Tuesday, March 15, 2011

My Rug Is Finished!

I can't believe how quickly I hooked this rug! It took me eleven days from start to finish. And it's a pretty good size - 30" x 36". Hooked all in a 8.5 cut on Monks cloth. The wools I used are all textured - with a couple subtle plaids thrown in too. Some are as-is, and some are hand-dyed.







I got the idea for my rug after seeing pictures that Amy shared from the Lenexa Hook-In a couple weeks ago - this is the one that inspired it - because of the shape - although it really looks nothing like it now. Funny where our ideas come from, huh?


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9 comments:

  1. RachelMarch 15, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    It's beautiful!

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  2. Sassafras and WinterberryMarch 16, 2011 at 5:03 AM

    Gayle,
    I'm so psyched to see the finished rug! What a great idea. I love the big chunks of color...and then a hit or miss around the edge...perfect!!
    What's the next project?
    Courtney

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  3. KimMarch 16, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Beautiful rug. The colors are so striking and the border is a perfect solution to the ever growing worm basket. Have you got a spot picked out for it yet?

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  4. Amy McPheetersMarch 16, 2011 at 7:37 AM

    It turned out great! It is so happy-looking! And all in eleven days... wow. I love hit or miss. I made a large hit or miss rug several years ago for my foyer. I'll post a pic of it this Saturday.

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  5. Rugs and PugsMarch 16, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    Gayle ~
    Eleven days! That is impressive. I'd be lucky to get it done in eleven weeks! Very cool looking rug.
    What's next on the frame?
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  6. Wendie Scott DavisMarch 17, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    Gayle - I love the new rug.

    I often find that simpler is better and this is very yummy.

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  7. TerriMarch 17, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    You do some beautiful hooking. I love the original pattern. Hugs,Terri

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  8. leLoopsMarch 25, 2011 at 6:23 AM

    love your rugs!

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  9. Angie Berry ~ Berry Homespun PrimitivesMay 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    That's a neat design Gayle! The colors are beautiful, it is a very pretty rug!

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Thanks for sharing your thoughts!