Sunday, January 22, 2017

Detour ~



A little hooking detour, that is.  No real progress on my rug since I decided to hook some "Heavens to Betsy style" hearts.  Hooked with hand torn strips about 1" wide, they will be backed with wool patchwork  and lightly stuffed with wool snippets and a lavender pouch.  If you need lavender, check out eBay seller lavenderandotheritems.  I got a half pound of Washington state grown lavender for only $12.50 which included shipping.  I could smell it as soon as I opened my mailbox.  Heavenly.
 
Here are the hearts I worked on.  They hook up very quickly, being about 10 1/2" high x 9 1/2" wide.  The back will take longer than the hooking, but they look so nice when done.
 
 
The wools that I used.  Both of these were cut across the stripe.
 

On the heart to the left, I cut the wool across the plaid.  The wool on the right it did not matter how it was cut.
 
 
Stay tuned.  I will be having another give-away soon and one of these hearts will be going to a new home.
 
Another beautiful day on Ohio's north coast.  Sunny most of the day.  Currently 57*.  I am lovin' it :)
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
 
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23 comments:

  1. acorn hollowJanuary 22, 2017 at 2:55 PM

    Love your hearts I should do some so why am I not?? we are in the high 30's and melting but we haven't seen the sun in so long. we are in for an ice storm starting tomorrow night would rather have the snow.
    Cathy

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  2. SaundraJanuary 22, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    Absolutely beautiful....all of them. I'd be hard pressed to pick just one.

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  3. Jennie in GAJanuary 22, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    Love them all, but the red is my fave. Haven't decorated for Valentine's Day in awhile...maybe this year I will!

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  4. CarolynJanuary 22, 2017 at 4:48 PM

    These are so pretty! Thanks for sharing which way you cut that wool. One more rug hooking lesson for me. I love them all, but especially the one with the red/cream plaid.

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  5. KimJanuary 22, 2017 at 5:01 PM

    They look great, as usual. They would make fun bowl fillers, stuffed

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  6. Mugwump WooliesJanuary 22, 2017 at 5:27 PM

    All of them are wonderful, but the red one is...well, it's red! Would welcome some weather in the fifties...my a.c. has been running all month, just about.
    Robyn
    Robyn

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  7. Prims By The WaterJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:17 PM

    I love how these hearts turned out Lauren! Janice

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  8. marieJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:24 PM

    Great hearts, the red is my favorite.

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  9. imsteelefullofscrapJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:53 PM

    Love how u showed the wool and how u cut it! I agree we had a really nice weekend here in Ohio

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  10. deniseJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:55 PM

    💖💖💖💖💖

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  11. Farmhouse primsJanuary 22, 2017 at 6:57 PM

    Hi Lauren, I love your hearts, it is so neat how the different wool fabrics give the different looks. I love to smell lavender, I will need to check her out. hugs, Lecia

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  12. GlendaJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Thanks for the information on the Lavender, I just ordered some. I love your hearts. I can't wait for the give away.

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  13. Crow’s Foot Farm DesignsJanuary 22, 2017 at 7:21 PM

    Love those hearts and am looking forward to seeing how you finish them. And I'm laughing because my blog tomorrow is about detours. Great minds...?

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  14. Lori from Notforgotten FarmJanuary 22, 2017 at 8:43 PM

    Loving the wide cut and your wool choices 😍

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  15. marlyJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:04 PM

    Hearts are adorable. Just ordered the lavender. Haven't had the fresh stuff in years so I'll welcome the scent.

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  16. WoolenSailsJanuary 22, 2017 at 9:53 PM

    Wonderful hearts and a fun project to do, to use up scraps. I know I have a lot of scrap backing pieces, need to make some small items with it.

    Debbie

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  17. moosecraftJanuary 23, 2017 at 6:27 AM

    Now that's a wonderful detour! It's fun to see how each wool looks hooked.... and, I still need to try that "Betsy Backing Technique"... all in good time... lol!

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  18. krislovesfabricJanuary 23, 2017 at 8:24 AM

    Love these, they are gorgeous! Thanks for explaining the direction you cut the wool.

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  19. Farm GirlJanuary 23, 2017 at 5:12 PM

    I just love your hearts. They are always so pretty. I am glad you are having warm weather.
    That is so nice. I hope you have a lovely week Lauren.

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  20. Angela TuckerJanuary 23, 2017 at 8:15 PM

    All the hearts are just so cute!! But that dark red one...I can hear it is asking to come live at my house! LOL

    We've got 50 degrees here in central California, but sporadic rain. The sun peeks out to tease us, then back to rain. We've received 3 inches since Saturday evening.

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  21. Primitive StarsJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:03 AM

    Morning Lauren, I love your hooked hearts so sweet.... Has been mild here too, love it!!!! Hugs Francine.

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  22. Julie - My Primitive HeartJanuary 24, 2017 at 2:02 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Detours can be good things sometimes because they lead you to something good you might have missed!! The opposite can also be true, but we won't go there!!!
    I still have lavender from WA that my daughter and I picked for her wedding three years ago and it STILL SMELLS WONDERFUL!!
    Your hearts are just PERFECT and I love how you showed the wool you used with each one!
    I think the weather here is colder today than it is in OH!! We have had LOTS of rain and the sun finally came back out today!!
    Enjoy your week!
    Heart Hugs~
    Julie

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  23. Larkrise garden girlJanuary 25, 2017 at 10:57 PM

    Those hearts are so pretty ! Good job,keep warm.

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