habit of buying already cut strips from other rug hookers that are destashing or have decided to not hook anymore, so I have a ton of them and of all different sizes. For this project, I'm going to stay at a #6 or smaller since the blocks are only 1"x1", so I've got plenty of strips to choose from.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CUxMBWo-P6S3TiA_818MOmVF-oEGQZM10I9KjO77LQC4eOPBOKx0nE8e41GKOsNWw1qyudPvI7h2LIheI6QNLHLO6KzsulAg_C9uSHmwaqA7uAXO5KGKUnxXk1CSDVvwsiefroMkF1e0/s2048/IMG_20210112_115613523.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CUxMBWo-P6S3TiA_818MOmVF-oEGQZM10I9KjO77LQC4eOPBOKx0nE8e41GKOsNWw1qyudPvI7h2LIheI6QNLHLO6KzsulAg_C9uSHmwaqA7uAXO5KGKUnxXk1CSDVvwsiefroMkF1e0/s320/IMG_20210112_115613523.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlC6HYqxclXsbpTDwwORgCkdeBAcWSYCT5pc1QZWVEfuFE3UjV7b7UB0R-DAyppzsubyXKKzDgVFZ7x7cRbAdsU90s2qoLjGfz9Jsaitk_z_W893o_fL67x-LLowX3lRiKr5DWenJOczdu/s2048/IMG_20210112_115621516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlC6HYqxclXsbpTDwwORgCkdeBAcWSYCT5pc1QZWVEfuFE3UjV7b7UB0R-DAyppzsubyXKKzDgVFZ7x7cRbAdsU90s2qoLjGfz9Jsaitk_z_W893o_fL67x-LLowX3lRiKr5DWenJOczdu/s320/IMG_20210112_115621516.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHrTkP5JhqYvPa6Ys2zAJUybM5Qwv12jgmMutGAVmfgHl3Oh2zH2eNgQIJdz578Yc4dXKlbMqCxDesYkWFSXtg_F47SgNnJcenBgigU-48R3cCTvaSCerIxT8iDTYU83f9B5pm8HWERsy/s2048/IMG_20210112_115624797.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJHrTkP5JhqYvPa6Ys2zAJUybM5Qwv12jgmMutGAVmfgHl3Oh2zH2eNgQIJdz578Yc4dXKlbMqCxDesYkWFSXtg_F47SgNnJcenBgigU-48R3cCTvaSCerIxT8iDTYU83f9B5pm8HWERsy/s320/IMG_20210112_115624797.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Here's my colors, each bag labeled with a temperature range. Starting from the left </p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>98F and above</li><li>97-90</li><li>89-82</li><li>81-74</li><li>73-66</li><li>65-58</li><li>57-50</li><li>49-42</li><li>41-34</li><li>33-26</li><li>25-18</li><li>17-10</li><li>9-2</li><li>1F and below</li></ul><p>Today I'll play catch-up, then I'll need to record and hook one square a day. Fingers crossed it'll look kind of cool at the end of 2021, and If you all decide to do something similar, let me know! I'd love to see your interpretation and colors! <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-75495307484403805812020-10-22T11:25:00.002-04:002020-10-22T11:25:57.329-04:00Fun Fall Weekend<div><p> Happy Fall ya'll! This is my most favorite time of year. Yes, I love spring with all the new plants and blooms, summer with planting new flowers, starting veg gardens, and taking care of my bees, and winter, with the snow, cooking yummy cozy food, and staying home, but fall, *sigh*<br /></p><p>My little backyard studio is all decorated for fall, and I'm loving it! I may do a small wreath for the door, or wait and make one for Christmas. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkGQsOUDYTYaV4pzUH0BYRXpiI3rAb8xRtcJjvDQlp6F9fYE6m_cun_id-AVLkRsWXGxkTh6UBLUtYOGyoRtpRhsNxX3fA-uvHQgPK2LCJI2ijMhBzSm0ws4UnaG2NihZx3_evAR6Zzwn/s2048/IMG_20201021_161540759.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMkGQsOUDYTYaV4pzUH0BYRXpiI3rAb8xRtcJjvDQlp6F9fYE6m_cun_id-AVLkRsWXGxkTh6UBLUtYOGyoRtpRhsNxX3fA-uvHQgPK2LCJI2ijMhBzSm0ws4UnaG2NihZx3_evAR6Zzwn/s320/IMG_20201021_161540759.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Aaron built this little arbor for me a few years ago, and, up until this spring, had grape vines growing over her. Well, the grapes never really did anything but get some kind of weird leaf fungus, so I dug them out. This coming spring, I'm going to put two vintage, ever blooming roses on each side, and cross my fingers! But for now, a row of cute little pumpkins and a couple of mums.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6Xd4ofDLoNVuCGdH0yPfpSHk4g6oM2ulwbDI3rqJGGIBfudL7E4EB2h5DtARQPSQSNOpxwZ-D9Cj6QCz-idMp81ntOOHpeeaahOXBuWl-a2Tr2Mut1REs_vA2tPpVTisyKw825DNsRBC/s2048/IMG_20201022_071909269.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe6Xd4ofDLoNVuCGdH0yPfpSHk4g6oM2ulwbDI3rqJGGIBfudL7E4EB2h5DtARQPSQSNOpxwZ-D9Cj6QCz-idMp81ntOOHpeeaahOXBuWl-a2Tr2Mut1REs_vA2tPpVTisyKw825DNsRBC/s320/IMG_20201022_071909269.jpg" /></a></div>As everyone knows, ALL fairs and festivals were cancelled. Yes it's a bummer, but necessary until this pandemic is contained. Well, my second to last scheduled show actually happened! Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts was this past weekend, and the people that manage it are total rockstars! They were able to figure out how to have the show and keep everybody safe. All vendors were spaced 10-12 feet apart, and attendees had to buy tickets online so they could manage how many people were on the field at a time. I almost didn't do it, mainly because of the pandemic, but needed a little financial boost going into winter. (wool bills are real, my friends)! <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6_mszYTOqJg_UivF69M2VQggpjIizEmNMXCFRqfkGRI3yKzoGkq-RJgLl7CD2yuuFOHdcImuBhTd5AW25WKWw6BOei-f0y8WIT-2303-LPWf2QSMd4cHl-qJ-1RAde-AZhoGA0q2JxQx/s2048/IMG_20201016_164943193.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6_mszYTOqJg_UivF69M2VQggpjIizEmNMXCFRqfkGRI3yKzoGkq-RJgLl7CD2yuuFOHdcImuBhTd5AW25WKWw6BOei-f0y8WIT-2303-LPWf2QSMd4cHl-qJ-1RAde-AZhoGA0q2JxQx/s320/IMG_20201016_164943193.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;">A little mat I finished the day before the show! Didn't sell, so still available!