Upon reading Robin's blog post my comment to her was that I empathized with her issues. You can read about that on her blog: Cranky Crow.
Although it's been many months, years maybe, while perusing a selling site I saw an antique adaptation at a price which was fantastic. I wouldn't have to sketch the original antique, do the line drawing, enlarge and draw on linen. It was there for the taking.
This is a photo from the Kopp book of said lovely original Mary Comstock Bed Rug from which the pattern purchased was adapted...loosely adapted.
It is true I draw most of my personal antique adaption rugs smaller than the original BUT I draw them exactly like the original antique. Guess you could call me a purist in that respect vs. taking my own spin on what was already a perfect specimen of a rug.
Caveat emptor~ that is Latin for 'buyer beware' (yeah Robin, I know you know). Therefore ended up with a pattern which, had I done my 'due diligence' wouldn't have purchased but rather would have drawn it myself for a more accurate detailing.
I'm going to try and make the most of it and re-draw some elements as close to the original as possible. But this is definitely a wake up call for me to always do my own antique adaptations. And for those of you who want a true adaptation of an antique rug I'm your 'go to' gal.
In other news, you regular followers/readers know I've posted a number of Barbara E. Merry rugs on my blog. She was a prolific hooker and her works were among the people I admire. This morning I was notified that Barbara passed away early spring this year. You can read her obituary HERE.
If I could find and afford to buy one of her rugs, this would be the one. Barbara holding a horse rug she hooked.
Rest in Peace Barbara, and know that many of us rug hookers have admired your work and story for years. Happy hooking in heaven and perhaps we'll meet up one day.
Saundra