Tuesday, January 24, 2017

How Ironic ~



The red hooked heart was almost an afterthought.  How ironic that it seems to be the favorite.  So . . . I will be giving it away.  Most of you know the details.  Leave a comment on this post or send me an email with give-away in the subject line.  THE WINNER MUST CONTACT ME WITHIN THREE DAYS or another will be chosen.  A winner will be picked Monday sometime after noon.
 
Before and after ~
 
My first attempt at the bunny's ear.  Not enough contrast in the wools.
 
 
I added the beauty line.  It looked better in the picture than in person which isn't saying a lot.


Finally ~ this was actually the fourth attempt.  At first I used the dark grey in an 8 cut 3 rows wide.  Too fat, so I skinnied up the ear. 


I mentioned in a previous post that I liked the kitty's spot but not the legs.  Well, the comment at hooking was that I needed to add some straps since it looked like a backpack.

 
So . . . the spot is gone and the legs are the same dark grey as the bunny's ear.  Better, me thinks.  He doesn't look so "puss in boots" :)
 
 
I'm continuing to shovel out clean the basement.  This went to a local thrift shop today.  Hopefully much more will be going soon.
 
 
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
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40 comments:

  1. Prims By The WaterJanuary 24, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    The kitty does look better in gray. Love the bunny too! Please enter me into your giveaway. Love all ofyour work! Janice

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  2. Carmen SuttonJanuary 24, 2017 at 4:53 PM

    I think all cats should wear boots but in the case of your rug the changes were well done, it is going to be absolutely wonderful when complet.
    Your hears turned out well it always amazes me the different looks of pieces just by how the wool was cut.

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  3. Julie - My Primitive HeartJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:37 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Your rug looks wonderful and I love the changes, even though I am always partial to red!!! Speaking of red, of course you know I LOVE RED, so your red heart would be most welcome!!! You sure were busy in your basement!!! Good job, my friend!
    Heart Hugs~
    Julie

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  4. SaundraJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:46 PM

    Of the three rabbit ears I prefer the last one and prefer the cat with the red replaced. Definitely need to follow your lead to shovel out my clutter. And lastly, yeah, greedly I'd like to enter your generous giveaway.

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  5. Lori from Notforgotten FarmJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:50 PM

    I liked the kitty with red socks ;) but I do like the grey too ~ looking good!!!

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  6. GlendaJanuary 24, 2017 at 5:53 PM

    Your rug is looking good! I hate reverse hooking but sometimes a hooker has to do what a hooker has to do! I would love to win one of your hearts.

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  7. marlyJanuary 24, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    I rarely enter giveaways but not passing this one up! That rug is super nice. I agree with the cat changes.

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  8. The EveningstitcherJanuary 24, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    That rug is adorable!! You sure get a lot of hooking done! You should have seen the load we took last week...it was disgusting! I took pictures of it so I would remind myself not to buy stuff on impulse. Bringing some patterns to sell at Sauder next week :-)

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  9. acorn hollowJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:07 PM

    Oh your rug is looking wonderful. There is something in the air everyone is cleaning out
    Cathy

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  10. PennyJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:12 PM

    Would love a chance at winning a heart!! Thanks for the opportunity!
    Love the cat with the gray legs -- the other was very cute as well, but I do like the more muted color.

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  11. deniseJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    Love love love!!!!!

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  12. deniseJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:17 PM

    Love love love!!!!!

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  13. cokeJanuary 24, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    Love the kitty but boots are a good thing.. In a normal winter in Ohio we all would be wearing them.... ! Love to be entered in the drawing... And I agree it is in the air to CLEAN.. I almost wish I could ignore the need to catch a breath..... Coke

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  14. NMKJanuary 24, 2017 at 9:12 PM

    Your kitty & bunny look great now , it is pouring rain here , so a good pair of Wellies are perfect ! Have a great time at the rug camp !

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  15. WoolenSailsJanuary 24, 2017 at 10:24 PM

    I try not to over think my colors, I just grab and hook, lol. It looks like everything is coming together nicely in your rug.

    Debbie

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  16. Primitives By The Light of The MoonJanuary 25, 2017 at 1:51 AM

    Your rug is looking great. I do that often put something in take something out. I need to get busy and have some clean out days!

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  17. BetsyJanuary 25, 2017 at 7:47 AM

    Giveaway. ..can't get any better than a red valentine heart...i'm working on a table runner with hearts. ..love valentines day

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  18. KimJanuary 25, 2017 at 8:22 AM

    Well, looks like you are tweaking like a mini-Saundra BAHAHA

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  19. Primitive StarsJanuary 25, 2017 at 9:29 AM

    Morning Lauren, love the grey kirtty and I do love bunnies too... Please enter me in your heart giveaway, Hugs Francine.

