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Rice Lake, WI, United States
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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Sunday, March 20, 2011

Ready for Visitors!

Oh my goodness!!  It's been WAY too long since I've been here to visit with you!  I apologize and to hopefully make it up to you I am posting a lot of photos!  Dave and I have been working our tail ends off getting ready for a mini open house for my students!   Yay!  Walls needed washing( wood stove smoke doesn't come off easily- yuk!), new lighting needed wiring, fresh paint on the walls( still isn't done!) curtains needed hanging, wool needed sorted and dyed (my aches and pains are still in high gear!)  and and and.......

Okay, you get the drift.   I am lucky to have an expert wool dyer and good friend Jill Holmes from North Woods Wool who helped me out!  Jill sells kits, hand dyed wool, applique kits, patterns on her website and travels to shows including Sauder Village.  She teaches kids with special needs and autism. And has a new (6 mo.) Grandson to cuddle!   I am sooooooo very lucky she loaned me some hand dyed wool and beginner kits to help out until my students get their feet on the ground.  As it turns out I think I am the one who needs to get my feet on the ground! LOL

That gorgeous rug in my header pic is hooked by Jill! Look at her hooking!  She whips her edges with such beautiful precision!  And to think I have never whipped a rug to this day.  I think I am going to give it a try soon.  

So without further chatter I am going to let you view the pics of the studio and the breezeway leading into the studio.  That is where the luxurious hand dyed wool and a few odds and ends ended up.  Soon I hope the girls will come and find their next new rug hooking project.   They better hurry up and get here because you know how I am around any freshly dyed wool that is lying around!   LOL!  Keep me away from that cutter!

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  1. HomeSpunPrimsMarch 20, 2011 at 10:48 AM

    Goodness me Cathy! I love it! It all looks so inviting and the yummy goodies to buy look wonderful! I wish I could come visit!! I'm not too terribly far from you. he he

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  2. Sassafras and WinterberryMarch 20, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    I just dragged my good husband over to the computer and told him..."honey, this is what I want"!! Everything is just beautiful. You've done a beautiful job and your students are very, very lucky!
    Courtney

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  3. KimMarch 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    It looks wonderful Cathy. Lucky students.

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  4. The Barn DoorMarch 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    oh gosh....I want to come live at your house!!!

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  5. Rugs and PugsMarch 20, 2011 at 1:47 PM

    Cathy ~
    GORGEOUS PHOTOS!!! You need to hold classes in your studio. It is so inviting. Can I come visit?
    I have purchased wool from Northwoods Wool a couple of times at Sauder Village and it is some of the most wonderful wool I have ever bought. Lucky you to have her close at hand, though it could be hard on the pocket...lol!
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  6. brendaMarch 20, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    Everything looks perfectly lovely! Wonderful environment--well done!

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  7. prims by olde lady morganMarch 20, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    WOW, everything looks great! Where are you located... might need to make a road trip... so want to learn to hook! Rug hook that is! LOL...OLM

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  8. acorn hollowMarch 20, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Love love love it! and you have never whiped a rug? Oh I am so glad to hear that. I have done it a couple of times and hate it! I use the tape and could care if I ever whip a rug again.
    ah thanks for making me feel like it is ok to not whip.
    cathy

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  9. JuliaMarch 20, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Wow! Everything looks so nice and fresh, so inviting... just like it came from the cover of a magazine. So well organized. I wish that I live close by.

    You amaze me ms Orange Sink. I hope that Spring brings you great success. Hugs. JB

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  10. Sharlene WashingtonMarch 20, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Charming! I like it!

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  11. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesMarch 20, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    It all looks great, Cathy G! They'll love it all, I'm sure!!

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  12. Taos SunflowerMarch 21, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Cathy, you are KILLING ME with your photos!!!! I want to come!! Dang. You have my dream home. Awesome.

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  13. GayleMarch 21, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    GASP! What a perfectly incredible space you have created! I am SO envious of your students and customers who will be able to visit there, but mostly I'm envious of YOU - to be able to spend every spare moment surrounded by such wonderfully inspiring treasures!

