Throwback Thursday

Let's go back to 2012 in Cape May, NJ attending rug camp at the Victorian Chalfonte Hotel.  Our teacher was Bev Conway and being held in the 'dungeon'.  Bev is in the blue standing in the back with the angelic image behind her.  Awww, to the right in pink is departed friend Susan Woodworth ~ oh but she was a talented and fun woman.  Far left and face being blocked out by the light is my friend Char.

Kris Miller's class was being held in the dining hall ~ teachers rotate between the dungeon and dining hall.  Kris is working with my friend Phyllis Sheetz.

Also in the dining hall was teacher Laura Pierce.  Her class was the opposite side from Kris and I notice friend Joan Strausbaugh hiding from me since there's a camera in my hand.  Over to the right is our fearless leader Norma walking thru the door.

2IC Linda is on her way thru the Secret Garden to get ice.  Notice the sinks and tub in the back right side?  That is a really attractive water fall in a delightful garden of herbs and flowers.  FYI, 2IC is military speak for second in command.

A photo of the camp store back in 2012 but it has gotten bigger over the years.  I believe those rugs on the lattice work are samples of Mola and other patterns by Norma Batastini.  But there are offerings by other teachers and contributors as well.

A favorite spot for Char, Deb and me is the "Veranda" just outside our room.  2012 Happened to be an Anniversary year so there was free Hors d'oeuvres, wine and champagne.  Roomie Deb with a glass of champagne. 

Friend Char with a glass of vino

And me with a glass of Cab saying "cheese".

Heck, I think I need to spread this out until tomorrow's "Flashback Friday" to show some rugs from the show and throw down.  Stop back if you wish and enjoy the show.

I'm so hoping Cape May happens in September and I plan to go if the event is held.  I'll be prepared with masks and whatever precautions they take.  Personally, from what I've heard from a neighbor nurse and a personal doctor, this "pandemic" is being blown way out of proportion.   But will be cautious, wash my hands use sanitizer, eat healthy and do what I normally do to stay healthy.  

But I'm not ready to shrivel up and excommunicate myself from society when others can join en-mass to stop traffic, devastate, demolish and burn down businesses.  Really?   OOPS.  Sorry, seems I strayed but won't remove it.

Keep hooking to keep calm.  WE will BE BACK.  

Saundra
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Cape May Rug Show #2

Started naming all the photos but it got tiresome so stopped to at least do a blog post today.

Anchors Away designed and hooked by Cindi Stinson.

The antique geometric below was by Kris Miller, and while it wasn't bound wasn't in the show but wanted to let you see it anyway.

The Early Bird pattern below is a Lori Brechlin design and hooked by Kris Miller of Spruce Ridge Studio.  Thought it was cute so purchased the pattern.

The Scarecrow pattern was hooked by Susanne Robinson. 

The pattern A Little Birdie Told Me was hooked by my gal pal Deb Nees.

Wildflower Trellis hooked by Sally Raub.

Roots was hooked by Fern Strong.

Kim McWilliams designed and hooked Best Witches.

Play Ball was hooked by Ingrid Hieronimus.

 The ball was hooked by Kris McDermet and the blocks hooked by Norma and Kay Ballenger for Norma Batastini's new booklet. 

This cat design below I know was a Patsy Becker design and hooked by Norma Batastini. 

Okay, this is the post for today and still more rugs to come on another day.

Saundra

Sheep at the Beach Binding Tutorial (revised)

Finally all hooked and bound!!!!  All it needs now is a label which hasn't been printed yet.

Those of you who follow me know I wasn't looking forward to hooking this on monks cloth and had other hooking priorities at the time.  With Cape May rug camp a month away am SO HAPPY I decided to hook it.

Here is the my version of "Sheep at the Beach", a blanket design by Norma Batastini to challenge camp participants.  It was just a sheep on a blank canvas for us to be creative.  For sure I don't claim to be creative but at least it is done and have something to share at camp.

I bind my rugs and mats differently.  Here is how this mat is bound.  Once the last edge of the design was decided I drew a line 1/4" away from that for the sewing edge of fabric binding.  

Before hooking to the edge of the design you then place the edge of the fabric on that new line.  Sewers know that is a 1/4" sewing edge.  

