Recently I found a beautiful rug which was advertised as "folded wool" a rug from early 19th century and hails from Canada.
So decided to cut a couple examples ~ depending on thickness of fabric it could have been a full round piece of fabric or perhaps even half round if it was a nice fulled piece of wool. See the samples below and how many folds are in them.
While the rug is wonderful I don't think I'll give up my hook and do that technique.
In other boring personal news ~ my dentist called to ask if I could go in today instead of next Monday as my permanent crown had arrived. And I did. So that reduces the anxiety of my next appointment a week away ...yay! All done and $1,695 less in my checking account.
Happy hooking.
Saundra
That is actually very cool. It does look like braiding. But, yikes! how time consuming!! Glad you have the crown taken care of. I had a very nasty surprise last week regarding the cost of my dental work...it is going to be double the outrageous cost I had been anticipating, but no going back now or what I have already invested would be a complete waste. Gonna be a long night - bad storms rolling through and we're under a tornado warning. I'm very surprised the power is still on. It's flickered on and off a few times but is still holding.
ReplyDeleteI dont think I could make a rug like that either. Yikes on the crown. Why do teeth have to cost so much. I had a crown done last year and now Bob needs one. UGH Janice
ReplyDeleteVery unusual rug!!!!
ReplyDeleteGosh ,,dentists are expensive here too,,,,
Take care
Been busy ,,now that spring,,,?!?has arrived and appointments
Elaine
Very interesting rug, and it does look braided at first.
ReplyDeleteI wondered if it would be easier on the wrists & hands or faster than using a hook. Then I thought about all the scissor use cutting the wool pieces, plus gripping a sewing needle, and decided probably not. *Maybe* it might use less wool? Or maybe it might be an easier "take along" project than a hooked rug and frame.
Then I decided too much thinking, and perhaps the maker simply wanted something other than yet another hooked rug.
Well that's interesting. I don't see myself venturing there either. Wondering how something like that would wear but that rug looks in good shape. No dental insurance here so we drag out the plastic payment for crownings and cleanings.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I would want to try that either. I have that book but haven't looked at it in years!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear your dental work is done, but ouch! Even with dental insurance it is expensive.
Wow ...that looks so tedious and had to be tough to sew all those and attach them to the foundation.
ReplyDeleteIt is just ridiculous how much dental work is and dental insurance isn't helpful enough . When we need this the most , it costs a fortune ....
Ugh! Glad you got your tooth fixed but that’s a dent in the pocketbook for sure.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating rug. I don’t recall ever seeing it before. I think I would get bored with it, but it does render a unique look.
Lady Locust
Don't believe I would be inclined to try this but very interesting to see. I am also in need of crown work etc keep holding off costs even with insurance are painful. You were wise to get it done and over with..
ReplyDeletevery very interesting. I have never heard of this technique. Glad the dentist is over for you but it is so expensive.
ReplyDeleteCathy