Anyhow, last Saturday was the monthly meeting of the Antietam Rug Guild and guess who forgot their camera??? Everyone brought their first hooked piece and the one they just finished for show-n-tell. I was AMAZED at the complexity of some of the first hooked pieces. My pitiful star looked so weenie next to some of them. I shared that I started hooking around 1997. I taught myself to hook from a book and since I couldn't find a real rug hook, I started with a latch hook with the latch part removed. I have improved since then. I pretty exclusively use recycled wool clothing.
After the meeting I stopped by a fundraiser yardsale at a local VFW. BONANZA!!! It was almost the end of the day and people just wanted to get rid of their junk. I spent a total of $12.50 for everything I got. The find of the day was the GORGEOUS vintage bluebird planter pictured above. It's now holding some "fake" tiny white daffodils. I LOVE it!
Of course, I found some wool clothing for my rug hooking stash! I don't pass it by if it's CHEAP considering the price of wool at the fabric store!
The two glass candle holders reminded me of miniature cloches. I have another of the glass strawberries--they must of held jelly or something Avon at one time. I am always on the lookout for old baskets and this one is perfect for a door handle or peg rack. The wooden cutting board or cheese board will be made into a primitive style candleholder. I collect orphaned creamers but couldn't resist the adorable apple sugar bowl!!
Found some more figural planters for the collection. The collie one is from the 40's. The lamb is Avon and so cute!! I've been looking for shades for my jar candles and this one is PERFECT!!
Nice cross-stitch in frame. I love cross-stitch but it's too ditsy for me to actually do so I'm now keeping my eyes open for it at thrifts. The pineapple checkerboard has a great shape but will be repainted a bit more prim. I look for stuff that has good bones but just needs some TLC.
Who could resist that adorable bunny wall hanging?? It's spring-timey without being too Eastery!! The bean pot is from Roseville Pottery. I put some fake lavender in it for spring. The red fabric is an old feed sack. I love these and rarely find them for a reasonable price. I collect the brown top pitchers--these are the 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 cup measuring pitchers. I had the 1 cup at home. They are all pristine and I've seen the full set for around $15 at antique stores!
Well..being stuck at home means I have been getting some crafty projects from the UFO pile done!!! Be watching for them!
Thanks for stopping by!
Please pray for the people of Japan!
Tamera
