"More on the birds. Did you know there is a duck that sounds like a cat? I should have written this down, will have to re-find that info. Also, the Cedar Waxwing doesn't sing. Since it travels around in groups to feed…"
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Today's Featured Rug
The Farm in Fall By Donna Ireland
Donna, you did a great job of showing light and creating area of interest, perfect colour around the rug. Well done!
Blog Posts
Living small - living large
Posted by Carolyn Buttolph on May 23, 2012 at 7:46am 4 Comments 1 Like
Photoshop Elements: The Magic Wand
Posted by Eileen Campbell on May 21, 2012 at 12:00pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Rare Treat
Posted by Carolyn Buttolph on May 15, 2012 at 7:46am 3 Comments 1 Like
Photoshop Elements: Selection tools
Posted by Eileen Campbell on May 13, 2012 at 2:53pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
A privilege to be in Cornwall!
Posted by Jean Schroderus on May 8, 2012 at 4:39am 9 Comments 8 Likes
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Carolyn Buttolph commented on Carolyn Buttolph's blog post Living small - living large"Wanda,
Glad you like. My thanks to you for giving us this fertile ground. Your example inspires more thoughts. You ask good questions. There is always entertainment to be found on TWM. "
Cindi Perron replied to Wanda Kerr's discussion Dyeing Challenge Spring 2012 in the group Dyeing to Know"I'm going to give it a try!! Next Friday, think I can do it! Will there be any grace period? :)"
Cynthia Young commented on Wanda Kerr's group Welcome Mat News"Right on Jeni or they do not understand the implications for those you are trying to pursue rug hooking as a business."
jeni nunnally commented on Wanda Kerr's group Welcome Mat News"I think the problem with patterns that are hooked for our own 'personal use' is that eventually they escape out into our global world.
And realistically, I don't think they CAN be locked up. There will always be people…"
Cynthia Young commented on Jane Doppke's photo
I finally put it into words
"What a keepsake! Thanks for sharing this one. This encourages me to return to what matters."
CURRENT MATTERS
A new feature:
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The more you participate the more enriched you'll feel.
Don't just sit at the table- play a hand
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The points for this week: recipes here
Stoned Creamed Egged Skinned
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Forum
Wacky Wednesday May 22/12
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Tips on Tuesday - hooker to hooker help - May 21/12
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The Wool Of Fortune - May Edition of the Welcome Mat's Own Game Show!!!!! 05/12
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Wacky Wednesday - What will you be wearing? - May 18/2012
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Tips Tuesday - Corners - May 15, 2012
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Welcome Mat Featured Vendors
Our own Gun-Marie Nalsen has started a pattern line with her daughter, Anne - Marie Herrera. To see the rich array of patterns for all textile media from hooking to quilting go here.
Here is an example Hunterwassers Runner.
Support your fellow Matters!
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Do you have a wool working business?
Please accept this invitation to be the Featured Vendor on the Mat, You can send me a photo and links with a two sentence write up, we love to promote fellow hookers.
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Welcome to The Welcome Mat ~ The Hooker Haven !
We respect all styles and levels of woolworking and fiber exploration and our commitment to creativity and colour use is bar none. Enjoy your part in TWM. Be sure to look through the members and offer the hand of friendship to those you know and those you might want to know. Do you need rules here? We never have before on The Mat; I just want you all to be hookers with a good RAK.
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Events
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June 6-9 Green Mountain Rug School
June 6, 2012 at 5pm to June 9, 2012 at 11:45am – Randolph Center VT
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2012 Manistee Rug School
June 18, 2012 at 8pm to June 22, 2012 at 12pm – Manistee High School
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