I used cotton fabric to match the sky and sea.  There was a piece cut a tad longer on each side but only sewn to the edge of the hooking.  I trimmed the corners of foundation so the corners could be mitered without bulk.

OOPS, I see I missed one before taking the photo but was trimmed before binding.  But that was corrected and here is the back.  All that it needs now is the label and a visit to Cape May with me.

Today's quilt booklet sale was surprisingly easy.  Only have one other Cheri pattern but am not ready to let that go yet.  But do have other quilt and Stitchery booklets here to sell from the likes of Sarah Sporrer, Kindred Spirits and can't remember who else.  So stay tuned.  

Saundra

p.s.  
Meridiana, you are a NO-REPLY blogger so could not send you a personal email.  The top photo was a photo taken after the binding was done.  
And yes, I have bound rugs to go on the floor this same way.  Sometimes I've used wool and sometimes cotton binding tape.  Have also whipped the edges with wool yarn, covered cording in wool fabric, I've bound rugs all ways except for the crochet edge.

In-Progress Rugs at Camp

Unfortunately I didn't get photos of all our class in-progress rugs.  Was waiting until closer to the end of camp to get a more complete capture of the work.  Then it was catch as catch can to get the photo at a convenient time.  Also, many hookers from other classes didn't participate in the 'throw down' for some reason. 

Will begin with Eric's in-progress of a big Peacock rug, a design by Michelle Micarelli.  Eric said he was changing the border on the left side which he referred to as 'confetti' and will make it blend better with the border on the right side.

Below is Val hooking a mola design by Norma Batastini.  It is called Crocodile from the Mola series.

Fran was working on this stained glass design by Jane McGowan Flynn.

The stool cover being hooked by Joyce has the same name as the rug I'm working on....Flower Power.  But they are different for sure.

Pat sat across from me and is busily hooking but didn't manage to get a good photo of her project.

Sarah started working on her geometric (below) immediately after the initial phone call with Eric before class.  You can see she accomplished quite a lot.

Friend Pat, who was in another class, was hooking a Folk Art Rabbit designed by Margaret Shaw.

And moi?   This is what I've accomplished so far on a design by Cactus Needle, was told it is the sister to Nola Heidbreder.  The name is Flower Power, the same name that was given the foot stool design above but different designers.

The open spaces are areas which I haven't decided what to do with yet.  There is a star to the left, and 3 circle areas.  Not sure if I want to just hook black background or put in a color.  

I made a couple changes..... first I added a border which I've drawn in...2) I changed the tulip from a five point tulip to a three point (pic below).

Happy Friday.

Saundra

Same Designs Hooked by Different People

I thoroughly enjoy looking at the same design hooked by others to see how color selection and personalities change each rug.  There were three different designs hooked by others and it is fun to see the differences.

First to show is a design by Benita Raleigh named HOOTER.

The one above was hooked by Linda Woodbury.  Notice chain stitch to achieve the chevron effect in the wings, the beading patterns and directional hooking of the body.  Sure wouldn't be able to watch TV and hook this baby.  

The one above was hooked by Dee Rosenbrock who also has a chain stitched beak and feet as well as the directional hooking.  Appears she used a fuzzy yarn for the ears, and a sparkle evening sky with moon.  Great job gals ~ similar but different.

Next design hooked by 3 different people is an antique adaptation sold by Norma Batastini named Red Lion.

The Red Lion above was hooked by Charlotte Price.

The one just above was hooked by Evelyn Lawrence.

Above is my adaptation and below is the original antique.

Again it is interesting to see how people hook using what they have.

Last but not least is the newly discovered Magdalena Goat which I offer as a pattern, contact me if you are interested.  

Above is the original antique I found on an auction site January 17, 2017.

The one above was hooked by Evelyn Lawrence.

....this above hooked by me.

And not in the show but hooked by Susan Traughber, who purchased the pattern from me, is above.  Susan did a magnificent job.  Both her kids loved the rug so much that she ordered a second pattern and is hooking it again.  Hope Susan will share a picture of that with me also.  Matter of fact, anyone who hooked it I'd love for you to send me a photo of your piece.

Happy fall Sunday everyone.

Saundra

Rug Camp Info Con'td.

