Sorry I haven't published anything here for a while! I'm sharing info almost every day on our Facebook page. It's so much easier for us sometimes lazy people... Just click "share" and move on. It's a little more complicated, for me at least, to maintain a blog. I'm still trying to learn the netiquette of how much I can share without first getting permission. But I will learn!
In the meantime, I would love to have input... Stories, questions, photos... Bring it on!
My only caveat right now is not being able to take and share photos. My computer is AWOL. I'm working from my iPad Mini, and it's much harder to type with one finger than ten!
Sunday, August 3, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Goose Creek Hook-In 2014
The Hook-In was, as it always is, fantastic!
It was wonderful to catch up with so many friends we may only see a couple of times a year.
And to look at - and drool over - all the eye-candy!
Our very own Caroline Twigg had a class on beginning rug hooking in the morning. And Ellen Grau had an afternoon class on Punch Needle. I don't know how many attendees each class had, but I think it's a fantastic idea to have them, and hope we have more!
Box lunches were also new this year, and extremely popular! The food was delish, and you got a very full box!
Our thanks go out to Jen Pelton, and everyone behind the scenes (or in front of them!) who helped put together such a fun-filled time!
Many, many thanks to Patty Sharrer for providing these pix from the Hook-In:
It was wonderful to catch up with so many friends we may only see a couple of times a year.
And to look at - and drool over - all the eye-candy!
Our very own Caroline Twigg had a class on beginning rug hooking in the morning. And Ellen Grau had an afternoon class on Punch Needle. I don't know how many attendees each class had, but I think it's a fantastic idea to have them, and hope we have more!
Box lunches were also new this year, and extremely popular! The food was delish, and you got a very full box!
Our thanks go out to Jen Pelton, and everyone behind the scenes (or in front of them!) who helped put together such a fun-filled time!
Many, many thanks to Patty Sharrer for providing these pix from the Hook-In:
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Just a small portion of the gorgeous wools available! |
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Our very own Caroline Twigg, with some of her beauteous wools and patterns |
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Here's Jerry Spears, with some of her really fun, colorful rugs underfoot, and just a peek at some of her wools. |
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And here is Debra Henckle, in front of just a few of her many wonderful rugs. I really love her Adam and Eve rug! |
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
RE: The Sunday rug hooking satellite in Glenwood (Howard County)
Sorry, I missed this note from Ramona from September!
Friends,
Mason Dixon is hosting 2 satellite groups, meeting on Sunday afternoons, for any who can't get to the weekday chapter meeting or who want another day of hooking. I will be hosting one of these at the Howard County Library Glenwood on the 3rd Sunday of the month, this time on Sept 15. I'll be there from 2:00 to 4:30 and hope you can come by for some or all.
The library is on Rt 97 just a mile or so south of the 70I and 140 intersection toward Cooksville. This will be a casual affair, no business, just friends hooking and visiting together. Newcomers and beginners are welcome, as are Mason Dixon members or non-members.
I'm writing this to several who have expressed interest in such a group - or some who live further west than where the Ellicott City chapter meets. Please invite any others you want. Maybe some will want to come and knit or sew, etc. That's o.k. also.
We are not allowed to sell at the library, but I'm comfortable filling orders for anything you want me to bring. I'll also have a frame and some hooks for beginners if they want to try their hand.
This will be fun. Hook On! Ramona Cann
Monday, October 7, 2013
Doris Aymar has one class spot open!
It's being held the second and the fourth Tuesday each month, from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
If you're interested, drop her an email at daymar@myactv.net
If you're interested, drop her an email at daymar@myactv.net
Jean Holbert Tynan has passed on
from The Brunswick Citizen, September 26, 2013
Jean Holbert Tynan
Mrs. Jean Holbert Tynan, 87, of Brunswick, died on Sept. 18, 2013. Born June 17, 1926 in New York, she was the daughter of Robert Holbert and Catherine Tighe.
Jean worked for the public schools as an elementary teacher and was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Petersville.
She is survived by her daughters, Catherine Tynan Huffer and husband David of Brunswick; and Jayne Tynan McCabe and husband Steven of Hobe Sound, Fla; and a son, William Spence Tynan and wife Karen of Fort Lee, NJ; and five grandchildren.
Services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are by the John T. Williams Funeral Home, Brunswick.
Congratulations to Patty Sharrer!!
Patty's got a photo of her adorable "Minnie's Quillies" (a Lucille Festa pattern) in the October/November 2013 edition of ATHA (see page 30)!
