Shabby But Chic Hand Tied-Hooked Rug

Oh Boy it has been awhile since I began this rug--a long while. I have been so busy with other things that I had laid it aside for several months. But I finally finished! Whoo-Hoo!! It is a Flower Garden Rug. As promised, I am sharing the photos with you. Hugs and Blessings~Sharon

~Saturday Fun~

Greetings! I love Saturdays! I have spent the morning sewing on quilts and rearranging my bedroom. I am going to make a white summer quilt for our bed...it probably won't go over too well with the dog who considers it HER bed. But of course there is pink my next to favorite color..hubby wouldn't go for that at all...Oh well White it is!!

But first I am finishing off the quilt for Haiti. I will post a picture of it when I am finished. I chose pink (of course) because it is for a young girl, but then I thought she might like bright and vibrant colors. So...I'm making it BRIGHT Pink!! (smiles)

I hope that you all enjoy your weekend. And to all that have had severe weather this week-I'm praying for you! Keep Safe & God Bless you!!

~Dear Sweet Rebecca,

Good Morning Friends~

Just to share a few words and a newly completed project with you all. First,the words...it happens rarely that you find someone who is so generous of heart to take the time to share and post a wonderful new crafting technique with all who would want to learn. Rebecca of A Gathering of Thoughts is that rare jewel. I'm sure that many of you have visited her sites on Blogger and on Ebay as well and have seen her superb work. Rebecca is a very special lady and her work reflects her sweet soulful spirit. Through her beautiful blog I have learned to print a photo onto fabric! Thank You Sweet Rebecca!

A Little Color From Farm Country Iowa~

Good Morning! As part of my "learn to love fall" therapy, I tromped all over my little hilltop paradise looking for spectacular "Fall Color." Now I have been seeing blogs all over the web with the MOST Gorgeous fall photos. So off I went seeking splendor, with my trusty companion Freeway, hiking under dripping trees and through saturated bushes over damp muddy ground in 40 degree weather, trying my hardest to enjoy the great outdoors in fall! It just wasn't workin' for me.....So, back onto safer ground.. the tree is right in my front yard as is the sedum at the bottom, the other red bush is in my neighbor's yard. And frankly, I'm a mess, muddy from head to toe, cold and damp!! Perhaps I should stick to my front yard for awhile until I really get in the spirit of fall! For now, I will take a steaming hot bath, light my candles, and have a nice cup of hot tea. Actually fall IS rather nice...looking towards the outside from cuddly warmth of the inside!

Oh yes...did I mention that the wind is blowing 30 miles an hour?!
Ahhh yes...the Great Outdoors!!

~When the Scrap Basket is Full...Go Raggin'!~

Good Morning All! As I was packing up my sewing room for this move, I found that I had so many scraps of fabric that were way to small to use for quilts or pillows...but big enough to keep! Oh yes, I'm a fabric hoarder! (wink) I organized all of the scraps into a big basket that my dear friend Vicki made for me. Everytime I make something and have little cuttings of fabric leftover..into the basket they go! When the basket is chock-full, it's time to make a rag rug! This rag rug will be tied and locker hooked with a pretty pink & white carnation in the middle. I love rugs, and it is so hard to find pretty, rugs that don't cost a fortune. This is a wonderful craft to use up scraps and create something unique, excersise old Arthur, and easy to do while watching a good movie!
What do you do with your scrappy's?
Blessings~