It's Snowing

A lot of snow is pretty common at this time of year in western PA, but not so this year.  We have been enjoying spring-like weather and very, very little snow, and I couldn't be happier.  Although, sometimes it is nice to be snowed in for a day or so, hooking, cooking or just the plain enjoyment of being safe and snug inside.

It's Super Bowl weekend........no as exciting when your favorite team (Steelers) isn't playing.  I will, however, be rooting for the Giants.

As for hooking, got the latest wool samples from the Wool Studio and am waiting for samples from Heavens to Betsy.......Pure eye candy to us hookers.  I've made more progress on my latest rug and will post pictures next week.  I should be able to get quite a bit done on it over the weekend.......
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Some news!  I have changed my Etsy store's name to We Three Rug Hooking which should be easier for everyone, as it is my business name and the name I used for my website.  I sell my rugs on Etsy as well as patterns, sometimes wool, etc.  Hope you stop and visit.  You can get there by clicking my the Etsy link below.

Enjoy the weekend, don't eat too much.......Oh what the heck, have a great time

Freeform mat completed

Here is a picture of a rather small mat that I just completed.  It measures 11 x 22 and makes a really nice table mat.  It started out with the brown areas.  I really wasn't sure where to go from there.  It is the type of design where you can still set some things on it and not lose sight of what the design really is.  It is also a great way to use up some leftover strips.  It is more muted than it appears on my screen.  I think it is time for a new camera.  Click on My Etsy below where it will be listed soon.  I'm also working on a larger rug for spring and am just giving you a sneak peak.  I started it a while back but have made several changes.....changes in wool, changes in the basic design.....as you can see by all the Xs and drawing changes on the linen.  I hope to get a lot done over the weekend, but then I'm sure you know all about "the best laid plans."

After several changes, I might still be making more.  On my monitor the colors seem a bit brighter than they really are.

What's everybody else working on?  I always find it fun to start something new once the holidays are over and all the decorations are down.  

Tomorrow Karen and Sharon (AKA the twins) will be coming to do some hooking and watch The Help.  I hear it is really good.....can't wait. 

Have a terrific weekend,

Lonna

My Christmas

Merry Belated Christmas Everyone!

I know I haven't posted for quite some time.  On Thanksgiving I went to

my sister's in Ohio to house sit and puppy sit for almost

two weeks.  When I got home there was just

too much to get done in addition to some recuperation

time.  I was beat.  Little Mylie (above-mentioned puppy) totally

exhausted me.  She is really sweet, but ..... so terribly active.

Christmas was wonderful.  I spent Christmas Eve with all my children

and grandchildren.  On Christmas day I was at my son's

home and had a very nice day with my daughter-in-law's family.

The next day was our annual ravioli dinner here at my house.  We had

so much fun.  We cooked over 200 ravioli that day.....more than we had

ever cooked in the past which is to be expected with four teenagers

and two of them trying to break family records.  It was great. 

Here are some pictures of ravioli making and Christmas Eve.

The top pix is my kids and me and the bottom one is of all the grandchildren
and me.

To everyone out there in blogland.......HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

Beautiful Day in PA

Attention Hannah Pepper Sampler Lovers!!!

I know that there are many sampler lovers out there, and

I have something to offer that I think someone might be looking for.

Below are two Fine Lines magazines that I found.   I was looking

for the four FL that contained the Hannah Pepper reproduction sampler chart.  Well,

I found someone selling all four and also some single issues.

Since I was afraid to lose because they seem to be

a VERY hard to find item, I bid on all of them.  Low and behold,

I won the group of four as well as two single charts.

Of course, I only need the four, so I have two to

offer to anyone who might be looking for them.

Fine Lines Summer 2002 contains part 1 of the chart.  Fine Lines Fall 2002 contains part 2.  I just love this sampler especially since I have a granddaughter whose name is, you guessed it, Hannah. FYI there are 4 parts to this sampler.

I can't wait to get started, but first I want to look for a linen that lookes more like

the original.  Anyway, if anyone is interested, please email me at wethree@zoominternet.net.  They are 5.00 each, which is what I paid, plus 3.00 for media mail shipping.  Also, I found these on an Ebay site that I think is Hartwood Acres.  They had tons of cross stitch and might have the other two parts needed
to complete this amazing reproduction sampler. 

Here is a peak at a new We Three design.  Maybe I'm odd, but when it is a certain
season like autumn, that's what I want to work on.  This seems too spring like to
be hooking right now.  So, I think that is reason enough to start another
hooking project.

That's it, let me know what you think.  I usually second guess all
my designs.  Till next time......

Have a great day and Go Steelers!!!!
Lonna :)

It's Baaaaccck!

That oh so scarry day is back.

I'm sure some or you remember Trick or Treat

in the fifties and sixties when ToT lasted for 2 hours instead

of only one.  When you could go around your

neighborhood WITHOUT your parents, and when

all you wanted to do when you got home

was eat the candy, not inspect it for possible

needle holes or even worse.

Where or where did those great days go!

Even with the passing of time and all the changes, kids still love it.

Just wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween.  I would guess that someone out there in blogland has a scarry story to tell.

Leave a comment and share......

Decisions, decisions, decisions

Where does the time go?  Let me first say that I had a lot of thinking to do

and a hard decision to make.

That decision is to shut down the We Three website.  It is still up and running

and will be til the end of the month.  As you may know my two daughters,

Lisa & Missy, left the business a few

years ago.  Since then I have been running the business

and taking care of the website as well as

working part time and maintaining a home.

As 65 is just around the corner I just wanted to have a more simple life. 

 I plan keep my blog and my Etsy.  If I do any new designs,

I will probably use this blog to offer them for sale.  Actually, I am

currently working on a new design and will post progress pics.

On one hand I feel sad but on the other hand,

I am looking forward toward what the future may have in store.

I have always loved stitching samplers and am now able to

work on some projects started long ago, and I'm really enjoying that

and finding all the sampler blogs out there.

I have three grandsons and two of them are currently playing football, which I love, and

I so enjoy going to watch them.  It sure has been a fun ride.  Thanks to

all who have supported us over the years.  Feel free to contact me at wethree@zoominternet if you have questions.

Be back soon :)

Lonna

What's up with Etsy update

Well, my laptop etsy is still in German, but on my desktop computer Etsy is in English.  Anyone have any ideas?  I even restarted my laptop but still German.....perplexing.  Everything else on the laptop is ok.  Strange, unexplained things make me crazy.........