STILL PULLING LOOPS

Wish it was a finish photo for you, sorry to disappoint as there are still more loops to pull.  But it is getting closer to being done.  Okay, a confession ~ the problem is I stop hooking to pay close attention to two TV shows on the HISTORY channel.  I've mentioned them before:  The Curse of Oak Island, and The Secret of Skinwalker Ranch.  I'm  mesmerized by the information obtained with testing on the ranch which indicates a portal and space ship underground.  

The major scientist is Travis Taylor with other people and companies joining in with their knowledge and equipment.  Also there is some unseen force which causes equipment to malfunction, in most, if not all, tests.  So what is that force?  Is it magnetic, alien interaction?  Sound unbelievable you think?  Watch the latest two episodes on Skinwalker and see for yourself.

Okay, you want to read about hooking, right?  I have done a couple line drawings on paper in anticipation of my next project but haven't enlarged any design nor have I drawn anything out yet.  But I'll need to choose soon.

I do love antique rugs and enjoy trying to replicate them.  Look at the primitive scrolls, some are delicate and the one at the bottom right is bigger.  Yes, that is the way the original was and that is what makes antique rugs so special ~ the wonkiness and imperfect design.  

When I draw an antique adaptation for myself or to sell, I draw that imperfection.  The exterior lines ARE drawn on the straight of grain but what is drawn inside will be a little wonky like the original antique.  The border line inside won't be straight unless the original antique was.  All those crooked lines and color changes helps create that old look.  To me, hooking an antique adaptation is like putting together a puzzle and don't want mine to look like it was manufactured by a machine.

Guess I'd better get on with my day, hope you have a good one, and happy hooking.

Saundra

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UPDATE on 1911 HORSE RUG

Now I'm happily working on the bottom half of the rug so I can see the end of the tunnel.  Must admit I've not been bored despite its size and as Lauren (Rugs and Pugs) pointed out I didn't need to look for the next one on my frame.

Ya know how we are always complaining about the color of the rugs we photo.  Perhaps it is the camera we are using.  This is usually the best camera I use and it is a Pentax Optio.

The photo below is taken with a Sony cyber-shot and colors are too bright not what I see in person.  Or perhaps the camera's photo pixels are too intense? 

Anyway, I'm quite content plugging along on this rug as long as it takes.  Besides I find myself intensely watching the History Channel's Skin Walker Ranch.  Is anyone else watching this?  Am constantly stopping to hook so my eyes can be glued to the show.  I was surprised the Geophysicist had been working with the government on research UAPs and is now back at Skin Walker Ranch to share with them what he couldn't before.  

Happy Hooking.  Gonna get cooler tomorrow and on Monday I'll be making my hearty soup.

Saundra

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