Monday, November 2, 2015

Challenge Rug ~

 
I am participating in the "Out of Hand Rug Hookers Hook-a-Long and Challenge" on Facebook.  (WHEW!  That's a mouthful.)  We were given maybe 15 motifs to choose from to design a rug at least 18" x 28".  You could use as few or as many as you wished.
 
Magdalena Briner was my inspiration.  Here's my design before transferring to my linen backing.
 
 
I think my rooster came out pretty good :)
 

Bobbie was able to identify this wool as Milk and Honey by Heavens to Betsy.  I love the way it hooked up.  The color in the bottom picture is the true color.
 
 
Progress so far.  I was going to put an LF in the left corner.  I wanted it to blend in, but I think I need to hook more around it to see if it is going to work.  I also need to tweak my fat-headed mouse.  I think I need to move his hind "legs" further back.  He looks like he is on wheels . . . lol.


So far, this is fun.  I may not get any of my Christmas gifts made . . . sigh . . . but there's always next year, right?
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren

16 comments:

  1. It looks great Lauren. This was a fun challenge. I hope she does another as now I know just how stiff the competition is

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  2. I love your layout and I love your wool choices, that is a beautiful rug.

    Debbie

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  3. Love it Lauren! such great color.
    Cathy

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  4. Hi Lauren,
    Love your rug!! I'm sure it is fun to hook and I love your color choices!! I laughed out loud when I read about your mouse!!! He is just so anxious to get to his cheese!!!!
    Take care and enjoy your week!!
    Warm Hugs~
    Julie

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  5. I love it! don't change the big headed mouse because he needs wheels to get him around in a hurry!

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  6. Your rug looks great ! Nice color choices.
    Looks like a fun project.
    Rose

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  7. Beautiful wool and rug--makes me want to get motivated hooking mine

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  8. I'm not on Facebook but I would like to see all the different rugs in this challenge. Yours is coming along so nicely. You always have great taste in colors.
    I'm binding a hit and miss rug I made in last year.

    Have a great week Lauren.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  9. Like your design and color choices as always. I laughed when you said the mouse looked like he was on wheels because that is what I thought when looking at him and before seeing your comment. He'll look perfect when you finish tho.

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  10. So cute Lauren, I have to tell you that Ron after drawing out patterns with me, just loved your rug. He thought you were doing such a great job. I thought that was something you wouldn't normally hear. :) I love your hooking.
    Have a lovely week.

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  11. So delightful! Can't wait to see what you do with the background!

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  12. Wonderful rug Lauren, love the colours too.Blessings Francine.

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  13. Oh, this is going to be a wonderful rug!!!

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