The "Throw Down" Week Two Cape May

Always enjoy this part of sharing as much (almost) as the regular rug show.  It is fun to see what everyone is working on.  

And here is our class photo.

Hope you enjoyed the show.

Saundra

Same Designs Hooked by Different People

I thoroughly enjoy looking at the same design hooked by others to see how color selection and personalities change each rug.  There were three different designs hooked by others and it is fun to see the differences.

First to show is a design by Benita Raleigh named HOOTER.

The one above was hooked by Linda Woodbury.  Notice chain stitch to achieve the chevron effect in the wings, the beading patterns and directional hooking of the body.  Sure wouldn't be able to watch TV and hook this baby.  

The one above was hooked by Dee Rosenbrock who also has a chain stitched beak and feet as well as the directional hooking.  Appears she used a fuzzy yarn for the ears, and a sparkle evening sky with moon.  Great job gals ~ similar but different.

Next design hooked by 3 different people is an antique adaptation sold by Norma Batastini named Red Lion.

The Red Lion above was hooked by Charlotte Price.

The one just above was hooked by Evelyn Lawrence.

Above is my adaptation and below is the original antique.

Again it is interesting to see how people hook using what they have.

Last but not least is the newly discovered Magdalena Goat which I offer as a pattern, contact me if you are interested.  

Above is the original antique I found on an auction site January 17, 2017.

The one above was hooked by Evelyn Lawrence.

....this above hooked by me.

And not in the show but hooked by Susan Traughber, who purchased the pattern from me, is above.  Susan did a magnificent job.  Both her kids loved the rug so much that she ordered a second pattern and is hooking it again.  Hope Susan will share a picture of that with me also.  Matter of fact, anyone who hooked it I'd love for you to send me a photo of your piece.

Happy fall Sunday everyone.

Saundra

Cape May Rug show #4

OMG there were so many wonderful rugs and as I didn't get a photo of all of them asked my gal pal to send me ones I missed.

Halloween is not far away, here is Hildy to get you in the mood.  This is a design by Old Tattered Flag and hooked by Mary Aman.

 

Red Cabbages is an adaptation and hooked by Cindy Painter. 

Spring has Sprung is the name of the design by Bea Brock and hooked by Betty Ann Brittingham.

Alma Shelly did an adaptation of Van Gogh's the Postman. 

Sorry that I don't know the name of the design or hooker of the rug above.  So anyone reading this, if you know please let me know and I'll update the information.

Above is a design named Peacock at Moonlight designed and hooked by Cindy Painter.

Cranford Sampler is a rug designed and hooked by Debbie Walsh.

More photos from Cape May still coming.  Next rugs will show how same designs are hooked by different people. It is always fun to see how someone else hooks the same design.

This was the 30th year Rugs by the Sea had rug camp at The Chalfonte Hotel.  The hotel provided a cocktail party with hors d'oeuvres one evening before dinner.  Thank you Chalfonte staff, thank you Norma and Linda.  

Even at a distance you can see the group on the porch gathered toasting and celebrating. 

There are other guests staying at the Chalfonte so to ensure we had plenty of room for the 'hookers' the Chalfonte provided a little message for our benefit during the party. 

Happy Saturday and fall weather.

Saundra

Cape May Rug Show #3

There were so many rugs camp to display some had to be put on the porch to be sure no ones rugs got left out.

Above is a pattern called The Fisherman designed by Bev Conway and hooked by Alma Shelley.  And, FYI, I contacted Bev to ask... and she still sells patterns in case there is a design you want.  

Betsy Warner designed and hooked the design named Rainbow Oak.

 Shelby's Cat was hooked by Joanne Gerwig and designed by Anne Nichols.

 A design named Squirrel Time was designed by Trish Becker and hooked by Alma Shelly.

Stubbs Horse Trainer was hooked by me, it is an antique adaptation offered by Woolley Fox.

There are three rugs in the photo above and because walking room was narrow and many people trying to view the rugs I couldn't capture the whole rug or the names.  But notice that the rug top left also had some wool applique done on the motifs.

Turkey and Tallowberries is a recognizable and often hooked design of Lori Brechlin and offered by Spruce Ridge Studios; it was hooked by Sandy Bennington.

Two Big Flowers, sold by American Country Rugs, was hooked by Lois Hilliard. 

Charlotte Price hooked the rug "Want to Play" and it is a design by Carolyn Stitch Studio.

Above left to right is Woof, designed and hooked by Cammie Bruce; Hen hooked by Viola Wright, and a Magdalena design hooked by Alma Shelly.

Fall weather arrives this evening and think my attire tomorrow will be a long sleeve tee shirt and kahki shorts.  A few more rugs from the show ill appear tomorrow and then there will be the 'throw down' rugs after that.

Saundra