Sunday, January 2, 2011

First finish of 2011

I know you shouldn't love "things" but I have to say I love my #8 cutter blade.  I might have to save my pennies for a #8.5 next.  (Well not for awhile - the sting of that $60 customs fee just flashed back in my mind)

But I finished this cute little mat today.  And in the spirit of the New Year and breaking old habits, I whipped the edges right away.

  I won't make it a formal resolution but I am going to try and completely finish a project before moving on to the next.
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  1. Rugs and PugsJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:14 PM

    Kim ~
    Very sweet!!! You are too good having the edges whipped already. That's a great resolution one that I know I could not keep :) I love the wool you used for the hearts. Is is a plaid?
    I'm glad you LOVE your #8 cutter in spite of getting totally screwed (and not even kissed!) on the shipping charge.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  2. JulieJanuary 2, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Ahh..the joys and hardships of being a Gemini. I have the same problem as you know!

    Yes, definitely will let you know when I am in Amherst again.

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  3. Cathy G.January 2, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    Kim ♡!!

    Wow! Whipped and it's only Jan. 2!

    Love the neutral colors and cute design. Looks like I better get off this puter and get to work!

    You get an A++++++!
    (practicing for class LOL)

    Cathy G

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  4. MyglorystarsJanuary 2, 2011 at 6:02 PM

    Love your rug, I love how you used the ribbon!!! I too am going to try to finish a project before starting another, geez, I will see.

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  5. JuliaJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Congratulations Kim on a beautiful finished rug. You really worked fast.

    I love those color combination and how you tied the two hearts together with a ribbon. I hope that you will not hesitate to order another blade because the Canadian dollar is strong now but how long will that last. I also hope that the company that shipped it will put better destination on the package. Happy Hooking. JB

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  6. The Barn DoorJanuary 2, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    Oh I LOVE it!!! Would you mind if I used your idea and made one too!! Good job and soooo fast, way to go!
    Karen

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  7. weaverpatJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    WOW!!!
    Only the 2nd of January and already the first rug of the year is finished!
    That cutter head must be working magic (that's what the extra $60 was for, I guess!)
    I love both the design and the lovely muted colors. Good Job!!!

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  8. UnknownJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:41 PM

    Beautiful, Kim; I love the background color and the design you used in it...sorta swirley...I, too, like the ribbon idea. Now if only I could get down to my hooking.....

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  9. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesJanuary 2, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Very sweet looking little rug! Would make a good wedding present in a larger size (I'm thinking this is small, correct?). Your story about auntie's car was a trip ~ how you keep your sense of humor and go on to take her to appointment is a wonder! You are a living angel!

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  10. LisaJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    So glad that you were able to finish it completely. I know it is probably a stupid question but did you use a worm from the rug to whip around or is it yarn or something? Just wondering. I am trying to figure out how to finish mine. Your little mat look great. Love the colors. Lisa

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  11. Primitives By The Light of The MoonJanuary 2, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Such a lovely new mat. Whipping is the difficult part for me...my mind is always on getting another rug on the frame. I'm trying my best to break old habits, too!
    Happy New Year!!!

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  12. acorn hollowJanuary 2, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    wow that was fast I have a 8 blade but I do not hook any where near as fast at that. I love it so cute you are ahead of the curve for the next holiday
    cathy

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  13. DorisJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    Great job, Kim. Lovely muted colors. I have been in the "hooking doledrums" for 4 weeks and just started hooking again yesterday. This will give me further inspiration to go on. Whipped, already! good for you.

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  14. Rural RamblerJanuary 3, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I love it Kim! I want to get hookin' but I just seem paralyzed to do it. I need some incentive and a smaller project!

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  15. MissyJanuary 3, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    So Pretty! I LOVE the hearts!

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