After I tufted a rug in a class, I didn't really want to step on it. It ended up becoming one of my favorite wall pieces.
Name: Tatiana Knodel Location: Sudbury, Ontario Tell us a bit about yourself. What are some of your interests and hobbies? My first hobby was photography, which helps me with making photographs of my rugs. I have a Ph.D. in Chemistry that helps with dying wool. I moved at age 40 to Canada, which has a completely different culture from Russia. For ten years, I was busy educating my daughter. I was lucky to find a rug hooking community in my fifties. My life would be boring and empty if I could not make rugs and not be able to connect with people with the same passion. I have done some work in needle felting and punch needle technique, but I prefer the rug hooking technique. How did you get introduced to rug hooking? My friend invited me to a rug hooking group in Sudbury. I had no idea what rug hooking meant, but it was a chance to leave home and meet local people. My friend gave me a piece of burlap, a hook, and wool strips, and told me to draw something and just pull the strips through the backing. And I learned that cut #8 is not mine to enjoy. What was your first project? The whole year I made one small wall hanging, 8” x 10”, using acrylic yarn. I did not know anything about rug hooking and did not enjoy it at all; I mainly came to the group for social entertainment. In 2009, two of my friends invited me to take a trip to the Fiber Festival in Nova Scotia. It was eye opening for me. I discovered that I could make rugs with #3 cut and put as many small details as wanted. When I came back, I could not stop hooking for two months. I cut all loops in the wall hangings. My hands were so sore that I could not hold the hook for a month. Is there one rug that stands out as being particularly memorable? I fell in love with the pattern Geese in Flight, which was created by Canadian artist Thor Hansen. I admire the work of the Canadian Group of Seven artists, and this pattern reminded me of their work. I could not sleep well until I found and bought the pattern. I was drawn to this pattern because of its straight lines. The original rug created by Hansen was hooked in black, brown, gray, yellow, and white—a color scheme that did not appeal to me. As soon as I saw the pattern, I had a mental picture of what I wanted the final rug to look like. This rug is now on permanent display in the Hooked Rug Museum of North America. Is there a particular style of rugs that you're most interested in hooking? Rug hooking has certainly changed my life. I was so happy that I found the world of rug hooking. I believe that there is no right way to hook, the same as handwriting. I developed my own individual style. Rug hooking became the passion that filled my life. I developed an interest in realistic details. I tried to capture the exactness of the image in the #2 and #3 cuts and at the same time, I was playing with color and texture. It was always exciting. And I was thrilled when I achieved a good result. For me, rug hooking is like painting. I consider myself a self-taught fiber artist. Most of the time I design my own rugs, but I have hooked a few patterns also. I choose the pattern that speaks to me, and I have an image in my mind of how I will hook it. What's your favorite part about hooking a rug? My favorite part about hooking a rug is when I succeed in putting colors together in a way that works. What's a piece of advice you'd give to a new rug hooker? Be bold and do wherever you think is right for your rug. You can consider the teacher’s advice, but, after all, it is your rug, and you are going to leave with it. What do you love most about Celebration? It is a good way to learn what other people do and at the same time, if you are lucky, to show your work.
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a few of you have asked about the amazing rope swirl tapestries in our new store displays and you’re in luck because one of our display artists put together a tutorial on how to make them! it looks like such a fun rainy day project. what you need: a large piece of cardboard, black marker, […]
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These 6 Rustic Mug Rugs are a great way to try to stitches and add a decorative element to your home! They make great quick gifts too! [disclaimer]I received a copy of this ePattern to
This beautiful rug is made out of recycled blankets by Dutch designers Tejo Remy and Rene VeenHuizen. Looks like you can make a less complicated DIY
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Free Easy Knit Rug Pattern For HomeThis country rug brings warmth to any space, while offering the durability that makes it a household necessity. Bring it to life with Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Twists, Cottage Twists for the country version shown, or urbanize it with shades you imagine. It's a great piece that stands up to wear, so pack it up for the cottage.
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I've got a fun and simple little pattern for you today.. it's a rustic and textured jute rug! It's perfect for your front door or could even be made into a cool runner for your kitchen.
