Three of Hearts

A simple hooked rug from lots of scrap worms....it is amazing how many extra wool strips I accumulate.  Didn't have to cut a one for this little rug.

Mixed old mustard yellows

Old reds

Vintage blues

Worms from the scrap basket makes some of the best rug!

It was such a nice day that I loaded up the kiddos after I picked up Sloan from school and we went to the park then of course we stopped for slushies!

Love begins at home, and it is not how much we do.....but how much love we put in that action.  

Mother Teresa

Happy Trails....Ginger

Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.
Mother Teresa
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Punching, Hooking, and Fishing!

Found a little time to punch up a bowl of heart pins.  A little boy has been keeping me busy after school going on scavenger hunts and fishing.   It's been a little cool for fishing but we have been giving it a try!

The scrap basket of wooly worms is still piled high but I did make a small tote.  I lined it with fabric and backed it with wool.  It's simple and will be a good little tote for small projects.

Tomorrow and Thursday Eva Mae will be over for a visit and Sloan is looking forward to seeing her after school.   She is getting to be a big girl and is always busy!  

Hoping your week is off to a great start.

Happy Trails....Ginger

In The Jungle

 

 

More times than I care to admit my craft room looks like a jungle! 

 

 

Even this lion feels at home :)

 

 

Laundry is getting done, dishes are all cleaned up, but the vacuum needs ran over a few rugs and a few more last minute chores and then maybe I'll find a few minutes to hook before I need to go pick up a little boy from kindergarten!

 

Hope you are enjoying your day whether it be in a jungle or huddled in an igloo!

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Lucy Locket Lost Her Pocket

Lucy Locket Lost Her Pocket,

Kitty Fisher Found It;

Not A Penny Was There In It,

Only Ribbon Round It!

Well I made three little pockets yesterday and finished the last one up this morning.

This is what was on the frame yesterday and for a first attempt It turned out okay.

This is the back of the sheep pocket

When you open it up it repeats the sheep....I added a magnetic heart closure but can you see the mistake???

This is the little pocket just big enough to tuck in some spare change or folded bills.

A little pocket that opens at the top.....maybe to hang a sprig of flowers or herbs!

I've been thinking about doing a pocket booklet....think I'll go find my rug hook and see if I can find Lucy Locket's pocket!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Once Upon A Snowman!

Well it warmed up just a bit today before the next cold blast comes in tonight....Oklahoma is famous for the wind and today it finally calmed down a bit.  I made a few needle punch snowman coasters....I have to say snowmen are some of my favorites to make.  Even got these little guys finished off with a wool backing and jute cording around the edge....now for a cup of hot chocolate!

Next on the frame I am trying a new little project and will see if it works out like I have planned.

I have a bit of time before our son comes to pick up Sloan this afternoon and the little kiddo fell asleep after a hard day at school so guess I make use of some punching time with that hot chocolate!

Stay warm and cozy it is cold out there!

Happy Trails....Ginger

As If...

 

I didn't have enough different types of crafts I like.....

I tried knitting and in two evenings finished this scarf.  I had actually tried knitting before and gave up this time  It was actually easy and fun!

 

Now what to try next???

 

Guess your never to old to learn something new!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

January Farm Girls Day

For the last few years about 15 to 20 of us gals gather out here at the farm for a day of rug hooking, needle punch, and stitching....just about any kind of craft goes!

Kay made the above rug it is a pattern by Linda Brannock and is available through  Wooley Woolen.

Ann made this rug it is a bodkin rug and is about 3 inches thick and reversible.

Laura was working on binding this rug that she made of all her scrappy worms.

Kay got some binding done on this rug....it is a pattern my Star Rug Company.

WE had postponed our December dirty santa due to bad weather so we had a great time playing yesterday.  Below is what each person went home with after lots of stealing!  The theme this year was something with a heart and hand.

Ann went home with Karan's heart and hand apron.

Kathy went home with tin ornaments with a heart and hand on the inside as well as little heart and hands that hold threads  they were made by Carol W.

Teresa went home with a vintage platter painted by Kathy.

Carol W. went home with a needle punch by Carolyn P.

Dee went home with a heart and hand penny rug made by Sue (my mom)

Karan went home with a needle punched book cover by me.

