Hook-In Talent I

Let the pictures speak for themselves....

Some of the Swap Gifts

The Lambs were Best Animal

The Footprints were Best Real Life

I love this rug..

Looks like I need to post Hook-In Talent I & II

Hook-In and The Governor

Where to start and trying not to over load you. So here is what I will do; I will cover the Hook-In over two posts. Keeping you in suspense by showing you the absolutely gorgeous rugs made by talented, I tell you talented, ladies in the second post. My GF and I went to our first Hook-In held by the Downeast Chapter Two in Ellsworth, ME. This was their 5th Annual event and it was super. They were at a new location in the elementary school cafeteria and it was perfect. Roughly around 75 ladies were expected from across the State; with a snowy start to the day less than a dozen did not show. There were six vendors with all kinds of wares, one of which I purchased a granite handled hook from. Everyone was generous in bringing food, as this event included a breakfast and lunch meal. The food was amazing, we ate well.

Hooking with my BFF - she is working on a rabbit stair tread.

I am working on a snowman.

All the ladies were so pleasant and delightful to visit with. Everyone was willing to share tips, stories and encouragement. We even met a lady who works with my GF who is nothing less than an artist. Her piece received Best in Show! Neither knew the other hooked rugs. You learn something new everyday.

I met and chatted with Kathleen who offered an invitation to sit with their group in Winterport during their once a month gathering. I look forward to the chance to meet more talented ladies and learn more tips and techniques. It was a pleasure meeting her.

She is in the vest, looking out the window at the snowfall.

My GF and I intend on taking a class from Toni at The Keeping Room, in Hampden. Again another delightful lady; she has a bit of spunk to her. We picked up the cutest little snippet bags she made from wool scraps. We can't wait to visit her shop in the spring.

 

Cheryl from Hooked Treasures, out of Brunswick,

had this design she hooked on display. Beautiful work...

I picked up this pattern for myself.

As you can see she had some gorgeous wools; I picked up several small pieces for my Moose By Moonlight project. I will not be working that until I have a few classes and some more experience under my hook.

 

 

Cheryl has done it all, hooked, designed, instructed and runs a shop.

 If we are ever in her neck of the woods we will surely stop in.

This day will be going into my Jar O' Cheer. I always enjoy my visits with my GF; we both had a very, very enjoyable day with this group and got some good hooking in as well.

  And I am pleased and proud to show the Governor's Palace, as I have come to refer to Block Two of C@HRH is COMPLETE! FINIS! DONE! Yipee, Hurray and all that jazz.

Block Three should go a lot quicker, one it is less stitching and two, I feel like I am really in the groove right now. We shall see.

Keep on stitching.

P.S. I won't make you wait too long for the Hook-In part two. I already have it built and waiting. Here is a peak at one of the swap gifts... Isn't she cute.

Font this Blogger....

Well once again I feel like I am alligator wrastlin' with Blogger. Thanks for changing my FONT without regard to my readers. My apologies to all who have suffered through this fancy, curlyque font! This was not my doing. Need to drag out the lap top once again, because APPLE-IPAD does not allow me to scroll down the font lists or any list for that matter. Sorry for the rant; it just really annoys me. Keep it SIMPLE stupid! (Blogger) or stupid simple, which works for me. Hahahahaha. On a happy note I am heading to my GF's today for a stitching and hooking weekend!! Oh yeah! My husband is very excited about what I may learn from hanging out with 75 hookers. Hahaha. I am looking forward to the Hook-In tomorrow. I plan to finish block two of C@HRH this weekend. Oh my golly I hope block three moves a little faster. Of course I am making more time for stitching so that should help. Welcome to my newest followers; glad you are here and I hope you enjoy you stay. :-) Hope you all have a happy, stitchy weekend. Keep on Stitching. P.S. I am actively working on the font...

*#* The Reveal *#*

I am so excited to show you the new rug I am dragging out the laptop vs stitching on my funky colored dove in Pray for Peace. I also said I would share a peak in the cupboard. So lets take a look see in there FIRST. hehehehe. Gonna make you wait until the end of the post to see the rug. Run to the bottom if you have too, it's okay. :-)

Top three shelves

 

  

 Bottom four shelves

 

 

If I do say so myself I love the red gingham shelf liner; $5 WALMART.

Gotta love a bargain. It really added some lightness to the inside, better to see the pretties.

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Okay I am a mess with this bird. I was not feeling the red on the white Laguna; but the DMC 503 sub for the Seafoam does not even come close to the blue grey on the pattern; as seen above my progress. Mine is looking a bit green but going to forge ahead.

  

Over one on 25ct Laguna

 

 

As the snow is falling outside (up to 4 inches so far)

the snow is almost done at the Govenor's Palace, almost.

  

 

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NOW

 

for the moment you and I have been waiting for

 

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Here is Chewie on the rug

  

 

Libby the Hound,

 I wanted to make sure she made it in the photo shoot.

 

TA DAH!!

 

 

It is a rough wool loop, I love the way it feels.

And I have to say, I loved the picture of this rug on the website, but it is even more beautiful in person.

 

I just couldn't wait until Friday. :-)

 

Keep on stitching.

 

P.J.

Fair isle and Peace

The Fair Isle rug was waiting by the door last night when I got home. After dinner we ceremoniously opened the packaging and rolled out the rug. I know it's a teaser to not have pictures but I am pleased to say that it is perfect in the Stitching Room! I am off on Friday so I will post pictures of the room finally and I promised a peak in the cupboard. I had recently (12/30) seen Faye's rendition of Pray for Peace by Birds of a Feather and her gorgeous finish over at Caroline Stitcher. I loved it so much that I popped right online that very moment and ordered the pattern for myself. It also arrived yesterday! After rolling out the rug I went to work pulling thread and rummaging through the linens I have on hand, as I could not wait to start this one. I know, I know...I need another start like a hole in the head. But it is a little one. I found a 25ct Laguna in white that will do nicely. This is going to look so sweet over one. I don't often stitch over two, I so love the look of over one. As I had posted on Faye's blog I loved her change to the red bird; which I had planned to do the same. But once I started stitching on the bird last night I kept looking over at the 503 and 648 thinking those are strikingly different. I had one whole wing outlined in deep red when I decided to pull it and use the 503. I am liking this mucho grande! ** I just deleted a whole paragraph with my grumblings about the IPad and lack of ability to post pictures or use Compose vs HTML** Aren't I nice. :) I will not be neglecting HRH, I am so close to having all the snow in. I am hoping to have that finished this evening. I also pulled out my PS Seasons Greeting WIP. Part of my changes in the new year in getting my LIFE back in balance is to get back to stitching on my lunch hour again. It's been all work and no play too much these last two years, I need to give time back to myself. I am a happier girl for it, already!! I will save my baby project plans for my next post, I think I have an idea of what I am going to make for my friend at work. I am kind of tickled about it. Until next post... Keep on stitching! P.J.