Seems Christmas Came Early at My House

Good heavens but there were a lot of presents delivered for me today and it feels like Christmas here at my house.  One fun package was the giveaway I won from the blog Primitives by the Light of the Moon (thank you Ginger).  Look at all the goodies that came in this one giveaway; there is the beautifully needle punched bird which has a hanger for a tree or to place on a hanging angel doll, a kit that includes wool cut outs and antique quilt piece plus calico back fabric, also swatches of fulled wool that could be used for wool applique.  WHOO HOO!

And this is another kit that Ginger offers and one that I recently made.  As you can see I've put it to good use already but pulled out some pins so you could see the design better.  The wool flower cut outs were so perfectly cut that it appears they are metal form pressed out but that is very unlikely since it would be so costly.  I'd say Ginger has two precise pair of hands which does all this perfected cutting.

Next package was a birthday gift to myself which arrived the day before my B'day.  Yup, a new cartridge for my Townsend cutter.... a #10.  I purchased the cartridge from Searsport and it was shipped to me directly from Beeline and bypassing a trip to Searsport (thanks Beeline and Searsport).  I didn't think I'd ever get a cartridge that big but since I'm loving the torn strips figured that having the #10 would take a lot less effort.  However, the piece that was started with Betsy with the torn strips WILL continue to be the torn strips.  That awaits in the wings while I continue slowly to pull loops on Shadow girl.

And speaking of Betsy....... my wool order also arrived today.  It hasn't been washed yet but that will happen in the next couple days for sure.  There's no rush since I've got two rugs on the burner at the same time now anyway.

The bottom wool is the wool I fell in love with at camp and knew more was needed for my stash.  It is called Donkey Cabbage.  And, I just read that the sale is extended until TODAY.  So don't walk, but RUN to the web site and place your order.  Here is the link to Heavens to Betsy's blog which will give you the coupon code.

Sorry there's no newbie news tonight as I've not accomplished a thing more on the binding.  Uh, remember..... binding is not my favorite thing so it sits in the wings.

Have a great evening everyone and warm fuzzy bear hugs to everyone.

Saundra

RUG HOOKING BARGAINS

Some of my favorite stores are offering discounts or free shipping but for a limited time during this Black Friday and Small Business Saturday. 

Heavens to Betsy is offering an additional 15% off wool above their tiered pricing special.  So hurry before all the wool is gone.  I placed my order early to ensure I got what I wanted.  One color was Donkey Cabbage which is hooked in that square center section, the top part surrounding the light colored odd shape.   I purchased some at her rug camp and since I liked it decided to buy yardage of it.  There is a little red spark in it which I think plays nicely off the red and tones down the brightness of the other red. 

Spruce Ridge Studios is offering a Small Business Saturday discount on patterns, so check that out as she has some great designs.  My friend adores all Lori Brechlin's patterns and plans to buy more during this sale.

Also Searsport is offering free shipping to people in the USA who place their order before Monday.  It also included frames, etc.  So take advantage since shipping isn't cheap.  I took this opportunity to order the Townsend-Beeline #10 blade (1/2"). 

Woolley Fox is offering a 50% sale off a select number of patterns.  That is quite a nice sale also.

For you newbies, this is a way for you to save a little if there is something you want.  And as far as tips, I'm in the process of binding the Long Island Farm rug and am taking pictures of the process so that will a future post for you to check out.

Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  I know that I came home from my son's house with a full belly.  And, came home with the dark meat and bones (they only like the white meat) so plan to make some soup.  So Thanksgiving turkey is a gift that just keeps on giving.  Warm wool wishes.

Saundra