Hooker's Dilemma

O.K. Your basic hooker's dilemma. You've finished a rug. And now, what to do with all those stray strips, small pieces of wool, etc. HELP!

Here is my basket of wool leftover from my garden rug. What to do with all of this is my question. Do I separate the strips into colors for use in later rugs, pitch them (heaven, forbid!), give them away (does anybody really want this stuff?)????


I'm curious to know how others clean up from their latest projects. Pass on some words of wisdom!!!

Wedding Photo and Time Travel Rug

My son's wedding went off without a hitch! Thank God! There wasn't a cloud in the sky, and everyone seemed to have a great time. Here is a photo of the bride and groom.


The reception was held at the National Museum of Racing where we were surrounded by colorful jockey silks and Hall of Fame plaques; a beautiful setting for a party. I had a wonderful dance with my son to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole. Remembering how I used to sing that to him as a baby, of course, brought tears to my eyes! Kind of a letdown now that everything is over.

The groom, unfortunately suffered a dislocated shoulder while playing softball the next day. Yes, he couldn't miss the game. Looks like surgery is in his future. But, they did vow "in sickness and in health!"

And now on to my Time Travel rug. Thanks to the 10-minute challenge, I'm progressing nicely on this rug. The clock face is finished. I used my Dust Storm color at half strength for the face itself, and I think it gives an aged look to the clock. Here is Dust Storm at full strength:


And here is the rug. Any constructive criticism is always welcome!


Don't forget to send photos of your rugs if you'd like for me to post them to the Web for you. Happy hooking!

1st Annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival

Just a quick post as I am up to my eyeballs in preparations for my son's wedding this Saturday!

Got a card last weekend about the 1st annual Southern Adirondack Fiber Festival to be held on September 26–27, 2009 at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Greenwich, New York (about 30 miles north of Albany).

There will be demonstrations, workshops, live animals, vendors, etc.

For more information check out their Web site: www.washingtoncountyfair.com.