A Great Day to Make Poppies!

The Felting class was such fun! I am sorry that some of you had to miss it - a big graduation week - but I hope you will be able to attend the next one. We made red poppies and have supplies to make a few more at home... here are some images from this breezy summer day at the Naugles Barn....

The set up in the barn

A view from inside

The class in progress

Our finished poppies....

A closer look...

WET FELTING CLASS IS FILLING UP!

Saturday, June 19 from 1pm - 4pm in the Naugles Barn

Elizabeth Palmer Buchtman from Designs from Fenwood will be at Hallockville to teach the guild wet felted poppies.  There are so many ideas for the poppies - make a  pin, tack to a pillow (photo), add a stem and display in a vase, adorn a knit sweater.....

The fee is $20 for guild members, $30 for non members, plus a $10 materials fee given to Elizabeth. 

There are a few seats left, please email us at peconicruggers@yahoo.com or call Judy at 631-924-2636 or Jennifer at 631-744-8608.

Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair 2010

Perfect spring weather for the first Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair!  Hallockville  was host of this event where fiber artists gathered to demonstrate their crafts and sell their wares.  There were spinners, carders, knitters, felters, dyers, weavers and of course hookers.  It was a wonderful success and we hope that it will become an annual event.

 

Our demonstration area was a breezy spot under a great big tent (thank you Herb!) outside of the Chichanowicz House (affectionately called the "Chic(k) House") next to the cow pasture.  The pasture was filled with llamas, alpacas, sheep, and bunnies ......  oh the little lambs. 

Look at the little black and gray lamb taking a rest and the little white lambs that never strayed far...

There was a great turnout at the festival and our tent.  We did a lot of catching up with members and made many new hooking friends.  Hopefully we'll see all of those faces again soon!!  

Sue's ship rug (c) 2010

A delicious sampling of Judy's dyed and "as is" wool.

Jennifer's Black Sheep rug (c) 2010 in progress...

Denise demonstrating on her footstool (c) 2010 in progress for her brand new baby granddaughter!! Congratulations Denise!

Always - please respect the designs created by others by not copying them.  Copying others' designs degrades the hard work and creativity of the artist.  These images shared for your enjoyment. 

The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair - Hallockville Museum Farm

Won't you join us?  The Peconic Ruggers will demonstrate rug hooking at The Long Island Fleece and Fiber Fair at Hallockville Museum Farm in Riverhead, LI, NY this weekend!  We are looking forward to a day chock full of hands on fiber fun, animals and artisans.  Who couldn't love this wooly face?

http://www.hallockville.com/fiber_fair.html

Spring 2010 Newsletter

Winter Hook-ins

Our hook-ins were very pleasant at our new winter digs. The room is spacious, well lit, and we were even able to use the couch and upholstered chairs. The kitchen is very large and well stocked, and our host even made coffee for us. We look forward to future meetings at this location.

Elections

Elections were held at the March meeting. Judy Lambros was reelected as Co-president,Jennifer Faulkner was elected as Co-president and Susan Egan was reelected as Treasurer.We look forward to an exciting and productive two year term.

Blog

The guild now has a new blog, written by Jennifer Faulkner - www.peconicruggers.blogspot.com. Jennifer has done a wonderful job and has many ideas yet to be implemented. Starting this month the newsletter will be posted on the blog but you will still receive it by email or by paper mail. Other guild information will also be posted on the blog but if it is important or time sensitive you will still receive notification by email or paper mail.

Cookbook

Sarah has begun work on the cookbook she is creating for the guild as a fundraiser. She has produced a form to use to submit your recipes and hooking tips. If you need a copy of this form please contact me and I will send you one. Sarah is hoping to have all the recipes together by the end of May. I, for one, am looking forward to seeing the cookbook when it is completed!

Wet Felting Class

Jennifer Faulkner has been looking into the possibility of having her sister, Elizabeth Palmer Buchtman of Designs from Fenwood teach a class for us on wet felting. It looks like the date will be June 19. Details on location, time, cost, etc. are to be announced.

Raffle Rug

Our own Sara McNamara has generously donated her pattern "Garden Cat" on linen -  an adorable kitty and flowers. This year we are attempting to use donations for the wool instead of purchasing it. Sarah is coordinating the collection of wool. If you have any wool to donate or are ready to dosome hooking on the raffle rug please contact Sarah.

Guild Supplies - Don't forget this valuable member resource...

For purchase:

Woolrich natural wool………………….$16 per yard

Linen…………………………………… $17 per yard

Rug warp……………………………......$18 per yard

Rug binding, white................................$.42 per yard

For borrowing we have a wooden proddy tool and a library including magazines and books published by Rug Hooking Magazine.  A listing of what publications we have will be added to the blog.  Please contact Judy or Jennifer with inquiries or donations.

Rug Store in Patchogue - Hooray!

In case you haven’t heard, we have a new rug store in Patchogue!   Andrea Lawlor has opened a full service rug store in her flower shop at 143 Medford Avenue (Route 112). The phone number is 631-475-4894. She has items ranging from beautiful hand-dyed wool to hooks and books, and everything in between.

Dues

Dues were due in January. Please be sure to make payment if you haven’t yet done so. Dues are vital for us to function as a guild.  Thank you very much.