Monday, May 20, 2013

Another Finish ~


I pulled the last few loops on my hearts and clover rug this evening.   I hooked this to give as a gift, but this one will be hard to part with.  I guess I'll just have to hook another.  I could not get a decent picture with or without the flash.  This is without . . . this is actually not too bad  . . the red bird is very subtle.  I first hooked it with a dark outline but it was totally lost in the background.  The "beauty line" helps a bit.


With the flash.  UGH!  Totally wrong!


Here is the pattern on linen.  It is about 18" x 21". If you would like a chance to win this pattern, please leave a comment on this post or drop me an email with give-away in the title.  I will pick a winner in a few days . . . not sure when :)


If you would like to purchase this pattern on linen (from MM Rug Wool), I would be happy to draw one for you.  The cost is $30 with free US shipping.

Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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37 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsMay 20, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    I can never get a true color photo of my rugs, if i get one color, the rest are off, lol. That would be fun as a wooly penny mat too.

    Debbie

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  2. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesMay 21, 2013 at 5:22 AM

    Good job, Lauren!!

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  3. P.J.May 21, 2013 at 5:40 AM

    I really like the dark colors. Nice quick finish. How's the binding going, I know its your favorite step. :)

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  4. KarenMay 21, 2013 at 6:13 AM

    Love your rug. Please enter me in your give away. I always wanted to do this one.

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  5. Simply PrimitiveMay 21, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    I have always wanted to do this rug. Please enter me in your giveaway. Your rug looks beautiful.

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  6. deniseMay 21, 2013 at 6:34 AM

    Lauren,i would love a chance to win it. Denise[cheermom1954@aol.com]

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  7. susiedeleMay 21, 2013 at 6:55 AM

    That's a yummy rug! Please put my name in the hat for a chance to win.

    susiedele@yahoo.com

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  8. From Sherry's HeartMay 21, 2013 at 7:00 AM

    The rug looks great Lauren!!! Good Job!!!

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  9. Mugwump WooliesMay 21, 2013 at 7:05 AM

    Great job...a classic!
    Have a great week,
    Robyn

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  10. BumbleBeeLaneMay 21, 2013 at 7:07 AM

    It turned out wonderful! Please don't include me in the giveaway since I've still not taking the plunge to learn hooking.I have a starter kit just got do it.Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  11. Primitive StarsMay 21, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Morning Lauren, I love the rug, beautiful job Please enter me in your wonderful giveaway, Francine.

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  12. JacquelineMay 21, 2013 at 8:00 AM

    I can see why it would be hard to gift this. Thanks so much for a chance at your drawing.

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  13. SusanMay 21, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    Lovely work!

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  14. KimMay 21, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    It turned out great. But I have to ask.....what have you been eating (or drinking)? You are a hookin-machine lately. I love it! and I'm jealous. I have been working on the same rug forever!

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  15. NMKMay 21, 2013 at 8:13 AM

    I just LOVE your rug & LOVE that pattern !!! I have been trying to find it, please enter me in your generous give-a-way ..... the colors you used look so nice & warm....

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  16. OLD CROW FARMMay 21, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    What a great pattern! Thanks for offering us the chance to win it. Sure wish I could hook as fast as you do. I'm with Kim, you must have a secret drink/food stashed somewhere. HA Sher

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  17. twoivesMay 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I would love a chance to win this pattern. Love the way yours turned out! Twoives@swbell.net

    Sondra

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  18. twoivesMay 21, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    I would love a chance to win this pattern. Love the way yours turned out! Twoives@swbell.net

    Sondra

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  19. jennifer768May 21, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    Love your rug! Please include me in your drawing.Hugs,Jen

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  20. My Colonial HomeMay 21, 2013 at 9:31 AM

    Hi Lauren - this is so beautiful!!!
    I like the subtle Red on the bird - such a great offering for price too...I may have to think hard on this one.
    blessings,
    Karen

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  21. moosecraftMay 21, 2013 at 10:21 AM

    A beauty line? Is that what that's called? Learning something new each time i read your posts... :-) You hooked the up perfect! I would not be able to part with it either....

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  22. Holly Hills PrimitivesMay 21, 2013 at 11:10 AM

    I'd love a chance to win this pattern - it is one of my favorites. It turned out just beautiful, thanks for sharing. Have a great day, Dawn

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  23. Margaret T. ZenkMay 21, 2013 at 11:38 AM

    This is one of my favorites--simple yet pleasing. Throwing my hat in the ring...

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  24. Farm GirlMay 21, 2013 at 12:08 PM

    Just lovely Lauren, It turned out so very pretty.

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  25. JuliaMay 21, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Hi Lauren, your rug turned out really nice and I love the colors. I think that the lighter outline gives the bird some subtle definition and the red is perfect for the background. I would love to be enteredin your give away but I have won one of your give away before.

    Hugs,
    JB

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  26. GlendaMay 21, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    Oh I would love to win this pattern!

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  27. AltaMay 21, 2013 at 9:26 PM

    Love this rug. I would also like to enter the giveaway.

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  28. LillyMay 22, 2013 at 12:08 AM

    I love following your blog :) and I would love to win a rug from a pug house!

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  29. Fran May 22, 2013 at 2:35 AM

    Giveaway. I love that cute little mat. Yours is great

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  30. MiccosukeeMay 22, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Checked with the resident Corgi and he said that a "rug from a pug" house would be most welcome. He is one dog with a discerning palette. Which just means he is very fussy about every thing and if he doesn't like something, you'll know pretty fast.

    Glad you decided to go with the red bird. Would go great with all the red birds scattered around the house. Not sure how that happened but it did.

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  31. Merry Wind FarmMay 22, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Hi, Lauren,
    Sorry I didn't get back to you about ordering the rug, but now maybe I can win it!! If not, I'll probably order it from you this winter, when I actually have the time to hook. I've been so buy outside. As usual, your rug turned out wonderfully. Do you gather poppy seeds in the late summer/ fall? If you do, I'd love to have some...
    Have a nice Memorial Day weekend.
    Hugs
    Melinda

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  32. prims by olde lady morganMay 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Lauren, simply love it!!! OLM

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  33. LindaMay 23, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Hi Lauren, you have really been finishing up some beautiful pieces lately. I need a maid and a gardener around here. I am missing my hooking! Would love to be in your drawing, always loved that pattern. Hope to see you at Kingwood in June. Are you vending?
    Linda

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  34. GayleMay 23, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Hi Lauren - that would be a fun design to hook - please add my name for the drawing!

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  35. JanMay 24, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    Cute pattern. I can see all kinds of color options. Thanks for the giveaway.
    Janice

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  36. The Wool CupboardMay 25, 2013 at 1:02 AM

    Lauren, I LOVE the way your rug turned out (flash or no flash!!) I would love to win this pattern. Thanks for a great giveaway.
    Hugs,
    Linda

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  37. Dogwood Farm May 26, 2013 at 9:49 AM

    Hi Lauren,
    Love the simplicity of this pattern!
    You did a great job hooking it!
    xo Louise

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