News, weekly blog posting from Della's Rug Hooking.

This time of year, it is hard not to get so busy with all that is needed to get done before Christmas and not be a little stressed about it.  It will all get done and it will all be wonderful.  I have these mental checklist in my head though that will make me feel calmer once I have them done.  Time seems to run a bit faster the month of December and here it is upon us this week already.  In a blink, Christmas will be here.  Each day has...

This pretty double rainbow appeared last week after a rain storm. 

It is the season once again for putting the Christmas lights up outside, hockey and activities that involve snow. My grandson plays hockey so every weekend he is at the rink. His dad usually takes him on the weekends to his games but Grammy was lucky enough to take him this weekend. I love seeing kids be active.

My last pillow cover isn’t done as of yet, been a busy week...

What makes you happy?  What makes you smile? What makes you feel content down to your soul?  Do you take the time to even think about your happiness? For me spending time with my family and friends is at the top of the list and Christmas time always keeps a smile on my face.  Yes I am one of those people who enjoys all that Christmas brings including the sappy Christmas Hallmark movies.  I try to watch at least 2 movies each evening as I record them ahead of time.  I...

Have I mentioned I LOVE watching TikTok? It makes me laugh and smile every time I watch. The antics grown adults can get into, some of my favorites are watching folks dance to the challenges, imitating a comic and up and coming singers.  One such comic imitation was a lady (voice of male comic) stating 'I can't believe it is November' like we don't all know each year November comes around the same time, following October.  Made me laugh because we do say some silly things sometimes and until it is...

Tonight the ghosts and goblins will be in search of the sweetest treats.  So much fun for a kid.  Be safe and look out for one another.

You can see from my picture above, most of the leaves have fallen from the maple trees in front of my home.  Cooler days are on their way.

I have worked a fair amount on my Paisley Tree pattern by Lori-Ann Lingley, see below.  The following colours are my standard in stock hand dyed wool fabrics. The background is Sky Blue, the grass is Miss Moss, the tree...