Thursday, January 1, 2015

New Year ~ New Start



Happy New Year! 
 
I have managed to accomplish nothing today.  Don't you hate days like that?  I am determined to start a new rug today.  I want to say that I started the year off hooking.  I put this pattern on linen and pulled most of the wool months ago.  Actually I bought most of the browns a couple years ago for this project.  It's a pattern by Maggie Bonanomi.  It's about 19" x 38" which for me is a big rug. 


Most of the rugs I hook have a black/dark background, but I have wool soaking in the sink.  I will dye it Emma Lou's old putty that I like so much and may use that.  It will be a while before I get to the background, so I have lots of time to decide and/or change my mind :)

 
May you have a creative 2015.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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19 comments:

  1. Primitive StarsJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:28 PM

    Happy New Year!!!! I did nothing today either, don't feel bad.Blessings Francine.

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  2. WoolenSailsJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Those are beautiful wool choices, that is going to be a gorgeous rug.

    Debbie

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  3. Cathy G.January 1, 2015 at 10:21 PM

    I think you've done plenty Lauren! A great blog post with an awesome rug to start off the New Year! This will be so fun to follow along!! LOVE that pattern and your wool!
    Much Happiness and Blessings in the New Year my friend!
    Cathy G.

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  4. acorn hollowJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:23 PM

    I am laughing so hard right now because guess what rug I just pulled out to hook today?????? Yep the same one!
    race ya! Now I need to color plan
    Cathy

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  5. kelleyJanuary 1, 2015 at 10:40 PM

    looks to be a gorgeous rug Lauren...I'm going to have to look up that dye recipe too...happy hooking..

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  6. moosecraftJanuary 2, 2015 at 5:44 AM

    Excellent choice! Looking forward to seeing your progress! :-)

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  7. P.J.January 2, 2015 at 5:48 AM

    Very nice! Like those colors.

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  8. deniseJanuary 2, 2015 at 6:42 AM

    you too!

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  9. UnknownJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:32 AM

    I feel New Year's day is a day to reflect, plan projects and get rested. We have a full year ahead! Look forward to see your progress on the new rug.

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  10. JacquelineJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    I will enjoy seeing the progress of this rug and like you I accomplished little yesterday. Maybe I stayed up too late welcoming in the new year..

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  11. SaundraJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:17 AM

    I love that design and can't wait to see your progress. Hope I don't get tempted to buy the design too since your hooking always temps me.

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  12. MargaretJanuary 2, 2015 at 9:21 AM

    This looks so lovely! I can't wait to see your progress!

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  13. marieJanuary 2, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    Anxious to see your progress. I did nothing in the way of hooking yesterday either. It was football day at our house.

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  14. Farm GirlJanuary 2, 2015 at 12:19 PM

    What a great rug that will be. It is going to be lovely.
    I hope you have a wonderful day dyeing wool. I love those days. :)

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  15. Mugwump WooliesJanuary 2, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Love the pattern and your wools are just perfect!
    Robyn

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  16. KimJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    This one is going to be gorgeous. Happy New Year sweet friend

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  17. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleJanuary 2, 2015 at 8:01 PM

    I think we should give ourselves permission to take a day once in a while and do nothing and not feel guilt about it.
    Rug is going to be lovely!

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  18. EarleneJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:26 AM

    Love the colors you picked Lauren!

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  19. My Colonial HomeJanuary 3, 2015 at 10:16 PM

    Hi Lauren!
    Oh you get more hooked rugs made than I can count!
    I'm still on the Pumpkin I bought from you LOL
    And a few other pieces that in the process. I'll never be as fast or good as you.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR
    Karen

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