You Patiently Waited.....

So guess it is time for me to show what is on my frame.  I decided to do this antique adaptation which is in the booklet Folk Art Underfoot by Joel and Kate Kopp.  The rug is shown on page 25.

The original yarn sewn mat measured 8" x 12" on linen circa 1825.  I'm making my rug larger and this is what I've accomplished so far.  

Jacqueline asked what size the pattern was and what size strips I'm using...  The design measures 23 X 32 and am using some #8 but mostly #8.5.

Haven't thought of a name for the design yet as there was none given nor was there an owner's name.   The only other information was "the flower has ray-like petals".

The flower design with the spikes reminds me of Bee Balm so that has been floating about in my cranium.  Or, there is the thought of the 'ray of sunshine"; except it is a flower.  If anyone has an idea I'd love to hear your thoughts on a name.

Happy Friday; just wish the rain would stop!!!!  We needed it but has been raining since Wednesday and there are two more days to go.  My back yard and woods is flooded and am fearful what it will look like after the next deluge of rain.  This is what it looks like now.

 But is supposed to rain thru Sunday.

Saundra