tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8085394501803039502024-02-18T21:12:58.896-05:00The Hook and HammerWelcome to the world of the Hook, myself, and the Hammer, my husband, Georg. This is a journal of our journey as we pursue our passions of historical needlework and woodwork while raising our seven wonderful children and restoring our old home. From keeping with tradition to forging our own, modern interpretations, we'd love to have you share in our adventures and exploration, and hopefully inspire you to resurrect the fine arts in your own life.TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-54136343022969829452014-10-03T15:06:00.000-04:002014-10-03T15:06:43.742-04:00The Never-Ending Story<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a very long time since my last post; not because there has been nothing of interest, it simply boils down to time and information. Now that the shop is not located at our home, it can be very difficult for me to get there in time to take photos before an order is completed and delivered. There have been many that I haven't even seen. Add into the equation all of the hassles of daily life with seven kids, and blogging just has to take a back seat at times.Who wants to see a blog without pictures of finished projects anyway?!<br />
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One of the largest projects that we've taken on so far (and one that I have really wanted to share) was a kitchen, bath, and living room combo for a new construction home. We bid and received the job back in April. It was supposed to be a 5 week project, but with construction, things rarely ever happen on schedule. The delays always increase exponentially with every person involved in the chain of construction. This particular job seemed to have more than its fair share of hiccups along the way: back-ordered lumber, miss-tinted paint, glass and granite that were cut to the wrong dimensions, broken or missing hardware, appliances that didn't match the dimensions on their spec sheets, and an impromptu trim design fix that ended up all over the house, throwing off many of the measurements and complicating the design. All of this along with the standard construction scheduling and the hassles of being the last in line for installations made this one doozy of a job. Thankfully, the homeowners are wonderfully sweet people who kept their cool and had the patience to see their dream design come to life, while the builders did a great job on this house. Sometimes it pays off to not rush into something simply because of a hiccup. This seemingly never-ending story has about come to an end and the results are gorgeous. I'll save the photos of the baths and living room for another post, but I hope that you enjoy watching this story find its happy ending!<br />
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And the finished product....<br />
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-74100211327407462002013-12-16T14:56:00.000-05:002013-12-16T14:56:48.636-05:00A Sculpture<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Earlier this year at an art show, we were pleased to meet a couple that has decorated their entire home with art from local artists.</span></span> <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The result has been a beautiful assortment of paintings in every room; a tribute to the creativity that can be found here in Rome, GA. One wall remained blank and they had a vision of hanging a large carving of a snail shell in the void. Try as they might, they had been unable to find just the right piece. They were thrilled to find that Gorg would be able to create something for them. We were honored to have a piece of Gorg's work added to their collection. After much deliberation and a merry chase to find just the right wood; </span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">spalded, quarter-sawn Sycamore (American Lacewood)</span></span>, their dream began to come to life. </span></span><br />
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In order to bring out the detail of the carving and the beauty of the wood, Gorg used a French polish technique which involves many layers of finish, wax, and buffing. The first step was to bring out the grain with Teak Oil.<br />
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This was followed by waxing and buffing. Then the entire processes was repeated several times. A final heavy buffing had the wood glowing and the quarter-sawn flecks appearing to be three dimensional. The pictures don't do it justice. Everyone, say hello to Gary...</div>
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A few weeks ago a friend asked me if I could take a look at a bridesmaid gown and possibly sew a dress for the reception for her. Apparently the Nigerian bride had given all of her attendants fabric and had asked them to make a separate dress of their choosing for the reception. At the time I was in the middle of a painting job and Thanksgiving was just around the corner so I said that I'd be happy to, but that I probably couldn't get to it until after Thanksgiving...completely forgetting that said holiday was taking place on the last weekend in November this year. The wedding was the following weekend and they needed to leave by Thursday in order to get there. No problem! Right. It's a good thing that I have frequently left my own sewing projects until the last minute. <br />
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I was able to get the bridesmaid gown alterations finished up right before Thanksgiving, which freed my time for a baking/cooking blitz, because it is just not a proper Thanksgiving without the best feast that can be prepared in the circumstances. You can blame my mother and grandmother for that line of thought. I usually cook only one gigantic, all out meal a year and Thanksgiving is it. We compromised by not pulling out the good china or the silver to cut down on the clean up.<br />
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With the holiday cooking out of the way, it was time to begin the reception dress. My kids saw this pile of materials and thought that I had gone completely mad when I told them what it was going to be.<br />
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I have to say that this fabric made my OCD side go crazy. Given the amount of fabric, I could only match a couple of seams.<br />
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Within two days, the dress was almost finished. All that was left was a fitting, some fasteners, and the hem. Unfortunately, there needed to be a lot of alteration. I have to say that I HATE the way some patterns are written and this one was a doozy. The 'quick and easy' type patterns are the worst. Thank you, Kwik Sew. I can completely sympathize with someone giving up their sewing attempts if that is what they are trying to follow. I'd have been completely lost if it weren't for the fact that I have been doing this for 20 years. (How can it possibly be that long?!) I am always appalled at how much ease, or room, is provided in most commercial patterns today. I have routinely taken in at least 2-3 inches after making the pattern to the size recommended and still had plenty of maneuverability. This was no exception. Normally I would ask someone to come out and try the garment on before it was completely together, but given the holiday weekend, the time crunch, and the fact that this friend has a small baby to work around, I just couldn't ask her to drop everything for that. So, back to the seam ripper and sewing machine it was. One more day of all out sewing and the dress was finished.<br />
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There was one other request for this dress that made it more complicated than usual. This friend happens to be a nursing mother. Now, any of you other mothers who have been there, know how annoying and frustrating it can be to try to nurse your child comfortably without having to go hide somewhere and take half of your clothes off; especially when you are part of a wedding party or in a vital position where going MIA for a while is not really the best option. If you've never found yourself in that circumstance, trust me, it's not fun. I wasn't sure what I'd be able to come up with in such a short time frame, and having to work with a specific fabric and limited pattern options...well, it was going to be a bit of a challenge, but failure was not an option! I've had a bit of experience rigging my own clothes to be more accommodating for nursing so I wasn't completely in the dark, thankfully. Past experiments came in handy and saved time and error.<br />
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For this particular dress, I cut extra front facing pieces, trimmed them down to just the armholes, added more interfacing, and sewed them as if they were the front of the dress. I then faced and sewed the actual front of the dress as though it were lined, and attached it at the side seams so that it hung free from the back. The extra facing pieces hold the back of the dress in place; keeping it from falling down while the baby is nursing. The front is held up by large hook and eye fasteners; the best that I could find with such little time. I think that there is probably a better option out there, but sometimes you have to make do.<br />
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As I said, the kids were skeptical at the very beginning of the project, and it was fun to see the amazement in their eyes as it came together. I think their favorite parts were the 'invisible' hem, the hand-stitched 'eye' closure, and the zipper. <br />
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When it was all finished and ready to be picked up, their response?
