I have been dragging my feet hooking this rug. Started at a Florida rug camp in January, I just am not happy with it and yesterday at guild Sue gave me that aha moment.
First, even at camp, I was not happy with this large deer, hooked the way the teacher suggested. When I pointed out to her they looked like "neck gills" she agreed so that was removed.
Here is what it currently looks like. So close to being done but I just was not happy. Sue pointed out it looked like he was wearing a saddle and to remove it. I hate reverse hooking with a passion but I have to agree with Sue. So next up will be changing that. Hopefully I can find the other wool used in the deer or something very close. I also need to define the ears and overlapping antlers better. The red wool for the eye is just a placeholder until I change the color.
But in the meantime, I need to hook four small mats to gift and for hook in door prizes within the next three weeks. Plus yard work and so many other things on my to-do list. If only I did not need to sleep . . . sigh. Oh, and I will be visiting my number bad boy in Las Vegas for five days. HELP!!!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
Must agree with Sue and it looks better already.
ReplyDeleteYour Deer looks much better now ! And I Love your background colors !!! This will be Beautiful !
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and have Fun visiting your son !!! We have to make the most of every day while we still can !!!!
I agree with Sue. Looks like a saddle to me. Janice
ReplyDeleteOOOOO....this is looking so good! I agree on the deer gills. But did you change the colors of the deer completely??? The colors in the before and after photos look so very different (e.g., the contrast between the outline of the deer and its legs, etc. looks so much more distinct in the "before" than in the "after.") And, yes, you truly are your own worst enemy...i.e., a glutton for punishment.
ReplyDeleteWow you are one busy gal. But you get to see your son. That is always a plus. Yes, I am supposed to be outside doing yard work. I am on the computer. Haha.
ReplyDeleteI love your deer rug. I do think its so hard when I get stuck and have to work to over come my brain so I can get hooking again. I am so glad you had some one to help you. Have a lovely day Lauren, finally my last week! I will be back soon.