FINALLY HOOKED

Here it is Lauren, it's now done.  As you were shocked it hadn't been finished earlier thought I'd better get to work.  And Robin, just for you I've eliminated a step in the wool whipping by not doing the first stage running stitch to hold the roll.  Hope I have made your day girls, 😊.

Kimm joined in the challenge and completed hers way ahead of me.  You can see hers by clicking on her name.

Although binding Double Eagles still remains incomplete, I was anxious to get started on this one.  It seemed a wool yarn whipped edge suited this piece better than cotton binding I'm doing on Double Eagles.

Here is the original Lucinda Ward quilt block from the Reconciliation Quilt.  You will notice I took a few creative liberties ~ a sky colored background, fall leaves not green, extended the ground all the way across the bottom and reduced the height of the hump below the horse.

Someone else ordered a rug pattern and don't have linen large enough to draw that one either.  Yesterday I called Dorr (again) and told them I'd placed an order over two weeks ago.  Was again told linen was on backorder so I inquired where I was on that list.  She put  me on hold to find that list but the gal who takes the orders and keeps that list won't be back until Monday.  She left a message for her to call me.   I've done business with Dorr for years and don't want to change vendors now. 

Rainy Sunday and good day to bind and hook.  I won't, however, watch football just to see the commercials.  Will just wait until after today when they become part of the regular tv advertisements.

Saundra

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Woman on Horseback Update

Nope, still not done but is great to have something to work on away from the floral ~ a nice break.  As previously mentioned I opted for fall leaves.  I did take a brown thread ~ actually pulled a thread from a strip of wool and wedged in between the face and sky of the woman.  Sadly moving the piece around the frame the gripper pulled some of the threads out.  So after it is completely hooked will do that again to show definition to her face.

Kimm, finished hers in January and if you'd like to see her version click HERE.  Kimm drew her pattern a few inches smaller than me at 14 x 14.5 and think she hooked in #6 but you can read about that on her blog at that link.  I drew mine 18 x 18.5.  Therefore was able to use some #8.5 but more narrow in small leaves, bridle, reins, and elsewhere where required. 

Also decided to do two strips of wool for the base of the trees instead of the narrow drawing from the original quilt block.  But we are all entitled to our own creative endeavors aren't we?

Today I ordered another fill of propane which will be delivered tomorrow.  I asked the cost today and it was 10 cents cheaper per gallon than when ordered in October.  Think it was just the luck of the draw but still am happy with that savings.      

Happy hooking.             

Saundra

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FAR FROM FINISHED

Kimm (Sheep Under Feet) posted her wonderful finished Lady on Horseback today.  Which nudged me to post my far from finished endeavor.  As you all know by now we are doing an adaptation of Lucinda Ward's Reconciliation Quilt.  Here is a picture of that block.

Mine measures 18 x 18.5 and I'm using as many worms as possible, which range in size from #5 to #8.5.  All the tree wool is newly cut and the sky is as many worms as possible but also cutting thin  undesirable wool (normally) to fill for color variation.  Using the thin since it won't be on the floor.

I decided to hook fall leaves as there seemed to be an abundance of those colored worms available.  Will they stay?  Not sure as the green really does show up better doesn't it?  So who knows what reverse hooking may have occurred when you see it next.

For sure I need an outline around the woman's face and might use a dark piece of floss. Hard to believe I put this back on my frame 4 days ago and this is all I've accomplished.  The Forever Floral will be back on the frame this evening after I clean up the 4-day rats nest around my hooking spot.

Am missing our friend Lauren (Rugs and Pugs) but am sure she and son are having warm reunion since he couldn't get the flight to see  her at Christmas.  Am also sure she will have lots of stories of debauchery the excesses of the left coast and the city that never sleeps.  If you're reading this Lauren, have fun and safe travels home.

To the rest of my friends, happy hooking or for you Robin, happy stitching!

Saundra

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WOMAN ON HORSEBACK

Didn't accomplish nearly as much on this as I'd hoped and won't accomplish more on it tonight or tomorrow; will explain further down.  Since Kimm (Sheep Underfeet) drew her pattern out before me she has probably gone gangbusters on hers.  I'll let her post accomplishments on her blog first and then will borrow steal her photo and post it on mine as well.  But Kimm gets first dibs on her progress.

