BINDING ENSUES

The hooking is done so binding process ensues.  I don't have a favorite or consistent binding technique, so this time the rug calls for a wool whipped edge, me thinks.  Friend Robin feels I'm making double work for myself by doing the two-step process of pre-whipping with thread then again with wool.  But I find it easier not having to fidget with getting the roll tucked in while whipping.  

The plans for distant trees didn't work as planned.  A couple places appear to be trees but imagination is required to see others.  Yet am happy this design finally got hooked and can cross it off my list.

Binding isn't as fun as hooking a rug but I've made peace with the task.  Afterall, I can't enjoy the rug if it isn't completely finished.  There's already a place in mind to hang it where it will be visible daily.  It will replace the Angel and Crow so that one will retire until I find another location for it.  I think Mother with the Fishbowl would approve.

It was a month ago today that I posted my start of this rug, you can see that post HERE.  Well, back to pulling loops on my pattern until 5 p.m. when it will be wine and binding time.

Oh, but first, I just checked the level of propane left in the tank and I need to order another fill.  The last delivery was  made 1/13/26, and today is the 10th.  Since that time I have burned through 197 gallons of propane to the tune of $679.93 PLUS whatever electricity was used to generate the fan and heating via heat pump when temps are above 39 degrees.  Of which there have been few.  Oh well, it's only money, right?

Saundra

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Red Bird of Pennsylvania

Today I did get a little more hooking done on the Red Bird of Pennsylvania rug.  If you look closely on previous pictures of the original antique rug you will notice thin strips of brown next to the cream border in sections and then a teal along the top and right side.  Luckily I've got some of those colors which can be pulled from my worms as well.

While it is great fun and having a sense of frugal 'using it up' from wool already cut, in reality there is still some cutting of wool going on for the major background.  Yet having those random pieces close to the color thrown in adds interest I think.

Okay, here it is now, but still a ways to go.

So as I'm hooking on this realize that the Big Dog Hollow needs to be bound so perhaps tomorrow I'll start that process to get Big Dog ready for the wool yarn whipping.  And, I purchased my wool yarn from a different source where it was cheaper.  So stay tuned to see from which company I purchased it.

Have a great evening everyone.

Saundra