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Friday, June 5, 2015

A New Rug Finish

I finally have a rug to share with you. I wanted to see how fast I could hook a rug. Someone asked me that.
When I sat and thought about it, I really didn't have any idea. I started this rug last Friday and I steamed it last night. It is a big rug, so it will maybe take me all weekend to get it bound. You know that hooking rugs really is a labor of love. This one is my own pattern. From drawing out the design to pulling the final loop is a big job. It never ever feels like work. Okay enough chatter.

I had fun with this. I still have trouble with colors. Specially as I was trying to use up my all of my worms.
I never seem to make a dent in them and they just seem to multiply.  I did have to dye the background as I didn't have enough of that. I used my dye spoons so I got really good results. I used Karen Kahle's Dusty Little Dye Book. I really do enjoy that little book, and getting so many different colors out of just three colors of dye.

I started a new rug last night. It is a mermaid rug. I have three rugs I need to do while it is summer. A Ship, A Whale and the Mermaid. We should hit 100 degrees plus temperatures next week. That always slows down my hooking.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Doing all of the things you love best.

~Kim~


“I think that love is more like a light that you carry. At first childish happiness keeps it lighted and after that romance. Then motherhood lights it and then duty . . . and maybe after that sorrow. You wouldn't think that sorrow could be a light, would you, dearie? But it can. And then after that, service lights it. Yes. . . . I think that is what love is to a woman . . . a lantern in her hand.”
Bess Streeter Aldrich---A Lantern in Her Hand.

(The book I am currently reading.)

16 comments:

Three Sheep Studio said...

Oh, I just love that quote ! The many seasons of life...
Your rug hooking is just perfect. ;)
Have a wonderful weekend, Kim.
Rose

Gail said...

Maybe, if you can hang them, you could show your rugs as an art exhibit where you have your pictures...just a thought.

TexWisGirl said...

it's a beautiful rug! i like your designs. :)

Christine said...

Your rug is just fantastic! I love it! Well done you!

Pom Pom said...

I love that Lantern in Her Hand quote, Kim. Wow! The rug is beautiful! I love it!
I hope you don't swelter in the heat, friend.

Alica said...

You amaze me! I hope your weekend is great!

Buttons Thoughts said...

Oh that is so pretty I love your rugs. HUGS B

Julia said...

You are FAST my friend. I've never seen anyone hooking rugs as fast as you. Your rug looks fantastic.
100 degree F. is too hot for me.
It's 19 °C. or 66.2 and I thought the sun was hot. I'm a wimp.
Have a great weekend.
Hugs.
JB

Sara at Come Away With Me said...

Your newly hooked rug is a rustic charmer! I especially like the sunflower because it reminds me of some of your posts about the sunflowers and the parrots. But I can't wait to see the ship, the whale and the mermaid! Three of my favorite topics, I guess because they all have to do with the sea!

Joy said...

Fun rug! I like the stripe on the border. I think a hooked rug of the hydrangeas would be a knock-out! If you get hot this weekend, crank up the AC!

Gumbo Lily said...

I loved *A Lantern in Her Hand" and all the other Bess Streeter Aldrich books. She's one of my favs. Your rug is beautiful. You do amazing work. Question: Is the first flower pictured chamomile? I'm going to be growing it for the first time this summer for tea. A blog friend gave me seeds and told me to contain it because it spreads. Yes?

Debbie said...

i was excited when i saw the title, it's so pretty!! my hydrangeas are getting ready to pop and i can't wait.....last year we did not get any flowers here at the shore because of all the storms!!

this year, i will enjoy them twice as much and bring lot's indoors!!!

Rugs and Pugs said...

People ask me how long it takes to hook something and I can't tell them either. Your rug is very sweet!
YES. Worms do multiply. They are worse than rabbits!!!
Hugs :)
Lauren

Lowcarb team member said...

Oh what beautiful colours in your hydrangeas.

All the best Jan

M.E. Masterson said...

Very nice! Your own design...fantastic! Where do you get your supplies?

Kerin said...

Nicely done!
Love your cute design, and I love the colors you chose.

~K.