In January I posted a Barbara Merry rug I'd not seen on auction sites before. Donna Beaupre purchased a group of old rugs then searched the internet looking for a name to match those initials. And it was serendipitous that her search led to my blog. If you would like to see that post and group of rugs she purchased you can find them HERE. The rugs and more info about Donna is toward the end of that post.
Now to my happy mail ~ it was a photo of a whimsy lady cut out hooked by Donna and the matching "Give Beauty" poem below was written by her as well.
And these whimsical faces of kids.
This antique rug was once owned by Donna's grandmother who lived in Louisburg Nova Scotia before moving to Boston. It is not known if her grandmother hooked the rug or if she just took it with her when she moved. Sorry the photo is a tad blurry, but you can still capture it's beauty.
Donna said she just drew a memory rug of her aunt and her youngest son from stories she used to tell him. Am looking forward to her sharing that with me later as hooking ensues. Wish she had a blog so I could put a link to it on my side bar and she could share with many more people.
Sometimes keeping up a blog seems like having a job, but I'd miss the opportunity to meet wonderful new friends and get happy mail without it. Happy hooking everyone.
Saundra
What a fun hooked lady and sweet poem!
ReplyDeleteI hope Donna will share her new rug journey so you can share with us!
Such a fun hooker! I love all her cut outs!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting about the 'rug lady'. I like seeing her, too, hanging on the back door. She was fun to work on. DB
DeleteOh these hooked pieces Donna did are so fun and special ! The poem is great and her bouquet of flowers ! Just so cute . Her new project sounds great , hope she shares her progress ! Lucky you have met each thru your blog !!! Hope you can meet in person some day !!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your writing re: the recent rugs. I did not kknow they were actually called cut-outs, so now I do. Liberty is hanging on the kitchen/cellar door and the lady on the back door. Both were fun to do. DB
DeleteWhat a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing Donna with us. Her poem touched my heart and her hooking is so light hearted
ReplyDeleteThanks for speaking about the verse accompanying the old lady rug. Lots of people are doing lots of nice things and it is good [as all these posts indicate] to let them know of one's appreciation. So, thanks for your words. DB
DeleteHow whimsical and fun! Yes! I do hope Donna shares her newest hooking ventures with you so you can, in turn, share with the rest of us. It's funny how blogs can reach and touch people who themselves may not blog. I know I've been surprised on several occasions in the past where I'm introduced to someone and they've mentioned that they follow my blog. Sometimes I guess it is a small world after all.
ReplyDeleteI just went to your page and saw the tremedous list of pelple who are somehow connected to you. I can see that a lot of folks must be reading your blog on a daily basis. Thanks for sending me your comments --- yes, the old lady and Liberty both were fun to work onn. DB
DeleteLove the fun mats from donna,,,, 😍
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ,,,,
Elaine
Hope ur staying warm ,,,
My aunt, a "Pearl McGowen" student and hooker, gave me a couple large bags of material to begin hooking. Mine, so very different from hers, still provide smiles as we pass them by. Thanks for your words. DB
DeleteHappy mail for sure. Love that poem and the serendipitous connection.
ReplyDeleteI need to come up with a name instead of referring to her as the old lady. I am thinking of Wren, as her mother watched those particular tiny birds skitter around in the b;ushes as she walked to her daily work. Officials would have written it Ren. Simple enough and they likely thought good enough for her. Anyway, she hangs where we pass by several times a day and I enjoy her. Thanks for your words. DB
DeleteThose rugs are so fun looking. Never seen a hooked rug that this before. Janice
ReplyDeleteThanks for writing. Yes, they were fun rugs to hook. The old woman's coat so very much resembles one that my grandmother wore for years ---longish, full sleeves, big buttons. Hers, however, lacked the tattered hems and pet in the pocket! DB
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