THE AFTERMATH

The storm came thru yesterday afternoon thru the night.  Even after going to bed I could hear the wind and rain pounding.  Wasn't sure what I'd find as far as water but knew for sure there would be lots of limbs down in the morning.  

Here are some pictures I took early this morning.  This first one is just outside my garage and toward my neighbor's house.  Notice the water in their back yard.

The water from my lake has risen to inside my backyard.  That's a LOT of water.

This shed is to the right of the photo above so you can see how far the water has encroached the yard.  The neighbor's photo shown previously is to my right side.   BTW, my inground propane tank is located between me and my neighbor's yard and the water is up to the gauge.  Guess I should call the propane company and inquire of any issue that may cause.

Weatherman said there was over 3" of rain in Seaford.  And if that hasn't been bad enough there is yet another storm coming thru this Friday (in 2 days) and more rain next Tuesday and Wednesday.  He also said so far this year there has been more precipitation than in all of last winter.  And there are 2 months more of winter to go.

Will pick up limbs tomorrow and get ready for the next storm front.  But then will pull some loops on the Sheep who lost its way.  Hope everyone is safe, has electricity or like some lucky ones have a generator.

Saundra

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SHEEP UPDATE

Okay Lauren, here is the progress on "Sheepie" as you call it.  This unfinished rug was started early November and is becoming as notorious to me as the 'forever floral'.

Right now there is still a ripple in the middle and around the sheep.  That is due to the sheep being hooked at camp and subsequently ripped out and re-hooked.  I tried rubbing the linen to settle it down and eliminate the holes made from previous wool strips, but fact is foundation does stretch.  Am hoping once steamed all will lay flat the rug finished without a bulge or rippling.

I'm not happy with my grey curved area to the left of the sheep but the original antique had a shape like that.  Am also not happy with that snake section hooked in the bottom border either.  But figured the dark was better than the light.  Oh, and I don't like all the light background around sheep.  Okay, let's just say I'm not happy with it at the moment.  Could be I just want the dang thing DONE.

For reference, here is the original antique rug below.

Rain and strong winds to begin around noon today and latest prediction is anywhere from ANOTHER  1 1/2 - 4" of rain.

Saundra

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MISC. CHIT CHAT

Yesterday I drew a Dancing Rabbits pattern with 5 rabbits for Beth and it will ship today.  Below is Nancy Kilrain's rendition of the original design with 3 rabbits and she added a swag border.

There were many talented minds at work so each person created their own personal rug.  If you would like to visit previous posts of that hook-a-long I hosted you can see some posts HERE.  

However, I haven't drawn a pattern for my next project yet as I'm still force feeding my sheep wool strips.  Plus there are two rugs vying for top position. This photo appears to have just a sliver of empty hooked space but this shot is deceiving as the unhooked area goes all the way around the pattern.

Yesterday I also ordered a bolt of linen.  As people will be spending more time inside where it is warm so someone might want a new pattern for 2024.  I didn't want to find myself out of linen if someone wanted a pattern.  In the past that did happen and had to wait to draw the pattern for the customer ~ don't want that to happen again.

In case you need wool or a Hartman hook, Dorr is having a sale, click on that link.  Not sure how long the sale will last so check them out soon, good luck on finding something you need ... uh, or want, lol.

Oh that weather, oh my lake, oh my gawd!  My lake levels have barely dwindled since it is cold, cloudy and in the shade.  If that isn't bad enough at noon today it began to rain with 1 1/2 - 2 inches expected.  Then on Tuesday another round of inclement weather is coming through with higher levels of precipitation expected.  Below is a photo taken this morning before the rain started.

Guess it is time to settle in my hooking spot and resume pulling loops.  Hope your area doesn't get hit too hard with the wet or white stuff.  On this cloudy and rainy day am wishing you happy hooking, punching, knitting, etc.

Saundra

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First Rug Show of 2024

It's been two weeks since I posted old rugs so thought it was about time for another show.  Yeah, it's true my radar always finds deer rugs and horse rugs.  No date on it sadly, but dimensions are 27 x 37.  Wish there had been a photo of the back to see original colors as  I'm wondering if the triangle border colors were more distinct before soiling during use.

