Past Imperfect

Wednesday, June 13, 2007

THE RUG

12 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow! That looks beautiful. I was imagining the type of rug my mum used to make with a hook and lengths of wool. The patterns were printed on the mesh but they were nothing like the elegant design of your creation. You are right to be proud.; 8:24 PM
Pat said...: sablonneuse: that's how it was exactly. My fingers used to get sore and the pattern was very intricate but I fell for the design.; 11:05 PM
Unknown said...: You creative genius, you!; 3:57 PM
Pat said...: Good boy John! I hoped you'd say that!; 4:12 PM
Unknown said...: Thanks...........Mum!; 7:53 PM
Pat said...: John: I'm flattered!; 8:06 PM
Sam, Problem-Child-Bride said...: Wow! That's blooming professional-looking, that is. How do you do it? I kind of fancy having a go at that although I reckon mine would end up a bit more holey tea-clothy than ruggy. Your's is beautiful!; 11:14 PM
Pat said...: Sam: find a craft shop, choose a design, the backing has the design stamped on it, you buy the various colours of wool which are all cut to the length required and buy a hook. I found it absorbing and therapeutic and it will last forever. I did, however, trim it slightly at the end where perhaps a tuft was a little higher than the rest. I would start on something smaller first and see how you like it. You might get the girls doing little bits.; 11:51 PM
ChrisB said...: That is an amazing rug I bought a small runner for my hall (hand made) a few years back and it cost a fortune so think what you could be standing on!!!; 1:55 PM
Pat said...: Thanks Chrisb! Another heirloom for the kids:); 2:54 PM
Kanani said...: Wow! You made this?
It's beautiful.; 3:40 PM
Pat said...: Many thanks Kanani!; 4:07 PM