"Wow, Mom! It IS a dress! That is so cool!"<br />
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-29746743619528445762013-11-26T12:04:00.000-05:002013-12-06T13:15:54.179-05:00Sometimes It Can Take A While...I have been waiting to show pictures of this project for quite some time now. Gorg began working on these bathroom cabinets back in July. In a perfect world they would have been installed months ago, but as anyone who has remodeled their home could tell you, it typically turns into a textbook case of Murphy's Law. You never know what you are going to run into once walls start to come down, plumbing and electrical are re-routed, and new fixtures begin to go in; and that can become exponentially more complicated with the age of the house. What starts out as a simple, 'Let's replace the kitchen counter top and sink. We can have it knocked out by this weekend,' can quickly turn into months of doing dishes in the bathtub and cooking over a camp stove while new plumbing is run, a new sub-floor is put down, and the wait for back-ordered cabinets drags on; all because of a little mold problem that was discovered once the light of day reached the deep dark recesses under the sink. You are left questioning your sanity and vow never to 'fix' anything ever again (Unless you are a glutton for punishment like Gorg and I, who actually work on this kind of thing extremely well together.) until you finally see the beautiful finished product and the days of 'kitchen' being a 4 letter word are but a foggy memory.<br />
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This particular renovation dragged on for several months and the homeowners have my deepest sympathy. However, the cabinets turned out beautifully. They are solid Poplar with beaded face frames and finished with a paint/glaze technique for a tone-on-tone look. I hope that they have many years of enjoyment ahead of them.<br />
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-47521918427803620932013-11-05T22:53:00.000-05:002013-11-05T22:54:14.192-05:00A Table Too Short...We recently picked up a couple of dining tables for restoration work. One was in need of a refinished top while the other was a bit more complicated. It was a large, extremely heavy, oak extension table which sagged badly in the center when it was fully extended. It was also very low and therefore uncomfortable to sit around for dinner. After all, who wants to sit at a table where they can't actually slide their chair in for fear of bruised knees?<br />
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The solution that Gorg came up with was to design an addition to the legs which would give it a few more inches of clearance, thereby allowing chairs and knees to safely 'tuck in' without fear of turning painful shades of black and blue, while looking as though they were an original part of the table. The rest of the table was also stabilized so as to drastically reduce the center sagging.<br />
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-60517100855864957282013-08-08T17:59:00.000-04:002013-08-10T11:52:47.359-04:00Reproducing an 1800's French Gothic Revival Bench<br />
<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We have a good friend, Tripp Johnston, who is starting up his own business, Johnston Woodworks, as well. He recently graduated from the American College of Building Arts in Charleston, SC with a degree in timber framing. He and Gorg have been collaborating on a lot of projects recently. The latest involved reproducing an 1800's French Gothic Revival bench from an old railroad depot. Tripp had the lead on this one with Gorg knocking out the turned spindles and legs. The reproduction is made of White Oak with a Teak oil finish. It was agreed to leave the trim off of the outside frame for the sake of the customer's budget. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get any 'in progress' photos, so I'll let the pictures speak for themselves.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-8909524465932174502013-05-06T18:04:00.002-04:002013-05-06T18:04:54.445-04:00Update<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Well, it's been a bit longer than I'd planned between posts, but honestly, it can be difficult to find the time to actually sit down and compose a coherent composition. I've begun many in my head, but they just never made it to fruition. I find it much easier to write when the kids are in bed, or at the very least, occupied by something that doesn't require my constant attention. Those opportunities are rather rare, to say the least. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Spring is always an extremely busy time for me. There is so much work to be done around our property and it's just easier to do it before the weather becomes miserably hot and the bugs begin to make their presence known. Since our home is a constant work-in-progress, I feel as though I am always behind. I know that people who can't see our vision have got to think that we are out of our minds. We've been working on the outside of our home for several years now, trying to find the best way to counteract all of the dreaded 'deferred maintenance' from the previous owner's neglect. I think we've finally found our way and so I've been caulking, priming, and painting like mad with every break in the spring rains. I'm at a standstill for now, until Gorg has a few hours to spare. Even so, our house is beginning to look like a home again. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">(To the vast relief of our neighbors, I'm sure, who were probably wondering what in the world we were doing. My deepest apologies to any of you who might happen to be reading. I assure you that we are doing our best to make this house look good despite the constant set backs of other maintenance issues that can't be seen.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">The kids and I have also been trying to clean up more of the back yard. It's so much easier to clear brush and wisteria before it gets too leafy. Unfortunately, the ticks have also arrived so we are back on the nightly tick checks. On the positive side, all of the wisteria that we cleared and sprayed last year seems to be dead. It's no small miracle and one that I am extremely thankful for since we still have a long way to go and it puts me that much closer to my orchard. This is also the first spring that I can finally begin to see a change in our home's curb appeal. My flowerbeds have really begun to take off and I think I'm getting to the point where I don't have to constantly watch and water to keep them alive. I'm also reaching the point where I can't add much more until we finish more hardscaping. Quite honestly, I don't see that happening for a year or so; at least not until the shop is up and running smoothly. I'm trying to content myself with just enjoying and maintaining what I already have and using the down time to plan the future beds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">I've also had a lot of time taken up in preparing for a couple of shows over the last couple of months. We had the second round of the Starving Artist Expo in March and then a smaller one for the Medical Alliance in April. To be perfectly honest, I think I'm finished with shows for awhile. Now that Gorg is spending every minute setting up the shop, I just have too much on my plate to allow for that level of time investment. Gorg needs my help a good bit and the dates themselves always seem to end up a logistical nightmare. It's one of the sacrifices that has to be made, I'm afraid. My apologies to anyone who might be thinking that we are being anti-social. The honest truth is that something always seems to come up at the last minute to make any planned outing a huge inconvenience if not downright impossible. Spontaneity is the best way for us to get any time out with family or friends these days. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">As for the shop, well...I would love to post some photos of the work going on, but Gorg would prefer that I wait until it is complete. Suffice it to say that God has provided a space that is perfect for his needs. It's an old, brick storefront from the 30's. It has a ton of outside potential and the inside is so much bigger than what he's had for years. It's taking a lot of work to get it ready since it was once a condemned building. We've replaced rotten floor joists and flooring, repaired a leaking roof, torn out two dropped ceilings, and sanded the heart-pine floors. He still has windows to repair, new doors to install, and, well...a lot of work. However, he's moving into the shop as we speak in order to build an extremely large bookcase that would never have fit in our basement. And maybe someday soon I can actually get into the shop to paint!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We've also been blessed to have found the perfect work van. That may not sound like a big deal, but it is so nice to have been able to clean our family van and to know that it will actually stay reasonably clean for a while. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">We've been living with sawdust and wood shavings in every aspect of our life for years. To have that removed to a separate space is such a relief. I'm cleaning out the basement right now, as the tools are being cleared out, with a light heart. I know that I'm going to have to spring clean all over again once they are all out. There is just no way to keep that dust in the basement; especially when I'm knocking it out of every nook and cranny. The relief that comes from knowing that there will not be this level of dust in my house again is immense. I am also looking forward to having a place to store my tools and the kids' outdoor things. It drives me crazy to see that kind of stuff cluttering up the yard, but we've just not had a good place to keep it out of sight. They boys are looking forward to being able to have their own work space too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Since I can't post pictures of the shop, I'll leave you with some photos of my landscaping before and in-progress :)</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring bed in early spring with Hyacinths blooming</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring bed with daffodils starting to bloom</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Spring bed with Irises and Daylillies coming up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Irises down at the wall with Forsythia and Flowering Quince</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Fairy path' with new Azaleas (I'm still fighting an erosion issue that won't be permanently resolved for a while.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My double pink roses</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Azaleas, red carpet rose, pink Crepe Myrtle, Daylillies, Sedum, and Irises</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Front bed with new house colors going up</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Weeping Cherry bed with new Iris, Purple Heart, and Daylilly additions</td></tr>
