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.
Here's the drawn design.
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.
Saundra
Well, you are a much more savvy emptor than I was.... You noticed/took note of the discrepancies BEFORE you were halfway through hooking. I guess what my husband used to say is true - "you don't have to be smart to be a lawyer." (Mind you, prior to my going to law school his "saying" was "only smart people can go to law school." Yeah, another story for another time.) I am sure you will do the original beautiful justice just as you always do. Sweet tribute to Barbara.... That is a great rug. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteI didn't know Barbara was still living until just recently. She lived a long life. Maybe now you'll find even more of her rugs on the internet.
ReplyDeleteHow big is that bed rug you're working on? Are you hooking the original size?
It's a lovely pattern.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs, Julia
wonderful rug I am truly not a purist.
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This hooking project will be a beauty !!! I would be afraid to draw that pattern myself , too many details !
ReplyDeleteI didn't think Barbara was still alive , she lived to be 100 ! Hope she knew how special her rugs were & still are ! Hope her children have a nice collection !
I'm sure Mary will be wonderful however you hook her ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know when you finish Mary it will look perfect! Janice
ReplyDeleteAmazing mat u started,,,,,
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear barbara merry passed,,,,
I do remember reading about her in early rug hooking mags,,,,
Awe, sorry to hear of Barbara's passing. I didn't know her or her work of course, but there have certainly been some of our greatest talents leaving us to go Home these past couple years. I feel like they aren't being replaced by a younger generation, but vanishing leaving mementos of their skills.
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