Saturday, July 21, 2012

Big Red is finished

This rug seemed to take a long time to finish.  But then again, I'm not as committed to hooking time during the summer months.  There are too many other distractions.

Yesterday this was all that was left to hook.



Under normal circumstances this should have been finished within an hour.  But the sun was shining and the beach was calling my name. 

So instead, the final loop wasn't pulled until about 11pm. 



I haven't decided how I will bind this one.  Just a simple fold under or maybe a whipped edge??  I will have some time to think about it because there is enough burlap on the end to draw out another little rug before I cut it.  I think a pillow perhaps - quick and easy.

Once I get it blocked and bound I will take a better picture outside to try and get the true colors. 




20 comments:

  1. I love that and what a great and apropos message. That is so pretty. Sandie

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  2. Very nice. It just sort of grabs at you and makes you feel good.

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  3. The wool you chose really gives life to the flower. Its beautiful!

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  4. Oh Kim it's gorgeous! I just love that flower!

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  5. Kim,
    What a wonderful rug! Very artsy and warm! The red background is striking!!
    Great job Kim!!
    Hugs!
    Cathy G

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  6. Kim: I just love it. I love how you used different shades of similar colors to get so much life and movement. Very cool! PS And of course, I love it especially because it's a sunflower!

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  7. Gorgeous! Love the shading in the flower and the movement in the background!

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  8. I like that Kim, I really like the flowers. You do such a nice job.

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  9. Oh....WOW....Kim!!! That is AMAZING!! You know I'm a prim gal at heart...muddy, dark, and neutral. But I feel like I'm standing at the precipice of somethings incredible. This is beautiful!!! That flower...that background...the movement of both. Il est magnifique!! (And I don't break out my French for just any occasion!) Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  10. What a great background! I don't think I would have thought of using red but it's really wonderful. Thanks for finding my blog. ;-D I always enjoy reading yours.

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  11. Hello Kim, wow!!! love it. So pretty, the red pops out.Glad the beach called, sometimes it`s good to get outside and chill, Blessings Francine.

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  12. Liking this one alot...a beautiful piece and love the red with the sunflower!

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  13. OMG that is sooo pretty! What amazing colors and a great job.
    I just love it.
    Cathy

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  14. What a nice job you did! I love the sunflower on that red background. You are a true artist!

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  15. I love the sunflower and the passionate background. I think that those 50 shades of red looks hot. Great job.
    Hugs, JB

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  16. What rich colors! You did a fantastic job!
    Hugs,
    Courtney

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  17. wow sooo pretty! enjoy your day!

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