Have been focused on getting some wool dyed for camp that starts on Thursday. Spent the entire day yesterday working on what I feel is what I want in this rug. When I first saw the pattern, I knew it was for me. I have a perfect spot for it on the wall. It is called Nightingale by Katherine Porter, and the size is 36"x31". I just love the tongues in the rounded corners! I'm looking forward to seeing what new things about rug hooking that I can learn from my teacher Cynthia Norwood. I've only taken one other class, and that was 4 years ago. I have her book
"Creating an Antique Look in Hand-Hooked rugs" that I will take along with me for her to sign. I'm most interested in learning what she does with her paisley wools. I hear that is what she is famous for, and that she's very good with color. I would like to incorporate some of the paisley into this rug. I did see a rug in her book that I really liked the color plan of, and am trying for something similar. The picture I took of the wool is the closest I can get. Sometimes the colors always come out too bright with the camera. But you can get somewhat of an idea. They are very subtle, primitive colors.
I will be going with my friend
Joanne who just came back from the Shelburne Rug Hooking Show in Vermont. She has pictures of the rugs on her blog. A lot of inspiration. She just got back today and I'm sure she is tired. But Joanne, you better be ready for Thursday! I'll come out there and get you myself if I have to LOL!!
It's been another long day today of more wool dyeing and conferences with my daughters teachers. First marking period is already over. I'm ready to hit the hay! So here's the rug and the colors that I've chosen. I feel they will look good, but who knows? By the time I get there, I may be going in a completely different direction! But I do want an antique black background and made sure I got that dyed. The rug has so many possibilities...
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Oh my! I also LOVE this pattern!!! The gentle swirls of the flowers are relaxing to look at... and the color pallet you chose will work beautifully! Enjoy the workshop with Cynthia Norwood! Her book was such a big help to me with colors and techniques!
This pattern is gorgeous - So many possibilities - Can not wait to see what you do with it! Your colors you dyed look great. I had a good night's rest and now need get in gear and get my wool dyed and packed! Can't wait! joanne
Kathy - this is a gorgeous design! I don't think i have ever seen it before? And it's PERFECT for a class with Cynthia!! Now I'm curious to see if she ends up putting paisley where i think she will! LOL Your colors are wonderful, and you have alot of room to play in this design! You and Joanne will have a ton of fun! Where is the camp?
Grab a few "weirdo wools" that have some of those colors in them... plaids, small transitionals with colors. She's big on incorporating some strange ones to outline and define - and it makes the rug SING!! :) Think bold patterns (noo not bold colors lol) and that way you will have a handful of other stuff to work with! The more wool you bring the more options you end up having!!!
Have TONS of fun!! Learn LOTS!! :D Can't wait to see pics when you get back!! :D
Can't to see your rug! Hope you post pictures of in-progress AND when it's finished. Love that pattern!
Thanks Bren for the info. Cynthia did say to bring along a piece of wool that we didn't know what to do with it. I just went up and pulled some "I'll use these some day wools or over dye them wools). Got some other ones like you suggested too. This is what I love about rug hookers. Always willing to toss out ideas and share their experiences, and anything else they have! Oh, and the class is in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Will be updating how things went on Sunday, depending how tired or wired I am LOL.
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