If it is going to be drizzly all day, at least I can have colors in my hands! And today I am preparing for a class, and putting together wool packets for everyone. I am working out in my garden studio where I keep all of my wool.
This is a close up of Summer Basket, and I am finding colors for the bold outline in the flowers.
I typically use many colors in my outlines, so that they look surprising, giving the piece a more time-worn look.
I think that class time should be fun and I do everything ahead of time to try to make class a success for each person. I have been working several weeks already, and have almost 2 months to go before I ship everything out.
I get excited myself when I organize wool, as I get to kind of re-live hooking each design, enjoying the play of color that seems to come like magic. I love the way the wools look together.
Lovely wool on a rainy day. Luckily I can play inside.
primitivespirit 
karen love the wool kit that you are putting together for your class such fun. how many students do you have in a class and where will it be held?? how much do you charge for kit, wool and class?? thanks so much and hope you can reply to this as i am always finding it hard to send it back to you see if it works this time. linda k.
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Wish I could join you in this class, looks awesome!
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thanks for the comment. yes, i wish you could be in it, too!
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Thank you Karen for an inspirational day. I haven’t hooked since the rug show here in Vermont since November and need to start a new project. I might just start the bee pillow pattern with soft spring colors.
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taking breaks are important. i have been doing little hooked projects, gearing up in the back of my mind for a large rug… a geometric i think
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Hi Karen,
Lucky students to have those lovely wools handpicked by you to work with! I can fully appreciate the hours you put in preparing for your classes! So much work and thinking involved! Thank-you for sharing your thoughts and your ending note about regarding it as play! Yes indeed… I’m right there with you! Best wishes for a successful class!
Hugs!!
Cathy G
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thank you cathy. i think that sometimes we do have a choice in how we face the tasks in our day. for me, i remind myself that i am thankful to be working at home, with things that i love.
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I too wish I could join one of your classes.
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thanks, patti. i do so few classes as traveling is hard on me.
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Come teach a class in the South! What fun to play with wool – the colors and the wonderful textures! I want to work from home–maybe next year! Do you have 2 studios?
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i do have 2 studios. here i am in my garden studio where i keep my wool. it is just big enough for a table amongst the mayhem! right now it doesn’t have the electric hooked up.
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Oh those lucky hookers! Look at all that beautiful wool, ready and waiting for your students ~ I wish I were one of them!
rebecca
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thanks rebecca, it is all about the wool, for sure!
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oh my what a perfect way to spend a dreary day! well any day for that matter! love watching you “work” in your garden studio! beautiful wool to touch and see! love it all karen…gives me inspiration! enjoy!
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Karen, Are you going to have a class in Eugene?
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robin i am not teaching in eugene this year and have not planned any workshops for time beyond that yet.
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