Rug Camp, Parkville Missouri

I had way too much fun!

I attended the Show Me Rug Hooking Workshop in Parkville, Missouri last week and this is one of my small rugs from class with Nancy Blood. I have a thing for toads and frogs and when I spotted this in Joan Moshimer's catalog of patterns I just knew I had to hook it.

I knew I needed help with the toad and the toadstools. I think he turned out pretty well...Nancy named him Ambrose T. Toad. All wool is a 3 cut and the toad and toadstool are shaded. The leaves are assorted pieces of spot dye and the background is a dark hand dyed dirt color.

I can't wait to get back to it and finish it. I have 2 more small shaded rugs in a 3 cut that are not as far along as this one, I'll post them another time along with pictures from camp.

Victoria Ingalls was there and her students were hooking gorgeous rugs. Would I like to take a class from her!!! Maybe next year.

Pumpkin Wool Applique

I've been way too busy lately! Between summer vacations, rug camp and filling orders, my poor blog has been neglected. On top of that I got the bright idea to start a new blog called Wild Rose Vintage which has been so much fun. On that blog I've been posting pictures of all sorts of vintage things.

This is my latest design in the Holiday issue of Create & Decorate magazine. Soon kits will be available on my website. I have all of the wool, I just need to make up kits and decide on a price. This is a small piece and easy to whip up in a few hours.

I just came back from a wonderful rug hooking workshop. I was at Show Me in Parkville Missouri with Nancy Blood as my teacher. What a beautiful setting and the food was the best! I had a wonderful time and I have a few pictures and more to write about soon...as soon as I find time to unload my camera!

Garden Flowers Punch Needle Embroidery

The latest issue of Create & Decorate, August, published one of my Punch Needle designs. I used hand dyed embroidery floss by The Gentle Art on this project. I like how the hand dyed floss gives it texture. Then I attached it to a piece of wool and framed it with an old frame I had on hand that fit just right. Kits will be available soon on my website.

Lavender Sachets

My last project that appeared in Create & Decorate magazine. These were simple and fun to make. I fill them with fresh lavender buds and keep them stashed in my closet. The aroma is so pleasant when I open the door, they're pretty to look at. Kits are available on my website for a short time, they make great gifts!

Bear Lodge Wool Applique Quilt

The quilt is coming along! I've been terrible about posting...I can't believe a whole month has gone by already! It's summer....so much to do outside, vacations. Right now while I'm posting this I'm about 50 miles from the Bear Lodge that this quilt is named after.

I'm all ready to add the borders to the quilt. There will be a narrow inner border using the same fabric as the sashing. Then a wider outer border using the main fabric. I'll add wool applique in all 4 corners that will sort of flow around the corners.

Kits are available from Karen at The Wool Basket in Loveland Colorado or on her website. You can name the quilt whatever you like, after your lake cabin or your favorite lodge in the woods or mountains. A nice way to personalize your quilt!

Bear Lodge Block of the Month Wool Quilt

It's coming along! We are currently working on the tent block. The coyote and canoe will be next. There will be a top row of blocks and then a border with wool applique in all 4 corners. This is a mystery BOM quilt thus why you don't see the entire quilt right now. If you would like to join in kits including the pattern are available at The Wool Basket
Quilt designed by Cabin CreekDesigns

Hand Embroidered Bluebirds

My friend Stephanie embroiders the prettiest dish towels and clothes pin bags. Her stitching is so fine and about as perfect as you can get! She has a shop on Etsy where she sells these wonderful dish towels and clothes pin bags along with beautiful vintage lace, rick rack, buttons and other fun vintage treasures.

Please click on the link and you will go straight into her shop called Exhuberant Housewifery