HOOKED RUGS DURING 2007

For some unknown reason this year I came nowhere near the average of 10 rugs.  Maybe because I was in the middle of a divorce and making more dolls for vending?  Not sure.

First is Crow Sampler, a Kindred Spirits design.  Thought I'd take a little creative license and do the penny circle border all the way around vs.  the original design.  Luckily there was plenty of room for me to extend the top border over and draw all the way around.  You can see the original version by clicking HERE.

Farm Scene, a design by Tonya Robey, ended up being displayed in one of her pattern booklets. Tonya provided the pattern and the wool; thanks Tonya.

WELCOME HOME, a pattern designed by Polly Minick.  In 2017 I donated this to my son for a raffle to benefit the American Legion.  You can see a single "S" as my sign because I didn't consider myself using the last initial of my future ex.  But wasn't back to Porter until final decree.

The actual date of this wool applique below is iffy.  It may have been done in 2006 but missed it in the previous post.  OR....maybe it was during 2007.  A design by Fredericksburg Rugs think it was called Folk Art Stars and I sold it at an artisan show.  I personally do not enjoy applique but admit it is easier to transport and with less bulky equipment.

At a rug camp in Cape May with Lucille Festa I hooked 1847 Turkey, a pattern in a Needl'love booklet.  The turkey still lives with me and bring it out each November.  Again, the single "S".

That is all I have documented for that year.  But could be there were other rugs or mats incorrectly dated or perhaps missed taking a photo of it before it was sold.

Those chilly days I complained about are long gone and now have oppressively hot weather yesterday and again today.  It is difficult to even breathe outside so will stay inside.

It has been a while since treating myself to this but today's lunch was the day ~ seared tuna steak and salad.   I did a marinate of 1 T soy sauce, 1/2 T honey and 1/2 T sesame oil.  Since I  didn't have sesame oil I used EVOO and crushed some sesame seeds.

Saundra

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