Why is my pattern on Freezer Paper?

in an effort to use what was on hand

I started using freezer paper for my paper patterns

it was the right size and easy to use

The other day something clicked

I use freezer paper for wool applique

Why not use it for rug hooking?

I drew the pattern on the shiny side

then pressed it to the backing

Now it was easy to place on my light box

(or would have been if I knew where it was)

or tape to a window

Turn so the backing faces you and trace

Super simple!

So get your backing ready

draw up your border lines...

I drew my design on the shiny side of freezer paper

a scant 1/4" smaller than the design

Place shiny side down on backing

press with dry iron

Ta Da!

you are now ready to draw your pattern on the backing

just flip it over onto your light source

the paper lifts off easy when you're done...

I hope this makes sense

I mostly draw my designs directly on the linen

because I design as I go

When purchasing paper patterns from others this 

is my go to now

 

One of a Kind

 

I've been working on this runner

for a few weeks

finally got the finishing done this morning

53 x 13

                                       without a doubt

this one turned out exactly as imagined

there is another cat and pumpkin rug on the frame

using the same wools as this one

then on to other seasons

***

at this time I am not drawing up patterns

on linen or paper

the rugs I create now will are

one of a kind

this will probably change in the future

I'm thinking 2022

It's a beautiful fall day here in Ohio

wishing you 

time to enjoy!

Cat and Kitten

Cat and Kitten

my design 2020

26.5 x 18

this is my donation rug for 

Forgotten Felines HSV auction

beginning this Saturday

on FB

so much fun to hook

thinking of making one for myself...

Thank you to everyone who purchased a paper pattern

the money went to 

Angels For Animals

to help feed local cats and dogs

Blue Bird Progress

a little progress this morning

it's about 15.5" across

off tomorrow so maybe a lot of hooking time!

*****

Couldn't resist yesterday 

weighed myself at work

3 weeks down 26 pounds

it's a good start

a long way to go

 for the first time in my life I have no doubts

concerning success at weight loss

I feel so much better already!

This Blue

more than a few years ago

my NC sister and I were at a prim shop

where we found two most wonderful cupboards

about the same size

one dark green

one an early blue

I choose the dark green one

it has a little shelf at the top

then doors fitted with screening

to showcase the shelves contents inisde

ever since it arrived at my house

I've wanted the blue one

yesterday she offered to paint the green one

on her next visit

in the spring

!!!

now to choose the right blue...

it's my job to find the right paint

any suggestions?

 

Recent Pins

antique quilts

provide color inspiration

for rug hooking 

 as do antique hooked rugs

 

Mutts

gray background

makes the colors shine...

eye candy

Sam Heughan 

Outlander will be back September 10!!!

Never Give Up

 

my house is getting very tidy this weekend

I have been searching for a pattern 

for 2 days...

because it's the only thing I want to hook 

a Lori Brechlin/ Not Forgotten Farm design

this was Sherry's version

isn't it absolute prim perfection

I know I could draw it up on my own

but I must find the pattern...

I'm not normally very OCD

 but I know it's here somewhere

in the mean time

I've gotten most of my patterns organized

by type or designer

I've labelled the folders, baskets and containers

made a list of what and where

that's hanging in my sewing room

but still the pattern eludes me...

wish me luck

I'm going back in

Sew Primitive

I decided Old Glory needed a companion rug...

design elements are from a Cheri Payne pattern in my collection

still using up the already cut strips

Sew Primitive 

in case you want one

move fast...

she's retiring her pattern business at the end of this month

 

makes my heart go pitter pat

all images from Pinterest

Cats Again

you've seen these before

the most wonderful birthday rug

from my AAPG friends in 2010

and 

Lonely Girl

hooked just a little later that year

right now they are hanging in Mom's living room

taking the space designated for the new church rug...

I'm afraid these will get mighty dusty 

waiting to replaced by a new rug

life intervenes

I think these two make a good pair

^^^^^

wishing and praying

for a more peaceful world

More Antique Inspirations

I couldn't resist sharing a few more

this one is way at the top of my to hook list...

another awesome background

don't you love the variety

of animals and their different sizes?

Do you have a favorite rug

from all the antiques I've shared recently?

I'd love to hear about the one

you're most inspired by...

Simply A Must Have

I've been needing some inspiration

and it arrived in the mail yesterday!!!

quilts, rug hooking, punch needle...

it's all here

where to start?

