Sunday, June 2, 2019

CAT NAP FINI

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With the eyes changed and potential customer approved it was time for binding. I don't have a favorite binding style as each piece de...
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Friday, May 31, 2019

It's Rug Show Day Again

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For your viewing pleasure here are some old rugs.  The Farm Scene below was hooked between 1900-20 and measured 29.5 x 39.5. Dogs and Cat...
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Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Great Granddaughter's Rug Update

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Sure thought the crow would be finished in my afternoon hooking segment.  I'm sure Jo Leedy Ritter Wick would definitely have had this w...
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Monday, May 27, 2019

MEMORIAL DAY

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Today is a solemn holiday as we honor those men, women and dogs who  sacrificed their lives to keep America free. Enjoy your freedom be...
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Sunday, May 26, 2019

Memorial Day

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On my front door is this wreath, I believe the doll pattern came from an old publication by Kindred Spirits. In  the office is a constant...
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Thursday, May 23, 2019

Channeling Magdalena

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There is always something about antique rugs which stir up questions I'd ask the woman if she was sitting with me.  Magdalena's rugs...
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Monday, May 20, 2019

The Eyes Have It

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Well, at least they are better ~ this is the new 'improved' version of Cat Nap. Here are the eyes before. Remember folks, Cat ...
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Sunday, May 19, 2019

Rolling out the Rugs

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Not mine tho, the old ones again.  I really should finish the eyes on Cat Nap and bind it but am still enamored with Great Granddaughter...
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Thursday, May 16, 2019

Taking My Time

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With all things enjoyable you want to make the pleasure last ~ you want to take your time.  That is how it is with hooking a Magdalena rug. ...
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Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Rug Review

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A rug review of oldies of course.  Will start with Two Roosters from the estate of Davis Meltzer, or at least so the auction house indicates...
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Sunday, May 12, 2019

My Wool Surprise

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Do you have those odd ball pieces of wool in your stash and don't think you'll ever use it for anything?   Must admit there have bee...
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Thursday, May 9, 2019

Maybe, Just Maybe.....

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.... Cat Nap could be done except for binding???  Just maybe? If you scroll down to previous photos of my progress you'll notice a cha...
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Tuesday, May 7, 2019

The Object of My Affection (edited)

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You may have recently seen the photo below on Facebook.  In the photo is Ellen Jacobs, great granddaughter of Magdalena Briner Eby, and Ell...
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Monday, May 6, 2019

Now and Next

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I'm nearing the end of an adorable design by Kelley Belfast  and  happy with how it is turning out.   The top part of the 'sky' ...
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Friday, May 3, 2019

Rug Show

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First up is an abstract cat hooked rug with what looks to me to be Canas on both sides of the cat.   Hooked early 20th century, measures 28 ...
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