Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day! Tonight is our February Primitive Handmades Mercantile update. The pattern from Peyton Primitives. Have a great day!

Sunny Ohio

What a beautiful sunny day here in Ohio! It is amazing what a little sunshine will do for your soul! I went outside to take a picture of my lastest hooked rug finish. I designed this a few years ago, like this one lots better than the first one. The colors are better. I got new tires on my car today, geez have tires went up in price!!! Ya need them though. Off to make supper. Have a good evening!

Groundhog Didn't See His Shadow!!

It was a busy weekend for me, all my kids were home. The dishwasher, washing machine, and dryer got a workout! It's been snowing all day, it's pretty outside. I like the snow better than the mud. Since yesterday the groundhog didn't see his shadow, spring will be here soon! Ha! It gives us all hope though!! I finished this rug, the design is by Country Stitches. I drew a couple rug designs today on linen. I ordered a rabbit pattern last night from Winterberry Cabin. Can't wait to get it!! We are watching the Super Bowl and I really don't have a preference who wins. The 49ers have 4 former OSU players, I like Micheal from The Blind Side movie. Have a great evening!

Dyeing Wool

It is spring time weather in Ohio, it's not going to last long though. The weather is always changing. Last week I dyed wool. It's fun when everything turns out the way you want. Since I have been dyeing wool for a few years, I have a few favorite recipes. The colors always come out the way I want them too.

Here are some on our coffee table/ chicken incubator. I love this, got it at an auction.

This is one of the reasons why I like to dye. I bought this wool cheap and overdyed it an pumpkin color. I still have lots more wool to dye. Hoping it is not too foggy in the morning. Have a great evening!

1986 Johnson Hooked Rug

The last week of January and it is supposed to be in the 50's Wednesday! I'll take it. I have liked the snow though, it has covered up our front yard. Our 3 Golden Retrievers have dug a bunch of holes, we have moles. I will get it straightened out in the spring. Last week I dyed wool,lots of it. I bought 150 packets of Cushing dyes on Ebay at a great price. It was fun having so many colors to work with. I am excited to hook with the wool. I love this design, it is a Maggie Bonamoni-With these Hands book. Hope everyone has a great week!