One question asked was what about brand new wanna be hookers who don't know how.  At Rugs by the Sea (hosted by Norma Batastini and Linda Woodbury), they offer personalized one on one instruction the first day to anyone who doesn't know how to hook.  Then after lunch that person joins the class they enrolled in.  There are other camps which do the same I'm sure. 

Most rug camps limit enrollment to 12 students per teacher.  I have seen the occassional 15 in a class.  That sounds like a lot but the teachers usually know the returning students who don't need handholding so understands the limits to which she/he can accept students. 

Then there are smaller camps, like Barb Carroll hosts.  In her classroom there are only 4 or 5 students she will teach at a time.  This makes for a delightfully friendly atmosphere and lots can get accomplished.  Well that is unless you are like me when talking to someone you look at them and aren't pulling loops. Somehow I've lost the ability to multi-task I guess, lol.

Above is a picture of Barb and me back in 2012.  Will definitely have someone take a picture of us together this May for SURE.

Each teacher has their own personal teaching style they find most successful.  I LOVE the way Barb teaches as there is no darn way you can forget what wool she has suggested goes where.  She color plans with one student at a time and quoting Barb..."she builds a rug" by working on certain motifs/elements at a time then introduces the next wool. 

Barb will cut a snippet of your wool and staple it to a piece of paper with a colored sharpie marking where that color goes on your rug.  If you tap the picture you will some blue ink on my pattern, she is picking wool which will be hooked in that spot.  On the piece of paper is a color relating to the wool stapled.  Easy peasy.

First day at a class everyone wants to start first but all 12 can't be first. Kris Miller (Spruce Ridge Studios) has pieces of paper in a box 1-12 and each person picks a number which will reveal the order in which students will be chosen.  There have been some people who traded their #1 to go later if they weren't ready.

Above is a photo of Kris at the top left and her class.  We sure do look like happy hookers, don't we?

Since you don't know who will be first or last for color planning it is always best to take a project to work on until the teacher gets to you.  I usually take an in-progress rug to work on; my gal pal Deb has taken a rug to bind...or you could take a portable knitting project.  You will feel productive and won't get bored.

Okay, guess I'll save more for a later post since I seem to ramble on. Still want to talk about what students and teachers expect, camp list of supplies, wool, pattern size and anything else you might want me to chat about.

Happy Saturday.

Saundra

Time Management Crunch

OMG, where has the time gone??  Here it is only 7 days before my next rug camp and I'm not done with the Red Lion rug.  Well, the lion is all hooked....or is he?  

Hooking up close under the OTT light over my right shoulder the colors seem okay.  For sure wanted the dark blocks hooked in, wanted the purple in the mane and toes as well as light in the mane.  But comparing the two is making me wonder what changes to make.   

Most of me is saying... hey, this is an adaptation and once on the floor or wall it will look just fine. That would make life easier for me for sure.

Haunting me is that in 7 days I've another rug camp.  Which means I've got to clean this house, gather items for the new camp project, make soup for the Ben/house sitter (yeah, my ex for those of you who know me).  

At this time it appears I'll be working on this in the hotel the night before rug camp.  So, no way I'm reverse hooking or making changes ~ at least for now.  Plans are to just keep hooking and deal with it later.

Oh, in case you're wondering the size of this rug is 17 x 24.  Not a biggie but was hoping it would be done before rug camp.  Meanwhile, tomorrow is a day to spend in the wool room and begin the gathering.

Happy Saturday.

Saundra

Update on Red Lion

Doesn't seem I'm making much progress on anything.  I worked this morning sewing the binding tape on the Goode witch and then pulling a few loops on Red Lion.  

Here is what Red Lion looks like now.  It is smallish at 17 x 24 so am disappointed in myself.  

Tomorrow morning over coffee will do more binding on the good witch as I really want it on my harvest table SOON.

Quite a change in the weather...from short sleeves and shorts, to long sleeves and sweat pants.

Happy Saturday evening to you all.

Saundra

LOOPS

Finally am pulling a few loops; not a lot but it feels good to have the hook in the hand again.

Took a picture of the wool I've chosen to hook my lion (of course that is always subject to change as you know) and even took a picture of the wool.  But the flash made the wool look SO BRIGHT that I chose not to influence your thought on the wool choices yet.  Maybe next post will show you that shocking photo.  

