Thought I would show you some photos of the hooked rug that I designed while attending the Prairie Harvest Rug Hooking School which took place in September...I just pulled the last loop this week & have to say that I am pleased with how it turned out. It is a 24 inch by 19 inch mat & was hooked with hand-cut strips of as is wool & hand-dyed wool. I prefer hand-cutting my strips as it gives my rugs that old worn look. Last but not least, I bound the rug with rusty red wool strips...
The design of the cat changed a bit...in the beginning he didn't have a back leg, just a tail & his paws looked more like fingers...I pulled out quite a few strips & redid these areas so that I could give him a back leg & larger less finger-like front paws.
Over all I am happy with how this rug turned out but I would really welcome your thoughts & critiques.
I have been nursing a cold & rug hooking is such a warm cozy activity to do when you are feeling out of sorts...I find the repetition & the feel of the wool very comforting...just perfect for those down & out days.
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During the summer my husband & I booked a cruise & tomorrow we are leaving to fly down to Miami to meet up with my brother & his family...from there we are all boarding a biggg boat which will make its way down to Jamaica with stops in Mexico & Belize. My husband especially needs this trip as it will give him some time to recover from his dad's passing...a chance to unwind & get his smile back. I will have lots of pics & adventures to share with you upon our return.
Till then...
Susan
The rug is gorgeous!!! I just love the whole rug hooking experience, it looks so neat.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you are taking time and going on a holiday!!! It will be so nice to relax in the sun!
When do you move or have you?
I will happy to see pictures when you come back!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
I love your rug, love the subject, the colors and your hooking is wonderful. I like the way you did the kitty, sometimes reverse hooking is good to fix things we don't like.
ReplyDeleteI sure hope you feel better and enjoy your cruise.
Sounds like fun and a good getaway.
Debbie
I LOVE the cat rug--beautiful work. I hope the cruise is restorative for all of you.
ReplyDeleteWarmly,
Cheryl
www.binglebears.com
It is interesting to hear you talk about all the work that went into this rug. I think a lot of folks misunderstand primitives and think they are easy because of their genre. Not true!
ReplyDeleteHave fun on your trip and I love the wool hooked kitty rug. I think you did a fantastic job!!!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Theresa
I'm a new follower to your blog and I think I've commented once or twice before. I love your ugly cat rug. The colors are gorgeous, I always admire people who can do this. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLove your rug!! It's perfectly prim!! And I love all your cute pin keeps!
ReplyDeleteTammy
Oh wow... this rug is a lot of fun, I LOVE the colors you used!!!
ReplyDeleteYour work is sooooo beautiful. I am completely crazy for antique hooked rugs! Thanks for sharing and hope to see more from you soon!
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