The rug angels have been busy, led by archangel Kate Kiely of Rochester, MN. Kate collects wool from various individuals in her area for us. She sorts it into bright, light and white and then stores it until there is room in my attic at which point she sends it to me. This is the intermediary step to get wool to Mexico. Then we pack it into our car or the car of other drivers, like Shirley Schwantz, and drive it to Agustin Gonzales. Does this sound crazy? It is. But so far we have not found another method that is inexpensive and secure enough to work. Any suggestions are welcome.
[[posterous-content:pid___0]]Without this wool Las Rancheritas would be making rugs from T-shirts and polar fleece. Good wool fabric is expensive and generally not available in Mexico. When we do find it the color selection is grim: grey, burgundy, dark green and dark blue. So this wool is essential to creating the beautiful, colorful quality rugs of Las Rancheritas.I have a new collection of rugs which I brought back with me in February. However they will not be on website until next month. We have 3 shows this month. If you live anywhere near these locations you can see them in person.
Clutter Art and Antique Show, Warrenton TX Shirley Schwantz, March 28 - April 8
Yellow Rose Rug Camp, Salado TX, March 21
Weston Art Show, Weston MI MI, March 31 - April 1
