I wanted to do a post on Saturday but the tree wasn't all hooked. Then got thinking I should forget that and work on the horse. But felt I couldn't post it this morning since the horse wasn't all hooked. Now I've got no excuse and can't delay any longer as it has been 3 days since my last posting. So here she is.
The woman's bodice buttons are a thread pulled from a white linen foundation edge ~ a little trick Bev Conway taught us in a class years ago.
The background has been the challenge and cannot believe it looks as well in the photo because in person it looks like...uh.. poop, lol. I'm using some nice leftover worms from wool no longer in my stash, cutting wool from an extremely well worn Pendleton wool shirt (foreground) and other undesirable wool I wouldn't use in a rug for the floor. But hey, it isn't going on the floor. Here's a photo of some wool which is being used.
So my next hurdle, when I get there, will be choosing the leaf and ground colors. Not only that but there is quite a good chance I'll run out of my 'make do' sky wool which will upset the applecart, so to speak. But as the old staying goes...I'll cross that bridge when I get to it.
There were other folks who said they'd join in but as hopeful as I was to have more participants in this hook-along it seems to be just a duo ~ me and Kimm and she said she'll post a photo of hers tomorrow on her blog. So it might be a cold day when I host another and will wait to see if someone else wants to carry the torch. Hmm, I'm laughing here because it IS COLD outside but I'm NOT hosting another.
This evening I may or may not hook more on this. But tomorrow it will be nice to revisit the 'forever floral'. This was a nice break tho.
OH!!!! Has anyone watched The Traitors on Peacock? OMG, I binge watched it while hooking this and perhaps that's why it took me so long to accomplish anything. It was a very intriguing reality game show which had me on the edge of my seat. Hope there is a next season of the show.
Happy hooking.
Saundra
Your lady on horseback is looking regal and I love Bev's tip for buttons. I thought more people were interested in this challenge but two people is better than one. It will be fun to see Kimm's challenge rug on her blog.
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Julia
Looking so good,,,
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Elaine😊
I really like your pattern and how you are hooking it. I think you should not be discouraged it just hit a wrong time that is all. I have this giant witch I had started that I put off since before Christmas so I could hook a Christmas gift. We do not have peacock. But have been watching a wonderful series on Tubi (free).
ReplyDeleteCathy
Bummer that it's just you and Kimm on this one. I always enjoy seeing what twist people put on their rugs.
ReplyDeleteI wonder if the low participation is due to all the declutter/organizing going on this time of year? At least in the quilt & sewing world there is lots of chatter about doing such things. Or maybe it was people were overwhelmed with choice on which quilt block to do?
I think your hook alongs are great. I don't always get a chance to hook when you're doing it. I saw someone on Facebook selling a pattern related to this. Coincidence?? Probably not. I made a comment on her post that you were doing a hook along, and could draw up patterns. My comment got deleted. Don't get discouraged cause some people are .... Fill in the blank.
ReplyDeleteOh please don't stop doing your Hook A Longs !!! I just couldn't decide & I am busy hooking two other pieces .....I also saw the post on FB
ReplyDeleteLove how you hooked the woman's face ! She even has a rosey cheek ! Her dress looks great & your Buttons , what a great idea !!! Those little tricks are good to know !!! The old shirt you are using will be so pretty ! Looks Like Poop !!!! LOL !!!
I so love the colors you chose for your challenge piece here! Dont be discouraged. Am loving it! Janice
ReplyDeleteYour lady and her horse are so very handsome....You certainly have horses down to a science...and I am thinking beguiling womenfolk as well. I'm sorry you're disappointed with the hook along participation...but I am just too slow to do any hook alongs...or stitch alongs for that matter. My goal for hooking had been to get Santa done before Christmas...that didn't happen. Then I said I needed it done before I did the workshop...That starts the day after tomorrow. Have not pulled one.single.loop on Santa since????? Is the Beast bound? Nope. Welcome Cats? Nope. What have I accomplished? Heck if I know. ~et~
ReplyDeleteDidn't James Bond say, "Never say never."?
ReplyDeleteSorry I wasn't able to join in. Just too many things in the hooking queue at the moment and too many other things going on.
I think you are doing a fine job, but then I always admire your hooking abilities!
It's me again. I love all the encouragement you're getting in these comments.
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Julia