While at Cape May I purchased the Red Lion pattern from Norma Batastini of Heart in Hand Rughooking.  As it is an antique could easily have drawn it out myself, but hey, it was already done for me so why not buy it there ~ no muss no fuss.

The Be Goode Witch has been prepped for binding but hasn't been started yet.

Had one last pattern order to draw today (E S Frost Sheep with Birds) and must stay it is quite a challenge to draw a pattern when the two eyes aren't in sync.   But I've another eye surgery coming up soon (don't know when) so the pattern needed to be done.  

Needless to say I took my time drawing.  You sewers  know that old addage "measure twice cut once"?  Well today it was look twice, maybe thrice and use Sharpie once.

Have a great Sunday evening.  

Saundra

Cape May Rug Show #2

Sorry I didn't post pictures on my blog yesterday but I've been achy, cold, sensitive skin, a temperature I'm sure because Sunday evening I couldn't get warm.  Had my flu shot on September 3rd and never experienced this before, which makes me believe this is a strain of the flu not mixed in the serum.  Am feeling a bit better today but not back 100%.  

The rug below is called Adurundel Crewel and hooked by Sally Raub.

Finally had a chance to meet Cammie Bruce in person; I follow her Primitive Junky blog and like her designs.  Such a sweet gal and think it would be fun to take a class with her.  Looks like she is contimplating color planning for two rugs, most likely the same hooker. 

At the top is a Lori Brechlin design called Pear Tree (sorry the top is cut off) and hooked by Carol McKey, below that is Elephant Twins designed and hooked by Ellen Savage.  Sadly I forgot who hooked the piece below and didn't get the name tag in the photo.

From left to right is Entangled hooked by Mary Lou Bleakley, Barnegat Light designed and hooked by MaryLou Nuzum.  Far right is Farmhouse Geometric designed and hooked by Kris Miller of Spruce Ridge Studios.

Below is another big rug by Cheri Reid who is a speed hooker for sure.

This pillow design is called Floral Petite Mini II hooked by Carol McKey.                   

I have hooked this turkey design also; it is a design of Anne Nichols and this one was hooked by Carol McKey.   Sorry the flash of the camera obliterated the information on the card for the rug below that.

The piece below is a collaboration between two artists ~ a painter and hooker.  The name is Helter Skelter and don't have the name of the painter.  Cheri Reid hooked the elements which were added to the piece.

Top left was hooked by Kay Leisey but can't make out the name of rug. Below that is Patriotic Sampler designed by Camme Bruce and hooked by Marion Wilson.  Moving   to the right top is Henny Penny a design by Woolley Fox and hooked by moi.  On the right is obviously a Magdalena design and not sure who hooked it.

 

Hen Pecked was designed by Ellen Savage and hooked by Fern Strong. If you are interested in any of Ellen Savage's designs posted, contact Norma Batastini.

It appears this design is named Dowry and was hooked by Sally Raub.

Manatee and Me was designed by Bev Conway for Linda Woodbury who also hooked it. It was based on her experience swimming with the Manatee in Florida.

Not sure if the name of this design is Garden or Cardina but it was hooked by Alex Mathiason.  Dang it.... meant to go back and take a full picture of Judy's Shoes designs but forgot. You know how it is when the place is crowded and you make way for the next person.

Midnight Clear below is a design by Kris Miller and hooked by Kathy Mullaly.

Noah's Ark and the animals was designed and hooked by Norma Batastini for her grandson Jack.  There is a pocket at the bottom of the piece so Jack can keep his treasured animals safe from harm.

Below is Old Tennett  hooked by Susan Foley.

Old Tom hooked by Kris Miller.  This is in my stash to hook as well and if I didn't have enough patterns piled up purchased the Turkey and Tallowberries while at camp.

Ah.... Pear tree, I did get back to taking a full picture of the rug later.  It was hooked by Carol McKey.

Prarie Santa was hooked by Betty Ann Brittingham.

Pumpkin Trilogy  and the two fall designs were hooked by Nancy Weaver.

Well I had planned on posting a couple more rugs but Blogger has decided to quit on me.  Guess you will need to wait to see the rest on another day.  Hope you enjoyed the show.

Saundra