In case you're wondering, no that isn't the one I'm considering hooking next.  Below is the one I'm eyeing.

But then I also like this one and have had the photo for a couple years.  Love the earthy colors of all three rugs.

Three dainty flowers and an unusual way to do a hit and miss by puzzle piece style hooking in colors.

Another set of three ~ three pots of flowers with hit and miss border.

Half-round welcome mat, beautifully done using up textured wool.   Late 19th or early 20th century.

A geometric hooked late 19th early 20th century, measures 25.5 x 35. 

A dog with a squirrel outline hooked 19th century.  It measures 19 x 34.5.  I've never hooked a rug with fringe.  The fringe would be the color of your foundation so if you wanted color the foundation would need to be dyed first.  Also you'd need a bigger perimeter of linen around the rug or at the ends if that's where you wanted the fringe.

Pretty landsape with a girl depicted larger than the vehicle which is typical in primitive rug hooking.  It measures 27 x 48 and hooked early 20th century.

Time for lunch and then feed the sheep some wool strips.

Saundra

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RUGS HOOKED IN 2023

To my followers I wish all of you have a happy and healthy New Year.  For America I pray for a safer way of life for all of us on our streets, towns and cities.  

I will welcome the new year in as usual, behind closed eyes.

As much as I hate for this "forever floral" to be the first rug shown it was the first rug hooked in 2023 so must start with it.  It was given that name because it seemed to take forever to finish the damn thing.

Since I'd always wanted to hook a block from Lucinda Ward's Reconciliation Quilt the one chosen was, of course, the Woman on  Horseback. 

Janice of Prims by the Water joined me in the project and you can see hers develop HERE.

Also on my frame was an antique star rug which was fun and will be something to display during patriotic holidays.  It started as my 'plus one' and something to hook while deciding on what to do next.  Must say it was a LOT of fun.

Oh my, be still my heart.  Around March/April I fell in love with an antique 1911 Horse.  At the moment it is being displayed in front of my fireplace for my enjoyment pleasure.

Scalloped Flowers was next and hooking those repetitive squiggly lines did get rather boring.  What was fun was hooking the directional blotchy background.  It will be a nice rug to display in the spring when I'm looking for buds to develop anywhere in the yard.  

Geometric Garden, an antique adaptation, followed soon after.

Another of my 'plus one' or impromptu quick hook on the side, was an adaptation I dubbed "Going in Circles".  What a great way to pull strips from those baggies of color already cut.  And do love the blotchy background.

At rug camp with Caroline I started Lollipop Flowers, an antique adaptation.  I love it, sure turned out wonderful!

Next was my 1776 Eagle which I'm still in love with.  The original antique took quite a remake to get to this stage.

Sadly my sheep who lost its way won't be finished this year.  She will be the first one finished in 2024 tho.  It was started in November and most all wool in the sheep was removed and rehooked as well as what was hooked of the purple border.  This photo is the first time I've looked at it on my pc in weeks.  

Lauren, I miss quoted the dimensions, it is 26 x 40.  Not sure what I'll do with that snake looking area below but in the original antique it is a very light color and I don't want that.                           

For me and those who can't remember what the antique looked like, here it is for comparison.  The outer border in the antique is light and I made mine dark and added it to the already dark  ~ that's why my black border is so large.

What's next you're wondering?  Not quite sure since I don't have a plus one on the side right now.  But do have an antique in mind for 2024, UH, unless I change my mind.

Saundra

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HIDDEN GNOME REVEALED

For those of you who couldn't find the gnome in the rug and wondering where it was, look at the photo below.  I outlined the gnome so it is easier to identify.  Did the hooker intend it to be a gnome or was it a fluke?  Don't know but I'd like to think whoever hooked it decided to add a little interest to her rug and give the kids some entertainment looking for a hidden person.

There is only one bid on the rug and 2 days before end of auction.  I'm not bidding on it so if you're interested contact Carey Auctions in Youngstown, PA or bid on line HERE.  If not for the charm of the whimsical rug itself, remember it was once owned by Barb Carroll.

So far Chris Z is the only person to notice the gnome and she identified the location perfectly.  Thanks Chris for taking the time to comment and thank you for being a loyal follower.

