Handmade & Heartfelt Workshop

Announcing the

Handmade & Heartfelt Workshop

presented by Ali Strebel and Sally Korte

April 16, 17 & 18, 2015

in Tipp City, Ohio

Ali and Sally have joined creative forces to present a workshop experience filled with innovative needle-art techniques.  Our workshop format is designed to encourage and enable you to make a unique one-of-a-kind piece.

Click here for more information and the registration form!

Merry Christmas

Workshop Rug Completed

Received this photo today from Jill Hicks, she met her goal and finished her workshop piece before Christmas. Love her background, well done Jill!

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 15

One more bonus surprise for the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop – be sure to check out Stacy’s blog for the surprise post.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 14

Today is the 14^th day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to Stacy’s blog, the Buttermilk Basin.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 13

Day thirteen of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Primitive Gathering’s is sharing her ornament and recipe for the day.

Needle Night Christmas

This is the week of parties, it's great! Another small gathering, some members are new grandma's and spending time with those new babies, who can argue with that? Others having to work, though we missed them, we managed to have some great food, good laughs and of course an amazing ornament exchange. Everyone always comes up with something uniquely theirs, love it!

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 12

Welcome to day TWELVE of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Be sure to visit Crabapple Hill’s blog.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 11

Today is the eleventh day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to Kathy Schmitz’s blog to see her ornament and recipe for the day.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 10

Day TEN of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Be sure to check out Notforgotten Farm’s post today.

Rug Hooking Christmas

Always a favorite gathering for our group as we have great food and our ornament exchange.
Missed a few ladies because of flu, surgery, and out of town guest, but the rest of us had a good time. The ornaments are wonderful!

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 9

Today is the ninth day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to HeartspunQuilts to see her ornament and recipe for the day.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 8

Welcome to day eight of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Wooden Spool Designs is sharing today.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 7

Day seven of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  I know you’ll enjoy seeing Blackberry Primitives post.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 6

Welcome to day six of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to Cardiff Farms to see her ornament and recipe for the day.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 5

Today is the FIFTH day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  And you’re right where you need to be!

Peace, something we could all use a little more of.  This time of the year a sentiment that is often shared is, Peace on earth, goodwill towards men.  For me, peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Jesus, the reason for this season.  May this little ornament be a reminder of His love.  Wishing you Peace and a Merry Christmas - Ali

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 4

The fourth day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Check out The Woolen Willow!

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 3

Today is the third day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to Gail PanDesigns to see her ornament and recipe for the day.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 2

Welcome to day TWO of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Today’s post is brought to you by Plumcute Designs.

Primitive Christmas Blog Hop - Day 1

Today is the first day of the Primitive Christmas Blog Hop!  Head on over to Quilt’s by Cheri to see her ornament and recipe for the day.

Happy Thanksgiving

A Primitive Christmas Blog Hop

Starting December 1, 14 great designers will be featuring a free holiday ornament pattern and a cookie swap recipe that you can download from their blogs.  Watch for the blog link button!

Dec 1 * Quilts by Cheri

Dec 2 * Plumcute Designs

Dec 3 * Gail Pan Designs

Dec 4 * The Woolen Willow

Dec 5 * Ali Strebel Designs

Dec 6 * Cardiff Farms

Dec 7 * Blackberry Primitives

Dec 8 * Wooden Spool Designs

Dec 9 * Heartspun Quilts

Dec 10 * Notforgotten Farm

Dec 11 * Kathy Schmitz

Dec 12 * Crabapple Hill

Dec 13 * Primitive Gatherings

Dec 14 * Buttermilk Basin

Dec 15 * BONUS Surprise!!!

Saturday with the Cincinnati Ladies

Spent Saturday morning working with these ladies figuring out new projects, how to finish completed pieces, and a few new techniques.

Nebraska Rug Hooking Retreat {Nov 8 - 13}

Just returned from my first trip to Nebraska and what fun we had. Started at Janice Lee's shop, Black Horse Antiques/ Rug Shop and got some shots of rugs and antiques. Also some rugs hanging in her house, LOTS to see.

Then we moved on to the beautiful Lied Lodge for the retreat. I taught along with Pris Butler and Donna Hrkman and Janice set up an amazing wool store. Show and tell, always one of my favorite parts. There is amazing hooking going on out there.

A few of Donna's students rugs

Some of Pris's students

Last, but not least, my students. I must apologize, for some reason not all of my photos came out which is very disappointing as they did some fantastic work. Lots of different techniques and fibers, and so much fun. Can't wait to see finished pieces!