Last Of The Rugs

I need to get a coffee first. Husband broke our coffee pot. So, we are doing Keurig not my favorite. But it is coffee until the replacement comes. 

The color in this rug is perfect for this pattern. 

I like the braiding around this rug. 

I love these kinds of rugs, but I will never do one. 

My teacher Joanne Page hooked this one and it is her pattern. 

and Joanne is working on this rug also. 

These are Davey DeGraf rugs. She is one of those amazing green mountain rug hookers. I really want to take a class with her. It is not fine shaded, and it is with a #6 cut to get that look. It really looks like a watercolor. We had a chance to chat with her she is very sweet and talented. 

Husband made a turkey for our sign. It needs to be painted but that will happen after Thanksgiving. 

I put up some Christmas decorations. 

I keep a dish of ornament hangers. They are a tangled mess I just shake the ball and out comes a few I can use, husband just shakes his head. 

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We have been cold and overcast most of the week.

I went to a church fair with a friend I spent 2.00 on two books that is it. 

Have a great week!!!

More Rugs!

The sun rises have been beautiful. Nice to watch with my morning coffee. Now on with the rugs!

This is my teacher's rug. Joanne Page. Very sweet

I believe that both of these patterns are Michelle Palmer's. They are nicely done.

Again, I did not keep track of designers or hookers so just enjoy. This is really lovely in person. 

This is another Michelle Parmer's pattern.

A wonderful pattern very much like the old-time patterns.

This is a pattern of the rug hooker's dog. 

A beautiful pattern but I could never see myself ever doing it. Not enough talent or patience for it. 

Just the sweetest rug. 

I made sure to get the information on this rug. Lisa sat at my table, and she said she changed it. He is usually holding a sailboat. I am just crazy over this little rug. Do I need to do another Christmas rug no I do not. But ohhhh look at it ahhhhh.

I will end with my rug. Michelle Palmer pattern and she got me going on it. Pam Bartlett kept me going on it, it is fairly large. 

 There still are more rugs to show so stick around for my next post. 

Thank you for making me feel like I am the thrifter of the year lol!!! It is fun the hunt is the best part. 

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We went to the surgeon today and my husband's back is doing well. He can now go for some physical therapy. Which I feel strongly about. He needs to get stronger. 

Not much going on for the rest of the week I do think I will put up some Christmas decorations. I have company coming for a few days and my women's group to host and I would love to have a few friends over during the Christmas season, Phew I am tired already!  

                   Enjoy the rest of your week!

Just Wow!!!!

We have had a lot of overcast days, and snow showers off and on. Chilly winds that are telling tales of winter to come. Thursday morning my side kick Donna and I headed for Vermont. We stayed with our sweet friend Dayle and our other friend from NY Bonnie for a few days. 

On the way to Vermont we hit a wonderful church thrift store and wow did I hit it!!! The cloth I stitched while I was in Vermont. (Dayle gave us each a little kit to stitch while we were there.)

The salt glaze Santa is from Eldreth 8.00!!

The painting is from a very well-known local painter who has her pieces in a few art co-ops here. It has an original 150.00 price tag but I paid 15.00!!

and a brand-new Christmas candle for 1.50.

The dishes in the top pictures I got at another thrift are English and I got 8 for 8.00.

I got these two vests and the Irish wool sweater (made in Ireland) for a total 6.00!! 

And the frosting on the cake!!! is this Christmas Pyramid! I have always wanted one. New in the box 10.00!!! I was so excited by it all!!!!

Dayle also took us around to a few gift shops. This is the sparkle barn I would say it's a good name.

They had the sweetest children's section, but a sweet little girl was playing in it so no pictures. I purchased a few gifts and we headed for an afternoon tea. Really could you ask for a better day in the whole world???

I never would have guessed I would still be having sleep overs at this age but so glad I am so much fun!!!!

So, I will close with something very special. My sweet B got a clutch bag free, and she decided to make it her own. She is not done with it at this point but what a start she has made!!! My amazing talented Grand. 

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I am sorry I have not been around to visit I will be soon. I just got back from Vermont yesterday afternoon.

     Have a great week!!!

First Flakes

We got our first flakes of snow this morning. It did not last as the rain came behind it. But it felt good to be tucked in..

Warm and cozy with a cup of coffee watching it fall. 

Now on with a few more rugs. I think I need to do a landscape next.

Amazing fine shading I love it but have no interest in learning it. 

Such a wonderful job on this piece.

This is my partner in crime's rug she is working on. 

This is my table mate's rug. She is one of the talented Vermont ladies.

I believe this is one of the fairy tale rugs. 

I won a couple of things from the raffle. The scissor case and the pin cushion. 

In our goodie bag was this amazing snip-it bowl. Made by one of our amazing rug hookers. I won a set of her mugs a couple of years ago. 

 

I also won this stack of art books and magazines all older. I see a junk journal in my future. I have grand plans maybe if I get off my phone long enough, I might be able to accomplish some things I am itching to do. 

I spent the better part of the day yesterday outside raking up the driveway and walkways so they will not be slippery with wet leaves. But who should show up after I went in the house? 11 turkeys, I think I may have turned up a lot of good bugs. 

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I have more rugs to post and a busy week ahead.

Thursday I am headed to Vermont for a girls (woman's?)  few day days together. We always enjoy our time together. Laughter, wine, food, and great craft inspirations. 

                 Have a wonderful week!

The Fun Is Done...For Now

The moon last night when we were on our way to dinner. 

Such a joyful time with really lovely people. 

It was the uncommon hook in. Led by our fearless leader Pam Bartlett. The teachers were Jonanne Page (my teacher), Brenda Anderson, Davey DeGraf, Jyl Blauvelt Robbins, Cyndy Duade. There was talent galore!

Three amazing days of inspiration. 

Great food and beautiful wool who could ask for more! Except for more time. 

I did not keep track of the names of the rug hooker or the pattern designer so very sorry. But just enjoy I will be posting more amazing work the next few days.

I could commute from home as I was 5 miles from the venue. My side kick Donna stayed with me which made it all the more fun!

Now back to reality.  

Happy Halloween

Fog lifting off the lake.

I did not get my sampler finished but there is always next year. 

I did get my rug hooked and bound. 

Husband had his back surgery on Tuesday. I am managing pain and getting him moving a bit. And now we wait up to 3 months to see if it has worked. He is spending some of his time doing a puzzle and resting. 

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Recipies

These recipes are from a very old, falling apart church cookbook from Downeast Maine. These cookies taste like my childhood, and I cannot stay out of them! Bake 9 to 10 minutes better under than over.

This bread is delicious and makes 2 loaves. 

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       Cheeseburger Chowder

I do not have a picture of this sorry and I make this by the seat of my pants lol. But here goes....

I lb of hamburger and 1 small onion chopped cook until no more pink.  

 Add beef broth to cover hamburger and onion by an inch or two.

add one pk of onion soup mix and a couple of dashes of Worchester sauce. 

I then add a bit of instant potato to thicken. (Try a tablespoon at a time) If you have left over mashed potato that works also.  

 Now I add whatever cheese I have grated or chopped fine. At least 1to11/2 cups.  I also add about 2 oz of cream cheese in to melt. Now I add about a 1/2 to 1 cup of cream or milk and if needs to be thickened I add a heaping tsp of cornstarch to the cream before adding it. 

My husband likes it thick so if you prefer thinner then you do not need to add the cornstarch. 

I wait until the end to add any salt or pepper after tasting. 

Truly you cannot fail at this, and it is a great way to use up cheese and maybe left over potatoes. 

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                    Let me know if you make any of these and how it went. Have a wonderful week.