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.
I seem to always be the odd one out in the rug department, but I do like that pouch. Amazing that something that old has survived. Wow...81º...hard to imagine. We had 2-3 temperate days the end of October but cold, rainy, miserable weather moved in on Halloween. I think we had 4 days of rain in a row... trying to catch up with all we missed out on earlier I suspect. Better than snow though. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteWow,,,too hot there for November!!!!crazy,,,,
ReplyDeleteI remember dear Jane mats,,,,
A fun show
ELAINE 🏡
We are having nice weather for November 💗
Hi there! After chatting with you on my post, I came over to see what you’re up to!! Great old rugs!! I’ll be back!!
ReplyDeleteIt’a Alice ~ wonder why my name didn’t show up!!
DeleteI like the dog and rabbit.
ReplyDeleteOur weather has turned and we are cold 46 and falling and the wind is blowing!!
I am tucked in for the evening after I catch up on blogs I will be hooking.
I have too many hobbies I enjoy.
Cathy
Thanks for the show! I'm a wannabe quilter so I admire that rug. I'm the reader/commenter in Cali and live in a canyon "holler" 1 mile from the beach. 40 this morning in the back cement yard and maybe we got to 67? Thought since others were reporting their weather, I would too. The sun is so intense and it's clear and dry. My skin is too, (dry not clear) so this ain't always paradise. (smiling) Betty
ReplyDeleteWe've had a great autumn and it's still warm for November, except for a few cold days. It's been raining and I wish I could send you some. The lawns stayed green all summer and fall.
ReplyDeleteWhat floral are you still working on. I've been out of the loop and have missed out on a lot of posts. I'm having some difficulties leaving comments on some post like some mentioned.
Take care.
Hugs.
Julia
The pouch story was very interesting. The quilt rug also very interesting. There is a cross stitch pattern similar to this, but I have no interest in doing it. Have a great day! Janice
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