Carolyn P. went home with a stuffed heart and hand pinkeep by Dee.

Veronica went home with an appliqued box made by Teresa.

Sue (mom) went home with a notepad and scrapbook covered clipboard.

I got this needle punch heart and hand that holds a battery operated candle made by Ann.

WE had a great day with a buffet style lunch and lots of visiting and of course lots of laughter!

We have already planned our next dirty santa and will be doing a house and heart so lots of time to be deciding what to make for the end of 2014.

Those farm girl days are always one of my favorite days of the month!   I hope you enjoyed seeing what a simple little pattern of a heart and hand can be made into so many different and fun things.

Happy Trails....Ginger

Fill Your Heart This Year!

 

I hope this New Year you find time to fill your heart with all things good!

 

Take time to enjoy family and friends!

 

Slow down and enjoy some quiet time each day!

 

 

Fill your heart with thankfulness for the blessings we receive each and every day!

 

Happy Trails....Ginger

Looking Ahead!

Looking ahead to 2014.....lots of new things for the coming year!

A new little granddaughter to love and hold!

More needle punching, rug hooking, and wool applique to do :)

Friends and Family to enjoy!

This year has been full of blessings and I'm sure 2014 will be, too!

Happy Trails....Ginger

Silent Night!

We had a wonderful Christmas and even had a concert by my two nieces....Perfectly playing the clarinet and flute for us.  Mandy on the left with the clarinet will be playing at half time at the Liberty Bowl in Memphis, TN with her school band and Diamond Rio on December 31st.  

We had the family over Christmas evening and enjoyed some of the traditional foods as well as a Mexican feast.    We will be celebrating again on Saturday with Danny's family and are very thankful that his Dad is home after 4 months of therapy after a light stroke.  

Tonight the house is quiet after a busy Christmas but the music and memories will not be forgotten!

Hoping you had a blessed Christmas with family and friends!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

LOTS of Quilt Scraps!

I use to make a LOT of quilts and as most quilters I have a LOT of fabric scraps.....so with the trusty rotary cutter, locker hook, crochet cotton, and canvas foundation I'm turning those scraps into a rug.

It's a great way to make use of scraps and these rugs are washable and last for a LONG time!

I've even been known to cut up Danny's worn out shirts and put them in a rug :)

Even ugly fabrics work great in these kind of rugs so think twice about throwing out those scraps and put them in a rug!

Happy Trails.....Ginger

Lost In A Forest

Where is your focus this Christmas?  I have been asking myself the same question.  Do you sometimes feel like you are lost in a forest of a million trees.  Every direction you look something needs to be done...the cards need written, the gifts need bought and wrapped, the meals planned, oh and don't forget the laundry, paying the bills, taking care of the kids, and the list just goes on!

 

I asked Sloan yesterday when we were just taking a few moments to talk about his day and I asked him.... Do you know what Christmas is REALLY about?  Much to my surprise it wasn't about Santa and gifts he said Jesus being born.  Wisdom from a 6 year old :)

 

Have you ever wondered about the innkeeper of Bethlehem?  The census was being taken the city was full and here was a lady and her husband that had traveled so far and her time to deliver was so near.  I'm sure the innkeeper felt like he was in a forest....everywhere he turned something to do....his inn was full.  Nearby in his stable this woman and her husband found a place to deliver their baby OUR LORD!

The innkeeper was so busy he missed the visiting shepherds, the wise men, and the angels....yes right in his own backyard.

May we all step out of the forest and not be so pre-occupied this Christmas to worship the KING and put Christ back into the center of our lives!

 

May your hearts be filled with JOY this Christmas Season and into the New Year.

 

Happy Trails.....Ginger

 

 



Be Mine..... Cupid's Arrow

Cupid's Arrow has been busily shooting lots of love!  Yes, it is still December!

With my needle punch and hand dyed wool threads these cupids are my newest creations.   Made into hanging pockets to hold special valentines or dried flowers they will brighten up the winter days.

Small ones punched for jackets or tote bags!

Then I oxford punched a small mat!

Now to just make the patterns!  Be Mine will be a paper pattern with a color photo that will include all the patterns above.....Coming soon!

Happy Trails....Ginger