...Louisa Creed of York, United Kingdom. Sadly I'd never heard of her before stumbling upon one of her rugs on Pinterest. So as I investigated further decided to make a file on her rugs. She is such a prolific modern day rug hooker that I'd need volumes to hold all her rug photos, I've only saved a few.
Believe it or not Louisa uses thrift shop finds and favors stretchy knits. Hard to believe she is able to achieve such detail and color variations with clothing. You can read more about her HERE.
The first few photos will especially please Robin and Kelley. The first rug is titled Rosie in the Airing Cupboard and was Louisa's first design after teaching herself to hook. Rosie in the Airing Cupboard measures 34 x 44.
Rosie and her cousins, uncles, etc. have been exhibited in countless venues. This one is Rosie's Aunts and measures 34 x 34.
Lavender Fields of Provence, 28 x 38 hooked 2008.
Stonehenge, 36 x 40.
And last for this showing is Two Greek Widows, 31 x 36 hooked 2007.
You can see her extraordinary talent, detail and designing ability. Not sure when, but I plan to hook something one day using stretch fabrics. You can be sure my work won't have the detail and perspective of distance she has achieved in her work. I've so many more of her rugs saved but will show you at another time.
Happy hooking and cannot believe it is already August 1st.
Saundra