By Kathleen M Hale, Western Reserve Unit Once upon a time, about 1098 to 1179, there was a little girl named Hildegard. She was the tenth of ten children. Her parents were “minor nobility,” but ten…
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Raji from Raji's Craft Hobby is joining us as a Guest Designer today! Raji is sharing a wonderful area rug crochet pattern using macramé cord. This pattern is available for free. @itsrajiscrafthobby
Inspired by her love for classic Scandinavian and modern Japanese design, Lotte Fynboe founded OYOY with a collection of housewares like rugs, ceramics, textiles, lamps and so much more. Every piece in the Danish label’s…
Recently I was asked about how to weave a Monk's Cloth on a lap loom. My first thought was, what even is a monk's cloth?! I have never heard of this before and of course I had to look into it. It turns out a Monk's Cloth is a basket woven cloth that was used
Name: Nancy Thun Location: Hoboken, New Jersey Tell us a bit about yourself. What are some of your interests and hobbies? I am a theater set designer and primarily work with London designers to help bring their designs to Broadway and then on to U.S. tours and international engagements. I once packed up my hooking to take along for a cruise ship job! How did you get introduced to rug hooking? In 2007, I saw a demonstration of rug hooking at the New York State Fair and was fascinated. A couple of years later, I encountered someone using yarn, and I was hooked! What was your first project? After encountering the yarn hooker while camping in Acadia National Park, I went back to my site and took pictures of the trees circling above me. My first design, Acadia, was developed from these pictures. I taught myself how to hook from the internet, bought yarn at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival, and hooked the 36”-wide half-round rug on a 9” embroidery hoop! It has been nonstop ever since. Is there one rug that stands out as being particularly memorable? Mirrormirror—I was overwhelmed by the mirror aspect of the piece. I knew from the picture that the mirroring was not exact; that there were differences between the halves. I decided not to focus on trees but hook only pattern and color. When I first laid out the rug, I was stunned by the reflection achieved. After that I let go and hooked. The rug would look great. I now wait for that a-ha moment with each rug. Is there a particular style of rugs that you’re most interested in hooking? I always hook with yarn using the loops as individual dots of color similar to the pointillist style of painting. Generally, I hook landscapes which have always been my passion but, ultimately, I hook images that tell a story. What’s your favorite part about hooking a rug? Working out the design and colors is the most immediately engaging but I also look forward to the days I take the rug off the frame, hang it, and step back for a good look. I learn so much by doing that. What’s a piece of advice you’d give to a new rug hooker? Really look at what it is you are working from and what it is you are hooking. Don’t just assume “tree,” “eye,” “dog.” Everyone sees the world differently. If you hook what you see, your work will be uniquely yours. What do you love most about Celebration? I like showing my work to as many people as I can, and I like seeing what others are doing. It helps me stay active both in my hooking and thinking.
Der Korgen- und der Mammen-Stich haben beide ihren Namen nach Ortschaften bekommen. Entweder wurden sie da entdeckt (Mammen, Dänemark - ein Grab aus dem 10. Jahrhundert) bzw. wiederentdeckt ( Korgen, Nordland/Norwegen). (Quelle: "Nadelbinden - was ist das?" von Ulrike Claßen-Büttner) Die beiden Stiche unterscheiden sich nur im Verbindungsstich, daher ist die Notation gleich. Korgen- und Mammen-Stich in der Hansen-Notation: UOO/UUOO F1 (Korgen)/ F2 (Mammen) Für die Freihandmethode: Unter den ersten Faden, über die beiden nächsten, wenden, under den ersten zwei Fäden entlang und über die beiden letzten. Für die Daumenfesselmethode: Dieser Stich hat eine Daumenschlaufe(DS) und zwei hintere Schlaufen (HS). Im Grunde wird er gearbeitet wie der Oslo-Stich, nur hat er eine HS mehr. Man sticht also in die zwei HS ein, dreht sie und sticht unter der Daumenschlaufe und dem Arbeitsfaden hindurch. Der Arbeitsfaden liegt links vom Daumen. Es wird wieder mit der "Brezel" begonnen. Nun kann man entweder eine weiteres HS durchs Umwickeln des Daumens bekommen, oder man nimmt als ersten Stich den Oslo-Stich. Egal wie ihr es macht, um den Korgen- oder Mammenstich zu beginnen brauchen wir eine DS und zwei HS. Einstechen in die beiden hinteren Schlaufen (HS) Danach wird die Nadel wie beim Oslo-Stich gedreht und sticht unter der DS und dem Arbeitsfaden entlang. So sollte nach einigen Stichen die Schlaufenkette aussehen. Nun muss man sich entscheiden ob man den Korgen- oder Mammen-Stich nadeln möchte. Im Beispiel zeige ich euch den Mammen-Stich mit der F2 Verbindung. Um es besser erkennen zu können, habe ich einen andersfarbigen (wenn auch nicht sooo unterschiedlichen ) Arbeitsfaden gewählt. Einstechen in die neue und Schlaufe und die schon zuvor benutzte Schlaufe der Vorrunde. Nun nimmt man mit der Nadel noch die beiden HS auf. Drehen der Nadel und unter der DS und dem Arbeitsfaden entlang. So sieht ein Gewebe im Mammen-Stich ( UOO/UUOO F2) aus. Und diese Stulpen habe ich im Korgen-Stich (UOO/UUOO F1) gearbeitet. Liebe Grüße Anne
