Utility Rug

43 x 27

started this rug to use up strips from the worm baskets

colors I kept passing over

I did cut for the background

completed the hooking a few months ago

not sure when it will be finished

I don't particularly care for it

so if the cats damage it

my heart will not be breaking

and yes,

I know the x, y and z are missing

Have a wonderful day my wooly friends

  

Use It Up Stitching

current work tote bag project

using cream homespun as the light

will only be as big as the homespun on hand

inspired by this top 

found on Pinterest

love the cheerful look of these colors

my stash is sooo boring to me

#useitup

next up in the dye pots

the three pieces of wool across the top are small pieces

the windowpane gray is a yard

it's a Moda wool, I don't care for their wool at all

hoping the dyeing will help me use it

purchased a bundle so plenty more to dye

edited to add:
this batch turned out nice
recipe a bit of this and that
the Moda wool smells awful when dyeing

the sun is shining in Ohio...today

Olivia is baking between the glass and drapes

On the Frame

a little more progress...

you see the evidence on the right side

this is being hooked over a Woolen Memories pattern

one I started half a dozen times

this is my year to use things up

move on from past projects

that just don't work for me

fabric from a sweet friend in Texas

Mom is in awe of all the beautiful colors

she loved putting them in the basket

we are not going to use them 

until everyone sees them organized

I stayed until she fell asleep last night

she was telling her NC daughter all about the fabric

laughing and laughing about

all the fabric crazy quilters we know and are

it has been a while since we heard that laugh

my sister had tears in her eyes as she thanked me for calling

we sure love hearing Moms laugh

Mom would like you to know

her arm is not that big in person

and those are scars from when she was in a fire as a child

not wrinkles

we are still work on adjust her meds

fine line between each dose change

my favorite pic from St Patrick's Day 

if you are in my tribe sorry for your luck

but I'm going to need all the crazy this month

Use It Up

the hooking is completed

now it goes in the basket with all the others

waiting to be bound...

very glad I didn't pitch this one

as I'd wanted to so many times

love that it was made

using some up my not so favorite

woolens on the background

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Another freebie for you 

from the Merrie Wynter booklet

please remember to give credit to the designer

no mass producing or selling the pattern

ENJOY!

Basket Quilt

at least one basket quilt

is on my list for this year

this one just leaves me speechless!

~~~

the cats on the other hand

have been nervous nellies all day

roast in the crock pot...

making quite a racket

demanding beef

I've learned my lesson

about when to cook a roast...

never overnight

they tend to pounce on me

and yell in my face

good thing they are cute

Use It Up

My very simple plan for 2012

with the addition of

Do Without

huge stash of supplies:

quilt fabric
wool ~ wool ~ wool
floss and thread
books ~ patterns
batting
cotton velvet ~ prairie cloth

I don't need a thing but
time to use it up

WW2 poster

other than floss for punch needle

I'll be making do & using it up this year

( I say this every year

but for some reason know it's finally true)

pin from WW1

I will be needing new scrubs for work

I'd love a new purse

don't need one

as I'm carrying an old leather

Dooney and Burke that is beautifully worn

sigh

Wishing You A Very Happy New Year!