<br /></div><br /><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KTj9DhlbDmbAqDVNpsDhbT0F4v4yySBCAJTa8zNTQU2oUrpEKTIhfeZLySqthG3MaBmvSpxJccvoCsXUEE-X6b3Oi3UVhfyIttrO6GZpkxwp7356HZjAga2SKMrQ1vTvZvmpPVNBPqK-/s2048/IMG_20201017_091748703_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3KTj9DhlbDmbAqDVNpsDhbT0F4v4yySBCAJTa8zNTQU2oUrpEKTIhfeZLySqthG3MaBmvSpxJccvoCsXUEE-X6b3Oi3UVhfyIttrO6GZpkxwp7356HZjAga2SKMrQ1vTvZvmpPVNBPqK-/s320/IMG_20201017_091748703_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My booth all set up. Good air flow with hand sanitizer at the ready.<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAG2NBDCXO2l-lwJbcuAapllUvk0OtNLV_Sc5dqPFGiYB4XfzdrbDwgGJxnyXN7LH-hgwvZtOWJeTZtHMb-xfF4ZDOUrtlnUKJSq3mXuRrLY8CVqPnjv6RWscsfkrLEwX9-GplDi2cx-8F/s2048/IMG_20201017_091810214_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAG2NBDCXO2l-lwJbcuAapllUvk0OtNLV_Sc5dqPFGiYB4XfzdrbDwgGJxnyXN7LH-hgwvZtOWJeTZtHMb-xfF4ZDOUrtlnUKJSq3mXuRrLY8CVqPnjv6RWscsfkrLEwX9-GplDi2cx-8F/s320/IMG_20201017_091810214_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Little hooked pillows and a few contemporary rug<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nCyxEKJzQpWiz2QH3UtguBNOLFGZEuZIB0gIOS55wxoJjf9w4y7wKrBf-nK0iX7CoQQpcNMz8cIlbMILEDr_pSOaCqFY-aRYDsX8MnOWWz_9LpZVYEwurRqIirKCJNXeVuBfFs7HXtNI/s2048/IMG_20201017_091812958_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nCyxEKJzQpWiz2QH3UtguBNOLFGZEuZIB0gIOS55wxoJjf9w4y7wKrBf-nK0iX7CoQQpcNMz8cIlbMILEDr_pSOaCqFY-aRYDsX8MnOWWz_9LpZVYEwurRqIirKCJNXeVuBfFs7HXtNI/s320/IMG_20201017_091812958_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">See my little fall whale?! Shes just the cutest bringing pumpkins and bittersweet to the celebration!<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR6ij6HDt2ghyKO6OmFErmepgIUQEDlVQDX8bQadF9dQ7iUlWY9CwgitsxWBUaLNeaeMySTWLHPpuE2S5oWg39-2CkStsFDMuoFK5-WvyJ1F-8k5iiqYepHSJ8s-rmzW5OAZ-65_2gZWL/s2048/IMG_20201017_094621260_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHR6ij6HDt2ghyKO6OmFErmepgIUQEDlVQDX8bQadF9dQ7iUlWY9CwgitsxWBUaLNeaeMySTWLHPpuE2S5oWg39-2CkStsFDMuoFK5-WvyJ1F-8k5iiqYepHSJ8s-rmzW5OAZ-65_2gZWL/s320/IMG_20201017_094621260_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My awesome banner Aaron had made for me when I started my business.<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivegtL80p0vfpumLrmXLEyHSBlbbd0BqiYjtQKgQ4fOQPuVb36scAGB9DtBHfUQBxc1ERT9ipKWgTYVgJn1v31_hYFsLjqFeXQ2tGDMK9-dcOmM5v62OgdthFWuc9Gh1pjIWmOoCy8fYGh/s2048/IMG_20201017_094631652_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivegtL80p0vfpumLrmXLEyHSBlbbd0BqiYjtQKgQ4fOQPuVb36scAGB9DtBHfUQBxc1ERT9ipKWgTYVgJn1v31_hYFsLjqFeXQ2tGDMK9-dcOmM5v62OgdthFWuc9Gh1pjIWmOoCy8fYGh/s320/IMG_20201017_094631652_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My dyed wool supply is getting skimpy! I see a few dye days in my future.<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNMSMlYyL7Wv-NJb2oDGheH2eq9iMvGj2TjNHtk_dqelUdPfCb9f4ffz-ie8XCcN8ZDQbrmRV1AafNTTF9RywXKKY5qi_mHJ7eoC-BDBQuYSC51JZU5BkDSyln4EMieIZ5hkBqpkoasyk/s2048/IMG_20201017_094637651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXNMSMlYyL7Wv-NJb2oDGheH2eq9iMvGj2TjNHtk_dqelUdPfCb9f4ffz-ie8XCcN8ZDQbrmRV1AafNTTF9RywXKKY5qi_mHJ7eoC-BDBQuYSC51JZU5BkDSyln4EMieIZ5hkBqpkoasyk/s320/IMG_20201017_094637651.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">One of a set of screen doors repurposed as a rug display, courtesy of Aaron!<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivg4UZ_jVVtKxV14RHv6xdRuvAy24s6pMB-7Azuqf2apt_18nSKGeyfB_fe5qxW1mmzuDC-8H3WoW5DtOJekUnqwgdJL0rPYb09m_swgVZWg6-71DpPYQosdet3fDEzBUP8rbFHQ43Q-Gi/s2048/IMG_20201017_094642983_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivg4UZ_jVVtKxV14RHv6xdRuvAy24s6pMB-7Azuqf2apt_18nSKGeyfB_fe5qxW1mmzuDC-8H3WoW5DtOJekUnqwgdJL0rPYb09m_swgVZWg6-71DpPYQosdet3fDEzBUP8rbFHQ43Q-Gi/s320/IMG_20201017_094642983_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">My Seasons rug was quite popular as a pattern last year.<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBhbOMT9OTEchGjGc8YUnZrg9NSkPL48cgfv7R78m1lGRDJtpM694Fh5CDo7DopeU3QFbTDEWddH_1t5kT0ILdsHI_EZtS4D7_wwPmMBQ-LRZTD8MPKxyq8Tz7hswSARkLS7uwG4k4tjm/s2048/IMG_20201017_094652940_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUBhbOMT9OTEchGjGc8YUnZrg9NSkPL48cgfv7R78m1lGRDJtpM694Fh5CDo7DopeU3QFbTDEWddH_1t5kT0ILdsHI_EZtS4D7_wwPmMBQ-LRZTD8MPKxyq8Tz7hswSARkLS7uwG4k4tjm/s320/IMG_20201017_094652940_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The only finished piece that sold was this giant sunflower. The woman that bought it was so thrilled!<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_erpZT5NZ5GfVtyhMzEPfeE5Ky9kPfA-GtLYt9ZIniGUwKp1GuPgbPK5iFzRPeNXE4rMza7A8P8swcTp3DXWQq0iZpUhCONvkF20Rz02eUqDlftKiOvnTAPH55_6udr-IUomV0KvXaJaG/s2048/IMG_20201017_094705397_HDR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_erpZT5NZ5GfVtyhMzEPfeE5Ky9kPfA-GtLYt9ZIniGUwKp1GuPgbPK5iFzRPeNXE4rMza7A8P8swcTp3DXWQq0iZpUhCONvkF20Rz02eUqDlftKiOvnTAPH55_6udr-IUomV0KvXaJaG/s320/IMG_20201017_094705397_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that flower rug got so much attention! I swear, she almost went home with a few different people, but nobody could figure out how to display it. <br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQWrG_kEoBQM66f-AUeMpz9lquJmytr4sE8D_gtey-lOtU26G8r8AyP5sKJ7SCMn0FqPPEhoJTpz7AK97wOcv9G9cdoVB0kwKKVkJNNwS2fkElDKdO1oxgVAKi53ZzLVgt-ZyUMlevozh/s2048/IMG_20201018_075900157%257E2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUQWrG_kEoBQM66f-AUeMpz9lquJmytr4sE8D_gtey-lOtU26G8r8AyP5sKJ7SCMn0FqPPEhoJTpz7AK97wOcv9G9cdoVB0kwKKVkJNNwS2fkElDKdO1oxgVAKi53ZzLVgt-ZyUMlevozh/s320/IMG_20201018_075900157%257E2.