Hooking Hiatus ~

 

I really must put my hook down for a few days and concentrate on finishing some things.  I know it's no fun, but a necessary evil.

 

I need to bind these two little mats . . .

 

  

. . . and put a backing on these hearts.

 

 

These rugs still need binding.  Two have been finished for many months and will remain that way for a while longer.  These are some of the largest rugs I've hooked.  You'd think I'd want to get them done . . . sigh.

 

I also need to get busy on some wool applique.  I am taking a Rebekah Smith workshop and need to do the applique before the class.  Some of us are getting together to work on it Sunday, but it will take longer than an afternoon to complete.

 

Speaking of Rebekah Smith, she is coming out with a book.  If you are not familiar with her work, she does incredible wool applique.  You can pre-order her book on Amazon.  (Sorry for the poor quality pic but I snagged it off Amazon.)

 

 

 Remember my Chicken Challenge rug?

There is an article in the February/March 2015 issue of the ATHA (Association of Traditional Hooking Artists) magazine and my rug is in it :)  A first for me.

Need a good laugh?  This is what your legs look like the day you have sclerotherapy.  Thankfully the cotton balls and tape can be removed after 24 hours and only the compression stockings need to be worn.

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