So You Wanna Be A Hooker.....

In the short time I've been blogging, I've heard and read that quite a good number of you would like to learn to hook....
Rugs that is....
Well, I'm sure you probably have heard, but just in case you missed it, I'm telling you now.....Margie from Hungry Hook Primitives is doing a rug hooking tutorial....She's already posted the first lesson about the basics (what you'll need - and no, it doesn't involve black net stockings or anything...well, unless that's how you're comfortable!)
Margie is also combining her tutorial with a giveaway so you can "hook along!"
One lucky winner will receive a kit (pattern, foundation and cut wool) to hook this star rug in either Americana or fall colors:

A second winner will receive the pattern on foundation material, and yet a third winner will receive a paper copy of the pattern....
So, if you've ever wanted to be a hooker, now's your chance. I've checked out Margie's first lesson and she's "spot-on" - she's covered it all, and has also included a number of cost-saving tips so you can decide, on an economy-scale, whether this is the "craft" for you before making a huge investment in it.  (Those thigh-high boots don't come cheap these days!!)
As an added bonus, this Cranky Crow will NOT be entering Margie's giveaway!!! Woo Hoo!!! Just to give you all who truly want to learn this awesome art a better chance....
Good luck all - and hope to see some of your creations on your blogs in the weeks to come!!

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Now, this Crow can only be so charitable....and while I'm sitting out Margie's giveaway, I just can't sit out Tammy's newest giveaway from A Primitive Place ....

On September 19th, adorable little Rin will be on his way to a new home:

I am truly hoping it will be mine....  :o)

He is a lovingly made make-do bear with an old feedsack body - and a face that will just melt your heart....If you want to make me really cranky and try to win him yourself, you'll need to sign up by September 18th.....(And, remember, this crow has a long, long, memory....) ;o)

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And while I'm on the subject of giveaways (no....NOT the "hooking" kind!!) -

check out the newest and greatest giveaway extravaganza from the talented artisans at Primitive and Folk Artists.....

They just finished up with their wonderful "Christmas in July" celebration, and now they are doing a wonderful "Strolling Through the Pumpkin Patch" event.    The talented members of PAFA have listed wonderful fall items for this in their Etsy Shops....So stop by and visit by clicking

 ***HERE***  

And, in true PAFA fashion, they are also having an awesome giveaway of 15 wonderful gifts to 7 lucky winners (ok, because dear Miss Brenda counts funny, 16 prizes to 8 lucky winners!!)  To enter, click  ***HERE***

Have a happy week ya'all!!

God willing and the creek don't rise, I'm working on a little giveaway myself.....(Just don't start holding your breath already....crafting comes slowly to us feathered sort....)  ;o)