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">This was the temp Sunday morning......quite chilly! But it did warm up and we had two beautiful days<br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_s1I-iY6_UrbriiBvKe2MFJic9b9lecn8CTf2FegVqqAfffbccv3p_nOHzVCT0EE0OXwyiTPdV6KJGv9Di8XLHk8mOw5j22LDZVa5qigOx4NYTo7ss07gXXnfhLz6AHd3Os7BbvMm9Hw/s2048/IMG_20201018_080149283_MP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6_s1I-iY6_UrbriiBvKe2MFJic9b9lecn8CTf2FegVqqAfffbccv3p_nOHzVCT0EE0OXwyiTPdV6KJGv9Di8XLHk8mOw5j22LDZVa5qigOx4NYTo7ss07gXXnfhLz6AHd3Os7BbvMm9Hw/s320/IMG_20201018_080149283_MP.jpg" /></a></div>And last, saw a couple of hot air balloons take off, but only got a picture of one. The other was green with an alien face, but was long gone by the time I found my phone. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div></div><div></div><div>I'm now off to do a bit of housework, then clean up my workroom upstairs. Next week is kit making week for my Etsy shop so stay tuned!<br /><p><br /></p></div>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-57777617012828014092020-10-05T11:23:00.002-04:002020-10-05T11:32:50.486-04:00A Little Experiment This Weekend<p> Hello everyone! How was your weekend? Weird times, huh? Well, I decided to set up my booth at a local flea market just to see how things would go. As I'm sure you all know, most all shows and festivals have been cancelled (sad, but understandable), so a bit part of my financial and social input was just gone. I am definitely out of practice, but with Aaron's help, got it there and set up. It was a beautiful, foggy then sunny New England day, so while not a waste of time, the rug hookers and fiber people just weren't there. I did have some great conversations with patrons, and caught up with a couple of friends. I had forgotten to grab breakfast before getting there, and one of my neighbors and her daughter came by, and save my life! (if you're ever in Woodbury, CT, visit New Morning grocery store. They have sandwiches that are divine)! <br /></p><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRJ4eR8UZ5RYkG3MIJ5W9G1b4UFijRQeVIqVnLkRZrkhhDSaQfaMjkCP3TupyG4BtsPTFdr2WxS-xb5mpyjVjQbn7j38UsOLLpDZKvDAd4n1PAyCi16LdEwjzcI6CqNvK2Tbb-WskwGoY/s2048/IMG_20201003_091031677_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRJ4eR8UZ5RYkG3MIJ5W9G1b4UFijRQeVIqVnLkRZrkhhDSaQfaMjkCP3TupyG4BtsPTFdr2WxS-xb5mpyjVjQbn7j38UsOLLpDZKvDAd4n1PAyCi16LdEwjzcI6CqNvK2Tbb-WskwGoY/w303-h227/IMG_20201003_091031677_HDR.jpg" width="303" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTL8rgXSiX6i2ZxmKj-AOo1eufLb-9eb4kRJ6m51-CSKzqRi0DXmWfsVt0bjCe3fMgAE7lFrq2DmIqaObqKUeyLIFcgpgcJATd9wqyPkSqOKJFFx9sNYIIqj3-QxAOcTwF9cJEKsUgd4SJ/s2048/IMG_20201003_091028577_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTL8rgXSiX6i2ZxmKj-AOo1eufLb-9eb4kRJ6m51-CSKzqRi0DXmWfsVt0bjCe3fMgAE7lFrq2DmIqaObqKUeyLIFcgpgcJATd9wqyPkSqOKJFFx9sNYIIqj3-QxAOcTwF9cJEKsUgd4SJ/w290-h218/IMG_20201003_091028577_HDR.jpg" width="290" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRJ4eR8UZ5RYkG3MIJ5W9G1b4UFijRQeVIqVnLkRZrkhhDSaQfaMjkCP3TupyG4BtsPTFdr2WxS-xb5mpyjVjQbn7j38UsOLLpDZKvDAd4n1PAyCi16LdEwjzcI6CqNvK2Tbb-WskwGoY/s2048/IMG_20201003_091031677_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBppkSwB-8lPguL7MGIb_K5jxE9RQuh4EOHGaZvkTBppY5Tr59eEDVe65hRhCjJ5h0LmWzbyfoKSLtA2qevAndNEMWIcOrMJxnJHjrFXDN5rEbuK7_4sMJw9Fg31oJRn6MAIrYWq6p6XI/s2048/IMG_20201003_091025693_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBppkSwB-8lPguL7MGIb_K5jxE9RQuh4EOHGaZvkTBppY5Tr59eEDVe65hRhCjJ5h0LmWzbyfoKSLtA2qevAndNEMWIcOrMJxnJHjrFXDN5rEbuK7_4sMJw9Fg31oJRn6MAIrYWq6p6XI/s320/IMG_20201003_091025693_HDR.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFjgxn8vRKI0ecx0jpeIODwg2QuTPbYNNUXxVIQiMAaZ-Psg9psNnSK870UhJDjo1Md1y6S2e_lEdnkdVfOGmwmMnBhQDxjb70zRKN_A9FrZf3O16h7ZDNNGwqt3c35dKxpBcExQQvqIb/s2048/IMG_20201003_121522303_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBFjgxn8vRKI0ecx0jpeIODwg2QuTPbYNNUXxVIQiMAaZ-Psg9psNnSK870UhJDjo1Md1y6S2e_lEdnkdVfOGmwmMnBhQDxjb70zRKN_A9FrZf3O16h7ZDNNGwqt3c35dKxpBcExQQvqIb/w216-h288/IMG_20201003_121522303_HDR.jpg" width="216" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifBppkSwB-8lPguL7MGIb_K5jxE9RQuh4EOHGaZvkTBppY5Tr59eEDVe65hRhCjJ5h0LmWzbyfoKSLtA2qevAndNEMWIcOrMJxnJHjrFXDN5rEbuK7_4sMJw9Fg31oJRn6MAIrYWq6p6XI/s2048/IMG_20201003_091025693_HDR.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a></div><br /></div>A little visitor that hung out with me, got a little drink of water from my bottle lid, and took off to do some shopping. 😄<p></p><p> </p><p>This week will be a bit busy. I've got a class this Sunday, October 11 at Maple View Farm in Orange CT. It's from 10am to 1pm, and you'll get to learn a few basics of rug hooking and will take home a cute little fall pumpkin you can hang on your wall. If you're interested in taking this class, contact Maple View Farm at <span class="tojvnm2t a6sixzi8 abs2jz4q a8s20v7p t1p8iaqh k5wvi7nf q3lfd5jv pk4s997a bipmatt0 cebpdrjk qowsmv63 owwhemhu dp1hu0rb dhp61c6y iyyx5f41">203-799-6495 and ask for Patti. I think there's three or four places left.<br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_0_2C1i7vDNu4Q8al_H13x5ck1Wu2TtFW5X6lTWZQ5Q6IQk17MwWgb2ppxy8oQhCoEvhs9m2tcSovjI79HhdrtTrr3HfuTd0gwKQ10inz023mxbdjX53L0iqOwhU6h_YFOqLISI-slUI/s2048/IMG_20200930_142727970.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI_0_2C1i7vDNu4Q8al_H13x5ck1Wu2TtFW5X6lTWZQ5Q6IQk17MwWgb2ppxy8oQhCoEvhs9m2tcSovjI79HhdrtTrr3HfuTd0gwKQ10inz023mxbdjX53L0iqOwhU6h_YFOqLISI-slUI/s320/IMG_20200930_142727970.