Busy Day

Hope everyone is having a great day.  Isn't it interesting that

when it is winter we can't wait for warmer weather......

Being as this is the hottest summer I can remember I am

so very ready for cooler weather.......

Anyway back to a more interesting topic - Wool.  I'm planning

some dyeing in the near future...you know ... some

luscious fall shades (I'm already feeling cooler).  So

I was busy picking wool for the dye pot and then the

fun starts.....picking the colors.  I feel like

a little girl getting that much anticipated NEW box of crayons on

Christmas morning. I know you all know what I'm talking about,

don't pretend you don't. 

Also, the twins and I would like to hook the Need'l Love Turkey for

this fall and so I'm looking for the perfect fall shades.  Also, later today

I will be listing my sweet peacock hooked mat.  It is a Primitive Betty freebie, and I

almost hope it won't sell.  Oh well, I can always make another.  It worked up in not

time at all.

How sweet is that?  It was a joy to hook.

Tummy is growling, so I best take care of that.....

Wherever you are have a great day.  Be back soon......

Lonna

Happy Birthday USA

Hope you all have something special planned for

tomorrow.   It will be a quiet day for

me.

Let me bring you up to date.  The Colonial Days Festival in

Volant was a success.  We met so many nice ladies....

some very interested in learning to hook.  It was

a beautiful but  very, very hot...

The week before the show I discovered that my camera was lost

somewhere in my house......  Does that ever happen to any of you?  It

seems to happen to me a lot.  I have looked everywhere and in

the process getting some long overdue cleaning done......still - NO CAMERA.

Haven't done any hooking since the show either, but did do a

little bit of stitching on a sampler I have been working

on for quite a while and might just work on again tomorrow.

Hope you all have a terrific 4th....don't eat too much and

stay safe if you are on the roads.

Lonna

Oops!

Hope everyone is having a good Sunday.  Mine was spent making

slow cooker roast beef tacos - mmm good :), a little stitching on

a sampler started long ago, checking on the blogs I follow and

just staying cool inside.....

My last blog showed pics of two projects I had completed.  One was my design and

the other (I thought) was a Bird in Hand Primitive freebie......

Well, it appears I was mistaken.  I knew I had downloaded

many of Bird in Hands freebies, but I forgot that I

had also downloaded a few of Primitive Betty's.  The sweet crow 

design is from Primitive Betty's as well as the peacock

I plan to start this coming week ........ 

Thanks, Robin for bringing that to my attention.   

Have a great evening,

Lonna

Two New Completions

Hi Everyone - What a simply gorgeous day it is here in western PA....

absolutely perfect.  A perfect day for sitting outside

and doing something that you love to do....

like hooking, which is what I plan to do when I finish

this posting.

Here is the completed heart mat.....no name yet.....

When our hooking group met last week, the consensus was for tongues.....

and I am so pleased with the result. 

Also, I downloaded some Bird in Hand Primitives freebies.....

I just love her designs.  They are primitive yet with

a sweetness that I so enjoy.  Here is my finished piece......

How cute is he?  For me it can take quite a bit of time when

coming up with a new design......  It was such a treat

to just hook this oh sooo cute design.  All in all, I think it only

took about 6-7 hours of hooking.  It isn't very big, but

I was able to use some scrap wool I had laying

around........  I think I'm going to hook the

Bird in Hand Primitives sweet peacock next.  It reminds me

of the peacocks that you see in so many sampler designs.

Enjoy this wonderful day,

Lonna

My Dilemma

Okay, this is my dilemma.  My newest rug/mat

would more than likely be used on a wall. 

So I'm wondering if I should

add some tongues across the bottom.  I think

I would like the tongues

but would like some other opinions.  

This was a really quick mat,

and I so enjoyed hooking the background straight

 across.  I temporarily attached one of the

 tongues just to get an idea of what it would

 look like.......  And I like it. 

Let me know what you think..... 

This one is a little brighter.   It will be for sale at We Three's

booth behind the James Creek Gallery store

for the Colonial Festival in Volant, PA next month. 

Volant isn't far from the Ohio border.  So if you are

anywhere in the area stop and check it out. 

Kathy Graybill will be there along with

the Treharn furniture makers and Ginger

Cazan redware just to name a few. 

I belong to a rughooking group and we will be

meeting next Thursday, so I hope to

have some pics of the (are you ready?)

"Girls Gone Wooled" primitive rug hooking group. 

Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend everyone. 

