Obviously my records of what was hooked when has been discombobulated...at best. So what I'll do is show rugs I've hooked beginning from 2007 forward but not commit myself to an accurate year.
There are so many... I mean we are talking another 10 years worth here folks. So after today will take a break then give an update on the Gossip rug. Then, if you aren't too bored for me to continue showing rugs I've hooked will resume at a later date.
Below was a Semper Fi design kit Polly Minick offered with proceeds to help wounded military.
That year I also hooked 1847 Turkey which was offered in a Needl'le Love booklet.
I was spellbound by a Kindred Spirits pattern named Crow Sampler so purchased the pattern.
Then when I began to hook it decided to make a change and put the border all the way around. Here is the way I hooked it.
During 2007 going thru a devastating divorce, rug hooking wasn't as much a pleasure as perhaps a way to make ends meet at shows. So started hooking smalls, try to sell them and kits at shows. I'd demonstrate hooking and try to sell my dolls.
Here is one such small design I developed. There were others but this is one I found easily.
Another Polly Minick design I hooked was Patriotic Sandpails.
I think Small Flowerbox, a design by Karen Kahle, was my salvation to work on after my divorce. There were small motifs to hook and finish, flowers to start and finish. This helped keep me focused and take one step at a time.
Okay chickadees, I think you've probably had enough of my boring rug show for a while. There are several years yet to go so will save them and come back to 'real time'.
Happy Friday.
Saundra
I did it! I pulled the last loops on Zach's Favorite Sports Rug!!!!!
Must say the blue wool was a close call and had it not been for the random adopted piece of wool from last year's generous giveaway at Cape May I'd be up the creek. Well, guess I'd have made it work somehow. This is all the blue that was left.
Even managed to separate out those few worms and put them in the stash baggies.
Now what needs to be done is steam and bind Zach's rug. But since working outside today in the 99 degree heat (felt like over 105 because of the 75% humidity) the steaming will wait.
However, am now finishing binding Simple Gifts, a design by Karen Kahle. Should have that to show you tomorrow.
Had even more rain today and expecting more tonight. Matter of fact weatherman says we are to get rain thru next Tuesday. I don't have the wood or skills to build an ark but perhaps should consider buying a boat.
Stay cool....uh, and dry.
Saundra
Yes, I'm having a wonderful time hooking NED (Woolley Fox) and here is what I've accomplished so far. Ned's palomino body is mostly 3 or 4 wools cut and mixed but also similar values from my gold worm baggies (gotta use up those dang worms).
Ned's eye outline is a worm which is a purple and green piece of wool from a Barb Carroll 'give', the inside is two tails and a loop of another piece of wool from this last camp at Barbs.
Ned's hit and miss mane wool is from my blue worm bag and not all of the wool is the same but felt great to use up worms.
Tomorrow is a doctor appointment in an another town so will begin the binding process of Simple Gifts (Karen Kahle). Just love having something constructive to do while waiting (wasting) time in the doctor office.
Hey, Lauren, Ned is fun. Bring out your pattern and let's hook it together.
Have a great night everyone.
Saundra
