Oh boy this morning shower was wonderful after not getting one yesterday with no electricity. And a treat to have coffee this morning while doing my thing on the computer. Already looks like it's going to be a delightful day.
Now to my accomplishments ... make that lack of, or at least a snail's pace when it comes to binding Animals Great and Small. Hooking this rug was a joy with every loop pulled. Binding is another matter and in order to completely finish the rug am only willing to allot an hour a day (during The Five TV news show) to work on that task. So basically only two sides are done ~ one long side and a short side. Will bind again today during The Five with a glass of wine to ease the drudgery.
This is the wool used and a piece I'd considered ugly before, but thought it might do the job for the big flowers and the buds. Once again not depicting the true colors. Will hook a little more and finally decide the fate of the flowers.
You are absolutely NUTS to be out there if there's a chance of falling limbs, etc. What makes you think the limbs and clean-up detritus won't still be there on a better day? If it runs away beforehand, all the better. ;-) Unfortunately, I missed our binding date yesterday...went to Cathy's for a quick pick-up of a wool I needed more of and got sidetracked. And I don't know that I'll make it today either as I have to get ready for a costume mystery dinner. Why the heck did I agree to THAT?! Have no clue what I'm going to wear and not long to figure it out. I'm actually about at the same place as you binding-wise...one long side and one short side. And, of course, I have to go all the way around again to tack it to the back. (But, I'm guess you put twill tape down too?? I never do when I do a whipped edge (lazy) but know many do.) I'm loving your deer rug!! Didn't think I would but, of course, your hooking has won me completely over. ~Robin~
ReplyDeleteWe have that wind today and the trees are bending and the smaller bad limbs are flying around. There are power outages here, but we have been lucky so far.
ReplyDeleteI love your new rug, you made quick work of your last one.
Cathy
Look at you go on that new rug!!!
ReplyDeleteEvery morning I say a little prayer of thanks for my hot shower!
Our winds have finally died down. They were scary for a few days...even though I no longer have a big tree to worry about.
You are making such good progress on your latest rug. I do like the flowers. Glad you got your shower and coffee. Janice
ReplyDeleteWe will have winds like that next week. Your rugs are lovely. I am glad I don't have big trees around me just palm trees and they seem to like the wind.
ReplyDeleteI would be up a creek without coffee.
I hope you have a lovely day.
We have had really strong winds too ...it is scary watching the trees sway back & forth . You are on a roll , binding & hooking a new project !!!
ReplyDeleteThe deer rug looks good so far....wish I could draw. Keep on whipping and it's later than what I am used to at this time of day. It will be a good thing soon.
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