Two different pieces of fabric look like a good contrast until they are cut and hooked and then they blend together too closely. I've hooked a little sheep which I was quite happy with and I've had the background fabric selected from the beginning. Now that I have started to outline the sheep with the background wool, I think my sheep will disappear. Arrgh. I even pulled out the top row of the sheep and added a 3rd color in the hopes of defining the sheep.
I don't think it's going to work. But I am committed to the background wool so I'm going to keep hooking and maybe I need to re-hook the sheep body later.
We are getting more rain. Days and days of it. I suspected that once I requested Friday off work, the weather forecast would change :( Yes, it's supposed to rain Friday too. But if I force myself to be delusionally optimistic I could consider a rainy day off a good excuse to hook. Lol
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Rain on the way here again too.
ReplyDeleteLovin the sneaky peek of your sheep.
Woolie hugs
Speaking of the weather, I was just checking the forecast and Joy said "what's the forecast in Dominica?" (the small Caribbean island she will be working on all of next week). Let's just say the lowest low was 24... NOT FAIR!
ReplyDeleteWe had about 3 drops of rain this evening and that was my excuse not to do yard work, but I haven't picked up the hook, either. I just waste too darned much time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe a dark halo/beauty line around the sheep would do the trick.
Hugs :)
Lauren
we have had rain and rain and more rain. I am so sick of rain I wish it would go to the places that are having the awful fires. I am looking forward to seeing the sun.
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I admit I am just learning , well hoping to be learning, but I do love the texture of this piece .
ReplyDeleteOur rainfall total for the year is more than 13 inches above our average for this point. I admire your talent!
ReplyDeleteMore rain??? Oh my gosh, I can't believe it. Send some my way
ReplyDeleteI think your sheep looks really good. It looks like a nice sheep. Have a great Friday off!
I know what you mean about some colors seems to cancel each other when they are hooked together. I'm having the same problem with my little fishing girl. The yellow just seems to cancel the flesh color of her arms. I'll have to give her another contrasting shirt. I've pulled all my mud puddle too, part of my pig and more on my girl. I've learned not to hook when depressed in the winter. It just doesn't turn out good.
ReplyDeleteI love those colors you have in the rug though. I'm really looking forward to seeing this one done. I never have to wait too long to see your rugs done.
That rain has caused me to be able to hook so I'm not too dissapointed although I could gotten some yard work done. Every time I start something I'm chased inside by the rain.
Hugs,
JB
Maybe try Lauren's suggestion or use that beautiful teal that I see as the background with a selection of other teals ~ would make that sweet sheep stand out!!
ReplyDeleteIs it my imagination or did you have sheepish issues before? I seem to remember one ending up the black sheep? Of course there is the very real possiblity that this did not happen at all!
ReplyDeleteDelusionally optimistic is my favorite way to be! You are welcome to send all your rain this way though. I think you should leave the sheep the way it is, and it can just be a camouflaged sheep. ;)
ReplyDeleteYour sheep is beautiful, but I know what you mean about loving how something looks but having it not mesh with another detail you're committed to. You'll get it right, I know - your work is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI am so impressed with your hooking. It is something I have always wanted to do. Maybe I will give it a try :) xo Laura
ReplyDeleteI am excited to see the next little peek! Of the sheep.. :)
ReplyDeleteThe rain has been relentless. On a happier note, the pillow looks great to me!
ReplyDeleteI am liking your sheep... can't wait to see more. Love that aqua color with the creams.
ReplyDeleteYou are soooooooooooo talented. sandie
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