JUST HANG'N AROUND

Months after hooking and binding these two rugs I've finally hung them on the wall.  Normally I'd be holding these until the rug show at Cape May but since that camp is not part of my September plans decided to put them on the wall.  Top rug is Magdalena's Bird Dog, below that is an antique adaptation I named Lisa's Horse since Lisa was the one who first requested I draw it for her.

My home is beginning to look like a hooked rug museum ~ that's fine with me so my work can be enjoyed every day instead of being rolled up and tucked away.  Uh, but there are still quite a few of those around here too.  

The rugs are to the right of where I sit and hook, notice the OTT light in the foreground.  In case you are wondering, I've posted how I hang rugs previously and you can read about it HERE.

Yeah, I know, I said this post would be an update on Cottage and Apple Tree but I just want to keep hooking on it.  Mary (the Comstock rug) keeps calling my name but am pretending not to hear her.

Happy hot as hades Monday and happy hooking.

   

Saundra

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Magdalena's Works

Geez, have I been in a coma?  I'm even further behind and should have made a blog post yesterday to keep up with the every-other-day plan.  Oh well I'm here now and will show you the latest on Magdalena's Bird Dog.  

Good that it will be done in 2021, or at least the hooking will be; who knows when the final whipped edge will be done.  In case you've forgotten below is a photo of the original Bird Dog rug but remember it is a poor photo which I copied from the booklet.

Something else you might be interested to know is that one of Magdalena's ORIGINAL rugs was recently resold on November 19, 2021.  The Dog and Crows rug brought in a huge sum of $20,315.  YUP!   And here is that valuable rug.  The original measured 36 x 48.5.

I hooked it also but mine has no value, lol.  Heck it is hard to get $85 per sq. ft. for primitive rugs ~ or at least for me in slower lower Delaware.  I took some creative license with the dog's ear as Magdalena made the dog look like he had a dent in the head.  To her credit I'm sure she was trying to illustrate it was an ear.

Soon I'll be able to draw out something new to hook.  It still isn't AFTER the new year so I just might need to draw something to keep me occupied until my pals and welcomed guests are ready to work on a Granny Donaldson design of choice.  

If you're new to my blog you can read about Granny HERE.

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com  

Magdalena's Bird Dog Review

It has been a while since the rug has been pulled off the frame and reviewed with a critical eye.  Yet when I stop working on it I release the paddles/flaps on my Snapdragon to lessen the tension on the linen.  Of course what I see in person and what comes across in photo format is totally different.  

That be what it may, I do think some wool in the top right curved area needs attention.  Am not sure if wool will be replaced or maybe I'll try spritzing it with black walnut dye.  Won't do anything right now and will just keep hooking to see how it all works out.  It ain't over until this fat lady sings 😮

So far I'm very pleased with how it is progressing and already have a spot on my wall after it makes its trip to Cape May in September for the show.  

I don't have this pattern listed on my web site yet as it isn't fully hooked.  But if anyone wants a pattern drawn on linen with serged edges let me know what size you want and I'll give you a price.  Mine measures 20 x 27 and is a descent size for me to hook but I'll draw smaller or larger.

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com

THIS and THAT

As you all know I've been a little distracted the last couple days but must admit it has been the best birthday celebration I can remember since being a kid. Wish each of you could have shared in the 'behind the scenes' commentary between me and Lauren thru her denials of orchestrating the event.  

Actually with the powerful reach of Lauren I'm not sure the celebration is really over yet because mail hadn't been delivered when I arrived at 4:30.  If that is the last of the cards just know all of you blog and rug hooker friends have made this milestone birthday a success.  Okay, back to reality.....

Only a tad more has been hooked on Magdalena's Bird Dog but I'm having fun.

Also this week had an order to draw an antique adaptation I named Star and Flowers and the person wanted a 22 x 29.5 size, just in case anyone else is interested.

The predicted snow flurries never happened today even after the roads were brined.  But winter really hasn't arrived yet so am sure there will be our share of the white stuff all too soon ~ and I might add too soon for me.

Have a wonderful evening and happy hooking.

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com