There's also a separate close-up photo of one of the quillies ... I'm thinking of a future mini-workshop one Saturday!
There's also a separate close-up photo of one of the quillies ... I'm thinking of a future mini-workshop one Saturday!
Thursday, August 22, 2013
New branch-off of Mason-Dixon Guild meeting in Cooksville
Hi all -- Just got this updated Mason-Dixon info from Nancy Whitney:
There will also be a group that will meet in Baltimore the 4th Sunday of the month. For this information contact Diana Kerns or Ramona. Ramona said she will be at the library come rain or shine. I'll put up the contact/meeting info for Diana Kerns as soon as I get it.
GLENWOOD BRANCH, HOWARD COUNTY LIBRARY
2350 State Route 97, Cooksville, MD 21723
phone: (410) 313-5577
Third Sunday of the month from 2 – 4:30
September through December with Ramona Cann
Ramona’s email for questions is woolieadvice@gmail.com
Thanks so much, Nancy!
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Helen Connelly Howe
I just found out Helen Connelly Howe passed in January, 2012. She was my first teacher for 4 days at Buckeystown. She was a very dear lady, and a fun and gracious teacher. I know she's going to be sorely missed.
Monday, August 12, 2013
What we're working on... August 2013
Some of these pix came out really badly. I apologize! I'll definitely practice some before our next meeting!
I did crop these pretty tightly, but when I imported them into Blogger, it reverted to my originals.
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
The Hooked Rug Museum of North America
From Judy Carter:
"Tonight we saw a wonderful slide show on the Hooked Rug Museum of North America. And on Monday Pat Van Dyne (Stacey Van Dyne's) husband shared his slide show with some of us. He took 200+ photos and they are all beautiful. Michele Traweek Micarelli (she's here at Northern!) is the featured American Artist and Noah's Ark (Lenny Feenan/Mary Sheppard Burton) looks fabulous in it's own room. The Ark and many of Mary's pieces are on display in this room. I'll learn more info tomorrow at the meeting for the Museum (I'm a Director at Large)."
It's a wonderful site, and I'm really looking forward to going there someday, hopefully soon!
Really cute yarn tote giveaway!
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| Win this Everything Mary Yarn Tote! |
I just saw this on my facebook page, and had to share! I think it's adorable, and very well thought-out.
Here's the info:
Everything Mary Blue Yarn Tote Provided by Everything Mary www.EverythingMary.com Reviewed by Jeanette Benoit.
This blue yarn tote by Everything Mary is a stylish and practical way to store and transport your favorite crochet items. This roomy bag measures 16 x 4 x 12 inches and has plenty of storage room for all of your supplies. There is a magnetic button snap closure and pockets all the way around that are big enough to hold whole skeins of yarn, crochet hooks, magazines, and more.
It's super durable, so it's a great bag to take on-the-go. We first spotted this yarn bag in January 2013 at the Craft & Hobby Association Trade Show. We fell in love with it when we saw it jam-packed with a bunch of different crochet items. It's the perfect size to hold all of your crochet or knitting essentials. There is a large zippered pocket on the inside for safe storage, a large zip down back pocket that includes several sleeves for needles and hooks, plus 6 large pockets around the outside of the bag.
Rolled handles make this tote easy and comfortable to carry, and the printed microfiber material is durable and long-lasting. If you like to crochet-on-the go, or want to simply keep your yarn projects neat and organized as you work on them, this yarn tote is definitely a must-have for knitters and/or crocheters. Everything Mary has a great variety of other craft totes and organizers to choose from including scrapbook organizers, sewing cases, rolling yarn totes, and more.
Tuesday, July 16, 2013
"Beat The Heat" in Tennessee this Saturday
Sharing, from my facebook page (with permission):
If you're going to be in Clarksville, TN on Saturday, July 20th, you may want to check out the "Beat The Heat Rug Show, Fiber Day & Hook In" at:
Hilton Garden Inn
290 Alfred Thun Rd., Clarksville, TN 37040
601-859-4252
from 9am-5pm
Tickets: $30 includes lunch. $20 at the door.
Some of the vendors include:
Pat from Bittersweet Baskets and Supply--much more than a Basket Shop! Bittersweet Baskets offers a variety of baskets just for the fiber person! Along with basket-making supplies, including patterns, books, tools and a selection of wood bases made from superior white ash!
Anne Hoffman from Heart and Hare Rugs.
