Sunday, September 17, 2017

A Perfect Day ~

 
Yesterday the weather was just perfect.  An absolutely wonderful day to spend hooking on the shores of Lake Erie.  A hook in was held at the Catawba Island Club.  A first class hook in hosted by hooker Rita Thomas.  Thanks Rita for a little piece of hooker's heaven :)






Here's a fun finish to my chicken rug.  I turned the linen forward as if I was going to whip it with wool yarn or wool strips.
 
 
I then tore a piece of wool to cover the linen that was showing.  The piece was twice as wide as the exposed linen so that it would cover the front and back.
 
I then whipped it with cotton string (?) purchased from Cee Rafuse, Early Style Penny Rugs.  I'm not sure how durable the rug would be if placed in a high traffic area on the floor, but I do like the finished look and I got many questions at the hook in on how I did it. 
 
 

 
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
 
 
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20 comments:

  1. WoolenSailsSeptember 17, 2017 at 11:27 PM

    What a wonderful place to hook, looks like a nice turnout. I also love your rug and how you did the binding, nice finish.

    Debbie

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  2. marlySeptember 17, 2017 at 11:48 PM

    That rug is so very nice and I do like the edging. What a beautiful spot to create or just sit and watch the waves.

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  3. Carmen SuttonSeptember 18, 2017 at 12:28 AM

    Wow a beautiful day and place to create. Love the edge finishing adds so much to your lovely rug.

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  4. deniseSeptember 18, 2017 at 6:51 AM

    that turned out cute!

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  5. acorn hollowSeptember 18, 2017 at 7:06 AM

    I love the new way to finish!Looks like you had a lovely time
    Cathy

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  6. Three Sheep StudioSeptember 18, 2017 at 7:43 AM

    This is just beautiful, Lauren.
    Looks like a fabulous day !
    Thanks for those great pics.
    Rose

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  7. JuliaSeptember 18, 2017 at 7:54 AM

    Oh the beautiful hooking haven by the water. The atmosphere looks perfect...
    I love your cute chicken rug. I never saw this type of finish before. Thanks for showing us how you dod it.
    Hugs, Julia

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  8. JuliaSeptember 18, 2017 at 7:55 AM

    Oh I mean how to do it. grr, those typos are driving me nuts..
    Julia.

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  9. Lori from Notforgotten FarmSeptember 18, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    beautiful finish!!!! love it ~ and you!
    L

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  10. old crowSeptember 18, 2017 at 11:17 AM

    Hi Lauren, what a beautiful setting to hook! I absolutely love your chicken rug!! I really like your finish!
    Pug hugs,
    Mona

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  11. Julie - My Primitive HeartSeptember 18, 2017 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Lauren,
    Yes, it certainly does look like the Perfect Day AND the Perfect Place!! Love your new rug and the finish is just wonderful!!! Great idea!!!
    Enjoy your week!
    Heart Hugs~
    Julie

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  12. NMKSeptember 18, 2017 at 1:44 PM

    Love the edge ...looks really neat !!! What a beautiful place for the hook-in too !!!

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  13. Jennie in GASeptember 18, 2017 at 3:50 PM

    Great finish.....I've never seen that before. And what a great hooking location! You are having too much fun.

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  14. Farm GirlSeptember 18, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    Its perfect for that chicken rug. What a great finish. I have never seen anything like that before. How nice you had a perfect day. The sky is beautiful. I love that rug too.

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  15. village folk artSeptember 18, 2017 at 7:31 PM

    What a wonderful day with a setting by Lake Erie...How perfect is that? Your chicken rug is beautiful and I am loving the finish on the binding. Great job!
    Have a perfect week...
    Peace for all, Barb

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  16. JacquelineSeptember 18, 2017 at 8:58 PM

    Love, love,love your chicken rug.

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  17. HomeSpunPrimsSeptember 19, 2017 at 7:51 AM

    Oh my, what a gorgeous place for a hook-in! I can just smell the water. Love the binding on the chicken rug. Lori

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  18. MargaretSeptember 19, 2017 at 8:23 AM

    What a beautiful place to have a hook in! And your rug finish! Love it! And love how you finished it off too! Very clever!

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  19. JoSeptember 20, 2017 at 5:59 AM

    Nothing better than hooking outside & by the water! Love your rug finish on Lancaster Barnyard. Such a prim look! I've done that finish with cotton, I'll have to try it with a strip of wool.

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  20. moosecraftSeptember 24, 2017 at 8:46 AM

    Beautiful finish to a gorgeous rug! What a great outdoor hooking spot...i think I'd be out there every evening! :-)

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