1870 HORSE UPDATE

Loop by loop, little by little, the rug is getting completed.  Most definitely the tan on the side of the horse looks better (to me) than if I'd hooked it like the original making it larger and in salmon wool.

Soon I'll be needing another project so have started looking again at my saved photos, checking on-line auction houses and Pinterest for possibilities.  As of now there's another horse on my list.  It is an antique Bluenose design and here is a photo of one which sold only for $50 in 2023.  But, there's still time to find something other than a horse.  Time will tell just what my next project will be.

Don't forget to 'spring forward' tonight.  Here's me and Maxine on Sunday  morning. This one is for you Robin.

Happy hooking.

Saundra

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MARCHing ONWARD

Thankfully it is March with, hopefully, the snow and below freezing temperatures a thing of the past.  Friday I worked outside picking up limbs from the blizzard 1.5 hours in the morning, and again after lunch for another 1 hour.   The more I walked around the yard the more limbs I found.  Some were long and heavy which required me dragging them into the woods.  Didn't really feel up to going back out after lunch  but did anyway.  Then Saturday I work about 1.5 hours again.  

My body feels as if it was in a car accident ~ every muscle in my body hurts, but particularly the rotator cuff on the right side.  That isn't just from this latest task but worsened from the yard work.  Last night I couldn't get comfortable in bed and had to use my left arm to assist moving the right arm when I rolled over.  

Obviously I did NOT go outside and work today.  Instead I watched the last couple episodes of The Traitors US which I enjoy watching but couldn't/wouldn't participate as I'd not be successful as either a Traitor or Faithful.   And would be hard pressed to convince myself  "it's just a game".  Rob was a fantastic Traitor!

Anyway, marching onward..... here is the latest update on 1870 Horse.

You have probably noticed the cost of linen, and probably all foundation cloth had a big increase.  I'm aware of the linen cost since that is what I use.  It is now $41.50 per yard for the 64" natural primitive linen.  Which means patterns will increase in price too, by everyone selling them if they hadn't done so yet.

Years ago I sold items on eBay and discontinued selling there and on etsy when they required our social security numbers.  No way was I  going to put my SS number on a web site where money flows and prime for hacking.  Since it had been years decided to go through the motions of listing a rug to see if it required the SS number.  Nope, it didn't; perhaps that was one of the changes since Trump and his "no tax on tips".  So I listed one hooked rug to see if it sells.  Doubt it will sell but nothing ventured nothing gained and I'm testing the waters.

Hoping sleep goes better tonight and looking forward to my sore muscles and rotator cuff returning to their normal discomfort levels.  Happy March Y'all.

Saundra

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RUG HOOKING CHIT CHAT

Completed sewing the labels on all rugs with the exception of 1870 Horse which is shown below.  You probably noticed there is still that open spot on the side of the horse.  I haven't decided if I want to hook the salmon color in there like the original or fill in with light wool.  More than likely I'll stay somewhat true to the antique with the salmon color but perhaps not as large an area.

Have already hung Shadow Sleigh Ride on the wall above Mother with Fishbowl.  

I think they are better companion pieces than the whimsical rug which was there before.

Michelle has finished her project from the Hearts Hook-along which began October 1st.  Michelle is her mother's caretaker who has dementia, thus her choice of design was the heart in hand.  Am sure this has been therapeutic and beneficial for both ladies as her mother looked on while Michelle hooked.  

Snow is melting and the lake is back in my woods.  At least it isn't rock hard thick snow-white ice that lasted 3 weeks. But so many limbs have snapped and some still dangling big limbs will need to be severed eventually. Hard to believe it will be near 50 tomorrow.  Insane weather, but I'll gladly take the 50 rather than snow and ice.

Happy hooking.

Saundra