Sunday, December 12, 2010

JOY

I'm amazed that I finished hooking this little mat this weekend.  I guess its true that a few spare minutes here and there actually gets stuff done.
I couldn't decide on a color for the background.  Normally lime green would not be on my list and I still can't believe I did it - but I kind of like it.  Bold - unexpected - different.

Its all because I got dazzled by this.......
I saw this sparkly gold sari ribbon and HAD to have it.  I thought it would go with anything but when I held it up against lots of other colors, nothing seemed to work.  Except that darn lime green. 

So maybe I CAN be bolder and more daring with color.  This was a good project for me.  And as soon as it is bound it will be another present off the list.
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14 comments:

  1. LisaDecember 12, 2010 at 10:21 PM

    looks great. I am excited to start something different. I need a break from my current project. Have a good night

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  2. Larkrise garden girlDecember 12, 2010 at 10:23 PM

    That rug looks really good! I can't believe you got that rug done.I also like the green background.Have a nice evening Cheri

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  3. Farm GirlDecember 12, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I think it turned out really cute. It is a very nice mat. Do you remember when you talked once about being afraid to start? I think I am there. I have my next project ready and I know the colors but I am so afraid to just do it. I am so glad you just did that mat in lime green. I think it makes it pop.

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  4. JuliaDecember 12, 2010 at 11:03 PM

    OK... Kim, I think that I have to stop reading blogs and do some hooking. I haven't had the time to hook and I'm spending all my evenings reading and commenting on blogs and not getting anything done. So glad that you got your little christmas rug finished hooking. I think that you are very brave to have used that lime color but it does look great and Christmassy. JB

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  5. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesDecember 12, 2010 at 11:28 PM

    I love it! Love the green ~ love it that you stepped out of your comfort zone!! Have a glass of wine ~ it will look great to you!!!

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  6. Cathy G.December 13, 2010 at 1:12 AM

    Kim,
    That little mat is certainly joyful! Lime green happens to be a favorite hooking color of mine! I have yet to try something funky like the gold sari ribbon. Your little mat makes me want to get some sparkle and see what happens! I love it!!
    Cathy g

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  7. Chicken WranglerDecember 13, 2010 at 3:48 AM

    Really cute! Funny how things work out (or NOT) sometimes!

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  8. acorn hollowDecember 13, 2010 at 4:01 AM

    I really like the lime green! I have put my hooking away until after the holidays. I should put the computer away and dig out the hooking
    cathy

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  9. moosecraftDecember 13, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    Very nice! It's always fun to see what your hooking into a rug! That sparkly sari ribbon is decadent... and, you're right about the lime green too! Great experiment gone wonderful! :-)

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  10. DorisDecember 13, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I love your little mat!!!!

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  11. Jen ManuellDecember 13, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Ditto! I love it, too! ;-)

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  12. Cathy ~ Tadpoles and TeacupsDecember 13, 2010 at 2:15 PM

    I LOVE using lime green for Christmas! This is so wonderful!

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  13. The Barn DoorDecember 13, 2010 at 4:50 PM

    Kim, I LOVE the lime green!!!

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  14. MissyDecember 13, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I LOVE this!!!

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