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /> I've been lucky that one of my shows is actually happening! Roseland Cottage Fine Arts and Crafts Festival! I vended there last year when I was lucky to be called up from the waiting list, and this year, I made it through the jury process and was invited back! The artisans at this show are amazing, and the crew that put on this show are some of the hardest workers and nicest people I've met. <br /></p><p> <a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/6851/10937" target="_blank">Roseland Cottage Fine Arts & Crafts - Saturday, 10/17 </a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://my.historicnewengland.org/6851/10938?fbclid=IwAR1qHM8I-BuDAB89EmMptfLGOtlAtiXO3JrLkwX7A2OZI45YnZmxIHB3bYs">Sunday, October 18th Tickets</a><br /></p><p>They are doing things a little different, and all the details are at the above link. There's quite a bit of room on the field where the vendors are placed, and of course, don't forget your mask!! I'll be posting more about this show in the coming days, maybe give a little preview of what I'll be bringing! <br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-86574092581940850082020-09-28T10:12:00.004-04:002020-09-28T10:15:29.338-04:00Merry Monday!<div><p style="text-align: center;"> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_6xnCnUst9k__6BOMeaN2B3Cop6qRodAdE1yaRYRAGWvVfQ67NbAE8ogEyHozXG0MZ9ONs6dY1aYgIooqplyzpuD8sX76rSnJNE87EJrjKpqSFd9irzZfxzFGpgO-3F80xx8skR60842/s2048/IMG_20200926_072650207.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe_6xnCnUst9k__6BOMeaN2B3Cop6qRodAdE1yaRYRAGWvVfQ67NbAE8ogEyHozXG0MZ9ONs6dY1aYgIooqplyzpuD8sX76rSnJNE87EJrjKpqSFd9irzZfxzFGpgO-3F80xx8skR60842/s320/IMG_20200926_072650207.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> My happy place<p></p><p style="text-align: left;">I love this picture of my backyard studio. I am going to do a separate post on how she came here and her transformation from an unfinished shed to a magical little creativity space. This is where our Wednesday group meets, and if you're in the area (Naugatuck, CT), and want to join us, drop me a message! We're are always looking for more fiber peeps!</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKv9soHxpEddu2pgQSMtHN9iV_r2ceZI5gQkkxbPBwe8kc5T9ylyXtcFR5IUVm-KKr4IQJlDCouexTGL_YKTGVluTCHjVDV2JaUNxp8bk79TC3jiAzl0lE7-Wx_h6SlTDQmwsZK2Y0Ta4k/s2048/IMG_20200927_155318063.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKv9soHxpEddu2pgQSMtHN9iV_r2ceZI5gQkkxbPBwe8kc5T9ylyXtcFR5IUVm-KKr4IQJlDCouexTGL_YKTGVluTCHjVDV2JaUNxp8bk79TC3jiAzl0lE7-Wx_h6SlTDQmwsZK2Y0Ta4k/s320/IMG_20200927_155318063.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Well, here it is! Finally finished! The background took about a yard and a half of that beautiful, gold sparkly indigo blue, but totally worth it! Lesson learned from this design....you don't have to stick with your
original idea, and get the big pack of sharpies in different colors. 😉</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I've officially closed my website, so here and my Etsy shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ravensgateprims">www.etsy.com/shop/ravensgateprims</a></div><div style="text-align: left;">is where you can find me, my rugs, patterns, hand dyed wool, and kits. If you're looking for a custom rug, kit, or dyed wool, let me know! <br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><br />Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-28108186165510370372020-09-15T12:57:00.002-04:002020-09-15T12:57:16.206-04:00Happy Tuesday!<p> Ya'll, this weather is just heavenly! I am a southern gal by birth, but I've lived in Connecticut for over 30 years and have fallen in love with fall. It's so cool at night, I have to turn off the window fans, and even brought out the hoodies to walk Jackson in the morning! </p><p>Yesterday and today has been about "office work". That has a whole new meaning when you own your own business! I would prefer to just be able to create all day, hooking rugs, making feather trees, whatever, but that's not possible. Mind you, I'm definitely not whining, I'm happy and content being able to do what I love, but I just don't "love" the office work as much. 😉 I've listed some gorgeous spot dyes in my Etsy shop, and did some updates on Facebook. </p><p>Ok, enough of that.....a couple of Sundays ago, Aaron and I went to a very cool place in Bridgeport called Mongers Market. It's a huge warehouse owned by a couple that have an architectural salvage business, and it is full of just stuff! It takes a few hours to walk through the entire thing, and in the back, they have some pretty cool vendors. One of these vendors sells oriental rugs as well as has a cleaning service for the same kind of rugs. As I walked past his booth, I noticed a bag of what looked like twine with some interesting colors, and had to look!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAeSgvyPgSTZeC3bVo5vDNuv-4SBgSKpMNyKyUMcZJuBUDpR2uH7DIGY2ASd8yfJTHTQPf5eJTQlU-zDRPy1APUpZidxubOMFcxtA8Z1mKvMg7qhv-oAc1SpW1tYNU6wrjcCA54CA_sBx/s2048/IMG_20200915_115334472.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOAeSgvyPgSTZeC3bVo5vDNuv-4SBgSKpMNyKyUMcZJuBUDpR2uH7DIGY2ASd8yfJTHTQPf5eJTQlU-zDRPy1APUpZidxubOMFcxtA8Z1mKvMg7qhv-oAc1SpW1tYNU6wrjcCA54CA_sBx/s320/IMG_20200915_115334472.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKqtpXehGX4Ve76mkYByLHfuFStrKmGqE6YDi85PRducoBGfBgb2Ysj6xjYVHfcAnFMB5AeQyib_dxRrvXECYd_OW4EbSlwgFmvuMHUH899uqygD7oLdx_7uOnEkfQsRORBrBQ4UBf7Br/s2048/IMG_20200915_115342719.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKqtpXehGX4Ve76mkYByLHfuFStrKmGqE6YDi85PRducoBGfBgb2Ysj6xjYVHfcAnFMB5AeQyib_dxRrvXECYd_OW4EbSlwgFmvuMHUH899uqygD7oLdx_7uOnEkfQsRORBrBQ4UBf7Br/s320/IMG_20200915_115342719.