no bird should be without a mate

When I was in California last month Mary Stanley got me started on the art of rug hooking.  Mary is a seriously talented hooker and seeing her work would make anyone want to take it up.  I have been intermittently working on my bird since I got home.  Mostly to learn the craft, knowing my first project will not be perfect.   I didn't have quite enough wool to finish the belly and after tossing a coin to decide if I was going to:
A.  go to a second hand store looking for skirt weight wool in the right color
B:  order some
I ordered from Canada.  Home of Deanne Fitzpatrick.  It came yesterday. 

My strips are cut and I am on the home stretch now.   As you can see I ordered plenty of wool for bird #2.  No bird should be without a mate.  There might have also been some lovely oranges, yellows, browns, and reds that came with the blues... in case I need to make a pumpkin.  Or three. 

 

Comments

[Joan]

OH! Can't wait to see the finished birds (you're right, no bird should be without a mate! And a pumpkin or two or three...one of my very favorite things on earth...they just make me smile. Maybe a rug will be next?

This is one type of needle art that I've never pursued, sure looks like fun.

[GailNHB]

"A seriously talented hooker"??? Kind of a funny phrase and description...

I look forward to seeing the final product when you are done.
Enjoy yet another great artistic endeavor.

[Amy at love made my home]

Your bird is looking beautiful Carol!! xx

[Leslie J. Moran]

It's always a dubious thing when one adds "hooker" to their list of achievements! There is another great source for supplies near us. "http://letshookrugs.com/"
I got "hooked" when my aunt lived in PEI, but have since given up my supplies. I will enjoy seeing your continued efforts! My goodness you are one busy woman.

[Bobby]

Never underestimate the pumpkin passion!! I tried this once, it was fun... but all I made was a square...! It was mean;t to be a dolls house carpet for my little people, but it was so thick and bouncy they couldn't stand on it :)