Decoration Day 1912

Today is Memorial Day 2012.  Posted above is a postcard that belonged to my Great Great Aunt of Pleasants County WV.  Decoration Day first began following the Civil War and has continued in to what we have today. Look closely at the medals displayed on the jackets of the gentlemen of the back row.

The above headstone is of Jonathan Bayard Morgan.  His resting place is over looking Fredericksburg.  He died in the "ambulance" according to his Civil War Records.


This small country cemetery overlooks the Middle Island
Creek in Tyler County WV.
Rest well our veterans....you are remembered.

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The new background photo is dedicated in memory of a classmate and friend.  She knew I wanted a mimosa tree and saw that I got one. I know she is watching over her family and friends.

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 Cedar Lakes Rug Camp of 2012 was blessed with very nice weather.  To the left you see Susan Feller discussing planning with one of her students,Lanna . Susan's rugs are displayed on the wall.
Below is my sister, Carol, in the pink with other "happy" rug hookers, Susan and Patsy, in Susan's class. The light poured through the windows, the energy flowed, designs were drawn, and smiles and laughter all combined to make this a wonderful experience.  With only one problem: it was over too soon!

I wanted to share photos of the rug show but the photographs were so unlike the rugs, soooooo..... Watch out for Teresa Nieberding and her Peacock art rug!  There were wonderful rugs in this show of all sizes and colors!  

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 WV hay time....

and a deck to paint, and since we can't naturalize here without disappearing....ahhhh can Sauder Village and August be far away :)

But as you see Pip has a different view of Summer............hook on!

Shirley's Vacation!

Shirley took a vacation to Myrtle Beach.  However the week's weather was soooo nice she spent most of her time resting on the bed.....the sun, and yes, food called us away often.

 .....so many jelly fish beached.

A photo of a shy friend.









We got to visit with our daughter and the lovely Lucy.  There are dog people, but in this case Lucy is a dog-person!  Don't you love the way she sits on the couch?

It's Spring on the WV ranch. There is some catching up to do following our get away.  There is a deck to paint, some landscaping to do.  I'm working on genealogy to assist members in to our DAR Chapter and looking forward to DAR Conference.  Also there is a High School Class reunion ....our small town doubles in size for the long weekend...
And soon, very soon, joining my sister for her first Rug Hooking Camp.  OK, I admit, I'm behind .....and am truly looking forward to the catching up!

Photo taken by "my husband" :)

 Blessings to all ..... I'll be back....sometime....Happy Spring!

Ahhhh Spring!

The Spring Hook In of the Buckeye Rug Hookers Guild ....held in Ohio at the Loveland Artists Studio...it was a wonderful beginning to the rug hooking year!

 Carol, my sister, and I traveled 4 hours and 20 minutes to join the fun and meet and visit with the BRHG members and friends.  The view out of our window at the hotel was indeed in full bloom. 

Carol and a few chairs :)

On the way back to West Virginia...across the state of Ohio....we stop for antiques.  The photo above is one of two hand made rugs that we spotted.  I do not know the pattern.  If you do please write in and tell us.

 

We loved the unique colors on our friend above.  I have seen many peacocks hooked in rugs, now I see the colors up close and personal I understand the force behind the patterns.  Carol took this photo.

On the home front, here are the blooms that have graced our yard for as long as our home has been here.  They bloomed earlier this year than I can ever remember.

This sentinel of our home was weary and we said good bye to him before a strong wind or storm could fell him and damage our home.  This tree will truly be missed by the family.

Zoom through the window....hanging bird feeder.

 May you have a wonderful Spring and all the time you need to work outside and enjoy the blooms!   Ahhh, but don't forget to pick up your hook.

Hearts Abound

Happy Valentine's Day to you and yours on the 14th!

Keep in mind the many rugs we have seen with the "heart" theme.  A background of muted swirling hearts, heart in hand, all different colored hearts.
So my wish to you is a very wonderful magnitude of hooked hearts day!


The weather today is white...and with the wind and 20 degree temp it is a swirling white.  We've had such a mild winter for 2012 here.  The walks have been cleared, the wood carried in, the electric is still on and we have satellite tv, and internet.  It's been a good Saturday for February :)

The prodded chair pad that I have made using recycled wool felted sweaters is finished.  The design was no intentional design, rather just swirl lines.  Working carefully due to running out of sweater material....I didn't utilize a hit and miss method.  I worked directly across one side to the other @ 180 degree angle to use a small bit of control. Some of the wool is recycled cashmere . Once released from the frame it is done.  No finishing work with this method :)

So from cashmere loving Pip and I....hook on (or proddy, or crochet, or...... :)