Be back soon,



Lonna

Better Late than Never.....

I know it's been quite a while since my last post.  My life was a little crazy for a

time but is now starting to settle down a bit.  I have been doing a lot of hooking.

I finished the rug I was hooking, Simple Pleasure, and

listed it on Etsy and it sold a few weeks ago.......Yeah!!!!

I also just finished a new mat and will get a picture

posted soon......

It is almost that time again for James Creek's Colonial Festival.  It will

be held on Saturday, June 23 in Volant, PA.  I'm hoping to

get more information.  I will be there with the twins, Karen and Sharon.

Last week the three of us had a hooking day at Sharon's.  It was a perfect day and I

just couldn't resist taking a few pics.  Sharon has a gorgeous place.  We've

spent many days hooking in her yard.  We were busy

hooking for the festival.  Karen is doing a cute chicken which, I think,

is destined to become a pillow.  Sharon loves bee skeeps, so that

is what she is working on.

I'm also posting a picture of my completed rug, Simple Pleasure.  I really enjoyed

hooking it, and now it has found a new home.......

The pattern for Simple Pleasure is available on my Etsy.....check it out.

I will be adding more patterns soon .  

I hope wherever you might be that you are

enjoying a day as beautiful as it is here.

Take care,

Lonna

   

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.........

What's up with Etsy?

Hi Everyone, Happy Friday.  I am curious as to why Etsy is German today with euro prices.  It is really strange, and I can't seem to change because EVERYTHING IS IN GERMAN.........  I can get very frustrated when strange things like this happen with no explanation.  I'm going to go cool down and come back later....

Till then,
Lonna

Lazy Saturday

How's everyone today?  I would imagine that most of  you are feeling the oppressive heat we have been getting.  Today seems slightly cooler, or should I say less hot.  We had some much needed rain last night in the form of thunderstorms, and I think more is to come today.  Reportedly we had a high temp yesterday of 99 degrees, which is the hottest I can remember.  It's almost a little scary.  I worry about the ones who have to work in this heat.  The house is cool, it's Saturday, and I am making spaghetti sauce in the crock pot so the kitchen will stay cooler, washed some clothes.......hmm what do you think I can get into now.......  I could stitch on my sampler, work on a new rug design, hook on my Polly Minick rug, browse some blogs, etc.  So, it seems I have a big decision to make.  I think I will start with some blogs.  Are any of you like me and will get motivated by viewing those wonderful blogs?  So, everyone stay cool and enjoy your weekend.......

Lonna

Weekend Road Trip

On Sunday we took a trip to our friend, Carmen's home.  We had a wonderful time while there.  She served us a delightful lunch and then we hooked and talked out on her screened-in porch for quite a while.  I think there was more talking than hooking.....know what I mean?  The day was hot and dry but that didn't spoil it a bit.  Thanks Carmen for a fun time.

Below are a couple of pics of what I have been working on...a Notforgotten Farm pattern and a Cricket Collection sampler that I started.

Nothing much new since I wrote last.  I haven't been feeling well and have no desire to do much of anything.  I hate summer colds.  I hope it ends soon.  We did have some much needed rain but the humidity is back......Ugh :( 

After getting some transcription done, I have been visiting some of my favorite blogs.  The amount of blogs available is somewhat overwhelming, but oh so much fun.  I enjoy seeing what everyone is doing, and that helps me get motivated, which I definitely need right now. 

Well, back to blog heaven........

Lonna

I can't believe just how long it has been since I since I wrote.  Let me catch you up.  The Colonial Day festival at James Creek Galleries was a great success.  I did very well and am now planning on next year.  I met so many terrific people while there, and the James Creek gals outdid themselves in providing both breakfast (Amish donuts, fruit and coffee) and for lunch pulled pork sandwiches and meatball sandwiches and assorted other goodies, and to top the day off, the weather was perfect....couldn't ask for better. 

Our neighbor under the tent was Joy Tipping and her wonderful theorems which were framed in lovely frames with graining that she and her husband make.  I am already thinking about which one I want to purchase next year.........

After the show I spent a few days in Ohio with my sister relaxing....much needed.  It was lovely with more beautiful weather. 

Now I'm ready for a new design but find that my mind is blank.  I would love to do a floral, maybe even a geometric.  Sometimes the ideas flow easily and at other times......not so much.

Do any of you get the wool sampler from Rebecca at The Wool Studio?  My friend got hers a couple of days ago and it appears that due to costs of producing wool The Wool Studio's wool now contains a bit of nylon.  I don't know about you, but I like being able to say my rugs are 100% wool.  I guess it gives us something to think about......

