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My home town is Rice Lake, a small town in northern Wisconsin. I own Red House Wool Studio~ an in-home wool and rug hooking business. I enjoy collecting and decorating with antiques and primitives. Orange Sink Blog is a journal of my interests and ramblings about life. Cathy Greschner

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Monday, January 10, 2011

Embellishments

Did a little embellishing to the wool crazy heart today.  Practiced the blanket stitch,  french knots, the flower thingy stitch ( the proper name escapes me.... anyone?)  

I'm having too much fun with this wool applique and stitching!  I know I should be hooking and dyeing wool.   This is way too much fun though!



I am just happy to be creating.  I think it will lead me back to the hooking track sooner or later!  

Cathy G

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18 comments:

  1. ewespinJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    I believe the *flower thingy stitch* is the lazy daisy stitch. Very cute wool crazy heart! I also think wool applique is lots of fun.

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  2. Dog Trot FarmJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Oh, I do like your "Mr. Chill" rug hooking pattern and also the color palette you chose. It seems lately I have been making little progress in the rug hooking department, I need a some inspiration. It just might be with the snow storm that is heading our way I'll make a little time to just sit by the fire and hook! BTW great job with the applique.

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  3. Rugs and PugsJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Cathy ~
    VERY SWEET :) I love how you added your initials.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  4. weaverpatJanuary 10, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    It keeps getting better!!! WOW!
    This frigid weather is driving me crazy and it's nowhere near as cold here as it is where you are. We just haven't had much snow yet. Some is predicted for tomorrow, though. A good day to sit by the fire, drink coffee and hook.

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  5. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Your crazy heart is really great!!! As long we're creating ~ that's the important thing! I have many days when I don't do anyting creative at all ~ but I will be so grateful that there is office work to do!!!

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  6. JuliaJanuary 11, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Cathy, I really love how you embellished your applique heart. I love, love it. What a great job you're doing. JB

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  7. DorisJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:11 AM

    I agree with all of the above. I love what you have done to the heart. Keep up the good work and the hooking will start up again.

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  8. moosecraftJanuary 11, 2011 at 1:54 AM

    Oooooooh! I liked it before, but love it now!!! YOu're stitching is fabulous!!! Play some more! :-)

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  9. Kathy (woolfind)January 11, 2011 at 2:45 AM

    I too just thought it was great before. But with the embellishments, it's even greater! Such sweet touches to it, and the colors are sooo me.
    So glad you are having a good time with the stitching. I may have to get my book of stitches out and start thinking outside my own box. thanks for the inspiration :)

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  10. JacquelineJanuary 11, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    love it... and your work looks perfect...

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  11. Deppen homestead 1862January 11, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    Very pretty!
    Wonderful job!
    Teresa

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  12. Ter'eJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Your stitchery is simply beautiful! Such precise stitching. Have you seen the "Wool Crazy" book???? There's 2 of them out now. Really great books.
    http://pumpkinpatchprimitiveswoolcrazy.blogspot.com/

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  13. Ter'eJanuary 12, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    BTW, I have no affiliation with Pumpkin Patch - I'm just sharing.
    :-)

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  14. acorn hollowJanuary 12, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    oh I love it! I want to do that but I need one more project not! thanks for your visit. It wasn't snowing when I went to the dump but maybe it wouldn't have mattered.
    cathy

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  15. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:33 AM

    Such a beautiful job.So very pretty. I really like your blog. Glad I found it.

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  16. Grandma Yellow HairJanuary 13, 2011 at 3:48 AM

    Honey this is reall very pretty. I am happy your creating too. Just makes a body feel better doesn't it.
    I started writing again and wow how it helps me.
    Love
    Maggie

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  17. Wendie Scott DavisJanuary 14, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    I love this piece. And isn't it fun to stretch in a different direction every once in a while? You'll bring all that new energy back to your hooking when you return. Good for you.

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  18. ThistlebroomsJanuary 14, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    I'll keep the kettle on and you make something scrumptious in the kitchen too...
    Your 'Wool Crazy Heart' is looking GOOD Cathy...
    I know it's gotta be a lot Colder where you are BUT it's surly making up for the times we haven't gotten our share of SNOW here. We also broke some records this year for amount in one time, I personally would rather break some OTHER type of records...

    Stay Warm...
    Marilyn

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