I'm referring to both the wool and pattern stash. Hard to believe that at one time I had a private pity party because I had no stash. Having just taught myself to hook didn't want to spend a fortune on 'bought' wool? Seriously? Buy wool when you can go to the thrift shop? Funny now because I can't wait until the wool samples arrive in the mail and swear I'm not buying any more. Just look at this mess and it's only the tip of the iceberg.
And do I have a stash! See that green tote at the bottom right?
If the wool I had wasn't already enough, that wool you see crammed into the green tote was some of the wool that Linda Woodbury was giving away at Cape May one day. So what doess a person who doesn't need any more wool do? Well of course I bring more into the house.
In the beginning just wish I'd been a little more selective with my thrift shop buying and instead of buying flat wool (of which I have an over abundance still) wish I had known about textured wool. Frankly I didn't understand the diversity nor how to use them until taking a class with Barb Carroll.
Okay, so now let's talk about the pattern stash. Those three drawers are crammed full of patterns drawn on foundation. Several times I've downsized my pattern stash by selling on eBay but continue to buy patterns. Right now I still have 28 patterns in the stash.
One of those patterns will be taken to my next rug camp in November and design will be kept a secret for a while. Since there is still 3 1/2 weeks to go before camp I want to save a little something to write about later so won't mention the name yet.
Well kiddies, gotta run as I received a 'special delivery' from a special angel friend and will be ripping out wool and re-hooking some areas on Nantucket Broom Ride. Another secret until the unveiling.
Have a great evening everyone.
Saundra
