As I've mentioned, my next project is planned and drawn. But my viewing of old rugs continues and I like to share. Just discovered this morning is this beautiful rug and the wording tells the story. Was hooked for Mrs. Aulenbach by Mrs. Hughes and hooked 1888. According to the auction house some repairs had been made to preserve it and must say they did an outstanding job. It measures 32 x 66.
Pembroke 1937 and 2 locations are hooked in the rug ~ the RR number 5, and their home on McGee Street. If this jewel was hooked by my mother, aunt or other family member I'd still have it. I think this is also a Canadian hooked rug and measures a whopping 58 x 64. This primitive floral is definitely safe to copy as it is said to be hooked in the 1920's. If the center is too boring you could always put something in the center, like your last name, Welcome, a bird or bees just a thought. Below is a Shaker rug. Sadly the whole view wasn't available but I like it and could always just duplicate what is on the left to the right side.
Another Shaker rug but this has a horse and think it would be a fun 'plus one' in a couple months. It was hooked around the 1840's according to the auction house. Not a hooked rug but would make a very nice one, is this "Sunset" art work by Charles Pendergast made between 1914-1916.
Someone wanted a rug and drew a weathervane style horse, and with limited available colors hooked it in what she had. Hooked 19th century and measures 28 x 42. Weatherman said there might be frost on the windshields tomorrow morning for those who leave cars out. But is supposed to get sunny later in the day. Guess no tree work will be for me tomorrow as I've a dental appointment to have this cracked tooth looked at.
AHHH, Lauren, that's what I meant about something else being cracked 😂. Hope your binding tutorial went well today and you can cross another task off your to do list.
Happy hooking.
Saundra
