a finished rug.. or 6

 I don't think i showed you the finished rug
I hooked for my daughter.
(I had help along the way)

i used a couple of the greens that i dyed and 

recycled wool for the background.

sister Jana had gone up to visit 

Bonnie at Willow Wood Market (Cobbler Carols cousin)

and brought me home a couple different teals.

As Angela wanted a teal bird. its not as bright in person.

i also don't think i showed you these other rugs i've finished.

i know i had shown and asked your opinions on the

 beginning stages of this first one.

i made these 2 for my sister and I

i used recycled wool from our dads 

vintage wool coat.

i wanted to try the proddy sunflower 

so incorporated a couple rug ideas.

i picked these treasures up yesterday 
at my neighbors sale.
the 2 bowls for 5.00 / basket 1.00
i just could not leave them there,,
i have quite a few of these vintage picnic baskets
and this is in the worst ware of the ones i have.
i think it will be a perfect porch basket!
and who could resist these Texasware bowls
they are in perfect condition and waiting for a summer salad!

well thats it for today,,
enjoy your august days my blog friends!   jody

Cobbler Gathering..

i have been working/playing in the yard
so not much hooking time,
but its coming along!

it is a kit i had ordered from

the old tattered flag

sometimes its nice to not have to color plan..

altho the colors are just a bit

bright for me so i may

spray with walnut crystal spray..

last Wednesday we had our cobbler gathering
in the woods at Auntie Marys/Uncle Doodles (Doug) Cabin

the cobblers were waiting 

while mom and i were on our way

we are here cobblers!

lots of munchies..

simply beautiful table setting using Aunties 
tea towels..

always great food.
auntie Mary made a huge salad, 
Joyce brought garden fresh baked potatoes
sister Jana made a yummy chicken tater-tot casserole
(Molly Yehs recipe, she lives near by)
there may have been bread there too...

it was cool/windy so we did not go 

for a pontoon ride on the lake.

some show and tell.

Auntie Mary started a new project.

she had also crocheted a prayer shawl but..

i didn't get a good picture of it.

then she showed us a bit of a new process
she was doing with her tea towels
amazing for sure!

ready for the dye bath!

of course lots of chit chat!

Carol brought pictures of her/daughter 

from a few years ago. 

what a beauty Carol 

and Shell is just a cute as an adult!

she had found me some vintage 
mini Tupperware salt/peppers
at a sale! thank you Carol!

i showed the wool ornaments
by butternut basin 
i have been working on to have 
on hand for the holidays..

i had asked mom to pick out a 

2" stitchery from 

Itty Bitty Celebrations

 by Lisa Bongean.

mom showed Jana and she said..

have her make the sheep 

with all those French knots. Ha Ha!

mom picked the kitty

so.. i made sister the sheep! 

it was quite funny, ya had to be there..

Carol P finished this diamond dot
that she had given me for my birthday!
Love it and the colors are so pretty in person!!
thank you Carol P!

 time for dessert!

Carol had made a lemon/cream chz/coolwhip dessert

and mom brought a rhubarb/cream chz/custard dessert

Yum! Yum! Yum!

then time to go, there were so many deer!

im glad we left before dark!

uncle Doodles (moms brother)

 arrived home soon after we left!

sorry we missed you!

enjoy your august days my blog friends..             jody

Progress..

Thank You my blog friends for your input
on my hooking question!
 i think i have it figured out.
thought i would show you my progress..
thru out the day i look forward to 
sitting a bit and hooking.. 

Cobblers are gathering at the lake tonight at
Auntie Marys cabin in the woods.
i made a dill pickle dip/potato chips...

enjoy your summer days my blog friends!           Jody

Hooking question..

Hey Blog friends.. i have never taken a hooking class

have always wanted to..

some questions you just cant find answers to on 

youtube videos ect..

so thought i would come to the best source!

Lauren, Cathy, Julia? and who ever wants to chime in!

i just started a new rug..

my question is when i come to an area like this first picture

what is the best way to fill in those narrow spots, 

as a #8 noodle is to wide.

do i use a smaller cut to fill in the narrow area?

or do i turn sideways and cut one sideways

 (hope you understand this one)

already taken this out as didnt like the way it looked.

i just would like to know

the correct way to fill in an area like this..

i would love some input! i am going to ask 

when another question comes up.. 

appreciate your help!

sister Jana, me and the cobblers need

to plan a trip to Sauder next year! 

i so want to go to NY to Old Tattered Flag

but Ohio is a bit more do-able!

i see you will be a vendor there Lauren! 

have a great time!!

would love to meet you there! 

anyway guys thank you so much!

need to share that i (Noel) found the cutest lil guy on my door step

Noel would not like another fur babe so i promptly picked it up

and walked down to moms.

(he sure loves mom and shes enjoying him!)

we advertised, no one was knocking on doors

and clearly not looking for him.

3 lbs 10 oz

his name is JJ and now 4lbs 10oz

(look at that cute nose!)

hope you are enjoying your summer days!        jody