Sunday, August 28, 2011

I'm becoming a Hooker, are you?

Every year after the Rug Hooking event held at Sauder Village, I am bit by the rug hooking bug.  Each year it gets a little "worse"!  At first when I tried this traditional American craft, I really didn't think it was for me.  Then August rolls around and the wonderful wool vendors and hookers descend on Sauder Village and I am sucked in again.  There are mounds and mounds of gorgeous wool just waiting to be touched and purchased.  
In the past I've only purchased kits with the strips cut and colors chosen for me.  I stepped out of my comfort zone this year and purchased a pattern online prior to the show.  With this pattern in hand I entered the show floor.  I purchased the background taupe and the house red brick.  I did pick up a few other colors for other rugs I have in mind. My Grandmother was a prolific rug hooker and to honor her work done in the early 1900's, I have tried to include reclaimed wool in the few pieces I have hooked.  The crow, roof, border and outer petals of the flower are all recycled clothing.  I'm wishing I had several yards of the brown - it has subtle flecks of color in it that is very interesting close up. 

I'd like to pass on this pattern to someone who would like to hook the design.  It is a Buttermilk Basin pattern - "Red Saltbox" 14.5" x 12".


If you leave me a comment on this post saying that you'd like the pattern, I will enter your name into the drawing.  Friday night I will draw a name from the entries and contact the winner.  Make sure you leave me an email address if you do not have a blog.  The only "rule" is you must be a follower of my blog.  I've had some people tell me they have a problem posting a comment on my blog.  If this is the case, send me an email (annfrank17@yahoo.com) with Rug Hooking as the title and I'll enter you in too!

We started school on Tuesday, and so far all 4 of us have survived our first week.  Love this picture and I'm sure it will be the last one where our daughter is the tallest!  My husband tells me he does miss us when he comes home at lunch time - I think it's because he has to make his own lunch!  
Have a great week.  ~Ann




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18 comments:

  1. TeriAugust 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    Please enter me!!! I love the pattern and your new project! mimibeester@gmail.com

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  2. Judy CAugust 28, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    I would love to win your pattern, I am a wanna be rug hooker and have been following a tutorial on another blog, this pattern is just my cup of tea.
    Thanks for the opportunity to win.

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  3. WendyAugust 28, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Wonderful picture, I do NOT wish to win your lovely pattern, and its so kind of you to pass it on, but honestly I have sooooooooo many quilt projects to finish.
    Have a blessed Sunday,
    Wendy

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  4. Me and My StitchesAugust 28, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    What good looking kids you have! Glad you all survived "back-to-school" week. I have not hooked YET, but I sure want to! Love the pattern and your rug is looking great.

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  5. Raymond HomesteadAugust 28, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    That is a neat fall pattern! Good picture of the kids!

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  6. appleberrycottageAugust 28, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I really like the red that you chose for the house. I just started hooking, and it's fun to choose wool to see how it hooks up. I would love a chance to win a pattern!
    Laura

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  7. TheCrankyCrowAugust 28, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    Your rug is looking awesome, Ann - I always find choosing the right colors the most difficult part - so glad I have a friend who is an awesome color planner - and has an incredible supply of wool! Kind of you to pass the pattern on, and as lovely as the pattern in, please don't enter me - I have so many rug projects lined up on my dance card now that it would be a long while before I got to this - and that's not fair when there are so many new hookers and wanna be hookers out there who would so love to win....Love the photo of the kids....great looking bunch!! Have a wonderful Sunday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  8. woollylottrugsAugust 28, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Welcome to the world of rug hooking!!! Keep on hooking and soon you will be "hooked"! I would love to win this pattern and hook it. thanks for your generous offer!!

    Cyndi
    xo

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  9. Lee Hill PrimitivesAugust 28, 2011 at 4:29 PM

    LOve the pattern, your rug is looking awesome. Please, enter me in your giveaway. Thanks you. Your kids are beautiful.

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  10. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Hi Ann,
    I'm so jealous!
    I want to know how to hook.
    I've tried once but it didn't work out.
    I'm following along with Margies tutorials hoping she can help me.
    ;)
    Lovely pattern.
    I'd love to own it, but I'm affraid it may be wasted on me.
    LoL!
    Hopefully soon I can figure out this hooking thing.
    I don't know why I struggle so much with it but... I sure do.
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  11. Tins and TreasuresAugust 28, 2011 at 7:14 PM

    Good evening, Ann,
    I am a hooker too...but it involves a crochet hook. No matter which hook, it is addicting, isn't it?!

    I love the first day of school photo...such precious memories...

    Enjoy what's left of the weekend. ~Natalie

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  12. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Ann: Your piece looks great so far. I'm new to hooking as well and would love to be entered for a chance to win. We have not started school yet....always the Wed after labor day....
    patti

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  13. Happy Valley PrimitivesAugust 28, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    There's a group where I live, called the Happy Hookers, and I have to say that when I first met these ladies I had to hold in the laughter as they displayed their true calling...beautiful hand hooked rugs! I haven't ventured into this yet, but am intrigued as I just love working with wool!

    Ilene
    Happy Valley Primitives
    happyvalleyprimitives@yahoo.com

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  14. JoanneAugust 28, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    Great pattern Ann - love your colors of your rug - welcome to our street corner! Thanks for the opportunity!

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  15. Sabrina @Falling Leaf Woodworkers and PrimitivesAugust 29, 2011 at 9:07 AM

    love your rug and the colors. I would love to be entered into your giveaway. my kids first day of school today was cancelled due to Irene... so it is back to school tomorrow for them.
    Have a great week
    Sabrina

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  16. Deppen homestead 1862August 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    hi, Ann
    Your hooking is looking so pretty~love the colors!!!
    Your children are cute~ they really look like good kids!!
    smiles
    Teresa

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  17. maureenAugust 31, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Hi Ann,
    What a great pattern. I love it. I am very interested in rug hooking. This would be a great pattern, to work on. Please toss my name in the hat. I will keep my fingers and toes(not the sore one. LOL) crossed. Love the picture of the kids.....Thanks for sharing.....Maureen
    macbasketspa@aol.com

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  18. My Colonial HomeSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Morning Ann,
    Wow, what a beautiful pattern.
    COULD YOU PLEASE ENTER ME IN THIS DRAWING?
    I am a beginner hooker (gosh that sounds horrible! lol)
    And this would be a great piece to have.

    I love the colors you chose and I have to agree with your very words about being sucked in when you see the wool and all the patterns...that's how it feels!!!! But a good one...lol

    What beautiful children and wow your daughter is tall - has she picked a college yet????

    Karen

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