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Crochet Base Patterns are always so useful for making variety of Crochet Patterns. Be it of any shape ...Rectangle, Oval, Round, Square. You can make so many crochet projects with a simple Base.....Bags, purses, cushion covers, pillows, scarf, rugs, placemats, blankets and many more as you wish. Today am sharing the pattern to make a Single Crochet Oval Base. Knowing how to crochet the basic oval shapes would be useful for so many of your Oval Based Crochet Projects. Materials Used:- 8 Ply Yarn 4mm Crochet Hook Notes:- For this whole Pattern the Starting Chain 1 will not be counted as a stitch. It is just to bring the yarn to a working height. Start the next stitch in the same stitch. Here is the Video Tutorial:- Round 1:- Start with a Slip Knot. Chain 15. 1 Single Crochet in the 2nd Chain from the hook. 1 Single Crochet each in the remaining stitches untill the last stitch. 3 Single Crochets in the last stitch. Continue working on the opposite side. Take the yarn end along with the working yarn. This will give a neat finish. 1 Single Crochet each in stitch untill the last stitch. 3 Single Crochets in the last stitch. Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Single Crochet. Round 2:- Chain 1. 1 Single Crochet in each stitch untill the turning 3 Single Crochets. 2 Single Crochets each in the turning 3 Single Crochets. Continue working 1 Single Crochet each in the remaining stitches untill the next corner. 2 Single Crochets each in the turning Single Crochets. Slip stitch on top of the 1st Single Crochet. Round 3:- Chain 1. 1 Single Crochet in each stitch untill the corner set( i.e. the 2 Single Crochets from previous round) 2 Single Crochets on the 1st Single Crochet (i.e. the 1st Stitch of the 2 Single Crochets from previous round) 1 Single Crochet in the next stitch. Repeat(2SC, 1SC) in the rest of the 2 Single Crochet set. 1 Single Crochet in each stitch untill you reach the next Corner Set. Repeat(2SC, 1SC) in the rest of the 2 Single Crochet set. Slip Stitch on top of the 1st Single Crochet. Round 4 Onwards:- Repeat Round 3 untill the size needed. Round 5:- Here is one more round for reference. Here is the Summary of the Pattern:- Round 1:- Start with a Slip Knot. Ch15. 1 SC in the 2nd Ch from the hook. 1 SC each in the remaining stitches untill the last stitch. 3 SCs in the last stitch. Continue working on the opposite side. Take the yarn end along with the working yarn. This will give a neat finish. 1 SC each in stitch untill the last stitch. 3 SCs in the last stitch. SL on top of the 1st SC. Round 2:- Ch1. 1 SC in each stitch untill the turning 3 SCs. 2 SCs each in the turning 3 SCs. Continue working 1 SC each in the remaining stitches untill the next corner. 2 SCs each in the turning SCs. SL on top of the 1st SC. Round 3:- Ch1. 1 SC in each stitch untill the corner set( i.e. the 2 SCs from previous round) 2 SCs on the 1st SC (i.e. the 1st Stitch of the 2 SCs from previous round) 1 SC in the next stitch. Repeat(2SC, 1SC) in the rest of the 2 SC set. 1 SC in each stitch untill you reach the next Corner Set. Repeat(2SC, 1SC) in the rest of the 2 SC set. SL on top of the 1st SC. Round 4 Onwards:- Repeat Round 3 untill the size needed. ******
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I'm so EXCITED!!! It's time for the yearly party of Where Bloggers Create hosted by Karen Valentine at My Dessert Cottage. Karen has spent YEARS hosting this awesome party and I am now in my 4th year of joining. Thank you for stopping by and browsing through my creative space. My dress form, Nadine, will be joining us for the photos to 'help' me show off the collections of laces, vintage sewing items, and pretties that I love. Nadine is excited to be a part of the photo shoot this year, and has dressed up in a vintage pink lace two-piece outfit. The upper shirtwaist attaches to the skirt with hooks and eyes all the way around. We decided she would look better with a lovely vintage swiss dot apron that was gifted to me from a special lady to help hide the imperfections in the dress. (Nadine loves chocolate and her hands