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>I think they are cotton twine waste from making rugs, maybe the warp on a loom, or leftover fringe waste. Anyway, it was $20 for the whole bag, so I'll figure out what to use it for, and if you all have any suggestions, let me know!</p><p>In hooking news, I've been working on a Christmas rug that I'm honestly struggling a bit with. In my head, the vibe was 40's atomic, space rocket but with Rudolph! So Rudolph came out really well, and the letters, Rudolph Aviation, look pretty cool. Then I started on the sleigh.....lol</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yPihVKo4_yZv24nno56FGFEQNZbw_ns_20LIz2ob-ss2emzEtVzKe2Lv6HmIqtPSW5cZjjKTYK9bChi0X4QXjBVdwgsQBsl5ekID3g_ruvNaCrsEmiY1_Tp8hH0qv_NOPEV5lVLdyuGC/s2048/IMG_20200913_144048714.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5yPihVKo4_yZv24nno56FGFEQNZbw_ns_20LIz2ob-ss2emzEtVzKe2Lv6HmIqtPSW5cZjjKTYK9bChi0X4QXjBVdwgsQBsl5ekID3g_ruvNaCrsEmiY1_Tp8hH0qv_NOPEV5lVLdyuGC/s320/IMG_20200913_144048714.jpg" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Looks a little like a shark. Honestly, I can't stop seeing a shark.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBty9sozHLjHr0lkcaC5X9L3a9RIGjhg09QAFzHc2Z1vagTqIsNPrpWaHloHV6QzGUrRx8DatXRTcNsbm3VY5f3rXamsr0jgq0BX0Xv374a43rl49AN6Jwj63C7zDgUVERNrTxOKvSW5vE/s2048/IMG_20200913_144110614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBty9sozHLjHr0lkcaC5X9L3a9RIGjhg09QAFzHc2Z1vagTqIsNPrpWaHloHV6QzGUrRx8DatXRTcNsbm3VY5f3rXamsr0jgq0BX0Xv374a43rl49AN6Jwj63C7zDgUVERNrTxOKvSW5vE/s320/IMG_20200913_144110614.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: center;">Yep, shark....with a weird fin.</p><p style="text-align: left;">As you can tell with the multiple sharpie colors, I was quite undecided on the sleigh. I put it away for a couple of days, just so I don't make a wrong decision, but I think I'll pull it back out tonight, take out the existing shark/rocket, and reconfigure. Wish me luck!</p><p style="text-align: left;">Have your best day!</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">Naomi <br /></p><p><br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-30326671240741763572020-09-14T16:51:00.001-04:002020-09-14T16:51:22.989-04:00Everything Old is New Again!<p> Well, if I never hear the word "unprecedented" again, my life will be whole. 😉 Almost two years ago, I left Blogger and opened a new website. It was a lot of hard work, some fun, and quite the feeling of accomplishment since I'm nowhere near a computer person. Like most everybody else, 2020 has been a challenging year, and from the perspective of a self-employed artist, it's kind of sucked. All craft and art show, and fiber festivals were cancelled, and the pivot to all online selling has been a struggle. I've supported a stand-alone website as well as my Etsy site, and my Etsy site has done well while my website just isn't generating any income. With that being said, I've decided to shut down my website and just go with my blog here as well as my Etsy site. If you are visiting from my website, I've brought over my mailing list and added a sign up form so my newsletter will still be sent out and my class and show schedule will be here as well.</p><p>I will do my very best to be better at posting here on my blog, and there will be more rug hooking and feather tree posts here as well as on Facebook and Instagram. Time to pivot folks!! (another word I'll be happy to stop using soon....lol). </p><p>Now, onto to some fun stuff. Last year, I was really looking into opening a brick and mortar store (thank goodness that didn't happen)! Then Aaron and I went to the CT Garden show and walked through the Kloter Farms display and I fell in love! After a few months, this beauty came home to us! Then, Aaron went to work! He ran electricity, insulated, installed a heater, put up shiplap, and put in some beautiful flooring. Voila, here is my backyard studio. She's been called a barn and shed, but I call her my creativity space. I was able to have a couple of classes, and we hook every Wednesday right outside under a tent butted up against the side. I love her! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-wavUT9YqaJitDgpa_usrA_RMqo-yloieJNgllIUMMY4pzK6eIyMsizdo0dTbTmSHXFetlBylbCVS98SV5ZiuenjH1D4qhd6rRq0WhHD8TgQ_0bj4mA6PTA04HuCIimWrsDo0MOpytXp/s2048/IMG_20191217_071540941.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ-wavUT9YqaJitDgpa_usrA_RMqo-yloieJNgllIUMMY4pzK6eIyMsizdo0dTbTmSHXFetlBylbCVS98SV5ZiuenjH1D4qhd6rRq0WhHD8TgQ_0bj4mA6PTA04HuCIimWrsDo0MOpytXp/s320/IMG_20191217_071540941.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAYZYVRpu2xlXACsyDcRNA5icTOP4Jy-U0Ed3byyEUYcg082NxzpmZEL93rkwkYtlC1XmFhLB7G9-493fBFNi76OhLubM_jvskVbytLElrF-SMMtOMA4tj7nhgSdBr0jutfD0BvhQAwrPb/s2048/IMG_20191223_131036029.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Everybody did such a great job and brought home a a couple of beautiful sunflowers to display in their homes.</p><p>So, that's a little update. I'll be closing my website in the next couple of days, so if you're interested in purchasing any hand dyed wool, patterns, kits, or finished rugs, please visit my Etsy shop, <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/Ravensgateprims?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Raven's Gate Primitives </a></p><p>or drop me an email.</p><p> </p><p>Have a great day! <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-32387633068590088202018-08-03T11:20:00.001-04:002018-08-03T11:25:36.161-04:00A LIttle Catch-Up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yesterday I saw down and watched the documentary, Mister Rogers and Me. It was, in a word, wonderful. I honestly don't remember watching Mister Rogers Neighborhood as a child, probably because we lived in Germany (Rhein Main AFB), and didn't get much American television. This was 1970-1975, so no internet folks! But watching this film really showed that Fred Rogers was exactly who we all thought he was. Kind, gentle, in the moment, and if he was interacting with you, or an audience, you were the most important person to him. There's so many lessons we need to still learn from him, or if you watched Mister Roger's Neighborhood, remember them. I think some Fred Rogers reading needs to happen this weekend.</div>
