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FREE Wool Remnant bag , Every week till Christmas!

This contest has ended, Please do not comment here. Another great bag of remnant will be added tomorrow!

Here is week one remnants bag. What you see here is what you will receive if you are are the winning number! Over 2 pounds of wool! See details for entering below the picture, It's EASY, No clipping, No secret words, No purchasing, No searching for the secret picture.

All you have to do is leave a comment ( there is a little button below that you push that says comments ) and answer one of these questions:

Where do you hook? Do you listen to music, Watch t.v. or enjoy the peace and quiet?
or
What is you favorite publication (book or magazine) for inspiration?

1st Winner will be chosen Sunday November 7th.

2010 Sheep and Wool Festival in Rhinebeck NY

Erica~
I was able to get a few photos of our booth, with my phone, Before the gates opened! ~Mom unfortunatley forgot her camera at home when she went to Wisconsin.~
I was hoping to get a few more photos of the other booths and of course of all of the adorable sheep and alpacas. No such luck though, As soon as you get there in the morning you dont get a chance to sit down.
I am happy, Very Happy to report , the weather was Fantastic! Some years its raining, Snowing, Freezing, Windy. This year it was perfect! Great weather for getting large, Warm pretzels and taking a walk.
Only one issue though ~ I DIDNT get my deep fried pickles !!!! Urgh, By the time I remembered, They had already packed up! I am not sure what is wrong with me~ I never forget to get some when I can! I think I am going to have to bargain with my husband to make me some.
~erica~

ATHA 2011 BIENIAL

OCTOBER 30, 2010
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DON'T MISS THIS EVENT! AMONG OTHER ITEMS THAT WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF ARE RARE PAISLEY PIECES FROM CYNTHIA NORWOOD AND CUSTOM DYED WOOL FROM GAIL DUFRESNE

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New Website you Simply must check out

www.simplefibers.com


This is a great link for all things fiber.

I am just beginning to quilt and this was the first time I used wool for a backing ( I didnt place any batting in the middle ,So is it a blanket or a quilt?). LOVE the feel and look of using the wool. It is warm yet it is lightweight and not "stiff" like some quilts can get.

~erica~

Beginnings of backing a quilt with "Wildflower"

Here I have "wildflower" down on my "as clean as its gonna get" kitchen floor getting spray basted to the quilt top I had recently done with Amy Butler prints.

Market Bag made with Olde Glory (less than 1/2 yard)

This market bag was easy to make and only took less than a half yard of wool!

I started off with ripping off a piece of Olde Glory (wool from Heavesn to Betsy) into a 16inch x 34 inch piece.

To Make Handles:

("the correct way" is to have the seam in the middle of the underneath of the handle. I did not do this because I wanted just one stripe showing and this was easier)

Next, I ripped two 2 inch wide(two stripes) by 16 inch long strips of wool.

Note: I cut off a blue stripe and natural stripe together for each handle.

I then sewed the long edge with right sides together. Then used a pencil to turn right side out. Then I sewed a 1/4 inch seam (on the right sides) on both sides of each handle.

Next: Take the bag fabric and fold under each short side a 1/4 inch twice. Measure out on each side where you would like the handles and place them under the downturned sides. The side you want showing will be facing down.

You then sew the bottom edge of each side.

Then, Turn handle UP and Over and sew the top edge. Should look something like this ( yours is most likely neater)

After you have done both sides, You turn the "right" sides together and sew your seam on each side. Then turn right side out.

Now you have a bag to carry all of your Heavens to Betsy wool in.

NYS 2008 Sheep and Wool Festival

These are pictures from the 2008 NYS Sheep and Wool Festival. If you have not had a chance to attend, It is worth a day trip. The festival is held each October on the Rhinebeck fair grounds. It is a show that everyone in the family can enjoy.

Little Chair Pads Pattern for Olde Glory Wool

Mom Came up with this cute little chair pad pattern for a little over a half yard of our Olde Glory wool. That includes the braiding.

Heavens To Besty

Good Morning - A beautiful day to look forward too! Looks like it will be a much nicer day than yesterday. Even last nite was very pleasant. Today will continue working on making my cloth pears. I have used Nettys pattern to make these wonderful pears. The aged finishing
and "pear" label is how I personalized them. Working on small witch - just the bust - will show a picture later when have complested one. For now have a great day. Betsy