Crooked River Rug Hooking guild offered classes the day before our hook in, aptly named Hooktoberfest. I was happy to once again have a class with Cathy Stephan of Red Barn Rugs. Cathy has such great color sense (I can only wish) and so many wonderful patterns. Since this was my second class this month, I chose a small pattern of hers. Tulips is only 12" x 20". Here is her mat.
And the start of mine :)
1877 Urn, is an antique adaptation.
Friend and tablemate Lynn's start. This pattern is on my hooking bucket list.
I don't remember the name of the hooker working on this Tish Murphy Santa. Cathy was helping her with background choices. Isn't the face magnificent?
Friend Linda was off to a good start on Cathy's chicken rug.
She was hoping to hook it similar to Cathy's. Don't you love the background?
More of Cathy's rugs. This Santa is also on my bucket list of rugs to hook.
A recent rug of Cathy's. Not yet steamed. WOW!
Another rug she has been working on. The sheep's body is hooked with some kind of curly locks and the horn is needle felted. In person the background is more subdued and so very old looking. She explained how she achieved it, but I sure can't explain it to you.
A class by Jeannine Happe of Two Old crows was also offered. They worked on hooked and needle felted pouches. Here are some of Jeannine's samples. Can you say magnificent?
LOVE this giraffe.
Some of the students' projects. It was amazing how quickly they were working up.
Hope you all had a great weekend.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs :)
Lauren
Lauren
Lovely, stunning rugs and pouches.
ReplyDeleteKat
wow amazing pieces.
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Looks like a fun class to take and I like how they mixed felting with the hooking.
ReplyDeleteYour rug is going to be beautiful, love the colors you are using.
Debbie
awesome rugs! Bet that was a fun class!
ReplyDeleteWonderful show. The 1877 Urn is also on my to do list; matter of fact it almost made the cut for this upcoming class. I love those needlefelted pouches but wonder how they hold up with use? I know when I needlefelted a thin line for detail on my Ali Katz rug the wool roving is loosening and and have punched it back before.
ReplyDeleteHooktobetfest sounds like the perfect name for the class this time of year. Your colors are so perfect for that piece. Beautiful rug show. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week.
Hugs, Julia
Hi Lauren,
ReplyDeleteWhat an AMAZING CLASS!!!! That would be one I would certainly LOVE to attend!! So many WONDERFUL RUGS!!! Love your new one and of course, each and every other one is lovely as well!! So much inspiration!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Hope you have a great week, my friend!
Heart Hugs~
Julie
Those are amazing. My goodness, I would love to learn how to do that. I like that name too. I always think you pick lovely colors. I wish I could do it better too.
ReplyDeleteWow ...they are all beautiful ! Love the one that says "Friends" & the Santa face is just amazing !!!! What a fun class !!!
ReplyDeletejeanines animals are so realistic - WOW ! the deer - amazing....... Glad you are well and staying, always fun to see what you are up to. busy Mel
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful rugs. Love the Santa face. So intricate. Janice
ReplyDeleteWow! Such incredible talent and artistry! Love ALL of these rugs!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing rugs and pouches. I have never heard of either of the teachers, but they do some wonderful work!! Your start is really nice, too....not that I would expect less!! Thanks for sharing.
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