Friday, December 12, 2025

A LITTLE NIP TUCK

That title...in this case known as reverse hooking and fixing.  Notice anything different from what you recall from the last update?  If nothing sticks out right away take a look at the top left corner then compare to the photo below.
Now does anything stick out like a sore thumb (more on that 'sore thumb' thing further down).  
My initial line drawing from the antique was done with what I saw and the lines didn't match up at either end.  Below is the original antique
At first I decided to not bother changing anything but by the time I reached the other corners I made changes to ensure the proper block lineups.  Of course every time I looked at the top left side of the rug with the awkward lines the more it drove me cray cray.   The top left was off and I had fix it.

Now to the sore thumb ~  It normally happens in the winter and used to get them often when making dolls.  But has been years since having a dry cracked thumb, until now.  Thankfully I had some "Crack Cream" handy and have been babying my thumb for 3 days.  It's on the mend but still sorta tender.  

Snow coming my way Saturday night into Sunday.  As of this writing the prediction for my area is 1-3".  Higher amounts further north of me.  Hope that is all I get.

Have a great weekend and remember happiness grows in ones own garden.  

Saundra



4 comments:

  1. To be honest, I would have never noticed it until you pointed it out. Both versions looked good to me. Hope the snow passes you. I have not looked at our weather for the next few days. Guess I should. Janice

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  2. It took me some studying and flipping back and forth but I finally see what you are talking about... (I think?? LOL) It looks like there are "less" lines/rows in your revised version and it does symmetrical/harmonious with the other squares. Sorry to hear of your thumb woes and hope it heals quickly. I've had that a couple of times - as well as crack cuts on my pinkies - and know it's painful.

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  3. I think your points line up perfectly and the upper left looks better. Thumb cracks, I had forgotten about them. They are the worst. I hope I don't get them and I'm sorry that you might be in the process thereof. Love the rug.

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  4. I really had a hard time seeing what your meant , but I think it looks so pretty anyway. Oh those nasty cracks in your fingers ....they are painful . I try to pot lotion on my hands every night when I watch TV .

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