Saturday, August 3, 2019

STITCHING, HOOKING & A TOUR...

 I've been stitching like crazy person getting ready for the Early Homestead show in Holly Michigan.  It's not until September, but it'll be here before you know it!



I'm not stitching anything pretty....just prim and grungy.  I've stitched eight samplers in just a few weeks and will be framing them in frames that are from the late 1800's to the early 1900's.  I've been hoarding collecting antique frames for years...always with the idea I would stitch these types of samplers...I am using some really rough, linen...I have no idea what it is, but it dyes and bakes really well.    I am free-hand stitching with no design in mind, but I do have a motif book that has been very inspiring.  It's been fun!
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And look at this hooked rug designed and hooked by my friend Deb....we took a class with Donna Hrkmann two years ago.  She specialized in portrait hooking and is phenomenal!!  These are Deb's two grandsons working on their laptop...She will be displaying this at Sauder this month.

 


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And then there is this beauty...by another fellow Holly Hooker, Bonnie...I love this sheep design!!  Take note of the cotton balls....


                                 The whole face is just beautiful!
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           Now for a little tour of my friend Pat's house.  Every Wednesday the Holly Hookers meet...we take turns sharing our homes...and always have such a wonderful time!!  So this is Pat's house and gardens...


Her home was built in 1905, and is just gorgeous!  A gargoyle stands guard!







Such wonderful days spent with wonderful friends!!!  Have a safe and blessed week!
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8 comments:

  1. MarilynAugust 4, 2019 at 3:32 AM

    Those hooked pieces are awesome, especially the kids.
    What great house.
    Marilyn

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  2. Three Sheep StudioAugust 4, 2019 at 4:05 AM

    Looks like you are making great progress on items for your show ! The grandson rug hooking is amazing ! It really captures the boys expressions. A treasure !
    Rose

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  3. marlyAugust 4, 2019 at 10:23 AM

    Wow. Never thought you could do such detail in hooking. Both are amazing. Fabulous fabulous house, colors, porch, well … everything!

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  4. Prims By The WaterAugust 4, 2019 at 1:51 PM

    Looks like yu have been a busy beaver! How fun to meet with friends and hook too. See you soon! Janice

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  5. EarleneAugust 6, 2019 at 6:38 PM

    WOW!!! Love Pats home and gardens! Rugs and your stitiching is awesome. Are you sharing a booth again? See you then!

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  6. acorn hollowAugust 7, 2019 at 4:37 AM

    wow wow wow is all I can say from your stitching to the rugs to the gardens and home just all lovely and amazing! Not a bad way to spend a summer.
    cathy

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  7. Rugs and PugsAugust 7, 2019 at 8:49 AM

    Deb's rug is amazing. What you can do with a smaller cut!
    Pat's house...be still my heart. Simply beautiful.
    Great stitching!!! Yes, September will be here in a flash.

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  8. Julie - My Primitive HeartAugust 8, 2019 at 10:20 AM

    Hi Bobbie,
    Love your pieces and hope you get lots more done for your show!! Don't you just wish you had another set of hands right now???
    That children's rug is AMAZING and so very lifelike and the sheep rug is so very sweet! Love that face!!! Looks like you had a wonderful time with your hooking friends and love that red house as well as all the GREEN!!! Sure would love to be able to sit outside with friends, but we would all be too hot since it has been in triple digits here!!! Enjoy it!!!
    Take care and have a great week, my friend!
    Heart Hugs~
    Julie xo

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