Spring Daffodil and Sheep Challenge

Yes, it is finally done.....well, a few more stitches to tack down the cotton binding on the back is all.

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Here's my Little Lambie Pie.  She is wearing a wool collar with a bell so I can tell where she is.

I hooked this using mostly #8.5 and #9 wool strips but did try to use worms whenever and where ever I could in various sizes.  The daffodil trumpets strips ranged from #8 to 3/4 - 1".

The sheep was hooked in a hand cut from a piece of delightful wool which was purchased from Gail Dufresne a few years ago.  Even tho it would go thru the cutter I hand cut ensure the lumps would not be cut in the middle but in the ditch of the weave. 

Am in the process of putting my grandson's design on linen but not going to rush to start hooking it tonight since there's a bit more hand stitching of the inside of the binding tape.  Plus I'd like to steam that section again to make it smooth in the back.

Have a fantastic evening everyone.  If you are wondering why I never respond back to your wonderful , kind and welcomed comments, check to see if you are a NO-REPLY BLOGGER by clicking that link above.

Saundra

My Sheep Show

A tad more has been hooked on the Sheep and Daffodil challenge piece generously designed by Kelley Belfast of Kankerdoodleblogspot.  Not a whole lot of hooking, but at least have made some progress.

Today I started my wavy border and was so happy to read we could add a border.  From the beginning it was known that changing the flowers was okay but wondered about the border.  Since daffodils were what inspired Kelley for this Spring Challenge and the same flowers blooming in my yard... decided to keep the daffodils.

House colors are floating in my head but haven't cut any wool for them yet.  There's a lot of border and grass to hook so thought I'd do that part of hooking first then worry about sky and houses.

Again, if anyone is interested in joining this challenge you can get the free pattern on a Facebook group known as Out of Hand Rug Hookers. That is this group link which is an open group, and if you ask to join the challenge you will be allowed to be in the closed group for this challenge.  

Have a great Sunday night everyone.

Saundra

Spring Daffodils and Sheep Rug

Guess you won't let me slide with another 'sneak peak' huh?  Okay, it's time to fess up and show what progress has been made on the challenge rug.  I already showed you the wool used to hook the sheep's body.  Also showed only a corner of a part of yellow of the flower until I felt comfortable continuing with my plan.

Thanks to Kelley for the great design and her inspiration for the spring challenge using daffodils.  I've loads of daffodils planted in my yard too and so enjoy looking at their spring blooms too.  They are a symbol of warmth, freshness and puts a spring to my step.   That is why I needed to figure out a way to capture a likeness of the flower she drew.  Okay, ready for the unveiling??

As narrow cuts are not my favorite thing, knew the flowers would have to be hooked in nothing less than an #8 cut.  One or two may be #8, but also have #8.5, a #9 and even a #10 to see which flute I liked best. Sometimes I used different strips in the one flute.  The one in the bottom far right think was one strip in 1" which may not work as well as the others.  However, will make adjustments later.

I've scribbled a curved border and haven't chosen house colors yet.  My color planning is in my head using a couple pieces of wool I'd like to use but not sure it they will work.

Unfortunately haven't accomplished much hooking today since I was sitting at a car repair to have my automatic window motor replaced. However, it was a wonderful time to continue work on binding a couple mats which I hate doing.  That was better than watching those game shows they have on the TV.

Have a great evening everyone.

Saundra