As previously mentioned I drew mine out 18 x 18.5.  I used narrow cut worms for the face and #8 plus #8.5 for the blouse, cat and tree.  Decided to keep those color filled baggies of worms right where they were because they've been handy using for this piece.

This evening I want to start binding of Double Eagle rug since my DIL has an endoscopy tomorrow and will want something to keep me occupied.  It's a win win because I hate waiting and hate binding.  

As all my readers/followers know, I draw rug patterns and will draw whatever size you choose on which ever block floats your boat.  

Happy hooking.

Saundra

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Lucinda Ward's Reconciliation Quilt Hook-Along Post #2

During my homework pre hook-along for this subject I searched lots of on-line places hoping to find some hooked representation of the historic quilt.  Of course there is the pattern which is offered by Woolley Fox titled Lucinda's Quilt.  This one below was hooked by Joyce Rickenbach

Also found these individual blocks hooked by her as well.

Also discovered this creative adaptation which has an added image from someone's creative mind.  Have no idea who hooked it so if anyone reading my blog knows please let me know and I'll give credit.

Today I also luckily found better section photos of the quilt which might make copying easier.

My pattern has been enlarged...uh, twice, lol.  The first one was enlarged 225% which gave me a 16 x 16.5.  After looking at it overnight decided to enlarge it 250% which gives me an 18 x 18.5 pattern. 

Here is part of the rats nest I spoke of which unfortunately didn't get cleaned up today but I did get the pattern drawn on linen.  So tonight  I'll pull a few more loops and show you where I am on the 'forever floral' tomorrow.  BTW, you couldn't see the pile of loose worms on the sofa arm to the left nor the worms on the tv tray to the left but here is rather a contained rats nest.

      

Gee, it's a little past wine o'clock!!!!!  Happy hooking everyone.  🍷

 

Saundra

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LUCINDA WARD'S RECONCILITIAN QUILT BLOCK HOOK-ALONG

As much complaining as I've done lately wishing I had something new on my frame it was right in front of my face the whole time.  But totally forgot until Kimm (Sheep under Feet)  emailed today and say she "had a hankering for something different..." so she drew out her choice of block design and hers measures 13.5 x 14.

I haven't drawn mine out yet but after she emailed back saying she's enjoying it and hooking in #6 decided I will make mine bigger since I don't enjoy narrow cuts.  Not sure what size mine will be yet because this post needed to be done asap to give readers the opportunity to decide which block they'd like to hook.   

Take a look at this quilt and see if there is anything you'd enjoy working on in whatever size pattern you desire.  Then either you can copy and crop a photo to draw on linen or I can copy and crop a photo to send you to trace out and put on linen.

Initially there were a couple blocks which intrigued me ~ one was the lady carrying baskets and of course the other was the woman on a horse.  Kimm's choice was also the woman on the horse.  

Here are a couple blocks already copied and pasted here for you to think about.  Sorry some photos are a tad blurry but it will work if you print it out and trace it like we did as kids (against a sunny window).  Then enlarge the design and draw on your favorite backing.

NOTE: since this is an antique and in PUBLIC DOMAIN it is okay to copy.  You MAY NOT copy someone else's personal creation.  IF you copy this and even if you make a few changes, credit should be given to Lucinda Ward as an adaptation of her work.  

This is Kimm's and my selection! Woman on Horseback.

Other ideas are Master I am Free.

Woman Carrying Baskets.

Goat with Ice Cream Wagon which has the date Lucinda completed the quilt.

An Eagle representing her husband who was in the military.

Man sitting on Stool.

Soldier Carrying American Flag.

The reason some blocks appear more clear is because I found those on another of my searches for Lucinda Ward's quilt.  The blurry ones are what I cropped and saved.

So think about joining in the fun.  Tonight I'll continue to pull a few loops on the 'forever floral' and in the morning will tidy up that rat's nest around me and draw out my pattern.  So stay tuned.

Saundra

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