Shelburne 2008 Rug Show

I'm home, tired, but full of inspiration to hook again - things have been so hectic lately seems I haven't been able to find time to complete anything! Well that's going to change - I'm promising myself - after things settle at the end of this month - then my rug hooking room is getting totally cleaned - and will hit the dye pots and stock up my Cobbler's Rack where i keep most my hand dyed wools - Once things are semi in place I will feel better about starting a new project - FOR ME!

Vermont is a great state - love the laid back relaxed "vibe" you get from being there. The weather seemed to have it all - sun, clouds, snow, sleet, rain, and more sun - The ride home in upstate NY it was flurrying on and off but didn't lay thank goodness - I hate to drive in snow! Yesterday afternoon after we left the rugs show we went about 16 miles down Route 7 looking for this warehousey type building that per the internet said was an Antiques center - i thought it would be those type with booths and full of antiques - Not - mostly just "vermont" stuff and that stuff that when you get home you ask yourself "why'd i buy that"! After coming back to the hotel and relaxing for a bit - went to the Lobby and met up with Lauri - You probably know her as MizMaine on Snippets - I had met Lauri before on the Rug Hooking cruise in January (of which i didn't get hardly any hooking done) and only talked to her for a little bit as we were both busy running around the ship doing our "thing". Lauri is taking a class this week at Shelburne - so we hung out and showed her our "loot" and found out her room was right next door! We went over to see her rug for camp and it's amazing - it has so many meanings and stories to it - I really hope she shares her progress with us all on the rug. Went and had dinner and then called it a nite!

We left today after stopping by the rug show one more time to pick up a pattern I was getting made on linen (hate monk's cloth) I was so tempted to shop again but resisted the urge. We made good time coming home and was blessed the traffic was bearable - only one 10 minute hold-up due to an accident that must have happened earlier - made it home to Pennsylvania in just under 6 1/2 hours.

But back the rug show - spent most of the day yesterday viewing the rugs (some more incredible then then next and others you have to look at and figure out "what's going on there") and shopping the vendors and just hanging out - It's so interesting how everyone has their "own" story and at this type of event it's so easy to strike up a conversation - Love listening to everyone's "stories" Like I mentioned earlier, you can't help but get inspired! I did a good dent to my wallet at the vendor tables - bought a cutter stand, some patterns, and only 1 yard of wool - i told myself no more wool until i get my rug room in order! One of my patterns I am hoping to get started on soon and give to my Mother as a Christmas gift.

I will attempt to put a link here (first try!) to picturetrail - Now i"m not the best photographer - I usually end up carrying a camera but forgetting to take pictures. I'm trying to change that! Some are blurry - but you'll get a "feel" for the show! (Okay - obviously i need help - i tried to link it here but didn't work - so it's added to the very bottom of the page - I need some help with this kinda stuff - it's HTS (high tech sh%t to me being technologically challenged! Either way the link works at the bottom of the blog)

Hope you enjoy the pics! If possible for you - this is a great show to go to - I didn't take a class this year but have the past two years and have always enjoyed it!

Joanne (who is tired but must do wash and get things together for camp on Thursday!)