Mystery Solved....

..almost.  

~Most recently Merrie confirmed that on page 30 that book gave credit to Marion Hamm as the designer of the pattern.  So mystery IS SOLVED!

Yesterday I asked if anyone recognized a pattern and also posted that question and same photos on Facebook.  Today I received part of the answers.

Thanks to Merrie James-Bell know it was a free pattern in this book American Country Folk Crafts (thanks Merrie).

She said the rug design in the book shows 8 horses whereas my pattern has only 6.  Frankly I'm happy there are fewer on my pattern since 2 more on each side would make a larger rug to hook.  Mine measures 21 x 37 but IF and WHEN it is hooked will probably make a wider border.  It might require sewing a piece of cotton on each side to adapt to my frame but that's okay as I've done that dozens of times.

What hasn't been solved yet ~ is it a Marion Hamm design as I've been told.  I've written to the woman who is now handling Marion's designs but have not received a response.  

Was sweltering heat today cutting the remainder of the acreage; Sunday I cut Ben's back yard with a push mower and was too hot do do the rest of the yard.  Two showers today and looking forward to staying in the A/C, working on my Stars and Diamonds this evening and tomorrow.

Saundra