Thursday, March 3, 2011

My Summer Field

Last night was the final session of a 4 week workshop I attended at Deanne Fitzpatrick's Rug Hooking Studio.  There were 10 of us in the class and each week we worked away on hooking a landscape field.

It was a lot of fun and I am sad to see it end.  And naturally, it was the last week that this group of strangers kind of loosened up and got to know each other a little better, as opposed to hooking like demons.  Each week was full of laughs and chatter but we seemed to gel as a group more that last session.

So, here is the finished rug - my version of a summer field.  (If it doesn't look like a field to you, then feel free to consider it an abstract)  LOL


This was a big stretch for me - being so free with colors.  But it was so much fun and liberating to just free-style with no color planning.  As with most photos of rugs, the colors look a little off here.   I'm pleased with it and now I'm thinking maybe I would like to do a larger abstract piece soon.

I had to include this picture of Millie who got tired out waiting for me to finish binding this rug.  Isn't she sweet?

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21 comments:

  1. TracyMarch 3, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Awww, Millie looks quite content. I love the rug...to me, it looks like a field of flowers with the ocean in the background with beautiful blue skies :)
    good for you!

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  2. Farm GirlMarch 3, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    I really like that rug and I really like the colors. Good job. I have to say that Millie is so cute, she got tired of waiting for her Mommy. Sweet dog.

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  3. JuliaMarch 3, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    Good for you Kim, breaking out of your mold and rubbing shoulders with a celebrity like Deanne. The closest I got to Deanne is some wool that my daughter bought me when they went to the Fiber Art Retreat at Marina Oak Island Resort last year. They stopped at Deanne's shop but she wasn't even there.

    Your rug looks like Deanne hooked it. You did a fantastic job and without a color plan at that. Amazing.

    Awww, little millie looks so adorable. I'm sending her a hug. JB

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  4. Sassafras and WinterberryMarch 3, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Kim,
    Your rug is beautiful. It is so joyful with the color play going on. I love it!
    Miss Millie is pretty cute too!
    Courtney

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  5. DonnaMarch 3, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Your abstract looks terrific!! Love all the colors!
    Millie is very cute...reminds me of my Scoobie who is going to the groomer tomorrow and not going to be happy about it!!

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  6. Larkrise garden girlMarch 3, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    Millie is a cutie! You did a good job on your rug. It sounds like you learned alot. I went rughooking with some friends today and got some good feedback.

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  7. The Barn DoorMarch 4, 2011 at 2:18 AM

    Love the rug! Millie is so cute and looks like she's got a mohawk or something going on!!

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  8. moosecraftMarch 4, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    The rug is stunning! Looks very much like a summer field to me! Looking forward to seeing your next piece! Millie is a sweetie pie! Looks like she's saying, "...and I'm not moving from here until all this snow melts!" lol!

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  9. Alice ~ Folk Art PrimitivesMarch 4, 2011 at 7:44 AM

    I LOVE your Summer Fields ~ you did a great job! It's good to step out of your comfort zone and just go for it! And that's one sweet Millie curled up in her blankie!

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  10. weaverpatMarch 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM

    The summer field is just the thing to brighten the end of winter! I love the way it turned out!!!
    Dear little Millie! She looks adorable all snuggled in the blanket.

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  11. MichelleMarch 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Fab rug - no signs of winter in it at all! Great job - love the colors!

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  12. Newfoundland Fibre ArtistMarch 4, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    Awesome rug!!

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  13. Chatty CroneMarch 4, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    I love your rug! sandie

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  14. Rugs and PugsMarch 4, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    Kim ~
    The rug came out great!
    LOVE your Millie pic!!!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  15. acorn hollowMarch 4, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That rug came out so wonderful. I need to have a class like that. I need to let go of things.
    and millie is the cutest.
    Cathy

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  16. yayaMarch 4, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    The rug looks great! The colors are beautiful and anything that has the word "summer" is my best friend! Millie looks so sleepy..but cute!

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  17. Cathy G.March 4, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Kim,
    I LOVE your rug! Now that is what I want to learn to hook like! More free and abstract! Love the sky!
    Oh little Millie is being a good girl I see! Such a sweetheart!
    Cathy G

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  18. Dog Trot FarmMarch 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Beautiful Kim, the colors remind me of the blueberry barrens in Northern Maine during the early Fall. Isn't it fun to try something out of one's comfort zone and realize "wow", I really enjoyed this. Sweet little Millie is just a dear!

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  19. Rural RamblerMarch 5, 2011 at 1:35 PM

    Kim it looks to me what Tracy said. Beautiful field of all colored flowers with the ocean to the right and I see dolphins breaching too! Millie is ALWAYS cute but I think she is giving you the stink eye!

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  20. UnknownMarch 5, 2011 at 11:40 PM

    Aw, Millie is a sweetie, for sure and I do really like your landscape...You will miss those classes now...have to get to another one of those times...wish I could be there...

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  21. Taos SunflowerMarch 24, 2011 at 4:14 PM

    Kim: It's freakin' gorgeous!!! I'm SO envious you got to take that class! I can only imagine where your work will go from here, after that experience. Congratulations!!

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