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  20. PattiJanuary 25, 2017 at 10:13 AM

    Oh how I wish I liked hooking! Love how different wools look when hooked!
    Blessings, Patti

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  21. kcmrugs@gmail.comJanuary 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM

    Lovely work. It's a good day to be entered in a giveaway!

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  22. primdollieJanuary 25, 2017 at 3:33 PM

    Love the new rug and happy I got to see it in person!! I do like the changes you made to the kitty and the bunny ear as well, but then I always love all your choices in colors etc you pick!! I would be thrilled to win that heart too! they all looked amazing!! thanks for a chance to win!! xoxo linda

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  23. imsteelefullofscrapJanuary 25, 2017 at 4:00 PM

    Love how your rug is turning out glad to see I'm not the only one that rips it out! Heck I have ruined my strips tearing it out so much!

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  24. LindaJanuary 25, 2017 at 6:34 PM

    Your rug is looking good I like the rabbits ears from the fourth attempt Kitty is looking great Loved seeing how a piece of wool looks like when its hooked Thanks for sharing linda m

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  25. moosecraftJanuary 26, 2017 at 5:35 AM

    It's odd how such a simple pattern could have so many details in it? And, what a difference those little adjustments made! :-) Good going on the basement clean out! A good project to keep busy until Spring arrives...I'm kind of doing the same at my home! :-)

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  26. Jennie in GAJanuary 26, 2017 at 8:48 AM

    That is a lot of hooking and purging progress!! Think your changes on the rug are good. Maybe you could add a tiny bit of the gray somewhere else on the kitty? Would love to win a heart!! Especially the red one.

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  27. Curtains in My TreeJanuary 26, 2017 at 9:44 AM

    Oh I would love to have the hooked heart piece. I'll do my darnest to keep checking back to see if I was the lucky one

    Janice

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  28. BumbleBeeLaneJanuary 26, 2017 at 10:25 AM

    I think the rug is turning out wonderful. I haven't been on in a while so much going on.Glad I checked in today for a chance at the heart. Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  29. MiccosukeeJanuary 26, 2017 at 2:09 PM

    Having this darn cast on my left arm is getting to be a huge pain. I can't reach my mouth so it's been hard to work with getting my dentures fixed. Forget opening my meds. Thank goodness for sisters. Receiving a beautiful red heart would brighten my day.

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  30. KarinJanuary 26, 2017 at 2:29 PM

    Lauren, I would love to own one of your beautiful Hearts!!!!!

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  31. Farm GirlJanuary 26, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    I love your rug!! Very cute bunny. You have been so busy.
    Have a lovely evening.

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  32. JuliaJanuary 26, 2017 at 7:59 PM

    I definitely need to clean the basement and garage but as soon as I clean and area, my husband brings in more junk.

    I love the kitty with the grey legs and the bunny's ears looks better defined I think.

    I already have a beautiful heart from you so I hope someone else will be the lucky winner.
    Hugs,
    Julia

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  33. village folk artJanuary 27, 2017 at 5:17 PM

    Hi Lauren, Love the final cat and bunny changes. Am hoping to be the lucky winner for one of your hearts.
    Keep warm. We are drying out and warming up a little.
    Peace for All,
    Barb

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  34. TheCrankyCrowJanuary 27, 2017 at 6:03 PM

    Well, well, well...we truly are sistas from a different mista (and mother!)...and more evidence of our twinness emerges.... Why do you think I have procrastinated so long at the remodel blog posts?? I really don't want to think about showing pics of my basement! (Maybe I'll just skip that part)... And, on afterthought...maybe we really did have the same mum too...mine, also, was a borderline hoarder due to being brought up in the Depression with nothing.... Oh the refrigerator stories I could tell! ;o) Anywho...you know I am smitten with the Hearts of Lauren...and adore red...I'd be honored to win it.... Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  35. GayleJanuary 27, 2017 at 6:26 PM

    Hope I'm the lucky winner of your sweet heart!

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  36. Crow’s Foot Farm DesignsJanuary 28, 2017 at 7:14 AM

    I love hearts and would love to win this one! Whoever wins will be a happy camper, indeed.

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  37. Lynny PennyJanuary 28, 2017 at 10:16 AM

    I love red and with Valentine's Day fast approaching I would love to have your red heart!

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  38. KellyJanuary 28, 2017 at 3:41 PM

    Love the red heart! Much needed color for a drab winter. I like your changes to the cat & bunny. :)

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  39. LSalamyJanuary 28, 2017 at 6:54 PM

    Love the heart!Must make one...

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  40. janJanuary 29, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I was one of those who liked the red heart best. Glad you got to see your sister and gifted her a heart as well. Fingers crossed for the giveaway. ... jan

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