SURPRISE

I love surprises!

About 10 days ago I got a lovely surprise.

My friend Ginny ( a member of the Mason/Dixon

chapter of ATHA) sent me a box.

It arrived at the time that I was beginning to fee;

like a human being again.

The first thing I saw when I opened the box

was this cute tote bag.

The Mason/Dixon Chapter of ATHA is

preparing to participate in the

Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival

The first weekend in May.

 Ginny'said that she had been very busy

hooking these darling little sheep and attaching

them to tote bags for the festival.

Wouldn't you like to take your newly

purchased wool home in this cute tote?

 Included in the box was two large size woolen

skirts that she wanted me to give to my students.

These skirts are 100 percent wool and have lot of

material in them,

I have given them to my students who are

very grateful for the gift.  Thanks Ginny!

 In the package, for me, I'm not sharing!

was this large jar of trail mix.  Nuts, raisins

and some chocolate covered goodies.

Since I am supposed to eat lots of things with potassium

I need no excuse to munch on this delightful

treat off and on all day!

 Ginny also included a picture of this wonderful

oriental rug hooked by her mother, Mrs. Ruth Dietzel,

who passed away last year.

Mrs Dietzel was one  of the first people in the

hooking world that I met when I started to hook.

I spent many a pleasant hour with her.

Needless to say, Mrs. Dietzel was a wonderful

rug hooker.  Her oriental rugs were to

envy and drool over.

I thought you would enjoy seeing this rug.

Thanks again, Ginny for thinking of me.  It's great to have friends like you.

Until we meet again, be safe and be happy.

Doris

MEET MARGARET WENGER

 A week ago today was the regular meeting

of the Boonsboro Chapter of ATHA.  This was the

first time since its inception, several years

ago. that an "outside" speaker had been

invited to give the program.

What a joy it was!

MEET MARGARET WENGER!

 Here is Margaret at the beginning of her program.

Her specialty is hooking with alternative

materials.  This Sunflower was a beauty.  The center

was all raised above the other hooking.

The petals were prodded and the materials were beautiful.

 Part of the audience.  Look at the intensity in

the backs - they were all ears!

 A lovely horses head

 These dragon flies were awesome!  The

materials were stunning.

This dragonfly was "glittery" and took

the eye of many of the attendees.

House and garden scene also done in alternatives.

Many of us, including me, were astonished by thenumber and types of materials

Margaret used. 

 This unfinished horse is Margarets current

project and it is a stunner!

These are the alternative materials that she

brought to show us and also she

very graciously snipped off some strips and let us

try hooking with them,

All in all, a very successful program.

Frankly, I have never seen this group of ladies 

so enthusitic about any thing.

Margaret really got their attention

and the room was alive and "abuzz"

when she completed her program,

I would like to say a personal "Thank You" to Margaret for coming to Boonsboro since I was the one that suggest her as our guest speaker.  She sure woke the attendees up with her wide array of rug and hooking materials.  Thank you, Margaret!

Hopefully the members of this chapter will see the great learning experiences that are available to chapters and make the most of them in the future.

Until next time - keep the hooks moving!

Doris 

OUR BUNDLE OF JOY

MEET THE NEWEST MEMBER

OF OUR FAMILY

This is Audrey Anne

as she appeared on Easter Sunday

dressed in her flower "bonnet."

She is two months old and

has brought so much joy into our lives,

She is the "fifth" generation

which makes me a great-great grandmother!

WOW

Some very nice things happened to our

family while I was being ill and could not participate.

I hope to catch up on all of the happenings very

soon.

However I feel this is the most important.

She is just about 8 pounds (she was very tiny when born)

and is just right for cuddling!

Even tho it has been a long time since I posted, I hope you won;t give up on me.  I am doing much better, almost feel well again, and am starting to go out again.  I read your blogs daily and hope that all of you are well, happy and enjoying this wonderful spring like weather.

Doris