Sunday, November 24, 2024

Three down, one to go

 I've been hooking a bit this week on the Birds in the Garden rug. I've got three of the birds hooked. Yay!! And I have a plan for the center and the sides. Between Maria and I it's been drawn on it so many times I can hardly make out the final design. I'll just muddle on through. 




I've also realized I don't have enough background to do it all in what you see. I contacted my local ( an hour away) shop and she does not have that specific wool or another I'd considered. So I went through my worm box and will just mix in a bunch of dark colored wools. I think the center will have to be even a different color. I sure hope this works out like I've got planned. 

I've also rearranged my sewing room to accommodate hooking in there. Maybe I'll get more hooking done when I can just leave my mess and start up again another day. When I hook in my living room I really dislike seeing the mess. We shall see, especially as it gets colder. I supplement my heat by burning wood. The living room is usually much warmer. 

This week is Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. I think being thankful is a choice. You can look for the good in life, or dwell on the not so good. Thanksgiving will be at my house, just a few of us. But life is good. 

Enjoy the holiday. Enjoy those who you are celebrating with. 
Sue


4 comments:

  1. Antique rugs had blocks of close but not the same color so your plan should work. Great job on reshaping the birds
    Oh, the mess. Yes I hate seeing the mess I make when I'm hooking rugs and I hook in the living room. Once the rug is done the mess gets cleaned up ~ uh, until I start a new project, lol.
    I agree with you that thankfulness and happiness are choices tho some might disagree with us. Like you, I'm thankful for what I have and not what I don't have or wish I had. Happy Thanksgiving.

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  2. It is looking good. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
    cathy

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  3. I am sure your finish will be absolutely wonderful and antique looking.
    I used to hook upstairs until I had foot surgery a few years ago and never moved back up there. The mess in the living room, is well, a total mess!
    I, too, have much to be thankful for...and I am thankful to call you friend ;-)

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  4. Happy Thanksgiving. Your rug is looking mighty fine. Janice

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