Some wool is in soak for dyeing today. Was a little envious of Jo and Lauren's recent dye results so thought it was time for me to do a little dyeing myself. Last time I hooked a sky realized the shade needed wasn't in my stash and as it happens there is some dye mixed sitting in a jar just waiting to be used.
Meanwhile as I'm consuming coffee this morning will post a few old rug photos. From a private collection in Pennsylvania comes the 3 dogs with saw tooth border. It measures 24 x 45.
Now a tribute to friends of felines ~ a black and white cat which the auction house said was hooked around 1880. Looks in pretty darn good shape to be that old. Size is 30 x 40.
My previous blog post showed 3 hookers' versions of this antique rug. This Red Lion was said to be hooked late 19th or early 20th century. Bet you'll scroll down to compare to what we hooked, aren't ya? 😀
This is a piece of burlap from E.S. Frost of a Turkish design.
Below, a Horse with primitive scrolls, stars and hit & miss border was hooked 1910.
Pre-1900 this floral measured 11 x 18. Don't know what the hooker used but it looks quite fluffy and bet it felt good underfoot.
The description on the listing for this rug was it was a Panther hooked rug from the 19th century measuring 20 x 60.
There ya have a few old rugs to enjoy. My other task for today is mow the tall onion stems and other weeds in my front and side yard. There isn't really any grass, just weeds but they look horrible and drives me batty when looking out the window.
So with dyeing wool, mowing the yard and pulling some loops later, it will help keep my mind occupied. I was to leave for rug camp today but am still having intestinal issues spoken of early in February. Won't bore you with any details, only to say, "yes I've had tests and have a follow up and another test coming up". But keeping busy today will help keep me from missing camp so much. My gal pal Deb is able to make it and will share her fun with me via emails and photos I'm sure.
Happy hooking and dyeing.
Saundra