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There is even more in bloom right now, but the latest batch of storms sported some rather intense hail. I'm afraid everything looks a bit battered at the moment! It is so nice to see flowers here. My Daylillies, wild Butterfly Bushes, and Ellaeagnus along the driveway are coming along nicely too. And I have got to find a place for the Rose of Sharon bushes that I started as seedlings. They are now about 5-6ft tall and crying to be out of pots!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> </span>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-27405427781377746262013-03-19T15:39:00.000-04:002013-07-12T09:06:01.582-04:00Change<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Life can change in the blink of an eye. Since my last post just two and half months ago (surely it's been longer!), our lives have been turned upside down. Only a few days after New Year's had come and gone, Gorg had to call in sick after being hit by the flu for the second time this winter. The same afternoon, he received word that he wouldn't be needed at work for the foreseeable future. There was no more work; possibly for 6 months or more. Talk about a hit to the gut. I know he's not alone and we thought that there was a possibility of a slow time, but it still feels like a free fall through space when the ground that was underfoot suddenly disappears. No real warning. No time to prepare. Had it happened at any other time, I think it would have actually been harder. As it was, we had been in deep prayer for months. After the initial shock of learning that we were on our own with nothing to carry us through, I realized that this was the answer to our prayers. God was not being vague or mysterious here. This was a clear answer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Gorg has been wanting to have his own wood shop for a while. He had been putting in long hours at his real job and then coming home to work into the wee hours of the morning on 'side work' to make ends meet. The results of the stress and fatigue that he had to be under were heartbreaking for me to see. But yet, to take that plunge of going out on your own when you've nothing to fall back on, no capital to invest...it's foolhardy, or so it would seem. This 'disaster' took the decision out of our hands and in many ways, that is a relief. There is no way to just plan on waiting out a period of 6+ possible months for work to come back when you have 9 people to feed. Very quickly, we knew we had to look for another way. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">After 9 weeks or so of prayer and exploration, with our needs being met through all of the work and opportunities that God was providing and the loving support and generosity of friends and family, we are now taking the plunge and leaving behind the land of the employed for the shaky, exhilarating, and terrifying world of self-employment. I don't doubt that the ride will be bumpy. We've been down it before; however we've never done it without a steady paycheck to fall back upon. I don't doubt that there will be times of want; more so than the times of plenty, of that I'm fairly certain. But with God on our side, making sure that we are very much aware of who is in control and who is providing for us, we have nothing to fear. It's been 12 and a half weeks now since Gorg was at 'work' and by the grace of God we have yet to starve, miss a bill payment, or seek public assistance. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-25"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>“Therefore I tell you, do not worry
about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what
you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than
clothes?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-26" id="en-NIV-23309"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-27" id="en-NIV-23310"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life<sup class="footnote" value="[<a href="#fen-NIV-23310a" title="See footnote a">a</a>]"></sup>?</span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-28" id="en-NIV-23311"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>“And why do you worry about clothes? See how the flowers of the field grow. They do not labor or spin.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-29" id="en-NIV-23312"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-30" id="en-NIV-23313"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>If
that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and
tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you—you
of little faith?</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-31" id="en-NIV-23314"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-32" id="en-NIV-23315"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>For the pagans run after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-33" id="en-NIV-23316"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.</span></span> <span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-NIV-23317"><span class="woj"><sup class="versenum"> </sup>Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-ESV-23317"><span class="woj">-Matthew 6:25-34</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-ESV-23317"><span class="woj"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">These verses have always been a comfort to me and none more than this new year. We are at peace and excited to see just what God has in store for us. Gorg hopes to move out of the basement and into his new shop space in the next month, I am looking forward to having a house that is free of sawdust and wood chips, and the kids are looking forward to having an indoor space that they can run around in without getting into trouble :) It's going to be hard knowing that he will be putting many long hours away into this venture, but at least I can see that he is happy. This has brought us closer together; both to each other and to our Heavenly Father. </span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-ESV-23317"><span class="woj"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="text Matt-6-34" id="en-ESV-23317"><span class="woj"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;">So...I hope to be post<span style="font-size: large;">ing much more fre<span style="font-size: large;">quently both here and on <span style="font-size: large;">Facebook. Once he is in <span style="font-size: large;">his new space, he will<span style="font-size: large;"> have room to <span style="font-size: large;">use his gifts to their full potenti<span style="font-size: large;">al. I'm excited to see wh<span style="font-size: large;">at he'll be asked to make. I pray that he will have customers who will challenge him to make works <span style="font-size: large;">of art, <span style="font-size: large;">not just bare-<span style="font-size: large;">bones functioning p<span style="font-size: large;">ieces. He has a talent and a gift for the elaborate and the unusual. He's made p<span style="font-size: large;">ieces that were p<span style="font-size: large;">laced into museums and <span style="font-size: large;">fooled <span style="font-size: large;">antique appraisers.<span style="font-size: large;">..</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">hand-carved bedroom suite made for an outdoorsman</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Corner Cupboard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Walnut Table with String Inlay and Hand-Carved Lion's Feet</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Hand-Carved Maple and Cherry Pedestal Table</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">One of a Pair of Cupboards</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Restoration of a Corner Cupboard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Completed Restoration- Finished to the customer's specs</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Restored Step-back Cupboard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cherry Entertainment Center with Maple String and Barber Pole Inlay</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Reproduction Shaker Cupboard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Home Office with Burled Walnut Paneling</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sapele Desk</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Poplar Kitchen with Walnut Countertops and Cupboard</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Poplar Mantle</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Butternut Gothic Mantle; dye-stained and finished with amber shellac</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Wormy Applewood Stool</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Windsor Swivel Stools</span></td></tr>
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TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-2800311932069784702013-01-09T21:24:00.000-05:002013-01-09T21:24:38.602-05:00Pull Up A Chair... Or Five<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">It started with his siblings. As each one got married, they received a beautiful, handmade piece of furniture from him. He wanted to give them something that would last; something that they could pass along to their future kids. A couple of the pieces were a joint effort, made with love by Gorg and a visiting brother (also gifted in working with wood). Over the years, this tradition has extended to include our close friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">A little over a year ago, two friends of ours got married to one another. It was a joyous occasion and the wedding was beautiful. When asked what they could use, this couple had expressed a desire and need for a small dining table. So, a couple of hours after they said "I do," this Oak beauty with a turned Cherry pedestal and Cherry inlay was smuggled into their new home...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">They were so pleased with the table that they requested chairs to go along with it several months later. Now one of these friends, Lisa, happens to be a <a href="http://potterybylisa.squarespace.com/" target="_blank">talented local potter</a>. We were in need of some new not-so-formal dishes, so a bartering deal was struck. Lisa agreed to make us a set of dishes and a few canisters in exchange for some dining room chairs. Several months later, I received these beauties...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"> So, now all that was left was for Gorg to crank out some chairs! Easy, right? Well, maybe for me since I didn't have to do much, but not so much for Gorg :) Chair making doesn't have to be terribly difficult, but it does take a lot of time and a lot of effort. Let the chair making begin!