Think Spring

I have been dyeing some yummy wool colors for the Spring to have available for the Hook in at Walnut Creek on Saturday, April 20. I am thinking the new "groundhog hollow" will not be a popular choice so I shall refrain from dyeing that one. More like "Spring Peeper Green" and "April Meadow"?
September 2013 Taking reservations for class at the Chairmaker and Friends in Vermilion for a beginner rug hooking class. If you are new to rughooking and would like to learn some basics it is a good foundational class with a lot of info and an acorn to boot. We will be making small acorn mats(see picture included). You can email me for more information kallman@zoominternet.net
Class fee $65 includes pattern, wool for acorn, instruction and facility fee.
Thursday, September 12, 2013 5pm-8pm.
Our Lakeside retreat is over half full. If you want to have a wonderful relaxing long weekend this fall be sure to sign up sooner than later.

"TUESDAYS WITH MAGDALENA"

Our Tuesday Sessions with Magdalena will now be offered for two classes instead of three. Class begins April and will conclude May
on Tuesdays at 430p-730p at the Chairmaker and Friends in Vermilion, OH. The cost of the class will reflect one less day of class time. I hope you will consider joining us for two fun filled evenings over a cup of joe/spot of tea as we reflect on hooking styles of old. Call today to sign up for the class. Katie at 419-685-4490 or The Chairmaker Shop 216-905-2300.
Magdalena Rug or Runner $95 and Wooden Stool $85. Please send a deposit for class of $50 due by March 15, 2013
The Chairmaker and Friends
5629 Liberty Avenue
Vermilion, OH 44089

Just made some yummy Beef Barley Soup for dinner. Valentine cut outs and tapioca pudding.mmmm all the comfort foods to suit this cold winter day. Hooking class this upcoming week on Mon and Tues. Look forward to seeing everyone. it seems ages ago we met!
Dyed some wonderful fun wool colors after baking this morning.Prepping for the Walnut Creek Hook In and Teachers Workshop in March.

BRR, quite cold here in North Central Ohio. Just enjoyed a weekend hook in at Sauder Village. It was well done as always. Could not have asked for better company. Sisters Mollie and Marty, Teri, and Sue shared the table while listening to some very interesting conversation with Heidi and Jane. Lots of laughs and constructive time hooking. Currently working on Ensee Bed Rug from House of Price. Joyce Kruegger designed and made hers for teacher's workshop in brown monochromatic. I love brown and blues together. I overdyed a boatload of textured wool in Canning Jar Blue(Wendy Miller, Red Saltbox recipe). The outcome is a monochromatic of sorts however the background is a coffeebean color. This one will take some time to finish I think. Especially since I also just started a new footstool of wonderful colors. As most of you, too many patterns, so little time to do.
I met some great gals from Michigan and look forward to hookin up with them again in June at the Manistee Rug Camp.
I must say even though the temperature is low here it does not compare with the chilling trip I had a week ago with Dianne Kelly. We traveled by car down to Jacksonville for The Hooking Off the Ocean camp. Nice camp run by Judy Colley and Katie Puckett. It is my 5th year to attend. Unfortunately we were delayed in our arrival after sitting on 77South for over 12 hrs. It was decided unbeknownst to all that the highway was closed due to accidents and inclement weather. We sat all night waiting for traffic to move. So grateful for our rugs and wool that we took with us. It kept us warm. We took shirts our of our suitcases to cover our heads, resembling Russian Peasant Women. Unfortunately I did not heed my mother's infamous advice of always planning for "getting stuck in the middle of nowhere"... I am now prepared for just that. Dianne and I had some good laughs. We wanted to have smiles on our faces when "they" found us frozen stiff. What a trip!
So how appropriate that I should work on a bedrug!
Actually Dianne color planned the smapler of Lori Brechlin "My House Sampler". I completed it this past week. Golds and Reds- turned our nicely.
As many of you await the football game today, I can't wait for Downton Abby to start!

"Tuesday Nights with Magdalena"

Spring Workshop
Chairmaker and Friends
W Liberty St, Vermilion, OH
Tuesdays, March 5 April 2 May 7, 2013
4:30-7:30pm
Call today with your $50 deposit to reserve your place.
Registration for class due by February 15, 2013
Choose from a stool 11x7, runner 15 x 46, or small mat 24x30
Class includes pattern on linen, stained, wooden stool(if choosing a stool pattern),
instruction, facility fee for three session,
Bring your wools, scrap pieces that you desire to use.
Cost rug or runner $125, Stool $115
Call The Chairmaker at 216-905-2300

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO RUG SHOW AND HOOK IN
KINGWOOD CENTER
900 PARK AVE WEST
MANSFIELD, OH

SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 2013
10AM-4PM
"RETRO CHRISTMAS"
JOIN US FOR A DAY OF HOOKING YOUR CURRENT PROJECT, ENJOYING OUR RUG SHOW AND VENDORS GALORE.THIS YEAR'S WE REMINICSE IN THE COLOR PALATE OF THE 1960-1970 ERA. KARLA GERARD DESIGNED A FESTIVE TREE PATTERN JUST FOR THIS EVENT. 20 PATTERNS WERE PURCHASED BY ATTENDEES AT THE 2012 SHOW. VISIT THE COMPLETED 14 X 14 PIECE VOTING FOR BEST OF SHOW. THESE PATTERNS CAN BE FINISHED IN ANY WAY AS LONG AS THE INCLUDED COLOR PATLATE IS USED (SAMPLES ATTACHED TO PATTERNS). WINNER RECEIVES A $75 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM KIDL-DE-DIVEY WOOLENS.
THE DAY WILL BE CELEBRATED WITH HOLIDAY SNACK FAVORITES AND MAYBE A CAROL OR TWO.
EVENT IS FREE HOWEVER THERE IS A $5 PARKING FEE.
BRING A SACK LUNCH IF DESIRED, BRING YOUR RUGS FOR THE SHOW(ANY SUBJECT, DO NOT NEED TO BE CHRISTMAS THEMED).
SNACKS AND BEVERAGES PROVIDED.

2013 Teaching Schedule- Ashland, OH

Make sure you attend Hooking in December for a special treat of Christmas Tea
Monday December 10 (6p-9p), Tuesday December 11 (10a-130pm), Wednesday December 12 (10am-130pm)
Save the dates....... Had to change some dates due to attending Rug Camps-sorry! January 7 and 8 (change in dates!!!)
February 11 and 12
March 25 and 26
April 22 and 23
May 13 and 14
Classes Mondays 10am-130pm Mondays 6pm-9pm Tuesdays 10am-130pm
In case of inclement weather please see this blog for cancellations. If school has been cancelled in Ashland it is a good guess that there will not be any class that day.