In all my years hooking, I have always used a lap frame. 6-8 years ago I purchased a floor frame. It was an inexpensive one found on eBay. I tried it and hated it. It did not hold my linen taut and it being octagonal in shape, the work area was very small. (It was not the more pricey octagonal frame many hookers rave about.) I eventually sold it and never tried another floor frame, although I know there are great ones out there. My Snapdragon frame has me spoiled. I really need to see about getting it put on a stand. Anywho . . . I digress.
A couple years ago a local hooker asked if I would like an Ault floor frame or if I knew anyone who could use one. I can't say no to any free hooking supplies. This person was no longer hooking and had taken the frame to Goodwill and they would not accept it. She was told they did not need any more furniture. She tried in vain to explain it was not a piece of furniture, but it fell on deaf ears. I am thrilled to have been her second choice. The frame sat in my attic until last week. I knew this rug I am working on was going to get quite heavy, so decided to take the frame for a "test hook". It is a learning curve but I am doing ok. The work area is so much larger than I am used to (about 14" x 22" vs 10 1/2" x 13") and since I only hook in one direction, sometimes my arms just aren't long enough. It doesn't keep the linen as taut as my Snapdragon, but I am making it work.
I have hooked 21 of the 45 circles but have not yet started on any background. That will be very mindless and the perfect thing to work on when I head to a two day hooking getaway a few hours away with friends.
I know some of you (Robin) hate the time change, but I, for one love it, except for losing an hour sleep when springing ahead. This year, I guess I didn't lose an hour because I slept in 😅 Here it is, 7:30 and it is just now dark.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Pug hugs 😊
Lauren