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Our friends decided on a set of Windsor Chairs. Those require a lot of turning, turning, and more turning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">Did I mention a lot of turning? "What is 'turning'?" you may ask. Well, it's generally accomplished with one of the machines pictured above. That is a lathe. It turns a block of wood at a high rate of speed. While it is spinning, those wooden handled tools in front of it are used to carve the turning wood. For a spindle, he starts with a piece of wood like this:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Different tools are used for various types of shaping. Some use micrometers to check their measurements, but Gorg's eye has had years to develop a knack for 'eyeballing' it. It's downright uncanny how close he gets.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">After he's finished with the lathe tools, it's a cinch to sand them down while they are still spinning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif; font-size: large;">Take a look at this video showing Gorg turning a spindle from start to finish <span style="font-size: large;">so that you can see what I'm <span style="font-size: large;">talking a<span style="font-size: large;">bout, not to mention how fast he is on the lathe.<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: large;">(Please forgi<span style="font-size: large;">ve my autofocus<span style="font-size: large;">.</span>)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">All in all, there were 7<span style="font-size: large;">5 <span style="font-size: large;">pieces turned by hand f<span style="font-size: large;">or this set of chairs.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Once the t<span style="font-size: large;">urnings were finished, he began to shape the seats<span style="font-size: large;">. Because, who wants to s<span style="font-size: large;">it on giant<span style="font-size: large;">, hard<span style="font-size: large;">-<span style="font-size: large;">edged slabs of Walnut, right? (Th<span style="font-size: large;">is</span> <span style="font-size: large;">is probably his least favorit<span style="font-size: large;">e part of ch<span style="font-size: large;">air making, simply because it's soooo dusty. <span style="font-size: large;">I couldn't even begi<span style="font-size: large;">n to vi<span style="font-size: large;">deo th<span style="font-size: large;">e shaping and getting an 'in pr<span style="font-size: large;">ogress' photo was difficult enough. When all <span style="font-size: large;">5 seats were finished, there was a good<span style="font-size: large;">, <span style="font-size: large;">solid inch of <span style="font-size: large;">ultra fine Walnut dust in the shop<span style="font-size: large;"> and probably another ei<span style="font-size: large;">g<span style="font-size: large;">hth of an inch in our living room above<span style="font-size: large;">; and that was with the shop doors wide open to allow the bulk of it to <span style="font-size: large;">escape.)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Our f<span style="font-size: large;">riend<span style="font-size: large;">s had op<span style="font-size: large;">ted for a <span style="font-size: large;">bit of a modern twist on <span style="font-size: large;">an old Windsor st<span style="font-size: large;">yle. The tradi<span style="font-size: large;">tional 'ba<span style="font-size: large;">mboo' turnings were paired <span style="font-size: large;">with <span style="font-size: large;">Cherry circles <span style="font-size: large;">in the <span style="font-size: large;">crest in p<span style="font-size: large;">lace of a more traditional 'butterfly' or '<span style="font-size: large;">bi<span style="font-size: large;">r<span style="font-size: large;">dcage'</span></span></span>. <span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">And, just to brag a bit and show a couple of other Windsor styles that he's made, here are a couple more photos of Windsors that h<span style="font-size: large;">e's done in the past. Enjoy!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><i>Happy Holidays from The Hook and Hammer! May you have a blessed and inspired New Year.</i></span></span>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-88795025222512396882012-12-04T10:18:00.000-05:002012-12-04T10:18:04.791-05:00With Cooler Weather Comes Creativity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While I can't be absolutely positive of the reasons behind it, I <u>can</u> say that I'm always bit by the creative bug when the weather begins to cool. It may have something to do with feeling driven indoors by the cooler temps, but I think it's more than that. I often feel driven indoors when the temperature tops 100 degrees F (or 37.78 C for the rest of you), but I'm usually not what I would call 'creative' with my hooks and needles. I'm far more likely to be found pouring through my gardening books or staring out of the window with a sketchpad; dreamily rearranging my burgeoning flower beds and trying to maximize my botanical resources <u>without</u> a trip to the garden center. (Some women should not go shoe shopping. My Achilles' heel would be a yarn/fabric store or a nursery. There are days where I think it would have been cheaper to have a shoe obsession!)<br />
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No, I think that it has something to do with the shortening daylight hours. I've always been more of a nocturnal person. I love the sun, but there is something about the darkness that pushes me. I can be absolutely exhausted all day, but the minute the sun sets, I'm wide awake. I couldn't sleep if you paid me to do it. Perhaps it blocks out many of the distractions that call to my subconscious mind all day. I'm sure that only intensifies once the kids are in bed. My mind has a chance to operate selfishly and can actually focus on one thing; for hours at a time...in peace. There are times when that feels as close to heaven on earth as I can get. When you combine that with a warm, crackling fire laid in the fireplace and either a glass of wine or bourbon or a mug of steaming, hot coffee, well, creativity runs rampant through my mind. Sometimes the execution takes quite a bit longer, but the inspiration has already taken hold.<br />
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When I see yarns or fabrics that call to me, I want to form them into the perfect pattern; be it my own or that of someone else. I'm never content to simply pick a pattern that I love and a yarn that I love and combine the two. The result is almost always a bitter disappointment. The beautiful yarn loses its depth and sheen. The intricate pattern is lost in the quirks of the yarn. Any number of factors can combine to give an overall flat finish. Trying to find the perfect combination of stitch and yarn, to show both off to their best advantage, is my goal. If that means that it takes months to get it right, so be it. It's all worth it in the end when the finished product is ready to be worn and it looks amazing. I still have so much to learn, but it's a pursuit that is as enjoyable, perhaps more so, than the arrival.<br />
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While the creative juices are still flowing, I have been and will continue to be dividing my time with a couple of rather heavily involved bridesmaid and wedding gown alterations. I love the challenge that these projects present. I'm terribly picky about the fit of my clothes, so it pleases me to no end to help someone else feel comfortable and beautiful in their own!<br />
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TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-44644528434679493882012-11-14T20:13:00.000-05:002012-11-15T07:31:42.757-05:00A Broken Foot<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">While picking up an antique piece to be restored for a client, Gorg picked up some extra restoration work from one of the antique dealers. One of their oak chairs had a badly broken, carved, trifid foot. It's not the type of thing that can just be replaced with a simple catalog order. After finding out that he does restoration work, Gorg was asked to carve a new piece to match the remaining front foot. Here is a photo of the original foot which he was to replicate.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">The first step was to knock out the damaged wood of the other foot and glue new oak onto the undamaged section, saving as much of the original wood as possible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;">After allowing it to dry overnight, he began to carve out the new foot by hand. How he does this while just looking at the original never ceases to amaze me. As I was watching, and about halfway through the carving, it occurred to me that I should have just video-ed the whole process. Maybe next time I'll use a little more forethought...Well, there's always a first time, isn't there? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", sans-serif;"><br /></span>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-64885103191773232192012-09-13T21:54:00.000-04:002012-09-13T21:54:29.338-04:00A Little Bit of LaceBack in May I fell in love with a gorgeous, <span class="userContent">45% silk, 55% merino blend, </span>lace-weight yarn with a rich, blue/green/gray color. The whole skein measured in with a substantial 1,000+ yardage. Since I didn't have any particular pattern in mind when I bought it, I wanted to be sure that I would have enough to finish a project without needing to go back for more.<br />
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After several weeks of pattern hunting and experimentation to get just the right design for the yarn, I was able to settle in and make some progress. The pattern utilizes some Estonian Lace stitches that really compliment the yarn. When I started the first stage of the pattern, a 3-in-3 star,<br />
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I noticed that some of the glass beads that I had in my needlework cabinet blended almost perfectly with the yarn. Of course, that sent me back to the pattern to decide where I could incorporate those beads :) After a longer period of time than I'd care to admit, I began to place them. I detest ripping progress back, so I did NOT want to put them in the wrong location. Since I'd already begun my work, I used a crochet hook to maneuver each bead onto the stitch before it was knit.<br />
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I quickly realized that my local craft store was not going to be able to meet my beading needs for this project, so I hurriedly placed a bulk order online so that I would have enough to keep me busy during an upcoming, long-distance ride. While en-route, I was able to knock out most of the blossom stitch repeats, and even managed to do it without spilling my stash of beads.<br />
