I called it "Dog Tired"... SO original!
Next up? A chicken triptych!
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Finally finished it!
I have done a singularly unimpressive job of producing new rugs over the past year, but I've finally finished this small (18.5" x 14") wall-hanging. It's simple but I had fun doing it.
I dyed most of the wool myself, and hooked a little sparkly, hairy novelty yarn into the background.
I called it "Dog Tired"... SO original!
Next up? A chicken triptych!
I called it "Dog Tired"... SO original!
Next up? A chicken triptych!
That's so awesome! You are uber talented :)!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with Connordog: you ARE über talented.
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing the ladies in Cape Breton do rugs like that and was fascinated. Any good books you can recommend on the subject?
That is something I would love to learn.
Simple for your talents! Me...not so much but I love it, especially the little heart-shaped nose. Thanks for sharing it with us.
ReplyDeleteThat is SO cool!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice Knatolee!
ReplyDeleteWow, "über", thank you Steph and Elisabeth!! Elisabeth, Ronna and Flip want to learn and I told Ronna maybe I could teach the three of you. That said, the actual technique is really simple.
ReplyDeleteBooks:
Complete Book of Rug Hooking by Joan Moshimer -- a classic.
I like The Rug Hook Book
Techniques, Projects, and Patterns for This Easy, Traditional Craft by Thom Boswell.
Art of Rug Hooking by Anne D. Mather
The rug designs in these three aren't particularly funky (they are pretty traditional), as I recall, but they are good books.
This one has more creative designs:
Rag Rug Inspirations: New Designs For Traditional Techniques by Juliet Bawden
Finally, check out the Rug Hooking Magazine website:
http://www.rughookingonline.com/
Thank you Paula, TTPT and Jams! :)
ReplyDeleteNICE rug! You're very talented.
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies! :)
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