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Create Beauty Everyday Pendant Give Away

Create Beauty Everyday Pendant Give Away

Dear Diary, Roberta Hancock is a rug hooker but she used to be a felted. She has a cottage near here and she came to my studio one day looking for felting supplies and I showed her how to hook. Yesssss! Another one converted. Since then she has made many mats and even sold some. Last year a woman came from Texas to two of my workshops. Patty Parish Pitts had a few days in between … Read entire article »

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Catherine Bussiere: Easter Eggs

Catherine Bussiere: Easter Eggs

A few years ago as I was visiting Louisiana I came upon this workshop on decorating eggs for Easter. It is simple and the results are simply stunning. Here are the things you will need: - Thin colorful 100% silk with pattern (or not). Ties are often made of silk and can be found at second hand store and or in your husband’s closet. - Eggs previously emptied and well rinsed - Plain cotton squares big enough to cover the … Read entire article »

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New Homepage. And the Winner is….

New Homepage. And the Winner is….

Thank you for all your tips, and your interest in the contest. This morning Brenda and I did a random pick and the winner is: So please get in touch with us at info@rughooking.com to claim your prize. Congratulations! and remember you are all welcome to come to the studio on Thursdays from 10 am to 3 pm to hook with The Studio Fibre Arts Group.   Dennie Hoffman denisehoffman@cox.net 98.161.55.35 Submitted on 2013/01/28 at 10:53 pm I love the new website, it’s very … Read entire article »

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keep reading, I am planning something special

keep reading, I am planning something special

Dear Diary, Yesterday my son tweeted “People can bash New Years all they want, but it’s not a bad thing to try and be a better person.#goodluckeveryone” . I found it interesting that we were both talking about resolutions online. I also liked his sentiment that it is always good to try and be a better person. Apparently, among the younger crowd, there is a lot of bashing about New Years Resolutions.  The truth is … Read entire article »

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Jelly

Jelly

Last week end I made jelly I love making it Picking apples from different trees I wash them, I quarter them I put it all in a big pot Covered with water they simmer for a while It becomes mushy I collect the juice For that much juice that much sugar goes in In the big pot it boils Cinnamon sticks are added Such a nice taste Boil and boil until it gels In a jar it goes Clear, pink, sweet Catherine   … Read entire article »

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Clare’s Boots

Clare’s Boots

Dear Diary, Giving away a prize is such good fun. I just got a note from Clare Booker who won the red bloodstones with her boots sitting on her mat. I am glad they fit and she feels good in them. I am thinking of another little prize idea….it is in the works. I like to give away a treat or two here. It is such fun. Here is Clare’s rug….     As comfy as bedroom slippers. The … Read entire article »

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And the winner of the blundstones is…it’s time to win red blundstones

And the winner of the blundstones is…it’s time to win red blundstones

Dear Diary, So today is the day, the votes are counted, we are around 268 , and I reached in the bag and the winner was pulled. The last two mornings I wore my red blundstones on my walk, and i hope theses  new boots comfort and cozy up a set of toes as much as mine do. So the next step is, she has to email us and let us know her size…she can try them … Read entire article »

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the winner of the grill…

the winner of the grill…

her family might not know it but they are going to be eating a lot of sandwiches…. Picked Randomly, by myself and Lorna, the winner is…..   Thank you so much participating. I now keep avocado as a staple in my fridge. Guess I’ll have to get some chutney to. The readers of this blog are all like my friend Joanne, good to go, whenever you call on them. I appreciate your reading so much. Thanks for playing … Read entire article »

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