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While I absolutely loved working the blossom stitch, I'm always terribly impatient to finish a project once I've crossed the halfway point. I couldn't put it down, so it was fortunate that I had a lot of sitting time with my first graders. There was no need to feel guilty when prioritizing knitting time over chore time while giving lessons :) I finished up over Labor Day weekend and was all set to block it, but my camera chose that day to extinguish its battery power. The frustration!! I was so close to being finished, but for the sake of documentation I was left looking at this until I could get to the store. (Please forgive the lousy indoor photos. I had waited long enough for batteries, I wasn't waiting for a day without rain for proper outdoor lighting.)<br />
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Finally, I was ready to block! First, I let it soak in some warm water for about 10 minutes. Then I laid it on a clean sheet on our bed and began to block across the top and down the center, stretching as I went.</div>
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The shawl, completely blocked, took up most of the bed. The overall measurements (using size 5 circular needles) turned out to be 75"w from tip to tip and 35" down the center back. I thought I was going to go crazy trying to get everything pinned evenly. I'm a bit too OCD for my own good sometimes. After it was blocked, I sprayed it down with some warm water since the points seemed a bit too dry to block properly.</div>
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Surprisingly, it was only a couple of hours before it was dry and I could take it up. I have to say, that after all of that time, effort, and the hand application of over 2,000 beads, it's going to be hard to part with! The addition of the beads gives it a nice, heavier weight than most shawls, so it drapes differently, but I think the overall effect is stunning.<br />
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This post is a bit late in publication, I'm afraid. You have my apologies. Life was forcing its way like a whirlwind through our home last month and I just could not bring myself to sit at the computer editing photos and writing composition when there was so much to be done and so little time in which to do it. In basically a week and a half, my husband came home from his full time job and turned out two pieces of furniture while still managing to tackle everyday responsibilities. I'm not certain that he slept more than a couple of hours each night. While I do stay up with him most nights, I have a ridiculously difficult time hauling myself out of bed in the morning to match his 5:30am wake-up call.</div>
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This last project was another wardrobe made of Walnut and Spalded Maple. While it may be a pain to work with due to differing degrees of hardness throughout the boards, the Maple is a beautiful wood full of rich colors and patterns.</div>
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When he is moving quickly without the luxury of taking an evening off every now and then, it's amazing how quickly the piece takes shape.</div>
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Even when pressed for time, he'll still add a special detail that will set each piece apart. This time, he pulled out his antique Stanley 55 hand plane to carve a reeded checkerboard trim.<br />
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If my memory serves me correctly, I believe that he did all of this in two nights. (Not including the time to glue up.)<br />
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Even the drawer received special attention with hand-cut dovetails.<br />
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This piece had to be versatile because it was needed in a small space and would have to accommodate a changing wardrobe. In order to maximize its potential, he incorporated adjustable shelving and a removable hanging rod.<br />
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In less than a week, he transformed a pile of lumber like this....<br />
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* You may be wondering about the missing hardware. It was to be added by the one who commissioned the piece at a later date. The drawer was rigged with a temporary pull that prevented it from closing tightly until then.<br />
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Gorg's latest project is a Mahogany coffee table. It took awhile to get the design just right for the customer, but after many hours and late nights for both of us, it's finished and in its new home. I tried to be diligent about taking 'in progress' photos this time. When he's on a roll, it can be difficult to capture the different stages! </div>
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Every last piece of this table is hand made, even the legs. Gorg doesn't order prefabricated pieces to use in his woodwork. They are just not refined enough and tend to be too large for a quality piece. If you ever have the chance to compare an antique piece of furniture next to most modern reproductions of the same style, you will see exactly what I mean. The modern pieces look awkward and clunky next to the delicate shaping of their ancestors. It takes a skilled hand and eye to get the scale just right.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Measuring for the onlay template, all drawn free hand (My husband has an amazing eye for this, and the turnings as well. They are always within 1/16 of an inch before he checks them with the calipers.)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Attaching the table top (This is the only part of the table that has screws holding it together.)</td></tr>
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-22541373974525923622012-08-06T13:42:00.000-04:002012-08-07T12:41:42.910-04:00It's Been A Busy Summer!Well, it has been a few months since my last post, hasn't it? Things have been incredibly busy in our home this whole year really. I keep waiting for life to slow down a bit, but I'm coming to the realization that it probably won't happen anytime soon; perhaps even for years. Such is life with a large family, an economy in the tank, and a house that needs lots of TLC. I'm sure we aren't alone in feeling that we are just spinning our wheels and getting nowhere. I've taken a bit of a break from the jewelry making business to focus on things around the house, to help Gorg with his woodwork, and to get back to knitting for a bit. Gorg has been so busy that he barely has time to sit. Anyone who works a full time job and then has to work on the side or hold down a second job, all while doing at least minimal maintenance at home, knows the feeling I'm sure. There have been too many undertakings to explain all of them in detail, so I'll leave you with photos of everything that has been happening in our business and around the house. Enjoy! (Please forgive the lack of before photos for some of the restorations. My camera had died, but production had to continue.)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A custom-designed dog kennel modeled after the owner's Victorian bedroom set</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Short Walnut & Cherry Armoire with Osage onlay design</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Large Chippendale mirror made of Quilted Maple</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Altering an old jacket...pinning the new front facing</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new top-stitching</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pinning the new, more fitted, back seams</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The new back seams with top-stitching</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Estonian Lace shawl that I'm currently knitting</td></tr>
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In addition to all of the woodworking and stitching, we have accomplished a ton of work on the outside of our house too. Our area was hit heavily in 2011 with tornado after tornado and one severe storm after another. I still cringe a bit when I hear the thunder rolling in. I've always loved a good storm, but I now have even more respect for the dangers that they can bring with them. After one such tornado laden storm, we became the recipients of about 108 tons of foundation rubble from a home in town that had to be demolished. We have big plans for all of the beautiful rock, but first, we have to clean them up (i.e. knock off all of the old mortar, cart them to a holding spot) and sift out all of the busted concrete and construction rubble that came along with it. When it was dropped off, it had to be unloaded in flat areas, which our property is very slim in possessing. As a result, we had mountains of rubble in our brand new turn around, in the driveway, and in the back ravine. I'm sure our neighbors loved us. This summer, with the help of a couple of friends and a few days of Gorg's vacation time we managed to clear out the driveway and turn around, leaving me free to begin my beloved task of landscaping.<br />
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We did not escape the storms unscathed, but God spared our home and possessions. Right before Christmas, we had a small tornado tear through the back yard while Gorg was working in the basement shop. He and a friend saw it pass after the lathe started to go a bit crazy and the roaring noise continued when the power flashed out. The kids and I were across the street heading to the basement when the roaring started. I thank God that we had decided in His provision to wait for the driving rain to subside or else we would have been in our driveway when it hit.<br />
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Now, our back yard has been a jungle from day one. The previous home owner had apparently hated all things 'landscaped' and allowed the Wisteria, Privet, Cat's Claws, and Ivy to take over the property. We had been debating how to remedy this problem because it was so overgrown, but plant-lover that I am, I wanted to attempt to save all of the landscaping that some other loving owner had carefully nurtured once upon a time. My husband's preferred method of eradication was to tear it all up with a bobcat. I had been working at clearing it every spring and fall, but just could not make much headway that wasn't promptly lost the following spring. Anyone who has had to deal with a Wisteria infestation surely knows the dilemma. That stuff is gorgeous but can grow at an unholy rate overnight. Add an abundance of ticks (which I hate, hate, hate), small children who love the velvety seed pods, and animals that continue to help it spread into the mix and, well, let's just say that I was being soundly beaten by the vine and my desire to remain tick-free.<br />
