Saturday, April 19, 2014

Spring cleaning - hooking style

Well, I'm proud to say that I am being successful in the task of reducing my stash of wool worms.  I managed to completely hook this rug without cutting a single new strand.  I love this pattern.  It's a Lori Brechlin design "Early Bird".  He's so sweet.


And there's such a feeling of satisfaction when you can use wool worms that are just magically multiplying in bags.  

In fact, it felt so great I decided to keep going on the "great stash reducer".  Plus there was still some burlap left on the end of this piece.   I decided to try a little penny rug.  I have never hooked one before.   

This morning.....


And a few hours later.......


The colors in this pic are way off but it's browns and blues.  I used only leftover worms for the circles but I am going to have to cut wool for the background.   And I'm finally going to use my 8.5 cutter blade.  Yes Lauren, finally!!  Lol. 

I wonder if I can finish this tomorrow?  Maybe the Easter Bunny will come and help me?  But I don't want to distract him from the job of leaving chocolate.

Happy Easter everyone 



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10 comments:

  1. Kirby CarespodiApril 20, 2014 at 7:21 AM

    I am n the process of cleaning out the "junk room" which will become a craft room, I think. I have approximately 6,392 yards of fabric to use. What's a few bags of worms?

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  2. Jacque.April 20, 2014 at 8:33 AM

    Kim...well, I certainly hope that the Easter Bunny brought you some chocolate! First and foremost, hey? Love the robin rug...and your new project, too. Always a great feeling to hook something with what you already have. Have a very Blessed Easter.

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  3. UnknownApril 20, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    I love your early bird!! Happy Easter Kim!

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  4. JacquelineApril 20, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Happy Easter.

    What size are your rugs? I love the blue and brown combination. I need to do something to get a handle on my worms too.

    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Primitive StarsApril 20, 2014 at 10:25 AM

    Easter Blessings Kim, love the early bird, such a sweet piece. Hugs Francine.

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  6. CindyApril 20, 2014 at 10:33 AM

    The penny rug seems like a good idea -- bet it's going to look great! Happy Easter!!!!!

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  7. Rugs and PugsApril 20, 2014 at 10:48 AM

    Kim,
    Your robin is too sweet! I love your little penny rug. I hooked one a few years ago, but I'm not wild about hooking circles though I love the look. I've still got plenty of worms and should tackle (tackle...worms...a little lame fishing humor) another one.
    Yeah for FINALLY using you 8.5. I think you will LOVE it. Hard to believe but I think there is a HUGE difference between an 8 and an 8.5!
    Happy Easter.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  8. JuliaApril 20, 2014 at 3:55 PM

    Happy Easter Kim, the bird rug looks great. Everyone seem to be deworming their stash lately. I love hooking circles.
    Hugs,
    JB

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  9. Chatty CroneApril 20, 2014 at 4:45 PM

    Have a blessed Easter Kim. Sandie

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  10. Back to LarkriseApril 21, 2014 at 1:20 AM

    I love the robin and I hope you had a nice Easter , hugs cheri

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