Monday, July 27, 2009

Retreat Weekend

Had a wonderful weekend working in my "cleaned up" room. Our online group AAPG had their retreat this weekend and the theme was pumpkins. I was thinking about what I could do while I was still in the process of cleaning up. Actually wondering if I would finish in time or not to be able to relax and enjoy myself. As I was going through some patterns, I ran across a Buttermilk Basin pattern with a crow and a white pumpkin. Perfect I thought! So I set it aside. Had it all drawn out and wools pulled and ready to go. I was able to start hooking on Saturday and even finished the hooking by early evening. Pressed it and now it just needs to be whipped!


Thought about what I could do next, and I remember being inspired by Lori's black pumpkins that she posted a picture of. Looking at my wools, I came across a piece of orange wool that I had received as a gift, and it was a looser weave. Hmm, the wheels started turning. I remembered on my trip with Joanne that we saw some pillows that were hooked right into the wool. Sooo, I put the two together and this is what I came up with! I hooked it right into the wool. I just LOVE it!! Was able to finish it up on Sunday after church.
It was a great weekend, and I spent the whole time up in my room. Just wish I had a nice cushy chair up there lol. Maybe not, I probably would never come down LOL. Wouldn't fit anyway.

This morning Nicole and I went over to the Fair and picked up what we entered and our checks too! That was really nice. I had the Chambersburg group today and still have not finished the Birthday gift I've been working on. It will still be a late gift..., but I was able to cut out more and it is now all pinned and ready to be stitched. It's a penny rug. I'll put time into that this week I hope. At the group today, Ruth brought her winning pieces from the Fair to show everyone. She did an Awesome Job!!! Way to go Ruth on your ribbons!! Of course, wouldn't you know it, I forgot my camera. Hubby is home for 2 weeks. Shutdown for his place. Work is slow all over, isn't it? So I wasn't thinking straight before I left the house. But I had a wonderful time just being there and seeing everyone. Haven't been there in a while.

Then later today, I got out a piece of foundation and started to draw up some small designs for mats that I do for Colonial Day in September. I have some cleaning that's been neglected, that I have to do tomorrow. Doing one room all last week sure has put a damper on everything else around here. God only gave me two arms LOL!! But after that is done, I will be pulling some wool for these mats, and hope to start hooking on them too.

That's it for now! I sure hope today was the start of a good week for you all! Get creative, and get busy.........

11 comments:

Joanne said...

Love your pieces - especially the black pumpkin - it's so cool! You sure were a busy girl! Cleaning and hooking and finishing a pillow yet! Geez! Now put that camera around your wrist so it's with you at all times! LOL!

Mary said...

I love your pumpkin pieces as well. Nice job. It amazes me how quickly you and Joanne can pop out the pieces!!!! Good luck with your colonial day pieces. We were just talking about that last night. Hope to be able to come again!

moosecraft said...

Both of your pumpkins are gorgeous! Maybe I might try the black pumpkin pillow idea... Hmmmm....

Beth said...

love both of your pieces.... the black and also the white pumpkin with the crow!!! wish i was as good at hooking and as dedicated as you!!

Doris said...

Hi Kathy - gosh I called Joanne Kathy - not wide awake this morning! Lovee the fact that you hooked on wool - that has a lot of potential. T"he black pumpkin is a winner!
Doris

Cotton Eyed Jo said...

Your Buttermilk Basin pattern couldn't be made better! The color you choose for the background is just perfect!

The black pumpkin in the wool pillow is also gorgeous. Your hands created lots of beauty this weekend! Jo

Gayle said...

That black pumpkin is awesome! I have wanted to try hooking into a wool backing forever, but never got around to it. Thanks for the nudge!

primitivebettys said...

beautiful hooking & congrats on the Fair wins! :)

Got3BagsWool said...

I love your pillow...and was I surprised to see the wool you used as the orange background, as that is a piece I sent to you in a swap/prize of some kind! I love that hookable wool!

Laura

Kathy (woolfind) said...

Laura, So glad you recognized your wool you sent me.! It was perfect for it!! I used the whole piece..

woolyredrug said...

Kathy, Your black pumpkin is just to cool! I'm really in the mood for fall and this is just the cure!!! Congrats again on your fair wins! Just read on PRHG that you are leaving the group...boo hoo...I don't get there to much either...but hope we will continue to connect here in blog~land!
Wooly hugs, Laurie