I hope you are all enjoying the summer doing lots of fun things.  Fall is my favorite time of year.  This heat wave is not so much fun....  Hope it cools down just a bit.  It seems like it is either feast or famine.

Will write again soon....

Lonna

Colonial Festival Info

Here is a copy of the postcard with all the info regarding the Colonial Festival held by James Creek Galleries.........located in Volant, PA...not far from the Ohio border....Hope you can come and check it out...

I'm Back!

There has been a lot going on, but I'm back.  On May .... I had a beginner hooking class with a terrific help from my friend Karen.  We had six lovely ladies with a desire to learn how to hook.  I have posted two pics below.  One of our students turned out to be our friend Carmen, who already knows how to hook but just signed up for fun.  It was really nice seeing her again. 

We had a lovely lunch provided for us by the James Creek Galleries ladies, Jan and Clair.  Thanks so much!  Here is a picture of what our students were working on.  I gave our Lazy Days design a make over.  I added a wing to the crow and rounded the petals on the flower. 

Also on June 25, 2011 we will be participating in James Creek Gallerie's 4th Annual Colonial Festival. We will be under a tent behind the shop.  It would be so nice to meet some fellow hookers.  You can find more info on the James Creek Gallerie website.

Be back soon!

Happy Mother's Day

I was thinking about my mom who passed away several years ago.  She had Alzheimer's -- the most degrading and evil disease there is.  She was an amazing woman.  She was an exquisite needlewoman, embroidery, needlepoint, bargello, bargello, and cross stitch.  My sister and I are blessed to have several examples of her needlework.  She was also an extraordinary seamstress.  She made our prom gowns and our wedding gowns.  She made a beautiful long christening gown for my oldest daughter, and it has been worn by all the female babies in our family.  I didn't always appreciate you talents.  As a teenager I always wanted to just buy my clothes like all the other girls.  As an adult, I still examine clothing to see if the plaids match, a sign of a well made garment.  When I owned Heirloom Stitchery, she finished all pillows, Christmas stockings and anything that needed sewn, and she did it well.  Everything I have learned about the needle arts I learned from her.  She was already gone when I learned rug hooking. 

I'm sure most of you are also remembering your moms at this time, and maybe you are still blessed to still have her.  Let me tell what I did to my mom long ago.  I became engaged on Christmas Eve 1964.  I was 18.  My fiance and I planned on a wedding in May of 1966.  In August of 1965 we decided to move our wedding up and get married that October, which was just two months away.  Come on, let's get real now.  You know how 18-year-old girls can be......  The wedding was for over 350 people.  My mom made my gown, veil, 2 junior bridesmaid dresses, the flower girl dress, the ring bearer's pillow, headpieces for the two junior bridesmaids and the flower girl and nade her own blue velvet suit.  She made me help sew the pearls and crystals on the lace for my gown.  (How dare she?  I just wanted to spend time with "Jimmy."  Two weeks before the wedding she got bursitis (I wonder why), but she pulled it off.  Amazing huh?  I went through my life always thinking that it didn't matter what problem came along, my mom would be able to fix it somehow.  She was only about 69 when she first showed the signs of Alzheimer's.  From that point we started to lose her. She passed when she was 80 years old.  She only got to know one of her great grandchildren and she had 15. 

Forgive me for this long reminiscence.  I've just had her on my mind lately.  I hope you all still have your moms and if not that you have many wonderful memories of her.

Later today I am going to dinner with my two daughters.  Lisa's husband and Missy's finance are working out of town and won't be home until Monday.  We haven't been able to do this in a long time, and I'm really looking forward to it. 

A mother is the truest friend we have, when trials heavy and sudden

fall upon us; when adversity take the place of prosperity;

when friends who rejoice with us in our sunshine desert us;

when trouble thickens around us, still we she cling to us,

and endeavor by her kind precepts and counsels

to dissipate the clouds of darkness and cause peace

to return to our hearts.  - Washington Irving.

Definition of a sweater:  A garment worn by a child when its mother 

is feeling chilly.  - Ambrose Bierce

That would be my definition of a sweater.  How about you?  May all of you have a wonderful day tomorrow whether you are remembering how much you miss your mom and how wonderful she was or just enjoying the day letting your family honor you. 

Next time I write, I will have a new mat to show you.  

  My mom and I on my wedding day........HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!!