Rugs and Snow

I finished this rug, and have had the most fun hooking it as anything I've done in a long time.

I did what I like best... something whimsical, colorful, and happy.  I'm so enthused right now, that I immediately started a new piece.  Here are a couple of peeks.

You may have noticed that the owls are done in a bit of velvet.  Also, I'm so attracted to the wool with some sparkle.  Have been using lots of bright sparkly colors.

Valentines Day was nice.... did the usual Valentines sort of things.  But, nothing says Valentine like a husband who is out first thing in the morning digging paths through the snow for our little feral cat Firefly to get to his food easier.

As I've mentioned here before, Firefly is completely feral and won't let us near him.  I do have a little shed that he goes in with heated food bowls, heated cat mat, and down comforter. 

Also, grabbed a shot of my Valentine this morning digging a path for me to get to the studio.

That's the perfect gift for Valentines Day, or any day, as far as I'm concerned!
xo
dulcy

Dreaming of Snow...........

I wish it would snow............................

I hooked these two little friends in a dreamy winter wonderland.  It doesn't show up in this photo, but I added lots of sparkly yarn to the snow.  I want to go there. 

I haven't finished this piece off yet, but may attach it to some linen with a frayed edge, or some wool.  I'm also considering a small canvas, and I'll paint the border.  I'll have to think about this........

I'm very into weaving on my triloom at the moment.  I picked up this lovely Noro yarn yesterday to start a new shawl.  I want a snowy day in the studio, weaving, drinking hot drinks, listening to great books on my iPod.  Of course I do these activities without the snow, but wouldn't the snow add just the right touch?

I can't wait to start this shawl, but have another practice piece on the loom.  I'm afraid I'm going to run out of this pretty teal that I've had so long, I don't remember where it came from.  I've been using it for all kinds of other projects, and it seemed like a forever ball of yarn.  But, this shawl may end up with a stripe down the center before it's through.

Have you decorated for the holidays yet?  Not that I find that necessary.  There's an awful lot of pressure these days to decorate, spend, eat, and that can cause soooo much stress.  I don't put much out, but wanted to share my festive bottle ornament.  I just love it!

 

I have it next to this sweet little Ukrainian egg done by my mom.  This little grouping of two makes me feel happy and warm.  

Next to them sits another egg done by mom.  It's an ostrich egg.  I also have a needle point egg next to it.  I love red with the pretty soft aqua pottery.

I have other, what I consider holiday pretties, out and about.  Handmade, and things I've acquired over the years that mean so much to me.  Have a lovely day............

xo

dulcy