Cheri or Maggie B

such a tough decision...

should I hook or stitch?

looks like my recent ho-hum projects

will be added to the UFO stash

because flowers are calling my name!

Did you get your copy?

pages of joy for prim lovers

I hope you've subscribed too!

it's a must have

on eBay this week

The Boys of Autumn

OOAK

hand hooked rug

one of my favorite new designs...

can't get enough of these bouncy cats

and light backgrounds

Harvest Moon pinkeep

...another of my designs

prim stitched on prairie cloth

walnut stained

rusty pins and bells

backed with wool

not a good picture

much more prim in person...

the pumpkins are such fun to stitch

think this would be a good name for a shop

1784 Harvest Woolens

published in 1996

hard to find

great for machine piecers...

only looked through this a few times...

I hand piece and sometimes think about using the machine more

nah, it's not going to happen....

getting the finishing touches on my upcoming

*Merrie Wynter*

booklet

then I'm done with booklets until later next year...

need time to hook and punch

and quilt that quilt top Mom has ready for me...

you will not believe how gorgeous it is!

preorder Early Harvest booklet!

My fall pattern booklet is almost ready...it'll include a few designs I've hooked before...
they are three of my favorites...

this one will be a bit different in the booklet...

EARLY HARVEST

contains 10 of my original designs

plus ideas for hooking and punching

a bit of color advice...

lots of pumpkins, cats, sunflowers...

one alphabet sampler

and more...

If you'd like to preorder...

$12.50 and $1.50 for S/H

I'll be doing my first shipment Tuesday 9/18

I accept Paypal and personal checks (they have to clear first)...

all booklets ordered directly from me

receive an extra pattern...

kankerdoodle@aol.com

tomorrow I'll be listing it on eBay

BLESTB Launch

11 3/4" x 10 1/4" approx

A wonderful and favorite design by Lori Brechlin...

just a few little variations because I stitched this on prarie cloth

not even weave and sort of paid 0nly 95% attention to the chart...

It looks much more grubby in person...

the edges are folded back and stitched with two rows of thread pulled from the praire cloth...very thifty and looks great...

I was going to use linen thread but this was even better...

will be listed on ebay later today...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=130149430221&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=003

28 1/2" x 23" approx

Here it is...my own design that hooked up exactly as I pictured it in my mind...maybe even a little better! Livvie is checking this one out...

Chester was busy sitting on the counter top crying for some chow...LOL...he's sort of gotten his way the last week or so since he's been so stressed by his new pal...

today it's back to normal since he's been spotted grooming her and they both slept with me last night...

50* and open windows did the trick...

Hand drawn on Wendy's premium linen,

this rug is available as a pattern for $75 plus shipping...

I'll be listing it later today for the BLESTB Launch...

http://cgi.ebay.com/BLESTB-Autumn-Joy-Sampler-pumpkins-cats-sunflower-PRHG_W0QQitemZ130149436201QQihZ003QQcategoryZ1217QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

now, if you're interested in purchasing the finished rug

(it's not bound yet but will be over the next few days...just got finished hooking it this morning...)

give me an email...

I must warn you ahead of time this rug will come at a very dear price as I love it!

I consider my work pieces of art and price accordingly...

In the past I have sold my rugs based on their size but have stopped doing that and now base it on their worthiness as a piece of art...

Well, unless you're one of my sisters...

then you get the big discount...

or Mom, who just has to ask and it's free!

Close up of the upper right corner...the background was hooked with one as-is piece and a few overdyed mottles...of course the alphabet is all wonky...left out a few letters too and used a symbol instead...Cat...Flower...

Lower right corner...these pumpkins crack me up...little bitty...the date, 1884 was the year my Grandmother Pansy was born...and it is from her I inherited the best gift of all...the love of doing handwork...

Thanks again for all the comments...

I'm glad Chester and Olivia have adoring such fans...

if you knew them in person you'd love them too...

Stitches and Punches

Forgot all about this one and unearthed it while moving fabric...a Lori Brechlin counted thread design..changed it a bit as I am known to do...still needs to be walnut stained and finished as a pinkeep...

Never ending May Day launch project...just cannot get a background I like so missed the deadline...using previously cut pieces of red from my scrappy thread basket...yes, I know floss is only 24c a skein at wally world but I am being "make-do" and love using bit and pieces...

Another one that needs finishing...based on an antique hooked rug...

This one cracks me up...based on both a Madhen and Veena's Merchantile snowman...I need a magic wand to start finishing all my pinkeeps for me...