MISC. CHIT CHAT

It's December already?  How is it possible for time to pass us by so fast?  The clock is ticking too fast for my liking.  Tonight's post will highlight some rugs hooked by other folks. 

Most recently Margaret shared her finished rug of an antique adaptation I named Maine Garden, since she lives in Maine.  She chose the dimensions of approx. 24 x 36 and while the design is too dainty for me to hook it was her favorite.  She said it was hooked using #5 and #7 strips.  Ya done good Margaret and it is a beauty!

Her friend Diane (who happens to be McGowan teacher) decided to hook a primitive design I drew for her.  It is also an antique adaptation which I named Rainbow Petals and measures 24 x 36.  

But take a look at this magnificent Frost Eagle Diane recently finished.  It is gorgeous ~ the feathers are wonderful and just look at the eye and you can even see the detail of the tongue.  Diane said she hooked the eagle in #5 but the stripes were hooked in #8 ~ all textures were used in this rug.

And that's not all Diane hooked...take a look at this Yankee Peddler design hooked in #3 and #5 cuts.

Last but definitely not least is Nancy's recently finished work on my Mache' Jack-O-lantern design.  WOW, looks perfect!!!  Nancy you did a great job replicating my colors, we must have the same wool in our stash.

Maine Garden, Rainbow Petals, Double Eagles, Mache' Jacks and other patterns are available on my web site by clicking on the link under  my name.   Just hover over the picture to see size and price and if you tap on the picture it will enlarge so you can see a full view of the design. 

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com

OLD RUG PICTURES TO SHARE

Other than hooking a rug this is my next favorite thing to do, look for antique rugs and sharing them with you.  Hooked 1878 notice the big horse and small bull.

Two cats hooked with cotton and wool on burlap 24 x 44 circa 1890.

America themed rugs are always a favorite of mine.  I've had a photo of this rug for a while and never posted it as I was afraid it was an antique adaptation.  However, recently found again on an auction site with the following information: Civil War era 1880 hooked with wool and cotton on burlap measuring 25 x 35.  

This next one has a Halloween appeal to me despite it being titled Goldilocks and the 3 Bears.  Size is 43 x 83 and said to be hooked early 20th century.  Goldilocks is barely visible and the bears look like robotic scary creatures to me.

This next one is a bias shirred rug from Maine which I recently drew for a customer.  Not sure the original size but she wanted hers 24 x 36.

Overlapping Circles hooked early 20th century measures 26 x 37.  

ALERT:  Robin, close your eyes as the next rug might bring an onset of ptsd.  Recently found was cats with a ball of yarn measuring 22 x 36 and hooked early 20th century.

What did capture my heart recently was this tattered Lamb Chair pad, 14 x 14.  I've had the photo for a few months and wanted to keep it for myself.  But decided to share it with you.  Right now it is the only thing posted here which steals my heart.

An attractive Floral dated 1890-1910 measures 33 x 37.

Will continue perusing the internet and my files searching for a design which makes my heart go pitter patter because I'm close to pulling the last loops on Deer and Blue House.  But.....there is still that contrary Comstock to work on.

Saundra

www.woodlandjunctionprimitives.weebly.com

   GOD BLESS AMERICA