I should be out doing more yard work (already did some clean up and mowed the lawn), but wanted to share some pictures from yesterday's Southeast Michigan Hook In. This is just a sampling of the rugs displayed. I will share more in my next post.
I did no hooking, but did work on binding my sheep challenge rug and finished it last night. Except for a few pumpkins (which don't count . . . lol), I am caught up on binding rugs. It's not often I can say that :)
Of course I can't go to a hook in without buying some wool. I must be crazy, but bought lots of small pieces of wool from Anne Bond, Visions of Ewe. She has the most beautiful wools. Her colors are to dye for. As is always the case, these wools are much more muted/drabby in person. Many other vendors had beautiful wools, too, but I tried to restrain myself.
One piece of paisley came home with me, too. You can't see in the picture, but the light grey looking shades showing on my monitor are actually a gorgeous teal color.
Must get back to some yard work.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
Lauren
Thank you so much for all the pictures. I would never ever see all these rugs without your help.... You are ever so sweet. Sandi.
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ReplyDeleteWow, nice collection you shared. There are some really fun rugs there. Love the ostrich heads :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE the rug show Lauren! Each rug so fun to feast the eyes on! Found the rug hooked to mimic linoleum quite interesting! Thank you so much for posting! I am going back to study a little more.... oh and congrats on catching up on the binding! There should be a rug hooking academy award for that!
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Cathy G
Yummy eye candy in this post! I love the wool assortment you bought - I can see how that is a great way to enhance your stash - a little of this - a little of that! And that PAISLEY! Hope you bring our attention to it when you use it in a project. I've never owned any myself so am interested in how it works up for you.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing the rugs. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteEvening Lauren, loved the pictures of the rugs from the show. The Shih tzu rug looks like my girl, wow.!!!!! Blessings Francine.
ReplyDeletelove them all but those ostrich are just darling.
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I love seeing the rugs at a show, such diversity from fine art to primitive and they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
Lots of wonderful things to see here.
ReplyDeleteThe paisley is simply beautiful, eager to see how you will use it.
Great rug show. Nice purchases, too. We are overwhelmed with weeds here, probably due to the mild winter.......lots of yard work to be done. Good thing I enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteWow...that Alice rug is amazing! Love seeing these wonderful rugs...so much talent!
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Robyn
Love rug shows! You came home with some nice items. It is nice to have small pieces of various wool colors, that is why I often buy the scrap bags that Betsy offers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great rug show! It's fun to see the old rugs (and the new rugs!).
ReplyDeleteit was wonderful seeing all the rugs from the hook in. Of course you needed to buy more wool eh? YGG - I have to say that Alice in Wonderland rug was unbelievable. Thanks for the glimpse into the MI hook in. Mel
ReplyDeleteSo much talent!! Some rugs look more like painted art. Wow!
ReplyDeleteSomething for everyone's taste. It made me laugh to see those birds with the long necks and oh...the cat with the fish in his tummy...too funny! Very unique!
ReplyDeleteTake care...hugs Marg.