Creatin' in the Sticks: Wool

Monday, February 3, 2014

Howdy Partners - Welcome to Don't Let the DOOR STOP You and She Who Sews Blog Hop

Howdy, partners.

Welcome to my spot in the

She Who Sews
And
Don't Let the DOOR STOP You
Blog Hop

2 Blog Hops in 1

We are having a
Door Stop
Rodeo
Here in the Sticks!

Every rodeo has sponsors.

Thank you

Madame Samm
and
Quilting Treasures

First up:

a little pre-rodeo entertainment
for all you buckaroos

Remember our Rodeo Queen, "So Last Year?"

Now she's stopping doors with a new attitude.
But, her reign as Miss Duck Creek is over.

It's time to crown a new

"Miss Rodeo"

to stop

that Duck Creek door.

Burlap Duck

Made of burlap and canvas with Kona fabric wings and pearl bead eyes.

Yep,

she represents Duck Creek much better.

She'll block that door with her aquarium gravel stuffing

and plastic canvas bottom (the plastic canvas is inside).

Her free motioned feathers will delight
all

"Duck Creek Rodeo"
fans.

Now for the Main Event:

Ride 'em, Cowboy!

*The crowd cheers...*

cowboy silhouette in burlap and felted wool

Sometimes, sitting on the fence is the best way to see

the rodeo.

The "Main Event" is made of burlap (canvas behind) and felted wool with a rope handle.
The handle will make it easier to move.

This contestant had never played with wool before.

After cutting and appliqueing with it,

she'll be back for another round, for sure.

Putting burlap and wool together...love

This one is heavy with aquarium gravel and will keep a door in place,

especially in a

door stop rodeo.

Once again, hidden inside on the bottom, is a piece of plastic canvas to keep it nice and flat.

During intermission
count on our
Rodeo Clown
aka Molly
to

entertain.

Some clowns steal the show.

(If I lay down in front of the photographer, maybe she will rub my belly...)

Pull up your boot straps.

Yee-Hawwwww

It's time for the

Grand Finale.

cowboy boot door stop in teal fabrics

The door won't hit you when you have a

Cowboy boot

holding it back.

The lighter teal fabric was a treat from For Quilts Sake.
The darker teal fabric was a treat from Dye Candy Fabrics.
The brown for the boot sole is, once again, Kona solid fabric.
You can find the pattern, here. I did modify the pattern a bit (it was for a pincushion) and added the decoration.

I used decorative stitching from my Janome for the top of the boot and
stuffed it with Aquarium gravel and fiber stuffing.

western door stops for a rustic room

Perfect door stops for my "Dodge City" bedroom.

Go west

and visit my

Compadres

February 3rd

Why-Knot-Kwilt

Elizabeth Coughlin Designs

Marjorie's Busy Corner

Shepody Mountain Crafter

Lydsfire Sewing

Creatin' in the Sticks You are here!

The complete schedule for this 2 for 1 hop is here.

Don't forget to cheer for these creative blogs!
A kind word will make some one's day.

Please say a prayer for Linda J
who has had a loss in her life.
Thinking of you, Linda.

Check out all of the Door Stops:

Happy Trails, to you...singing.

(you should be glad you can't hear me)
That other, other lady made me think I should be singing
as I was thinking of her and her cattle crossing when I decided to post this...