One of the things I have been wanting to learn for a number of years has been hooking. No…not that kind of hooking…rug hooking!
Over the years, I have picked up "how to" books, but somehow just could quite get it. I treated myself to a nice gripper frame a few years ago in Rhinebeck and then last year a beautiful sheep hooking kit, but to this day they are still sitting in the corner waiting for me to learn.
A few weeks ago, I discovered that the little Primitive Furnishing Shop that I like to visit here in town was offering a series of Rug Hooking Classes, I was over the moon with excitement.
I have found over the years that I am much more of a visual learner than a book learner. For some reason, my brain freezes at the thought of actually having to pick up the manual, no matter what the topic is….however, if I can just sit with someone for an afternoon, I usually will not forget what I have learned.
Now I will admit that I collect books like the obsessive soul that I am and I will research things to death, but when it actually comes down to learning, I much prefer seeing someone else do it in person.
Rug hooking is a completely new skill for me. I am painfully slow at it, but the instructor of the class assures me that it is like riding a bike….once you get it, you get it. I imagine it is like anything else…spinning, knitting, etc, so I am excited to be finally learning!
Speaking of Birds……..
I know, I know….I promised I would not post a gazillion baby bird pictures, but somehow I just can not help myself. Thankfully for you, the weather has been rainy and cold this week, so I have not bothered the babies that often, letting Dad keep them warm and fed without interruption.
When I did finally peak at them the other day, I found that the babies have all hatched and are growing in leaps and bounds.
I love this picture of them with their huge mouths facing the sky wide open. The only thing that came to my mind when I snapped this picture was the old Abbott and Costello movies with Costello yelling…."Hey YABBOTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!". Hee
This next picture is my favorite though. If you click on it, you will see a few babies sleeping soundly. With bellies full and a warm body to lie next to, you can almost see the look of complete contentment on this little guy's face.
After all, isn't that what we all want? A warm place to live, a full belly and a friend…………..simple pleasures.
The Woolen Rabbit 
What a cool rug that will be! You just do a little of everything don’t you? I’m glad your baby birds are so healthy! 🙂
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It seems the blog world is ablaze with bird pics. It must be spring! I posted a cardinal pic this am………….
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The birdie photos are great – it’s a treat to be able to see into a nest like that and watch the little ones grow!
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Simple pleasures…the key to a good life.
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You can post all the baby bird photos you want, I think they are precious. (oh gawd, did I just say precious? oy)
Anyway, love the rug. I have a friend from reenacting days who does a lot of rug hooking and I know she really enjoys it.
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Love chickens! You are a busy lady. I love the babies! What a perfect home for them. I’m always amazed at the intricate nests the mommies build. By the way, how do you like your new camera??
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Love the rooster! Your eye for blending the colors doesn’t surprise me one bit. It’s true you don’t forget. My mom and grandma used to hook and I would sit with them and do little designs on the side of the canvas as a very small girl. When I went back to it as an adult, the techniques were still familiar, if a bit rusty. Hmmm, makes me want to go dig out my rug hooking supplies again. Ooo, shiny…..
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Kim- I love the rug hooking, and the rooster theme.
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Precious baby bird pics. I have to tell you that on the way to the vet yesterday with my rabbit I saw a bird in the middle of the road flapping around unable to fly or walk. I picked him up and brought him with me. I wrapped him in a towel (it was raining and he was soaked) and plopped him in my lap for the ride and he just looked up at me the whole time. He looked very young, just fledged from what I can tell. The vet said he didn’t see anything broken and he was probably just stunned and will keep him warm and dry and release him some time today. Too cute, these little ones.
As far as the rug hooking, we are SO alike. I bought a rug hooking canvas at the MA sheep and wool and it also is of 4 sheep with a fence going around in a square. I used to do punch needle rugs as a kid and they hold up so well, I thought I’d try the hooking now. I hate the latch hook ones.
And to make this post even longer, I also bought a Bosworth charkha at the sheep and wool and started spinning cotton and am having a blast. We fiber people are all on the same page. 🙂
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I just love the birdlets! Keep posting, we want to see how they grow.
I know what you mean about researching, but being visual. Maybe many fiber people like fiber because it IS so visual.
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Don’t stop posting those baby bird pictures. They’re such a treat. Yesterday I watched out the front window two ‘baby’ birds,already grown to a size quite a bit bigger than their mother, following her around, squawking for food, and the little mother searching for food and then feeding them. This struck me as funny, until I realized that I’m in the same situation as that mother bird, now that I have a teenager who is bigger than I am and whom I can’t keep filled up.
Your rooster looks great. Keep us posted on how it progresses.
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love the baby birds 🙂
and your rooster!
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Keep the baby bird pictures coming. I enjoy them very much!
Rug hooking looks like fun.
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Those birdies are so cute! Very cool rug.
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Contented, sleeping, baby robins. I love that picture!
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