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All of our plans and debates took a new turn with the arrival of the tornado. Previously, clearing a few feet of ground had involved a massive amount of vegetative waste in it's own right. After the addition of 10 downed trees just in the immediate area behind the house, not counting at least the same amount up the mountain, well, I didn't even want to think about trying to move all of that. Picture all of this mess with leaves out in full....and you get the idea.<br />
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I think even the animals gave up trying to get through. When a friend graciously, and unexpectedly offered to throw in her hand at clearing it down to a more manageable level, how could I refuse?? So, for two Saturdays we have been slashing, cutting, hacking, dragging, and using any means at our disposal to get this cleaned up to where I can walk through it and hopefully spend the next couple of years with weed killer to manage the Wisteria and get our hillside ready for bigger and better things...things like blueberries and blackberries. So far, we've managed to get it from the above photos to this:<br />
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The next few Saturdays are booked helping with the <a href="http://www.belltreemovie.com/blind-tiger-reenactments-in-the-georgia-heat/" target="_blank">Blind Tiger shoot</a> and a much needed break, but then it will be back to work on the yard. A new piece of furniture is awaiting delivery and with the arrival of more beads, I'm ready to make some serious progress on the Estonian Lace. Stay tuned!<br />
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-2217808519942250432012-05-22T20:12:00.000-04:002012-05-22T20:17:53.018-04:00Making Time<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Recently, after seeing some of Gorg's work elsewhere, my husband was contacted by a man looking for a backwards movement clock. He also wanted to have the checkerboard pattern of the Bavarian flag carved into the face.</span></i> <i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">For those of you who are unfamiliar with a backwards clock, the numbers (going clockwise) count down from twelve instead of up to twelve. The hands move counter-clockwise to read the time.</span></i><br />
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<i>The Initial Carving and Layout</i></h3>
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</div>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-35268001598450621972012-05-09T22:54:00.000-04:002012-05-09T22:54:42.082-04:00Back to the Needles<i>I've been working on a few other projects </i><i>while I've been taking a bit of a break from making jewelry</i><i>.</i> <i>I was missing the feel of knitting needles in hand and had some beautiful yarn sitting in my cabinet calling to me. After some searching, I decided on the <a href="http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/kansas_city/kansas_city_1.html" target="_blank">Kansas City Cowl</a></i> <i>pattern. My yarn choice is much softer and more loosely twisted so it has less cable definition, but I liked the overall pattern shape for this color of yarn; Lion Brand's Homespun in Lagoon.</i> <i>I had to adjust the number of stitches picked up along the side to shorten it just a bit. As a result, I have a center 'stripe' that is 6 k stitches instead of the even 4 called for. To help myself keep track of my adjusted pattern</i>, <i>I purled the stitches that would be dropped at the end. What do you think? The only question now is whether to keep it for myself or to put it up for sale!</i><br />
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<i>I've also started to crochet a shawl in some old chenille yarn that was given to me. I've been looking at the <a href="http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/aphrodite/aphrodite_1.html" target="_blank">Aphrodite Shawl</a> for awhile now and decided to see what it would look like in the teal colored chenille. Forgive the photo coloring, but it's impossible for me to capture the exact color with my camera. This is the closest that I was able to get after some photo-shopping.</i><br />
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<i>Last, but not least,</i> <i>I pulled out my sewing machine and hot glue gun for a costume creation and alteration. Gorg and I were asked to stand as extras in a documentary film being made by friends. The film is a retelling of the life of William "Bell Tree" Smith of Bluffton, Alabama. He owned a 'blind tiger', also known as the Bell Tree, from which locals and wealthy tourists alike could purchase liquor during the prohibition years of the late 1800's and early 1900's. It's a fascinating story and I can't wait to see how it all plays out when the film wraps up production this fall. </i></div>
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<i>Since my collection of vintage clothing from that era is limited to a very fancy gown, I had to get a bit creative. I was able to borrow a fairly close to period dress for the first shoot, but before the second shoot rolled around, we stumbled across a beautiful ensemble that I would guess was made in the 60's. It's pieced together out of a beautiful ivory lace with ribbon trim. We found it on a wicker mannequin which came with the outfit. I've been wanting a mannequin for the longest time, but just couldn't find one in my price range. My sweet husband, knowing how much I loved both, bought them for me immediately. </i></div>
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<i>Once I had it home, I realized that the size 8 on the skirt's tag, was most definitely from a different era. It was all I could do to get the zipper up, and then keeping it there was a problem. The whole top had been shortened to fit someone even shorter than myself and the sleeves were haphazardly attached from the shoulders to the hem of the blouse; one of which was ripped and repaired rather badly. Of course, I was in such a rush to fix it, that I neglected to take any 'before' photos, but here is the finished product...</i></div>
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<i>The waistline was originally lower and had an ivory ribbon, but the silhouette was all wrong. I removed the lace trim that held the ribbon and moved it up to make an empire waistline more reminiscent of the Edwardian Era. Thankfully, whomever had shortened the top only folded the lace behind the ribbon. All that needed to be done was to remove the old stitching and to give it a good steam-pressing. </i></div>
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<i>After assessing the damage to the sleeve, and being unhappy with the original, caped 'wing-like' design, I removed them completely for repair. The torn sleeve was so fragile that there was no way to simply stitch it back together. After an unsuccessful trip to the fabric store for a replacement lace, I opted to use a fine mess tulle under both sleeves and stitched the torn sections together on top of the mesh. This way, the stress is removed from the original material and will also prevent future damage. The torn section was originally on the right front sleeve. After removing them both and cutting them down to a better size, I switched them around so that the damage was placed less conspicuously on the left rear sleeve.</i></div>
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<i> The skirt was a rather easy fix. The original design included a shorter hemline in the front and a longer, heavily gathered semi-train in the back. All that needed to be done was to remove the old waistband, cut a new one, ease the gathers out a bit, and re-attach the zipper and skirt to the new waistband. Once the waistband was a more fitting size, the zipper was fine and didn't need to be replaced. The final result is slightly less gathered, but over-all the lines are basically the same.</i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now, I'm sure that you can think of a million and one reasons for an organized, hate-to-store-'stuff' personality, such as mine, to wish for a shadowbox. I have so many collections that I can't wait to display and therefore put to 'use' (i.e. seashells, foreign currencies, antique laces; just to name a few), so which one would be getting its long awaited home? Well, the Art Nouveau/Victorian influence of my decorating muse had been longing to display our.... bug collection. Yes, you read correctly. I collect odd, large, and/or iridescent bugs =) Here it is in it's partially complete state....</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Beautiful, no? The camera just couldn't do it justice. These particular creatures were collected by myself, the kids, and even a few friends who just couldn't resist the beauty of some of God's creepy crawlies. Most of them were found already dead </span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">(such as the female Hercules Beetle in the bottom left corner</span></i><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">), hence some torn wings or missing limbs and scales. The kids found and 'hatched' the Prometheus Moth in the center and the Luna Moth in the upper right corner. (We've caught, observed, and released more caterpillar-to-moth/butterfly transformations that I can count anymore and the excitement and awe on the kids faces is priceless every time.) These amazing bugs had been languishing away on cardboard in the library, just waiting for me to find the right showpiece for them. After displaying these, I was able to clear out the freezer for a few hours, at least until my oldest found an electric green beetle to save, and the next round of beetles and butterflies is now drying in the library, soon to have their home with these specimens.</span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I know that this may not be to everyone's taste and some may find it cruel, but I think that it is a wonderful opportunity to show people that not all bugs are gross and to celebrate the beauty of a world that we are often too busy or removed from to appreciate. Bringing the outdoors in is one of the trademarks of the Victorian/Art Nouveau style. I love to use nature to decorate my surroundings. After all, it's hard to improve upon the beauty given to us by our Creator =)</span></i><br />
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<i>My husband, Georg, also known to friends as Gorg, is one of the most amazing men that I have ever met. He is an incredibly gifted man who uses his talents to help anyone and everyone whom he can. Many people have had the opportunity to experience his help with anything from wiring to plumbing; welding to art. They don't have to be close friends, he's just as likely to rescue a stranger on the side of the road as he is to lend a helping hand to a neighbor. The word 'no' is difficult to find in his vocabulary. He gets up before the sun to head in to work to take care of his family and then will stay out at all hours of the night if necessary to take care of us and those around him. I can't tell you how many times that he has come home hoping to relax and, just as he sets down to rest, the phone rings with another request or job, and he finds a way to get up, load up his tools, and head out again.</i><br />