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I spent last week in Arkansas with my parents, and it was a wonderful vacation. Catching up with all the goings-on, swimming, and visiting. It was too long between visits, but that won't happen again. </div>
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Once I got back, I dove straight into creating. I've found that I need a project with me at all times to stay sane! lol </div>
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<br />Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-69829018819069691152018-07-05T09:26:00.002-04:002018-07-05T09:52:45.181-04:00So, it's been a month.....<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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....since leaving my office job, and life is wonderful! Yes, the paycheck is much smaller, but so are my expenses, and my stress level is at an all time low. I knew it would be different, but I am so enjoying being home! I've been selling wool online, designing and hooking new rugs, doing a bit of punchneedle, and taking daily walks with this handsome boy.<br />
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A little throwback Thursday....here's Jackson the day we brought him home.<br />
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We were told by the rescue he is a Lab/Jack Russell. The vet informed us that he is a Great Dane and probably lab! But no matter, we love him even when he's eating like a horse and trying to chew everything in sight! Training will begin in August!<br />
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I have a couple of new designs, one completely finished and ready to be fixed to a vintage picnic basket.<br />
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And currently on my frame. I hooked all day yesterday and it was just so much fun! I'm going to work on the background today after a trip to the post office to mail out some wool.<br />
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<br />Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-10033492429696704762018-06-21T11:33:00.001-04:002018-06-21T11:33:27.363-04:00Quiet Corner Hook-In<br />
This past Saturday, I was a vendor at the Quiet Corner Hook-In in Woodstock, Connecticut. This is their third or fourth year, and I've vended since year one. This group of ladies are some of the most welcoming and helpful people I've met. The hook-in is held at the Woodstock Fairgrounds, and it's surrounded by beautiful countryside, farms, and little shops and restaurants. The other vendors are make it alot of fun, and there's time to catch up with friends as well. I'll just start with the pictures because words can't really convey how much talent and fun there was inside this building!<br />
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Vendor pics first...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mill River Rugs - Margaret Arraj</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Diana Nylen - Punch Needle Artist</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More of Diana Nylen's beautiful punch needle artistry</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nancy D.Jewett - Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And more Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Benita W. Raleigh Fancy Work Rug Barn</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More of The Paisley Studio - Sarah was wandering around somewhere!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tonya Azzaro - Yankee Peddler Rugs</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woolen Memories</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Glass Action Studio</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More of The Glass Action Studio</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And lastly, me! Raven's Gate Primitives - Naomi Allen</td></tr>
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Next, pictures of the rugs on display. The talent in this building was amazing!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Her plan is to draw up a companion piece from the same french tapestry showing a lion and another unicorn, I think. I really hope she brings it in to the next hook in!</td></tr>
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<br />Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-11911636921589428222018-06-20T15:43:00.000-04:002018-06-21T11:35:21.548-04:00A Leap of Faith<br />
I have always worked a full-time, outside the home job. I enjoyed earning my own money, contributing to the household, and have pretty much always had wonderful, positive work environments. Well, on June 1st, I left my job of eight and a half years! Truly, I was burnt out. It was tougher and tougher to go into that office every day and do the same thing over and over without going out of my mind. So, on May 21st, I gave my boss my two weeks notice and began clearing out eight years of stuff out of my office.<br />