being what they are, well, alas, it was quite a mess ; ) ) Also, Nadine wouldn't be seen without her huge pearls, so on they went! (hiding more chocolate stains I presume). Vintage glove boxes and divided boxes play a huge part in helping me keep my collection of laces and trims organized. They also look gorgeous! The tray under the glove boxes is from an old trunk that had seen better days. I have it filled with more laces and lovelies. The north window is on this wall making a wonderful light for most of the day. The floral containers in the bottom of the cabinet are from Michaels, and they are perfect for storing more laces and trims (what else??). They fit perfectly with my decor, and I love the ease of use. I may need some more of these!! You can see the hutch (it's PINK!!) that I have placed on top of an old drop leaf coffee table that now houses some of my sewing box collection. I fell in love with it, and so of course, I had to have it! The child's sewing machines are so cute up here! And the old tin roof panel is a lovely background for them. Turning the corner is the east window where I have hung the sheerest white vintage dresses that I have started collecting. I can't believe it when I find some of these. Aren't they so sweet? My sewing machine is covered in a plain pillowcase so I can easily access it. I love using old or re-purposed jars for some of my laces and sewing items. They make a lovely display, don't cost much (garage sales!!), and allow me to see what I have. Small glass dishes and pitchers also make lovely containers for showing off pretty collections! (By the way, I showed this post to my husband before it went live, and when he saw the picture above, he called these spools of thread....THREAD KABOBS!! ) Making the next turn, Nadine is showing you the work table made from nothing more than a solid door that is sitting on plastic drawers. I've covered the lower part with a garage sale find curtain originally made for a baby's crib. I cut it to fit my two desks, added a bit of old lace curtain found at a garage sale as well, and find that although beautiful and unifying for the room, it is difficult to access the drawers and storage beneath. I may be removing them in the future. I work here the most and LOVE how easy it is to be inspired. Keeping my favorite things in view seems to give me the most enjoyment. It sometimes gets a bit difficult to locate certain items, but seriously, I always find what I'm looking for! There are gifts from sweet friends over the years included with my collections, and I am always reminded of generous and lovely friendships I've made. Sending hugs to each of YOU!! NADINE!!! You silly girl!! CUT THAT OUT!!!! This is where I keep all my little spice jars of buttons and baubles. Lots of baubles!! And this is also where the BEST of the laces and appliques live. Oh getting tired now are we?? This lace book was a wonderfully fun project that I made earlier this year. I think I had EVERY piece of lace I own OUT and I went through ALL my buttons and baubles too. What FUN!!! I love certain color groups more than others, but generally, the pastels are my faves. I love pink and cream together, so my shelves display lots of colors but usually lean towards the pastels. In the picture above, I have a little square purple sachet with a heart embroidered on it that I made when I was in grade school! Items from my Grossmutter, Birth mother, close friends and loved ones are special to me, so I have them displayed to enjoy. I love to read, therefore bookcases have been used a lot in my craft space. But I've managed to put the books in other rooms of my house making more CRAFT storage!!! And I still have more room for more LACE!! So now you're exhausted??? Get out of my chair!!! This is a dress form that is a Barr product of molded plastic, mod podged with copies of music from the internet! I had a blast making this and LOVE the way she adds a touch of class to my craft room. She is wearing vintage lace bridal pieces, the yoke being a gorgeous piece that I found on the internet. The pearl and lace cap is one of my favorite pieces. Well I say Nadine, jealousy does NOT become you!!! Pouty thing!! Well, I hope that you will forgive her obtuseness! I'm sure she will come around in a moment or two. As I finish up the tour, I'd like to thank each of you for coming by to visit me! I had so much fun getting my room ready for you to see. Please have a look at the rest of my blog if you like what you've seen. And be sure and go visit Karen's blog here to see the rest of the participants in the party! Thank you Karen for all your work and for making the party a yearly activity that we all look forward to!!! All smiles now!! I am off to visit all of your rooms and spaces now!!! Hugs and blessings to you!!! Doni
