RUGS HOOKED IN 2023

To my followers I wish all of you have a happy and healthy New Year.  For America I pray for a safer way of life for all of us on our streets, towns and cities.  

I will welcome the new year in as usual, behind closed eyes.

As much as I hate for this "forever floral" to be the first rug shown it was the first rug hooked in 2023 so must start with it.  It was given that name because it seemed to take forever to finish the damn thing.

Since I'd always wanted to hook a block from Lucinda Ward's Reconciliation Quilt the one chosen was, of course, the Woman on  Horseback. 

Janice of Prims by the Water joined me in the project and you can see hers develop HERE.

Also on my frame was an antique star rug which was fun and will be something to display during patriotic holidays.  It started as my 'plus one' and something to hook while deciding on what to do next.  Must say it was a LOT of fun.

Oh my, be still my heart.  Around March/April I fell in love with an antique 1911 Horse.  At the moment it is being displayed in front of my fireplace for my enjoyment pleasure.

Scalloped Flowers was next and hooking those repetitive squiggly lines did get rather boring.  What was fun was hooking the directional blotchy background.  It will be a nice rug to display in the spring when I'm looking for buds to develop anywhere in the yard.  

Geometric Garden, an antique adaptation, followed soon after.

Another of my 'plus one' or impromptu quick hook on the side, was an adaptation I dubbed "Going in Circles".  What a great way to pull strips from those baggies of color already cut.  And do love the blotchy background.

At rug camp with Caroline I started Lollipop Flowers, an antique adaptation.  I love it, sure turned out wonderful!

Next was my 1776 Eagle which I'm still in love with.  The original antique took quite a remake to get to this stage.

Sadly my sheep who lost its way won't be finished this year.  She will be the first one finished in 2024 tho.  It was started in November and most all wool in the sheep was removed and rehooked as well as what was hooked of the purple border.  This photo is the first time I've looked at it on my pc in weeks.  

Lauren, I miss quoted the dimensions, it is 26 x 40.  Not sure what I'll do with that snake looking area below but in the original antique it is a very light color and I don't want that.                           

For me and those who can't remember what the antique looked like, here it is for comparison.  The outer border in the antique is light and I made mine dark and added it to the already dark  ~ that's why my black border is so large.

What's next you're wondering?  Not quite sure since I don't have a plus one on the side right now.  But do have an antique in mind for 2024, UH, unless I change my mind.

Saundra

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HODGEPODGE POST

Otherwise known as a group of diverse topics...  or something like that.    Will start off showing you my 'lake back water view' property after several days of rain.  That woods you are looking thru to the farm behind me used to be thick with trees and other brush so you couldn't see the farm.  Sadly Gypsy Moths were responsible for a lot of the tree damage.

Since those big trees weren't there to absorb the rain water this is what happened.  Here's another view and that skim on top is floating pollen.

To the left of the property it goes on and you can see a tip of that tree stump to get an idea (bottom right).

There is more rain in the forecast for the next couple days but thankfully today it was dry enough for me to PUSH the mower and cut Ben's backyard.  The riding mower won't go thru the gate but am hoping my great neighbor can figure out a solution for me when he has time.

After cutting the backyard I started drawing a pattern Cottage and Apple Tree for someone.  Here is the one I hooked.

And this is the antique.  Oh but I adore that antique rug much more than mine....sigh. 

And soon I'll be needing to find my next project as the horse is getting closer to being finished.

Am hoping tonight I sleep better as last night my mind just wouldn't shut off. This is me as an adult thinking about life; can you imagine how our youth is struggling with their limited life skills?  Today most parents are coddling them so they aren't equipped with how to handle life decisions.  

OK, enough of that but am sure you know a little something about that too.       

Not sure what tomorrow will bring as weather but I have a pattern to finish so know what is on my tomorrow schedule.  Happy hooking.

Saundra

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UPDATE on 1911 HORSE

Here's the update to 1911 Horse and couldn't wait to work on the tail and hip.  Perhaps I could have gone for a more brassy gold but not going to reverse hook this as it does look more brassy in person.                       

Sorry this update is so close to the last one but there's nothing else you'd be interested in I don't think.  Unless it is the level 1.3 tornado (up to 140 mph winds) which went thru this area on Saturday evening but thankfully about 10 miles from me.  But I did not sleep well since the winds were so bad and I've had trees in my yard blow over at 80 mph winds.

My dear neighbor Lamar came thru just when I needed him.  He started my push mower for me and while he was checking out my riding mower I cut Ben's back yard. 

I'd love input on subjects, photos or anything you readers would find interesting.  Just comment or send me a message thru "E MAIL" me.  Happy hooking.    

Saundra

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