Thursday, February 17, 2011

Hookin' at the Library ~

Last night was hookin' at the library.  The usual suspects were there working on amazing rugs!
Carol's rug

The rug above was hooked by Carol a number of months ago.  It is many shades of  very primitive greens.  Below, Mitsuko is hooking the same rug in a very similar palate.  That's Karin, eBay seller Primitivespirits, to the right.
Karin hooked the Olde Rag Dolls rug, a design by Julie from Plum Run Creek and currently has it listed on eBay.
Karin's rug
This is the reproduction rug Carole is working on.  She has made a considerable amount of progress since I last showed it. 
Carole's
Lisa from Twice Loved Woolens was working on transferring a pattern to linen.  It is based on an antique rug and it is HUGE!  I think she said it is about 36" x 60". 
  
Candy was knitting this evening.  She makes the most wonderful socks!!!  I believe she has knitted over 100 pair.

I took the horse rug to get opinions from the "experts".  I was hoping they would not find something horribly wrong with the color choices because I am not one to reverse hook.  Everyone agreed that this little brown area detracted from the rug and gave me a suggestion on how to remedy the situation.  I don't mind taking this little bit out, so that is on the weekend to-do list.  That and actually finishing the hooking on this rug!!!  Oh, I can't wait to be done with this rug.
Most of our snow has melted and just the ugliest and dirtiest snow is left.  I'm sure all you northerners know exactly what I mean.
Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you will come again soon.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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15 comments:

  1. LisaFebruary 17, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Do you have a new project in mind. Sometimes that helps me finish one quicker. Sometimes! lol Looks great hope you can get it done soon. Lisa

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  2. Cathy G.February 17, 2011 at 9:34 PM

    Wow! There's some serious hookin' going on there Lauren! That huge rug based on the antique is going to be a beauty! Hope you can get some follow up photos of that! Everyone's rugs are gorgeous! I LOVE your antique horse rug! I think the change will help you to finish it up in no time! I love those wide strips and can't wait to hook another rug with them.
    Great post!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  3. kelleyFebruary 17, 2011 at 11:51 PM

    Looks like so much fun...I'm going to have to make the trip to your library when the weather is nice for a day of hooking!

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  4. The Barn DoorFebruary 18, 2011 at 1:18 AM

    What fun it looks like you are all having! Wonderful rugs!!

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  5. moosecraftFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:09 AM

    Those are some super great rugs being hooked there! All so antique in appearance! I know exactly what you mean by the ugliest and dirtiest snow... we are having 60's today with sun... som hopefully most of it will go away. Have a GREAT weekend!

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  6. Sassafras and WinterberryFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    What a lot of talent. All the rug designs are so inspiring! How wonderful to have a group like this to hook with! Look forward to seeing the finished horse rug!
    Courtney

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  7. acorn hollowFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    I need a rug group great ideas! ok girl you need to finish that rug. I finished mine. I love all the rugs but love carol's idea of all diffrent shades mmmm I feel another rug coming on. Have a great weekend
    Cathy

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  8. Andrea @ That'll Do FarmFebruary 18, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Sorry I missed it. Anxious to see your horse rug (aka the rug from hell) when you are done. Where are you going to put it?

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  9. Primitives By The Light of The MoonFebruary 18, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    Beautiful rugs you gals are all working on. You all really know how to capture the look of an antique rug!

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  10. Tamera's Craft PalaceFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    oh--they are gorgeous!! Your horse rug is really looking great!

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  11. KimFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:22 PM

    I think you should have a big party to celebrate the finish of the horse rug!

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  12. GayleFebruary 18, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    Wow - what a lot of eye candy you had at your meeting! Your horse rug is looking really, really good, but I totally understand you wanting to be done with it and move on to the next project! LOL I have a friend who has knit over 100 pair of socks too - I know HOW to knit, but have never actually made anything, so I greatly admire them!

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  13. My Colonial HomeFebruary 18, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    What wonderful rugs...oh to be that good!
    I guess I have to agree with the other hookers...too dark...you know that's coming from a seasoned hooker of about 1 month....LOL
    (So disregard comment...lol)

    Karen

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  14. michelleFebruary 18, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    what fun that looks like.that gonna be a big beautiful rug.have a great weekend.blessings michelle

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  15. DorisFebruary 19, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    What a nice group of hookers. You are lucky Lauren to have such a nice group to work with. Get that horse finished!!!!

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