In recent conversations with two blogger friends I mentioned hooking an average of 10 rugs per year. Of course as a newbie that wasn't my average. A few years ago I did post the beginning of my rug hooking experiences and you can see 2001-2004 projects HERE.
Since I'm always looking for something to blog about, this topic may pop up every so often. It was 2005 which was the first year of hooking 10 pieces. The first one of the year was Fall is Here, a Vermont Folk Art design which I sold in 2007 at a show due to pending divorce.
This next one, Fluted Basket, a design by Karen Kahle, was drawn from the pattern in an issue of Rug Hooking Magazine. I happened to be working on it while vending and had a request to purchase once it was done. And so it was sold later. Always intended to hook another for myself but that hasn't happened. Stop and Smell the Roses, another by Karen Kahle was my next project and still lives with me. Oh but I do love bunny rabbits so purchased Sally Kallin's design named Harry. Harry also still lives with me.
Then drew my own two designs with the intention to sell them when vending.
Since I made primitive dolls, thought it might be fun to hook two zippered bags with a black face and white face on the other side. I kept one for myself to carry my hooks and tools in for camps and sold one. Photo is washed out as it was taken on my back deck. The curled cat rug is one I drew and also sold that year.
I thought Tonya Robey's whimsical Lion was cute so hooked it that year and sold it 2007 at the Lewes Historical Society show. The last rug hooked that year was an antique adaptation of the well known two roosters. And yes, sadly I sold this one later, due to my upcoming divorce.
Well, that's it for the year 2005. Eventually I'll get to the year 2006 when I'm in need of something to post, as I always like to provide something for my followers to read.
Happy hooking on this very windy, cloudy and drizzly day.
Saundra
Beautiful work! Rug hooking is an amazing craft. You are a true inspiration.
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You have sold a few rugs. All really wonderful rugs
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You have hooked a lot of great rugs ! Sorry you had to sell some of these , but luckily you have photos ! A friend of mine saves a picture of each rug she hooks in an album along with xtra wool strips in case in needs repair some day ! Everyone is dated too ....it's pretty amazing to see it !
ReplyDeleteKeep the years coming!!! I'd love to see every one of them.
ReplyDeleteGeez. Wish I was half as organized as you.
Rug hooker extraordinaire. I don't know of anybody else who hooks 10 rugs a year.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of hooking.
It's time you start cataloging all of your rugs and put them in a portfolio. I'm sure it would take quite a while.
Hugs, Julia
Yes, as others have said, you are an extraordinary hooker - so prolific - and so organized to know when you hooked them all and what happened to them (especially impressive given the volume). Me, I couldn't even pinpoint the year I started hooking I don't think. But one thing I can tell you: I've never, ever, hooked 10 rugs in one year. (Oh, two things...and never, ever, will.)
ReplyDeleteYou are a a fantastic hooker. All great rugs. I would never be able to hook 10 rugs a year. Am lucky if I can get one done. All that you showed today were just wonderful. Janice
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty rugs! I'm going to go and see 2001-2004. I think I could do more if I didn't have so many other hobbies. I hope hooking continues to fulfill you for many years to come.
ReplyDeleteThat was a lot of very nice rugs! I'm glad to see some small projects included in the count. I think the curled up cat is my favorite - something about the expression on the face makes me smile.
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