writing books
What makes you write a book. As I start my new one with just a half a page written, I wonder that myself. Maile, a reader who has been here for a workshop, asked that in the comments to yesterdays’ post. How does the process work? My first book, Hook Me a Story happened because I was afraid that rug hooking would not been seen as part of the culture of Atlantic Canada. There were many … Read entire article »
Filed under: Creativity, Studio
newsy tuesday
Here I am blurry me, on the phone. Catherine Bussiere who blogs here on Sunday took a bunch of pictures around the studio last week, including these of me. Catherine said to say she was sorry she missed last Sunday because she had no internet access but she will be back. Catherine is taking some time off for a little bit but will continue with her beautiful poetic Sunday posts. I love going to the … Read entire article »
really cool….playing with words
Dear Diary, Just a playful image made of words. This is what happens when you play with photographs and aps. What is there to say here other than, somethings are purely just for fun. Somethings are just really cool. Please read the little post below this one too and respond to us. Megan, our new person at the studio is helping me create a series of amazing workshops over the next eighteen months and we need … Read entire article »
Filed under: Creativity, Studio
Welcome Megan
Dear Diary, in the quiet months of winter a woman in a red wool coat would appear in my studio occassionally. In retrospect, she was a bit of a vision. When you live in a small place you do not see many new faces in January. My interest was piqued. It turns out she just moved near by. In february we decided to start our weekly hook in and Megan the woman in the red … Read entire article »
Peppermint Tea on the Couch
Dear Diary, Tonight Lorna, Robert and I did a little clean up along our road down to the pond. Well, I collected five bags, Robert had two and I have not talked to Lorna yet. It was mostly fast food wrappers but there were a few oddities. It is Earth Day but truth is we have been meaning to fo it for weeks. I collected a few bags and then would drop them off … Read entire article »
Filed under: Diary, Small Town Life, Studio
Flo Dougherty’s Abstract
Dear Diary, Last week a studio visitor dropped in to pick up some wool for her rug. Flo Dougherty pulled out a beautiful abstract that made you think of birch trees and fall leaves that she designed for her son. She said she wanted wool for a border but all I could think was why. Now I love to sell wool but I had to be honest and say that the rug was lovely the … Read entire article »
Filed under: Rug Hooking, Studio
Two Minute Studio Tour
As promised here is a tour of the new wools in the studio. If you want you can call us to order anything you want at 1 800 328 7756 as we have not got all of this on the website yet. … Read entire article »
Filed under: Rug Hooking, Studio
Cabbages on the Coast
Dear Diary, Cabbages on the coast is done and I have posted it on the facebook page and here today. The rug is 34 by 52 and is $2400 .Today was hang the rugs day in the studio. I hung three rugs for saleand moved some around. I have to say it is my least favorite job to do but I appreciate it once it is done. It makes the place look so good … Read entire article »
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