The Old Tattered Flag

Monday, July 30, 2012

We keep plugging along.....

"Antique Coverlet" now available for punch needle

Peasant bag ~ we are still tweaking this, watch for the pattern  in different styles available soon!

Goodies that will be available Aug. 3 at our "Christmas in August" sale

"Cathedral Window" hooked by Carol DeCoteau...........just stunning!


As you can see we've been very busy as usual.  As the move gets closer we are trying to lighten our load so are working on all of our UFO's (unfinished objects).  I have boxes of stuff we started and just never finished.    So, visit the website, www.theoldtatteredflag.com on Aug. 3 for our "Christmas in August" sale.  Wool and patterns will also be 10% off.

I've transferred my "Antique Coverlet" to weavers cloth for punching.  I can't wait to do it.

The peasant bag is something new we've been working on.  It incorporates hooking or punch in the top section with wool applique on the bottom.  It is just gorgeous, but we are still tweaking.

The Cathedral window is just stunning.  It's such an intricate design that we knew the colors would have to be limited.  We chose antique black for the background with red wool for the detailing with splashes of gold here and there.  It's really breathtaking, wish you could see it in person.
So, I'm off to work on the website, be sure visit the website Friday!
Until next time....


Saturday, July 21, 2012

New things....

"American Pumpkin"


"Jack"
"Fall Blooms"

"Cathedral Window"  what colors would you choose?

"Give Thanks"







Phew, I haven't written in awhile.  Things are just starting to slow down here believe it or not.  It was a crazy few weeks.  After my son graduated hubby was home on leave for a few weeks and we worked to get the house in order for the move.  He has since headed to Missouri to start his new job and I'm happy to say that although Mom and I will not follow on until end of August, we have "secured" a rental house in Rolla.  It is another stone house, built in 1920.  It has a lot of character and we will have a separate shop area for "The Old Tattered Flag" so I'm really excited for that.  The scary part is that since it is more south and a creek and pond are on the property (I know, awwww, how nice), but with water comes water moccasins and those pesky brown recluse spiders.  I haven't dealt with either for quite some time, since we lived in Louisiana and I am a huge sissy when it comes to..........critters.  I guess I'll have to redevelop my spider radar again.
The same day my hubby left, my youngest son and I headed to Boston for his college orientation.  I'm proud to say that I made it through without any tears.  I know it was only orientation, but I have really been dreading my baby heading off so it was a big thing to get through.  Next is the actual "dropping off" end of August.

So, since I've been back the pace has slowed a bit.  There is always work to do but somehow when you are not "pressed" it doesn't seem like work.
Mom finished my new "American Pumpkin" design last night (photo #1).  Love it!!

Ann Farr re-hooked my "Jack" design (photo #2).  I actually designed that rug quite a few years ago and sold the rug on ebay by mistake for only $25, someone got a very good deal, so I wanted another one to have for a sample.  It's very whimsical.

Photo #3 is one of my new designs called "Fall Blooms".  It is my intent to have a winter, spring and summer blooms as part of a series.

Photo #4 is what I am most excited about.  It is really not like any design I've ever done.  My husband and I were driving through a small town in NY and I saw this amazing window.  I immediately had to snap a photo because I knew it would make a fabulous rug pattern.  Mom started it today.  What colors would you choose for this??  I think I'm going to love what we have gone with....

Photo #5 is a revision of my Large Bountiful Harvest design.  There are not too many Thanksgiving rugs out there so I wanted to add to the collection. Nice warm fall colors are going to really make this one special!!

If any of you ever visit my website, www.theoldtatteredflag.com and have been to the woolens page, you know that it takes forever to load.  Well, I have spent days resizing all the photos and it should load faster, although I still have a few more to do.  Also, watch for our "Christmas in July" sale in the next week.  We will have alot of finished items for sale.
Hope everyone is having a great summer.
Until next time......

Sunday, July 8, 2012

Two new designs

"Family" hooked by Ann Farr......stunning colors!!

"Great Pumpkin" hooked by Carol DeCoteau......takes your breath away!

Actually, my "Family" pattern is not new, but the finished picture is.  Thank you to Ann for hooking it for me.  We chose stunning colors I think, very primitive.  I imagine this one hanging over a side table that is overflowing with family pictures.
Next is my newest design "Great Pumpkin" just finished by my mother.  It is breathtaking!!  I love the colors we chose!  The grapevine around the pumpkin gives it such a nice delicate look.  The pattern and kit are available on the website, www.theoldtatteredflag.com
Keep checking, I am designing daily now and also doing some revisions to some of my older patterns.
Until next time....



Saturday, July 7, 2012

4th of July tradition........

BAXTER!!!

Hooked Flag Rug progress....

Is it hot where you are??  We had a couple of hot days here, but I actually didn't think it was too bad.  I think the stone house stays cool, especially when we have cooler nights.  We had a very quiet 4th of July, but did manage to have our traditional lobster feed.  We planned to go get the chix lobsters that were on sale at price chopper, but by the time we got there they were sold out, so we "HAD" to get the 3 pounders.  Well, I hate to say it, but that was too much lobster.  Never did I think those words would leave these lips.  Mom ate a 2 1/2 pounder with no problem and said it wasn't too much!!  Little lady, big appetite!!!
Speaking of appetites, what did Baxter eat?? Lol, I took this picture after I was finished drawing some patterns and he had a large piece of monks cloth string hanging from his mouth.  That dog always finds something to get in to.
Last but not least, I've had a bit of time to work on my flag.  It doesn't look like much, but trust me, it's so much bigger in person and that is a lot of straight line hooking.
I'm so excited because Mom is working on a new design right now and I'm anxious for everyone to see it.  Plus I have another one right behind that one ready to go.  They are both fall designs.  Keep watching......
Until next time.... 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Happy 4th of July!

                                   








                                                                                      
 
                                           

  

 





Long may she wave.......

Sunday, July 1, 2012

Antique Coverlet Wool Applique Finished



Ahhh, finally done!!  It really didn't take that long, just haven't had much time to work on it.  So, for all you stitchers, the pattern/kit is now available on the website; www.theoldtatteredflag.com

Until next time......

About Me

Thank you very much for taking the time to read my blog. I am married and just entering the second phase of my life as a Army retiree's wife. My husband and I did 25+ years in the Army. He is now officially a retired Colonel and has just entered the civilian workforce and I am happily settled in our 1830 Stone house. I (along with my Mom) operate www.theoldtatteredflag and currently we are building a small shop in the back part of the house. We live in Northern NY, right near the Canadian border. I have two handsome sons and 2 puggles. Life is busy for us, but I wouldn't have it any other way.