After years of knitting, sewing, and other handwork crafts, Jane Rowe became “hooked” on rug hooking after taking a class in 1999 from Rug Thyme Studios. After hooking others’ designs, Jane has designed her own patterns featuring primitive designs as well as children’s artwork. She currently serves as the Vice President for the State Line Rug Hookers Guild (ATHA).
Sheila Arbogast from Prairie Road Designs. Prairie Road Designs sells unique wool rug hooking patterns created by artist, Sheila Arbogast, who has many years of experience in the creative arts. Her areas of expertise include punch needle, water color, cross stitch, embroidery and rug hooking. PRD is proud to be able to supply rug hookers and wool enthusiasts with the supplies to support their art whether you are a beginner or a lifelong artist with wool as your media. We enjoy being able to demonstrate at festivals where the traditional hand arts are celebrated and we are able to travel to lead workshops on rug hooking, wool applique, use of color & texture and rug hooking embellishing techniques.
Three Creeks Farm sells Kromski spinning wheels and products, Interweave Press Books, Earthues Natural Dyes, Greener Shades Dye, Ashford books and felting supplies & fiber. They also sell fleeces and roving from our flock of Shetland sheep, hand crafted iron art, Felted fairies and dragons and dye plants. Visit our web site or contact us by phone or email. 615-789-5943 tn3creeksfarm@yahoo.com
Patterns for sale
Just FYI... I was organizing my stash and found quite a few patterns I know I'll never hook. I've listed them on the Buy, Sell & Barter site. 10% of everything sold will go to our guild.
TTFN!
Sunny
Thursday, July 11, 2013
Rug Beat Magazine -- for your Kindle or iPad!
Sharing with you... I just got this email yesterday (July 10):
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Tuesday, July 9, 2013
July Show and Tell
It's always wonderful to see what everyone's working on! The more I see, the more energized I feel!
I'm sorry some of the pics are blurry, but here's what we're working on in July:
I'm sorry some of the pics are blurry, but here's what we're working on in July:
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| So cute! |
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| Love the water and the sky! |
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| Adorable! |
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| Finally getting back to Caroline's pattern... this is really fun to work on! |
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| Grandbaby rug! |
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| I love the flower petals and the leaves. Sorry it doesn't show up better here. |
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| Makin' me hongry! |
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| Great looking purses! The one under Becky's arm will be finished at ATHA. |
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| Gorgeous! Can't wait to see the other birds come to life! |
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| Another grandbaby rug. Fabulous work! |
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| I think this is her first finished piece! |
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| Becky's hat... she hooked right into the hat! Looks gorgeous! |
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| Looking very good, Ron!! |
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| I love this sheep. Don't ewe? |
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| Gorgeous! I really love the green behind the flowers and basket, and the very dark blue border. Great colors! |
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| Doesn't that black background make the flowers POP?!?! |
Question...
I think I have too many categories here... What's Happening Near and Far, Mason-Dixon Events, What's Happening With WHAHAFA, ATHA Events, and so on.
Any ideas on a good way to streamline things?
I know if I update our Home page, you see the new stuff when you come to the blog, but I don't know if you see the new info when I update other categories. Let me know, 'k?
Thanks!!
Any ideas on a good way to streamline things?
I know if I update our Home page, you see the new stuff when you come to the blog, but I don't know if you see the new info when I update other categories. Let me know, 'k?
Thanks!!
TTFN!
Sunny
Monday, July 8, 2013
Fiber Fest cancelled for 2013
Just in case you hadn't heard, this year's Fiber Fest has been cancelled, but will return next year.
http://www.mountainstatefiberartists.org/
DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE ANNUAL FIBER FEST SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 10, 2013 AT CAPON SPRINGS RURITAN BUILDING HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE FIBER FEST WILL CONTINUE IN 2014 WITH MSFA HOSTING THE EVENT. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR APOLOGY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY HAVE CAUSED YOU.
The Board of Directors, MSFA
Monday, July 1, 2013
A couple very cool videos...
Thanks so much to Cathy Gallahan for sharing these with me!!
I'm sure most of you have heard of Doris Eaton and her famous "Eaton Edge" method of finishing a rug. Here's a great video showing exactly how she does it:
Think you've heard about all the methods of dyeing?? Check out Karen Kahle's "Ice Dyeing":
TTFN!
Sunny
Hooking By The River IX
I posted updated info in Mason-Dixon Events about "Hooking By the River IX," which runs October 10-12, 2013.
TTFN!
Sunny
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