To Missouri, With Love

It took me way too long to get this one off to these special boys and their nautical-themed bedroom! What fun I had choosing the fabrics from my stash. Ideally, there should have been more red; but, sometimes a little goes a long way, and adds just the right sparkle. 

Just can't beat the sparkle in their eyes when they received it, though. And, that's what it's all about, folks. :-)

LOVE 

Prayers Attend and Abound

The moment I laid eyes on these fabrics, I knew they were destined to become a "retro" rug for my Tennessee friend, Delinda.

Can you see how this particular fabric became the "core" fabric from which I chose the other colors?

The rug, completed!

I just loved the way these colors melded together.

And, I had the extra-special treat of hand-delivering it to Delinda, on our way to our daughter's wedding in Kentucky.
What a joy to meet, face to face! And, for our sons to meet their special pen-pal!!  

I think she likes it. :-)

Even though the rug is done and gone, my prayers will continue for this truly remarkable family. They have a permanent place in my heart. <3 font="">

Long Time, No See...

Obviously, creating rag rugs and blogging about them hasn't been top priority this last year! 
However, I HAVE made at least THREE; and, although they are quite similar, they are each unique and were a joy to make for three, lovely ladies.

I have two more "in the works" for two very special friends...no telling how long it will take me to complete them, at the rate I'm going. :-)

Arthritis in my hands is partly responsible for the slow-down; but, I enjoy this craft so much, I'm not willing to give in, yet. I have many colorful fabrics just "itching" to be woven into a rug! I keep them where I see them daily; and they call to me, "pick me, pick me".  Or, so it seems. ;-)