Wool Rug Hooking Class Offered!!!

Who's ready for spring??? I'm sitting here today on day three of a stuffy nose and headache, and I am ready for some warmth and sunshine and green grass and flowers! Some fluffy bunnys and butterflies would be alright too!

I have been adding lots of "new" antiques to the store lately. I've been to a couple of auctions and found some wonderful things! Beautiful glassware, costume jewelry, enamelware....come check it out!

I am most excited to announce that on Saturday, March 7, I am hosting a special class in The Gathering Place from 3:00 to 5:00 PM. Judy Cripps, of Rustic Rugs in Topeka, will be teaching a Wool Rug Hooking class, featuring a special pattern/kit she designed called "Paxico House." Cost will be $35.00 a kit; all you need to bring is a 10"-12" hoop. I will provide drinks and dessert! It is going to be so much fun; I have always wanted to learn to do this craft and feel very blessed that Judy will be teaching it! If you would like to sign up, call me at 636-5577 - space is limited, so call soon! I've already got several signed up! What fun! There is also a sample of the finished product in my store, if you would like to see it!

Lastly, I am posting a picture of my very handsome husband on here, with a big thank-you to him for his love and support! He truly is the best, and I appreciate him! Thanks, Honey!

Baby, It's Cold Outside!

FOUR degrees today, to be exact! I cooked up a big pot of chili for lunch today - I wish I had some huge cinnamon rolls to go with it! Yum! Not good for my diet!

Well, Happy New Year to everybody! I had the pleasure of my mom, Nancy, and sister, Jill, coming down the end of December and helping me rearrange my store and put new displays in the windows! I have to say it is WONDERFUL! I love it and it motivated me to bring up more antiques I've had in the garage and get them put out! Even my little nephew helped with the cleaning! See the attached pictures - he was adorable!

I have so many new plans for the store this year! I am excited to announce that on March 7, Saturday, Judy Cripps of Topeka will be in my store to teach a class on wool rug hooking! The class will be from 3:00 to 5:00 PM in the store and the cost for a kit will be $35.00. This includes EVERYTHING but an embroidery hoop that you can bring! I have limited space, so if you know NOW that you'd like to take this class, give me a call at 785-636-5577 by February 15! What a fun way to get together and make a wonderful craft and get to know some new friends! I'll even have some refreshments!

In the future, I am planning to try to have one craft class like this a month. I am also planning to start carrying some notions, some fabrics, and other fun crafting items!

Let me know what you think, or any suggestions! In the meantime, STAY WARM!