Sunday, June 22, 2014

The Cat's Meow is Bound

With the time I was held captive at the Chrysler dealership and the over 2 hours spent at the ophthalmologists office was able to get a large portion of yarn whipped bottom edge done.  Since it was so close to being finished continued when I got home. 

Here is The Cat's Meow on my harvest table along with a Raggedy Ann I made.  Ann's face is hooked and the rest of the body is cloth or warm and natural.
Here is the back and you can see the variegated yarn used to bind the underside of the rug as well as the label I made for it.  Even tho I pin the dang label on it never ends up being straight.

Funny thing happened while waiting for the eye doctor.  The guy who fills the glasses prescriptions saw me whipping the edge of the rug and wanted to see what I was working on.  Always happy to share my projects I held it up for him to view. 

He asked if I sold them, to which I commented that I do sell some of my rugs.  He asked how much this one would be but mentioned I hadn't done the math on it yet based on the dimensions.  So he said, 'well about how much... $50 - $60?  I smiled and told him there was more than that in the cost of backing and wool used to hook it. 

First, I'll excuse his lack of knowledge because he's a man who probably thinks it is just 'women's busy work' and doesn't put any value in it.  But it still amazes me how clueless some people are when it comes to paying for a hand hooked rug.  Perhaps because they can go to Walmart and pick up a throw rug for a few bucks or see hooked rugs made in China so cheap they don't place much value on hand-hooked American made.

The last loop has been pulled on the Magdalena Farm so now that one needs to be bound, as well as the small Duluth Pumpkin.  And I want to tell you that I was going stir crazy last night because there was nothing on a frame to be hooked.  This has only happened a couple times where I wasn't completely ready to start another rug.  Well That will change as of this afternoon once the grass is cut.  This mama is ready to go with a new one.

Have a great Sunday everyone.

Saundra

11 comments:

  1. Saundra,
    I LOVE the Cat's Meow! Gorgeous rug! Congrats on a super finish!
    I've been in that same position when trying to explain the pricing on our rugs. I have even thought about buying one those cheap hooked rugs out of China or India or where ever the heck they come from just to show people the glaring obvious difference in the quality. But I can't bring myself to plunk hard earned money down for such junk! LOL!
    Hugs!!
    Cathy G

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  2. Hi, Saundra, That rug is beautiful!!! I just love the colors you chose. Chalk up the comment to an ignorant man...:)
    Melinda

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  3. how darling is that Raggedy Ann with that beautiful rug. I don't think it is just men who have no clue it is anyone who does not have a crafting hobby. which I hate to call it that. They have no idea the time and money that goes into something,
    you are funny about not having a rug to hook. Let the clouds part and angels sing I am working on a rug!
    Cathy

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  4. Your rug looks great, Love your Raggedy Anne !!!

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  5. The rug is gorgeous as all your rugs are! I love your Raggedy Ann and wagon with the rug. Raggedy Ann's always remind me of my MIL , she made sure all the grandkids had a Raggedy Ann or Andy. Heaven forbid when knickerbocker sold the rights . She was so disappointed. I can't wait to see what you put on your frame next. God bless!

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  6. The rug is gorgeous as all your rugs are! I love your Raggedy Ann and wagon with the rug. Raggedy Ann's always remind me of my MIL , she made sure all the grandkids had a Raggedy Ann or Andy. Heaven forbid when knickerbocker sold the rights . She was so disappointed. I can't wait to see what you put on your frame next. God bless!

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  7. Love this rug. Can't wait to see what you have chosen for your next one. You are SO productive!

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  8. Congrats on having this bound already!!! Did you use a variegated yarn to whip it? It looks perfect.
    Can't wait to see what's next.
    Happy hooking.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  9. It IS the Cat's MEOW!!! Love the retro colors. Raggedy Ann is too sweet. Well at least he recognized good work; even if he wasn't willing to pay for it. Haha. How do you calculate your price?

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  10. It IS the Cat's MEOW!!! Love the retro colors. Raggedy Ann is too sweet. Well at least he recognized good work; even if he wasn't willing to pay for it. Haha. How do you calculate your price?

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  11. I just love your rugs. Would you ever consider doing a tutorial for making those wonderful labels? Sure would be interested

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