Just back from a peaceful time at the lake

LKSD was quiet this weekend, so different from the hustle and bustle of our annual visit in July. Enjoyed time with two great friends and their families. Looking forward to next month's retreat with the hookers.
Class time here in Ashland still available for the first and third Mondays of the month 2pm-5pm. Email me to secure your spot.

I had the opportunity to share this year's show at Kingwood on our local station. Tune in to see more pictures of the show. WMFD MANSFIELD, OH then go to the Kingwood Center Plant Talk.

Fall Classes

Beginning in September I will be offering rug hooking classes at my home in Ashland, Ohio.
Due to the first Monday class being filled I am offering a third Monday of the month class time as well.
Classes every first and third Monday of the month from 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, and 6pm-9pm. Sign up for one or more sessions by contacting me by email or phone. Kallman@zoominternet.net. Or 419-685-4490. There is no charge for class.
A tidbit of hooker wisdom will be shared and individual project assistance offered each class.



Beginner Classes by appointment. Fee $25/student/hour. Full line of hooking supplies and wools available at additional charge.

First Monday of the month classes September 9,(due to holiday),October 7, November 4, December 2
10am-1pm -full
2pm-5pm- openings available
6pm-9pm- full

Third Monday of the month classes added.September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16
10am-1pm openings available
2pm-5pm openings available
6pm-9 pm openings available


call or email to reserve your spot for class.

What an amazing day we had yesterday at Kingwood Center in Mansfield, OH. We had 114 in attendance, an all time high for our show and hook in. Santa was able to swing by on his way home from Florida where he had been vacationing. He made a crash landing into the duck pond. We had the naughty and the nice in the presence of Santa who rewarded several attendees accordingly.
Our live and silent auctions afforded us to have Kingwood 2014. We covered expenses and will donate the remaining $92.53 to Samaritan's Purse. This is an organization that offers assistance to disaster areas and sends shoe boxes filled with toys and such to underprivileged children in the United States and Foreign countries.
I am so grateful for all your generosity to help make this show possible!!

Annette Dixie was our winner in the challenge piece. A Groovy style Christmas tree drawn by Karla Gerard. The challenge was to use vintage 1960-1970 colors. Many made their patterns into pillows, atop a wooden box, and simple mats. Thank you for all that contributed.
Our festive eats included many homemade Christmas cookies, Slushy Cranberry Punch, snacks and cheese balls. Christmas music welcomed all who "shopped til they dropped" in the vendor's room. Thank you to Alice, Kris, Betsy, Linda, Donna, Kate, Susan, Amy, Debbie, Lauren, Dianne, and Fitch girls who offered their hooking needfulls and such to our captive audience.

2014 brings our theme, "Be My Valentine" ,the date to be announced.

It is Finished!

The Persian Is Ready For Lift off!
This rug has been my longest project in years! It is ready for its' new home!

Manistee Rug Camp this week with good friends in Michigan. learning lots. Deb made wonderful spaghetti last night and her favorite BREAD. She read us the package in the car on the way home of all the delicious ingredients. Too funny!
Beginning a rug today for my brother- Floridian style, made a poppy yesterday that is still in need of some background. Beautiful view here of Lake Michigan. God is an amazing artist!

King wood 2013

Join the hookers at Mansfield, Ohio's Kingwood Garden Center on Saturday, June 29, 2013. Registration begins at 930am and the festivities last until 4pm. Bring rugs to show and some hooking to do.
Heavens to Betsy, Alice Frazier, Spruce Ridge Studios, Rugs and Pugs Jewelry, Somerset Wool will join us as vendors. The greenhouse will be having their annual plant sale.
Our theme this year is "A Very Merry Groovy Christmas". We have our challenge rugs to vote for best of show. AND if you hookers have been good boys and girls Santa may even stop in for a visit.
Bring hooking related items for the silent auction and your little sleighs to cart all your hooking as sundries from parking lot to the rose garden and courtyard location of the day's activities.
Join us for a groovy time. Call Katie for more information 419-685-4490

Lakeside 2013

Our retreat this year September 25-28 has now been filled. If you are interested in being on a waiting list please contact Katie via email or phone.

This is our last month to meet for rughooking get togethers in Ashland and Wadsworth before summer. I am offering a beginners class September 12, 2013 at The Chairmaker and Friends, Vermilion, OH. Our project being a little "nutty". A small acorn mat.

Thinking ahead for fall. I will be having "Monthly Mondays"In Ashland. The first Monday of each month I will have three sessions throughout the day. These are free of charge. You may come and work on the project of your choice. There are ten spots available in each session, 10am-1pm, 2pm-5pm, and 6pm-9pm. Call or email to reserve our spot. I will accept beginner students by appointment.

The North Central Ohio Rug Show and Hook In is fast approaching next month. June 29, 2013. 10 am-4pm. Doors open at 930am. Bring any themed rugs for the show. Vote best of show on our challenge piece "Retro Christmas". Silent Auction Items welcomed. If you have any old patterns, wool, or hooking items that you would like to donate bring them along. It's show is free. Parking $5/car.
Vendors include Heavens to Betsy, Kris Miller of Spruce Ridge Studio, Somerset Wool, Alice Frasier.

Bring your festive mood as we celebrate this Christmas themed event. Snacks, Cookies, wassail, carols, and if you have all been good boys and girls maybe even a visit from Santa. There will be a couple of little elves inducted into our "Hooker Hall of Fame".
Come join in the fun! Katie