I finally finished this spur of the moment project this morning. The pattern is from a Kindred Spirits book, entitled "FolkArt Seasons" and measures 8 1/2" X 14 1/2." The blue of the bird looks much more primitive in person...actually ALL the colors are darker and more primitive in person! I can't seem to take a photo that turns out to be true to the color of the item...must be my camera...couldn't possibly be my lack of knowledge of photography :0) It is hooked with a #8 cut and the buttons are metal. The bird's eye is a small black bead. I usually don't use a lot of blue in my rugs, but for some reason I decided to go with blue for the bird. Now that it is finished, I wish I had made the bird black (as in crow) and the background lighter. I guess I can hook another...LOL. This is my first time using the new frame, and I must say, I really like it. It holds the backing very taught and I did not have to adjust the pattern once.
The back of this mat is covered in wool, and this is my first attempt at the penny "tongues" ...hopefully I will improve with practice!
Have a great week!
Hugs, Linda
Hi, Linda, This is very pretty, I love your blue bird. I think your tongues turned our great!
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I like it so pretty!
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Linda ~
ReplyDeleteIt turned out great! The buttons are the perfect touch. It is so hard to capture the color of hooked rugs. I always fail miserably.
Hugs :)
Lauren
Beautiful. I love the penny tongues ;)
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Hey Linda - Great design - I love those buttons with the stars on them! Glad you told us what size the finished rug is - I need to try and remember to do that too! Thanks for sharing your photo!
ReplyDeleteI love this little rug. You can do it again with a crow and it will look completely different. But this one just says "Spring".
ReplyDeleteI love the blue! Very pretty rug!!!
ReplyDeleteWow Linda, your rugs are beautiful. I took a quick tour of your blog. Love your Chistmas decor. JB
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