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  14. ShabbySheepMarch 21, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Cathy, Everything looks PERFECT!!!! And I want that sunflower pillow on the wingback chair! Is this your pattern? I MUST have it!!! I also really love the dress form by the door. I have never seen one quite like that. I'd try to take that home too (if it's for sale) Wish I lived closer. I think you're off to a great new beginning. Wishing you luck, Sheri

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  15. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    Wow!!! Absolutely gorgeous Cathy. I see so many beautiful rugs, wools and that old stove omg!! It's just perfect. Congratulations on all your hard work. I wish you much luck with this you are certainly off to a great start.

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  16. kelleyMarch 22, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    Czthy it's irresistable! All your hard work was worth it...your students are lucky indeed...

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  17. JuliaMarch 22, 2011 at 3:15 AM

    Cathy, thank you for leaving a comment on my blog. CONGRATULATIONS ON REACHING 100 FOLLOWERS. It a great way to celebrate SPRING. I hope that you can find some tulips or Daffodils soon. I'm too cheap to buy them in bloom so I plant tons of bulbs every couple of years. They give me a moral boost in the spring. Your studio is so gorgeous. Hugs. JB

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  18. Mary Stanley March 22, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    Loved seeing your home and all that gorgeous wool! What lucky students you have. Thanks for all the great photos you've been posting!

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  19. dulcyMarch 23, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Cathy, if I lived anywhere reasonably close to you, I'd be knocking on your door today! Love your studio! That old stove is wonderful, as is everything else.... thanks so much for sharing all those shots... it's such fun to get a peek into other's creative spaces. I always become inspired, and come away with bits and pieces of ideas for my own wool storage and display.
    xo
    dulcy

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  20. weaverpatMarch 24, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    What a beautiful and inviting setting for hooking or just relaxing and talking! Are you going to have a shop with regular hours and hook-ins, etc. or is this just a one-time thing for your students?
    Your photography is excellent, like in a decorating magazine! WOW!!!

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  21. WandaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Everything looks amazing Cathy! You go girl, I'm thrilled outta my mind to see you fly darling!

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  22. Grandma Yellow HairMarch 25, 2011 at 8:23 AM

    Honey I wanted to come by here yesterday but never make it and then I see you my site just a little while ago so I knew then I had to come by and check on you.
    ARE you sure it was me that taught you the butt call....hahahaha
    No telling what I am teaching others around the globe. So sorry
    Anyway I love your photo's and so wish I could get as organzied and cleaned up like you guys did. Oh how I would give anything to be in your class.
    I want that oak cabinet you have with all the drawers I could sure use that piece in my upstairs around my desk area. Beautiful home you have Cathy and I always love coming over to see you
    Love ya'
    Maggie

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  23. Dog Trot FarmMarch 25, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    Cathy I love the studio! What a wonderful and inviting space....how I wish I could come and hook with you. May I inquire, your circular rooster chair pad, does that come as a kit? and do you sell them or are they for students only? I would love to purchase one from you if they are available. Thank you, Julie

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  24. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 3:14 PM

    Beautiful surroundings. Everything looks so neat and organized.
    I love the cabinet beside the dress form. Great stuff.

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  25. ShabbySheepMarch 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Hi Cathy, I actually forgot about the sunflower pillow pattern. Yes I want it!!! Let me know when you list it on Etsy and I'll go pay for it!
    Really adorable! Can't wait to hook it.
    xo, Sheri

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  26. ShabbySheepMarch 31, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    Cathy, I got my pillow pattern today!!! I just can't wait to get it started. Bit I have to finish the doctor's purse first. I love the way you appliqued and filled up the seed part. I'll do something funky~probably with beads. I have the best brown/black/orangeish glass beads that are perfect for sunflowers centers. And just in time for summer! I'll show you a pic just as soon as I finish it.
    xo, Sheri

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  27. Kattywhompus PrimitivesApril 5, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    Oh Cathy...your studio space is JUST BEAUTIFUL. It looks so cozy & inviting...wishing I was closer. I'm sure the ladies will be flocking to you!
    Rhonda

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