Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Celebration XXV

 
Not much "hooky" productiveness here.  I am vending at two hook-ins in September, so I'm trying to get things made.  Work and life has been stressful.  Hopefully that will get better soon.
 
I did manage to hook this green pumpkin using hand torn strips.  It will be finished "Betsy style" with a patchwork back.  I really do like the finished product, but as everyone knows, finishing is not my forte.

 
I thought I would show the wool used.  Not my usual color, but I do like that wool.  One of those "poison" colors.  I also wanted to show how far apart the hooked rows are when using wide strips.  Mine are somewhere between 3/4" to 1".  I don't measure exactly ~ I just snip and tear.
 

So much eye candy in this book.  If you're not a hooker, you will be in awe of the talent.  If you're a hooker, you will be inspired.
 
 
I received two copies of Celebration XXV.  Rug Hooking Magazine sent a second copy because some of the original ones had issues with the binding coming loose.  Mine is just fine, and since I don't need two copies, I will offer one to you.  Entering is simple.  Leave a comment on this post or send me an email with give-away in the subject.  I do apologize to my Canadian friends, but this offer is open to those in the US only.  I know the postage to Canada would be totally outrageous after what it cost me to send a small pendant.  So sorry :(  I will choose a winner in a week.
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.  Must get back to making necklaces.
 
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
 
at

24 comments:

  1. JacquelineSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:46 PM

    Love the color and texture of that green wool.

    ReplyDelete
  2. The EveningstitcherSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    love the torn wool look on your pumpkins, Lauren! And I love that wool!! I would love that book too!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. The EveningstitcherSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    love the torn wool look on your pumpkins, Lauren! And I love that wool!! I would love that book too!!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Simply PrimitiveSeptember 2, 2015 at 8:59 PM

    I love your pumpkin and I'd love that book too.

    ReplyDelete
  5. KimSeptember 2, 2015 at 9:19 PM

    Your pumpkins are so cute. Love that green wool

    ReplyDelete
  6. marieSeptember 3, 2015 at 12:44 AM

    Would of never thought to make a green pumpkin, great idea, and I love how yours came out. Winning that book would be awesome, have never had the chance to see one.

    ReplyDelete
  7. Julie - My Primitive HeartSeptember 3, 2015 at 2:32 AM

    Hi Lauren,
    Just love that green pumpkin!! I made some in both prim green and teal, from some very old plush fabric and just love them!
    Since I am a newbie hooker, I try to read all I can! Would love to win the book!
    Hope you get lots made and can manage to relax some too!!
    Warm Hugs~
    Julie

    ReplyDelete
  8. JuliaSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Good morning,
    Love the pumpkin in the green. Working on my new
    rug. Like I said, good thing I like the primitive look
    as that is all I am capable of, so far. I DO love the
    Hartman hook. What a difference it makes.
    Julia in SC

    ReplyDelete
  9. Shuttle, Hook and NeedleSeptember 3, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    I like the poison green pumpkin! Next hooking project I am tearing the wool. I've always used a cutter before so I want to try tearing and also sewing my binding tape on first like I have seen some people do. Thanks for the chance to win the book!

    ReplyDelete
  10. MargaretSeptember 3, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    Here I am, trying to get back to being a better commenter, and you offer a giveaway. Good timing on my part. lol! Love your pumpkin rug. Love that wool and love seeing it before it's made into strips. It's always interesting to see the effect a plaid has on the appearance.

    ReplyDelete
  11. pudgypoohSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    I love the look of your pumpkin. Thank you for showing the back. I will try not to crowd my rows after seeing yours.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Farm GirlSeptember 3, 2015 at 2:47 PM

    Ohh my goodness, I love that rug. I love the shape and I really need to try torn loops. I love the way it looks.
    I would love to be entered in your drawing. It looks just like a wonderful book. I always need more inspiration. I hope your week finishes better. I do hope you get a nice long weekend. I hope you have beautiful weather too.

    ReplyDelete
  13. woolwomanSeptember 3, 2015 at 4:21 PM

    I would like a chance to win that extra copy of your Celebration. A local guild member has a rug in there and I would like to read her story - of course I watched her hook the rug for a year or more. such dedication. Good luck with your vending and your green pumpkin is pretty cool ! amazing how that hand torn stuff works
    take care Mel

    ReplyDelete
  14. SaundraSeptember 3, 2015 at 5:52 PM

    Fun and interesting to see the wool people use in their hooking and I should do that more myself, thanks for the prod. I don't subscribe to Celebration so to receive you booklet of eye candy would be delightful.

    Hope your stress ends SOON and you make lots of moola at the show.

    ReplyDelete
  15. JoSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:04 PM

    I'm loving your green pumpkin. So much for traditional pumpkins, now you see them in blue, green & white. I'm finishing my Sauder rugs & then on to some fall themed rugs. Pumpkins, leaves, jack-o-lanterns Oh My! I want to do some torn strips also, sure helps the hooking part go fast!! I hope your stress level has calmed down some & you are able to enjoy some hooking!! Wondering what shows you are going to be vending at? I'm headed to Camby (Woolkeepers) next weekend.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Larkrise garden girlSeptember 3, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    Wow your busy. I love the green pumpkin. Hugs cheri

    ReplyDelete
  17. LindaSeptember 4, 2015 at 11:45 AM

    Really like your pumpkin always a surprise to me to see how wool looks one way and hooks another Please enter me in your giveaway and Thanks for offering it Linda M

    ReplyDelete
  18. Primitive StarsSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Never met a pumpkin I didn't like, sweet.Blessings Francine.

    ReplyDelete
  19. moosecraftSeptember 5, 2015 at 9:32 AM

    Love these pumpkins! I haven't been brave enough to try one...yet! If it would cool down here.... i just might want to get my woolies out and hook! lol! ;-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. JuliaSeptember 5, 2015 at 6:14 PM

    So sorry That I missed this post. My life has been rather hectic to say the least but I had to come and see what you were talking about.
    I for one can understand sending only to the US. The postage is ridiculous and I can't blame you one bit.

    I certainly would not want you to be paying this much money again.

    Your pumpkin is just so soft looking just like that heart you sent me. I still love it so. A very soft green color.

    Hope that your long weekend is a blast.
    Hugs,
    JB

    ReplyDelete
  21. Jennie in GASeptember 5, 2015 at 10:39 PM

    Love your pumpkin. Please show your finishing technique. Not my forte either. Always looking for ideas. Don't need the Celebrations.....I got two and shared my original at hooking group this week. Have a great holiday!

    ReplyDelete
  22. FranSeptember 6, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    Punch needle projects have been in the works so I have not pulled any wool in a while but after seeing your beautiful green pumpkin I think I will start a new wooly project.

    ReplyDelete
  23. JonetteSeptember 6, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Would love to win. Your pumpkin is pretty.

    ReplyDelete
  24. susan hemannSeptember 6, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    what fun a giveaway! enter my name!! hope you are better this weekend! good luck with the hook-ins!!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking the time to read my blog. Your comments are much appreciated :)