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It felt....well, right. Almost liberating, actually. Now, I didn't do this on a whim. Hubby and I talked about it, and I began planning almost six months in advance. Getting our budget in order, getting rid of extra debt, and most importantly, researching healthcare costs and options. (that last one was a doozy)! My last day was bittersweet because I really loved most of my coworkers, but a few of us will definitely still hang out on occasion. And of course, I Skype a couple of them every few days so they won't miss me, and know how wonderful it is to be at home. 😄</div>
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My plans now are to concentrate on my rug hooking business. It's always been stressful to try to keep our household together, take care of the fur babies, work an eight hour day, AND hook rugs and dye wool for the many shows I vend at and stock my Etsy shop. Now I'm at it full time. I've already been selling quite a bit of wool because I have the time to network better, and I've signed up for more shows this year. Keep an eye out on my blog for show announcements and my new website!</div>
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You will be seeing more pictures of Jackson, aka Chupacabra, my gardens, and daily morning walks with Jackson. I am so grateful to be able to begin each and every day walking in the woods with Jackson. We are up early and out with the birds and deer. It's just a wonderful way to start a day and set the mood.</div>
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I will end this post with a tree we pass every morning. I see a heart...what do you see?</div>
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Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-89725131351818061552018-04-25T14:31:00.002-04:002018-04-25T14:31:49.845-04:00Fiber Festival Saturday!Working a full time job and prepping for multiple fiber festivals, shows, and my Etsy shop is exhausting! But, I love it, so onward I go!<br />
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This Saturday, April 28th is the Connecticut Sheep and Wool Festival in Tolland, CT. This is my third year (I think) vending at this show, and it is super fun! My booth is right next to the door in the Green Building, which is good for ventilation and sunshine. My pal Dawn, from Coon Hollow Farm will be a couple of booths down from me, so just close enough to get into a bit of trouble! ;o) You can find info on the fiber festival this weekend, but I'll put it here as well. Hope to see you there!!<br />
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Another kit model and now mounted on a basket I purchased at Camp Wool in Maine.</div>
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My little Goddess doll. My sewing skills are lacking, but I love how she turned out.</div>
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My Ohm mat. I need to make more of these in different colors.</div>
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Come on by to the <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "arial";">Twitchell-Rowland Homestead at 60 Towner Lane, Oxford, CT 096478. </span></span> Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-88307761376851187952018-03-23T11:08:00.004-04:002018-03-23T11:08:50.422-04:00Rug Hooking, Etsy, and Fiber FestivalsMy Etsy shop is a bit bare, but I'm looking to fix that this weekend. I have quite a lot of dyed wool as well as new patterns to offer. Here's a few new pieces that will be offered as patterns.<br />
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Not quite sure how I'm going to finish this Ohm, but it was great fun hooking it</div>
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This little Goddess figure will be finished as a stuffed doll. I'm really loving her.</div>
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My lotus blossom. This was super fun to hook, and adding the beads came as an afterthought. I think they fit right in. </div>
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I ordered a photo box, so the Etsy pictures will be much better! Photography is definitely not a strong suite for me. I am working on kits for my first two shows, which are both fiber festivals, in April. I've been so preoccupied with our new addition, Jackson, that I've slacked a bit on the hooking. That's going to have to stop! I have a goal of being able to quit my current job and just focus on building a rug hooking/fiber business online, with the next step of opening my own store. I really feel as though this is the direction I should be going in, so I'm going to just do it! </div>
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Before I sign off, if you're in the area, come visit!!</div>
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<b>April 14, 10am-4pm April 15, 12pm-4pm - Oxford Fiber Festival - Twitchell Rowland Homestead, 60 Towner Ln., Oxford, CT</b></div>
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Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-34296278436459941802018-03-23T10:54:00.000-04:002018-03-23T11:06:55.656-04:00An update on Winston.So, Spring is being a bit elusive this year, but I can see her peeking up through the daffodil shoots in the yard, and a few brave bees flying out from our one surviving hive to get some sun and check out what's going on. I love all the seasons, but Spring is always a favorite.<br />
