Thank you all for your wise comments regarding whether I should take on a rug hooking project. I have weighed all the advice and decided to...first tell you about finishing my little project from class. Here it is in all it's 6 inch square glory.
It is supposed to be primitive and indeed it is. I actually did enjoy hooking while watching TV the last couple nights. It was a little hard to focus during "24" as the US was about to be destroyed by terrorists, but I managed. So I think I do like rug hooking. However, I have decided not to order the kit I blogged about last time. I went ahead and ordered the finished rug instead.
Here are my favorite two comments (straight and to the point, that's how I am!) from bloggers that swayed my decision:
1. "My advice...buy the rug. Forget the kit."
2. "Hey, forgo the guilt of yet another unfinished project and order the one that's already done. You can start enjoying it immediately!"
Once I finish quilting three tops I have to do and check off some of my spring chores, I may order a small, simple, beginner's kit from Annie Hayes rugs. I like the star mat for the patriotic holidays coming up or the heart mat, which I could probably finish in time for next valentines day..
Your little log cabin turned out great, love the bright colors. Glad you ordered the rug, it will look great in your home. Finishing the quilts then doing a smaller hooked rug project sounds like a good idea. There are so many fun projects to do but it is way too easy to over do on them.
ReplyDeleteYou will enjoy your finished rug. Probably so much that you'll wind up wanting to make one and the cycle will begin again.
ReplyDeleteThat's so funny that you ordered the finished rug! It is fun to try new things, though, isn't it? There's just so much time, and soon you will have your rug while working on a different project.
ReplyDeleteA decision made, regardless of the outcome, is always a good feeling. Somehow I don't think that this little topic is finished with yet!
ReplyDeleteYour little rug came out great! Enjoy your new project! :) Christine
ReplyDeleteIt looks fabulous! Have fun with your new kit. Cheers, Ann :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your first hooked rug Ann! I have to say it gets easier and more comfortable as you do it more. And it's for sure not as precise a hobby as quilting. I love rug hooking. Also wanted to mention that hooking on burlap and linen for a foundation are two different things. Linen is much easier to pull the loops thru I think.
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