Antique Rug Show

Woe is me.... I'm feeling guilty for being MIA for several days as I bind rugs.  In all honesty, since I've been binge watching the first two seasons of Outlander have noticed my eyes glued to the TV and not binding.  When the series was first advertised on TV I briefly considered watching it.  But I record so much on my DVR wondered where I'd find the time to watch it all.

Stars and Tulips above is from late 19th century the Kellogg collection in Pennsylvania.

Two kittens, late 19th or early 20th century above sadly has a tattered edge.

Three pups which is said to be early 20th century.

The above folky homestead appeals to me, perhaps because of the patriotic look with the stars and the stripes.   The auction site says it is early 19th century but though it has a faded look am wondering if it truly is that old or made to look old.  

The oval Scottie dog above shows little wear so may not really be an antique either.  But I like it.

Above is a Circa 1920 village scene.

The black and brown dog is early 20th century from Delaware, Ohio.

Ah, I can see the use of selvage edges being used for this diamond shaped hit and miss.  I've started collecting them and hope one day to do something with them instead of tossing the in trash.

For you geometric lovers here is one with scrolls and box corners.  I love the faded look of the center and the discoloring of the scrolls at the bottom.  

Happy Sunday to you all.

Saundra

Vintage Rug Show

Yeah, you all love it when this happens....I know...

Above, for Kelley, are two grey or tiger stripe kittens playing surrounded by an oval.  This rug was framed and it has a vintage appeal to it BUT.... the artistic part with the tails extending into the border make me wonder if it is a talented hooker and not really vintage. Whatever, it is wonderful!

May have shown the above chenille shirred rug before, not sure.  The date on the auction site said between 1930-1950 it was hooked.

Interesting that I should be hooking the Horse Trainer and above is a hooked piece called Man and His horse sold by Pook and Pook but could see no provenance or date. It was hooked with directional hooking vs. following the shape the animal's hair grows.  

As inspiration for something small, above is a primitive flower in a circle, swags in the corners and filled in with what was on hand.  No info on date or other, but sorta looks like it could be yarn, cotton or nylons.

Be still my heart.  I won't hook it as it is too prissy for me but those colors speak to me.  Perhaps because it reminds me of the design below which has been beckoning me to hook it forever!!!!

That would be the 1877 Urn.  Oh my, oh my....

Okay guys and gals, time for me to pull a few loops since life got in the way today and didn't get many pulled.

Saundra

Mini Antique Rug Show

Since there's nothing spectacular to share on hooking progress and my grandson's play pictures haven't been reduced/edited thought I'd give you some antique rug eye candy.

This is a rug my friend Evelyn Lawrence wants to hook.  I'd forwarded a link to Edyth O'Neill's Blog to her and Evelyn wrote back saying she would really like to hook this.  So if anyone knows who draws the pattern, please get in touch with me.

I think this rug below is a beauty and it was also on Edyth's blog.  For more wonderful photos you can either click on the link above or scroll down the left side of my blog and click on her link there.

This rug below depicts a baby and obviously a protective dog.  How dear is that?

This Shaker horse is documented as having been hooked in 1840.  Look how well preserved it is and with a beautiful braided edge.  

This date I saw on the rug below was 1890.

Now time for us animal lovers.  How fun for you feline lovers, this rug was documented as having been hooked by Mary Baxter Holt (1915-2005).

Another colorful rug (for you dog lovers) hooked by Mary Baxter Holt.

Okay kids, time for me to pull more loops so I can get some UFOs done in the year 2015.  I need hooking time.

Saundra