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I wanted to do a separate post on this next subject, but it's been pretty tough to really type it out. I just need to do it. Last Thanksgiving, we lost Winston. We were celebrating with our son and daughter-in-law, and her family, and it just happened. One minute he was playing with the other dogs, the next minute, he was having a seizure and his heart stopped. I did CPR for almost half an hour while we found, then drove to an emergency vet, but nothing helped. We will never know why it happened, it was just "one of those things". We were gutted. I know he loved me, but he was Aaron's best pal. They went everywhere together, and were always hanging out together in the house or going for long walks. It was a quiet ten hour drive home the day after Thanksgiving, and it was a long time before we could even look at pictures of Winston.<br />
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This is Winston with our daughter's dog, Zen.</div>
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Offering a trade...a toy for a rug. </div>
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And his handsome face while relaxing with some evening tv.</div>
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We kind of muddled along for a few months, then started talking about getting another dog. Then the looking at rescues online, and finally I just told Aaron that I'd love any dog he brought home. On March 11th, he brought home Jackson. We were told he's an 11 week old Lab/Jack Russell mix. Not sure how spot on the age is, but our vet says he looks like a Great Dane puppy!<br />
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I had forgotten what a challenge having a puppy in the house is! The downstairs is gated all over the place, I'm having a hard time finding time to get any hooking done, and, well, house training! He is adorable, and pretty smart, so I'm sure we'll get past the puppy shenanigans soon. That biting though! My hands are chewed up pretty well. His feet, legs, and how he holds his head really say Great Dane, and we were definitely not prepared to hear that! lol But that's ok. We love dogs, and he'll start to fit in soon. Right now, he's the center of attention, as it should be.</div>
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Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00401905742341546868noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1381267838452668452.post-12072734218497123952018-02-08T11:45:00.002-05:002018-02-22T09:19:28.475-05:00Happy 2018 and my show schedule.....so far! (Update - 2/20/2018)I am so excited to be vending at a few fairs and fiber festivals this year! This seems to be my year of creativity because my brain is constantly finding new and fun designs to draw out! Lately, I've been working on putting kits together, which includes a pattern, cut wool (#8), a rug hook, and a frame. Hooking the models are the most fun part because I can actually see how much wool is used in each pattern. I'm also offering just<span style="font-family: inherit;"> patterns as well as my own</span> dyed wool and finished items. These will also be in my Etsy shop along with some off the bolt wool that I have listed at pretty good prices. This off the bolt wool came from a now closed rug braiding shop, so it's really best used for #6 and up rug hooking strips, wool applique, and, of course, rug braiding.<br />
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This is a new one for me, and I am so excited about being asked to be a vendor! Each weekend is themed, so July 21-22 is a Pirate Weekend and July 28-29 is a Time Traveler Weekend. If you've never been to a Renaissance Faire, come on out and check it out!!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">This is a great festival that, for me, kind of wraps up the season. It grows by leaps and bounds every year! My friend, Dawn at <a href="https://coonhollowfarm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coon Hollow Farm </a>shares her booth with me, and we have a blast! </span></div>
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So, on to the festival details! My booth has finally been tweaked so much that I am super happy with it! Every fair/festival I do, I come home and pour over pictures of my booth, finding things I need to change as well as things that just don't work. This year, I'm really happy.<br />
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We were so busy, I didn't get a chance to take pictures of everything else. Please visit Dawn's blog, <a href="http://coonhollowfarm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Coon Hollow Farm</a> to see her wanderings. <br />
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As with every other year I've been a vendor at this show, I met the nicest people. Rug hookers, knitters, crocheters, spinners, quilters, wool appliquers, you name it, the fiber people were there. Just being in that happy place for the whole weekend has really fueled the muse for me. I was chatting with a couple I had met last year (I am horrible with names, so apologies), and the told me about an arts initiative in Southington, CT, <a href="https://www.southingtonarts.org/" target="_blank">SoCCA</a>. It seems to be somewhere I might be able to have rug hooking classes, kind of a central place. There was many requests for "refresher" rug hooking classes for people that have all the "stuff", but put it down years ago and now want to pick it up again. I will be working on a schedule for classes over the holidays and hopefully will have lots of stuff to report after the new year!<br />
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I'm going to add a few pictures of some my most recent rugs and will have some new listings in my Etsy shop this weekend! Thanks for reading!<br />
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