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<i>Yet with all of that, he still manages to bring a smile to my face and to make my heart feel lighter. He knows how to make me feel special and how to make me laugh when I've had a horrible day. He stands by me through thick and thin; never leaving me in an hour of need. He doesn't bring me flowers or chocolates on Valentine's Day, my birthday, or our anniversary, but he almost always wakes me up to be sure that he is the first to wish me a good day. He doesn't follow any of the traditional 'American' ways of saying "I love you", that can ultimately end up being meaningless trophies for wives to show off and husbands to breathe a sigh of relief over having remembered. Instead, he knows me, inside and out. He knows when I could really use flowers as a pick me up, and even more, he knows that I prefer them to come with roots attached. He knows that while I love chocolate, the true way to my heart is through olives and port or bourbon and that they are even more special when we can enjoy them together. He's not afraid to help out with 'women's chores if I fall terribly behind, and he will still come to my rescue when the dryer starts to make awful noises or the vehicles start to act up. He knows when I just need to be held and he happily obliges. He never complains about my cooking; even when I know it wasn't the greatest. He supports my dreams and pushes me to make them a reality when I begin to doubt myself. He will get up to check on things when I've heard a suspicious noise at night. He's not afraid to stand up for what is right. He's not afraid to be a real man for his family in a day and age when that is frowned upon more and more.</i></div>
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a homeschooling mother who is actively pursuing the arts for
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crunch, take a serious look at all that you feel the need to keep. If it
has no sentimental value and you haven't pulled it out in the past 12
months, you may want to reconsider your reasons for storing it. Is it
really worth the space that it is taking up? Do you (ladies) really NEED
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have the luxury in budget, space, or conscience to accommodate all that
I like. Are we ever going to use those fabric scraps or make that
amazing scrapbook? How many cookbooks will we really use? Think about
your choices seriously and make wise decisions about what you will keep </span></i></span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">and</span><span style="font-style: italic;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> <i>what you will bring home in the future</i></span><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">. The first step to conquering the clutter is to not keep adding to it unnecessarily! <br />
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me; especially if it's school or craft related. It's not doing me any
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">But what do you do when you have no real storage that is hidden? Older homes often have small or no closets and so many Americans are lost without their accustomed built-ins. I was raised in a home with many closets, so it was a challenge for me to rethink the traditional storage concepts. This is where our love of historic architecture has come to our aid.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">If you are lacking a bedroom closet in which to hang your clothes, look for an old wardrobe. They are often found in antique malls, flea markets, or on an online sight such as Craigslist. These are what were used in the old homes in place of closets and they can be made to look beautiful, even if they are from the 70's, and many are just being given away :) What's not to love about that?? Whether you choose to keep the natural wood or paint it to match the rest of your furniture, you will have a portable means to store your clothes. If it doesn't already have one, a mirror can be mounted to the inside of the door, saving you even more space. Shoes and 'out of season' clothes can always be stashed under the bed. This particular wardrobe is half closet and half drawers, but there are all manner of arrangements available.</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I've always had issues when it came to storing bath towels and bed linens. After taking a good look around, I decided to use an old wash stand (a trash pick from Philly given to us by my in-laws) for storing exactly what it had been made to accommodate. It looks spectacular and, whether in the bathroom, hall, or living room, no one would guess that it was really storing my towels and sheets!</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Since I have decided to go ahead and jump into my artwork as more than just a hobby, I have accumulated a lot of supplies. I had already been carrying a good bit around with me that had come from my grandmothers and my mother, but had been storing it in boxes in the attic or in the back of a closet. My thread was kept in old glass-topped Mason jars and it was a royal pain to dig it out when I needed to mend something, but it did give me a use for the jars and kept the thread from rolling all over the place. However, it was almost easier to just go buy new supplies all of the time so it was not the ideal solution. </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Well, I was trying to solve this problem and also find the space for extra school supplies, when I received an email about a 'clearance' auction. Auctions are another wonderful place to find good bargains on quality furniture; especially if they are not going to be having a cut off on the prices. </span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><span style="font-style: italic;"><i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I saw a couple of items that would fit the bill, but was determined to not pay much for any of them. The one that I had in mind was a giant china cabinet. It would have a ton of storage for all manner of things! However when we arrived, while it ended up being shelved when no-one would even bid $50, Gorg was after the older piece that had caught my eye as well. Of course, it came up for bid right after the china cabinet so it was a risk, but...enter my new needlework cabinet into our home...</span></i></span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Notice that your supplies can be arranged in an artistic fashion. They don't always have to be shut away just because they are raw materials. I was finally able to show off a couple of tins that my mother-in-law had given to me that had been hidden from view for years because I just couldn't find the right spot for them. Old lace and leftover trims can be wound around pieces of cardboard to make them easy to find and a ready source of inspiration for use on a garment or as an addition to something around the house. In the mean time, they are beautiful just as they are and I won't be embarrassed to show them off once this piece finds its home in our living room. (Some furniture rearranging is in order before that happens.) The two center drawers are perfect for keeping a large stash of needles right at my fingertips, while my yarn, scrap fabrics, and needlework hoops can all be held neatly in the bottom.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">{We have found so many pieces of great furniture at auctions and antique malls. Don't let your small budget fool you into thinking that you have to settle for 'cheap' furniture. Struggling with this problem also, we had been sleeping on the floor for years because I didn't want to waste money on a bed that we didn't really like. At that same auction, I was able to buy an old brass bed for $50 and it's so much more than I had ever hoped for; at least until Gorg has time to build one for us. Then this one can go into the guest room!}</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">Now that my sewing supplies are all in one place, it has freed up the hall built-in for the kids videos and puzzles. It also allowed me to move the linens and towels into storage closer to the bathroom.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> Since we only use ours for videos, (it helps to keep the bills down and with places like Netflix and Hulu, we have more than enough options to keep us entertained) I moved our TV into the solarium. A new corner shelf made by Gorg is very accommodating for the VCR and DVD player while an old blanket chest not only holds the television, but also stores extra bedding, blankets, and winter wear that we don't use every day. Having the TV out there also allows us to visit with adults in our living room while the kids can have their friends over to watch cartoons. Glass pocket doors allow for more privacy, but still allow us to keep an eye on things from our vantage point.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">One of my personal pet peeves is seeing my kids' shoes laying all over the floor next to the door, but where to put them? A shelf next to the door is better, but they are still highly visible if you don't have a mudroom. Our solution was to use the bottom of the cabinet in which I keep my good dishes. The dining room of our home has always been right near at least one entry point. This piece came out of an old barn that we tore down and it was a complete disaster until Gorg worked his magic upon it.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">I mentioned before that we were blessed to find a home that would allow me to keep my dining room free from school supplies, but what if you face that very problem? I have found that using an old piano bench for seating at the table also doubles as excellent storage for coloring books or workbooks. An older child should be able to keep their books in their room or in some other part of the house.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"> I hope that this inspires you to give your storage/decor solutions a second look. You don't have to settle for cheap furniture just because you have a small budget. All it takes is some patience and an open eye. Some of our 'solutions' were not cheap, but they were still less than the cost of buying at a furniture store; possibly not even more than a bargain store. They are all solid wood and will last for many more years; even with children in the house. When you really think about it, quality is always a bargain in the long run! Paying reasonable prices for it because you have patience and have trained yourself to look beyond something's intended purpose or hideous 'makeover' are just icing on the cake =)</span></i></div>
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<br />TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-56040613200978526682012-03-30T12:37:00.000-04:002012-03-30T12:37:42.017-04:00Introduction<i>I believe the time has come for a proper introduction. Forgive me for having started a bit ahead of myself...</i><br />
