Country Living in Columbus OH

Country Living Fair came to Columbus over the weekend.  The Buckeye Rug Hooking Guild had a wonderful demo going on with many of the gals in attendance.  Before the rush hit I managed to take a few photographs....once the gates were open it was high activity......people everywhere!





Smiling faces!

Wonderful art rugs!

 

Shirley, my cow and I were seated on the right front.  She has been neglected for quite some time as I worked on other rugs.  Usually a smaller frame would have been more convenient but I decided it was her turn.  As we walked through the crowd she was bundled in a carrying tote.  I wondered if she looked a bit like a body I was carrying around.  The night before it was late evening as I arrived at the hotel. I took a tour of downtown Columbus(oops), until Thomas (aka Tom Tom) assisted me on to the hotel.


When the next group of rug makers arrived it was time to tour the Country Living Fair for my first visit.  It was my kind of day, spending time with active and creative women, answering questions and urging those with an interest to go for it! .......then looking at things being created and items of the past with histories of their own....ummm did I mention the food, and shopping.

Sometimes the Country does come to the city :)

Try rug hooking memories.....have a good week!

Foggy Crow Morning

Good morning!  The garlic chives are in bloom this foggy morning on the Ridge.  As this photo was taken I could hear the crows talking :)

Sauder Village Garden

Sauder Village in Bloom

 It was a lovely week at Sauder Village Rug Hooking in northwestern Ohio.


It gave us all a chance to meet and make new friends from the US, Canada and beyond.

The Grand Canyon

 The Celebration rugs were in attendance, and many many other wonderful rugs, bed rugs, chair's covered with wool, 3 D rug hooking, and Tavern Rugs.  Mary Jo's original design The Grand Canyon is pictured above.  It was my pleasure to meet her this past week. There was a gathering with a few of the Yahookers (Yahoo Rug Hookers list ladies :) , a few minutes with Lauren who has wonderful fun jewelry made from spoons, an old friend Barbara that I met at one of my first rug hooking camps.....

Buckeye Rug Hooking Guild friends!

This will become a cube footstool....someday!  The hooking was done in an 8 cut of wool.  Diane Stoffel was the instructor for this class and a wonderful class it was.  Most of my color preference is based on country colors...I asked to step out of that and step it up a bit.  This is going to be fun!

It feels like a fall morning....I must go play catch up!  Happy Hooking everyone!

Missed Spaces?

 The lights, water and air conditioning

returned gracefully, and gratefully, on the 11th day.  Others were without longer and had so much more damage.
These old trees weathered the storm of June 29th.

It has been difficult getting to my blog this morning.  We are country, therefore must utilize satellite and our mail is controlled by google...I am here, so I did make it but please let me know if anyone else is having difficulties.

 Very special visitors arrived yesterday...it is amazing that constant movement!...Photo's are blurred more than not!

Great Grandchildren...cool beans!












The fractur that I started at Cedar Lakes with instructor Susan Feller is done. The few spaces in the back will be filled in today, and the rug will be steamed.  Checking often by laying the rug down on a flat surface prevents packing it too tight. 

A special hello today goes to a friend and speed hooker, bead maker, doll restorer, and simply all around talented lady... who has also gone sky high in a balloon! Hi Mary Beth!




There is much catching up to do here, and Pip will continue to do what he does the best.......

4th of July on this WV Ridge

WV Ridge Storm 29 June 2012

June 29, 2012 the storm came through.  Those working long hours to restore the electricity are battling the heat as well.  This 4th of July evening 2012 it is 101.1 on the ridge at 6:30 pm.  The generator is running so this house has water and electric.

 Prayers are ongoing for those who are out working,and to those awaiting the restoration of their electric. 

Admiration for my ancestors, and memories pre AC abound. 

Reading with a book light, rug hooking in the light of day, the pleasures of an air conditioned car, and most of all family......this has indeed been a memorable 4th of July! 

.......turning to the left, after the top photograph was taken!

Keep safe ...Keep cool...  Happy 4th...

.....and Happy Birthday to my Grandson!