But first, my today ... the temperature reached 81 degrees and I got hot working on the leaves which still aren't cleaned up. We are in a drastic drought situation with burn bans throughout the state of Delaware and Maryland. Yet I hear of a sliver of a chance of rain in some areas in the news. As much complaining as I did with the rainwater in my back woods and yard a/k/a the Lake, sure could use some rain now. Anyway, on with the show ~ ~
A central rose with scrolls dated early 1900's and measures 30 x 57. Too fancy and elegant for me tho.
Listed as Canadian Love Birds and dated the 1900's, this is more my style although I'd probably hook a border and eliminate the tongues.
A dog and rabbit rug no date was provided but it is cute.
An old gray mare hooked early 20th century dimensions of 27.5 x 39. Guess that pretty much describes me too, perhaps this should be my next project since I'm also an old grey mare.
Tho not a hooked rug, I found this England 1540 heraldic pouch and story very interesting. The pouch was used during the marriage ceremony as perfumed herbs were stored inside and both men and women wore it on their hips during their wedding ceremony. A very tattered geometric rug below, no date was provided by the auction house. But it reminded me of a rug I hooked in 2011 for a Yahoo Rughookers challenge.
You quilters might enjoy this part of my post. The challenge was to hook a rug based on blocks from an antique quilt made by Jane Stickle in 1863. The quilt, story and quilt blocks are in a booklet called Dear Jane. If you want to know about the antique quilt and book you can read about it HERE.
Tomorrow is supposed to be another warm day outside so will try to accomplish more yard work. The leaves aren't gone but there is so much work still to be done everywhere. After the winds of the last couple days I see limbs have fallen which need to be cleaned up. OY VEY, or as Lauren would say, "the joys of homeownership".
Thankfully I've a hobby/passion/entertainment to keep my mind and hands busy inside. Cannot wait until this floral is finished and think I'm sick of flowers after this is done. Hope you have a hobby you enjoy as well.
Saundra
Thanks for the show. I remember following along on Dear Jane way back when!
ReplyDeleteYesterday was the last day of our beautiful weather, but still for early November, temps in the low 60's are not bad.