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<i> My name is Mindy. I am the 'hook' and the author of this blog. Currently, I am living in the beautiful (small) city of Rome, Georgia, but I grew up in the lesser known Amish country</i> <i>of western Pennsylvania. </i><i>The woods and fields were my brother's and my constant playmates and I draw much of my inspiration from them. If I wasn't sitting somewhere with my nose buried in a book, I was out exploring and finding all manner of wildflowers to drag home to my mother. To this day, I have to examine all of the flora that I come across; looking to find a seed head to bring home in hopes that I will be able to have the same plants in my gardens. I'm sure that I am quite a hopeless case. Thankfully, my children are my co-conspirators and don't mind my idiosyncrasies. </i><br />
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<i>Spring time has always been one of my most favorite times of the year. With the first warm days of the season, I would go out with my Grandfather to tap the Maple trees in preparation for the sugar run. Oh, how I loved spending the days in the sugar building watching the sap boil down, while outside the trees and flowers were preparing to burst into bloom; heralding the end of the cold once again. The warmer air meant that berry picking time was around the corner and the kitchen would be humming with the making of pies and jams. The sight and smell of freshly tilled fields signaled the start of a gardening season that would end in long summer evenings snapping beans and shucking corn in preparation for canning. Now my spring days are spent making my own flower beds and preparing to plant my own orchard for future enjoyment, while listening to my children squeal with delight as they find another new bug or flower of their own.</i><br />
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<i> </i><i>Homemaking and the needle arts are in my blood. </i><i>I had several amazing 'crafty' examples to follow while growing up. My grandfather was from Lisbon, Portugal, and, out of a desire to connect with my heritage, I was fascinated with the art of making Madeira Lace. (Unfortunately, I've yet to learn the process.) I grew up hearing stories from my grandmothers of how things had been when they were young girls, all while watching them with their knitting needles and crochet hooks constantly in motion. My memories of a great-aunt are filled with her sitting; tatting shuttles weaving in and out. My mother taught me how to sew and cross-stitch by the age of 12, and I've been in love with it ever since. I have never been content with knowing just 'the basics'. To keep me occupied while homeschooling our older children and to keep from going crazy while cooped up in the house on winter days,</i> <i>I taught myself how to knit and crochet.</i> <i>The patterns that I love are always the more difficult and I'm never satisfied until I can use them somewhere. I think that I get more joy out of the execution than I do out of the actual finished product. I am currently perfecting my tatting skills, which had to be put on hold while preparing for the <a href="http://thehookandhammer.blogspot.com/2012/03/sigh-of-relief.html" target="_blank">Artist Expo</a>. I am already in love with the art and have so many ideas for how to put it to use.</i><br />
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<i>I've always loved the prints of historic fashion plates. The way that those women would combine basic skills to create such elaborate and beautiful dresses has been another source of inspiration to me. I hate that so many of those skills have been all but lost over time as they fell out of vogue. It is my hope to bring many of them back into use with a more modern twist; whether it be for personal fashion or around the home, in my soon to open Etsy store. They are just too beautiful to lose completely. </i>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-78607121651004026832012-03-26T23:23:00.000-04:002012-03-29T19:12:32.984-04:00A Sigh of Relief!<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<i>We were privileged to be a part of the first annual Roman Starving Artist Expo this past Saturday and I have to say that it was a wonderful experience. Twelve local artists combined their talents in painting, pottery, photography, ironwork, woodwork and jewelry, to provide a fun-filled Saturday afternoon filled with inspirational art for the community. Over 300 people came to support us and to donate food for one of Rome's soup kitchens. The amount of time and love that was poured out to make this event possible was obvious as the day progressed. Some people came to support their favorite artists and others turned out to discover new talent while enjoying refreshments and live music or demonstrations.</i></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Sunflowers by Alexandra Egorova</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Bowl and plate turned from one piece of wood by The Hammer</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Tall Treenware goblets by The Hammer</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Oil on canvas</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Pottery by Lisa Ingram and Tobias Layman</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Chippendale Mirror by The Hammer</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Copper and Australian Jasper necklace by The Hook</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Turquoise disk necklace by The Hook</i></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Selection of crochet earrings by The Hook</i></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Rose necklace by The Hook</i></td></tr>
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show">If
you weren't able to make it out to see us, please take a look at some
of the other artists' websites and our Facebook page for more photos, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHookandHammer">https://www.facebook.com/TheHookandHammer</a> , so that you can see what you've missed! And don't forget to mark your calendar for next year's expo on March 23rd, 2013.</span> </i></div>
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<i>The complete list of artists:</i></div>
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show">Nadia Brown............. Oil on Canvas Paintings<br /> Nate Chambers......... Wood Work<br /> Sasha Egorova.......... Oil on Canvas Paintings<br /> Gorg Hubenthal........ Wood Turning and Wood Furniture</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show">and <br /> Mindy Hubenthal...... Crocheted Jewelry </span><span class="text_exposed_show">(of The Hook and Hammer)</span></i><br />
<i><span class="text_exposed_show"> April Ingram............. Photography (of April Ingram Photography)</span></i></div>
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<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/April-Ingram-Photography/121269801232717">https://www.facebook.com/pages/April-Ingram-Photography/121269801232717</a><br />
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Lisa Ingram.............. Pottery (of Pottery by Lisa)</span></i></div>
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<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pottery-by-Lisa/115513032704"><span class="text_exposed_show">https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pottery-by-Lisa/115513032704</span></a></i></div>
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Stephanie Kipfer....... Jewelry and Handbags<br /> Toby Layman............ Pottery (of TAL Ceramics) </span></i></div>
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<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/TAL-Ceramics/133138163449695">https://www.facebook.com/pages/TAL-Ceramics/133138163449695</a><br />
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> James Schroeder...... Pop Art<br /> Ryan Smith............... Photography (of Ryan Smith Studios)</span></i></div>
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<i><a href="http://ryansmith.zenfolio.com/"><span class="text_exposed_show">http://ryansmith.zenfolio.com/</span></a></i></div>
<i><span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> Rex Treadaway......... Iron Work</span></i></div>
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<i><span class="text_exposed_show">In the mean time, while it was a wonderful time and I don't regret a second of it, I now have a 'to do' list about a mile long to get myself caught up with the household chores. Oh, and that minor plant obsession that I've mentioned in my profile...*sigh*...I can finally get to work in my flowerbeds and yard without having even the slightest twinge of guilt over neglecting the Expo! </span></i></div>
<span class="text_exposed_show"><br /> </span>TheHookandHammerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11833502450271133025noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-808539450180303950.post-74895998791890818742012-03-21T08:39:00.000-04:002012-03-21T09:18:58.518-04:00And so it begins...<div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">
<i><span style="font-size: small;">I have resisted as long as possible, but the time has come for me to give up the fight and start a blog :) So, without further delay.... </span></i><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Welcome to The Hook and Hammer blog! Please bear with me as I
get things up and running, because while I may have some skill with a
hook and thread, my computer skills are a bit less developed :) Until I can unravel the process to uploading photos here, feel
free to 'like' us on Facebook where I'm uploading photos daily. </span></i><br />
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<i><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TheHookandHammer">https://www.facebook.com/TheHookandHammer</a></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Don't
forget to stop back here from time to time and, if you are in the Rome,
GA area, come see us at the <u><b>Roman Starving Artist Expo</b></u> this Saturday,
the 24th! It can be found at 7 Coral Avenue and we'll be there from 12-7pm. While we aren't actually starving ourselves, we <u><b>are</b></u> collecting canned goods for a local charity for those in the area who do struggle with hunger. Come see some of the freshest talent in Rome and be prepared to treat yourself to something special! </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/127886604001302/">https://www.facebook.com/events/127886604001302/</a> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://youtu.be/Htj0s58gHzw">http://youtu.be/Htj0s58gHzw</a> </span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: small;">Thanks
for stopping by!</span></i>
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