I'd intended to outline the gnome on the iPad but attempting to charge the pencil's internal battery failed.  Then I learned the pencils are useless after a couple years.  And am sure it had been at least that long since it was used last.   When I purchased the iPencil the cost was $99 but now the cost is only $24.  Don't think I'll purchase one, after all if I haven't wanted to use it in a couple years how badly do I need it? 

Hard to believe another year is coming to a close; how did this last year go by so fast?  With just 2 days left in this year am quite sure my present rug won't get finished.  I'd be happy just to have all the loops pulled and even if it has to be bound in 2024 would call it a hooked rug  in 2023.  Guess I'd better 'publish' this post and get hooking to see how much I can accomplish.

                            

Saundra

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A GNOME HOME

Just listed is this gnome home (name I gave it) which use to be in the bath area of Barb Carroll's Guest House.  When a guest there I noticed a hidden gnome, see if you can find it.  Not sure if it was hooked by accident or intended but I saw it right away.

The hooked piece measures 22.5 x 35.5 and being sold by Carey Auctions in Blairville, PA.  The opening bid started at $10.

Back to pulling loops and with only 3 days before the new year there's no way that wayward sheep will be completed.

Saundra

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

Wishing all of you the Merriest of Christmases.

Saundra

MERRY CHRISTMAS

A few Christmas rugs by me and others to entertain you.  Here

s my version of an antique Santa.

Barbara Merry hooked the Santa below.

After having this pattern for years I finally hooked it.  But chose to remove the sack and had Santa hold the lamb instead of it popping out of the sack.

This is how Karen Kahle designed and hooked the Wooly Santa pattern. I do like the blue better than my colors.

Polly Minick designed and hooked these Santa's below.  I drew many of these patterns for her in the past but haven't hooked one myself....yet .  

A smaller size Polly had made into a pillow.    

One she was hooking with a flag  but am certain she hooked many versions with different color schemes.  And, sold them all.

The above Santa design is a free to hook pattern in her book "The American Collection".

Stocking designed and hooked by Polly.

She also hooked it in blue.

A holiday ornaments mat I designed and hooked.

Guess I'd better get back to pulling a few more loops on my 'wayward sheep'.   

Saundra

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RUG SHOW TYME

As everyone is still probably scrambling to buy last minute gifts, grocery shopping for Christmas dinner or cleaning before house guests arrive, thought you might enjoy a beverage of choice and enjoy a rug show.

Don't know the exact dimensions of the narrow mat below, but it was obviously hooked 1925.   Nice hit and miss border colors, blue and tan are great colors together.

A cat with her kittens 21 x 41.5 circa 1900.  Think I've previously posted this rug but might have forgotten to move it to the 'antiques' file.

A similar color scheme is the next rug with cattails surrounding a duck or bird with long legs and long beak.  There are several species so you can decide which by checking HERE.  Was hooked late 19th early 20th century and measures 32 x 47.

This rug still listed on an auction site ~ dog circa 1900 with dimensions of 28 x 40.5.

Also still up for auction is the duck rug circa 1900.  It measures 21 x 34  from an Ohio collector.

Very pretty floral which is in a textile museum but memory of which museum escapes me.

A Hagley Museum rug measuring 34 x 40 dated 1850-1900.  At a quick glance it reminded me of a string of Christmas lights, lol.

All I know about the rug below is that it's a horse.  No date, dimensions or provenance.

A mostly leaf designed rug, it measures 22.5 x 35.5 and hooked 1930-40.

A beauteous beast me thinks.  Hooked between 1910-20 measures 31.5 x 40.  Not sure if this is the entire hooked piece but probably not from the partial flowers along the side.  But this is all I could find.  I liked it so saved it.

A winter scene with sun shining bright, 16 x 36.  Guess I should be happy it was 5" of rain that fell here on top of the already 2" which fell the week before, as Lauren said usually snow is 10X that of rain water.  EEK!!!!!!!  Really???

Am slowly plugging along ~ translation: slowly pulling loops ~ on the sheep that lost its way.  I'm just not ready to give in, give up and put it in a UFO container just yet.  After all, there are still 11 days left in this year.

Saundra

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