Horse and Posies

original 

the horses have it

for the third quarter pattern

faded version

can't wait to see what you do with this design

so much potential...

a true reproduction

or add your own spin

simple pattern to copy and enlarge

I've been thinking stars...

have had this photo saved for ages

it looks so old

date is more recent...

(apologies for not knowing the hooker)

love this one!

this one is super simple to draw up

no need to copy and enlarge

just fold paper for your star shape

(use freezer paper for bigger stars)

in the size you want

and your template is ready...

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Bonus Reproduction Pattern

This was another possible repro rug

for the 3rd quarter

I'm not really a chicken person

(except for Chik Fil A)

so I gave it a pass...

 I did some practice editing

at Foto Flex

first I turn it into a sketch

then fade

Next some more advance editing

to smooth the design

as you can see...

I'm interested in getting the basic layout

to transfer to rug backing

the details 

can be done as you hook

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Hope you enjoy this bonus pattern

I know you know this

but still...

while any photo can be edited this way

please do not

copy patterns of current designers

respect their rights

and support their businesses...

we need them to keep creating!!!

Antique Rug of the Quarter

Almost time

for the 3rd pattern

of the quarter...

reproducing antique rugs...

After much deliberation 

it came down to these two rugs...

I think the stars could be amazing in

prim shades

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the horse with flowers 

has so many possibilities

 my rug would have a cat instead

probably sunflowers

 pumpkins instead of flower posts...

more of an "inspired by"

than a reproduction...

So

what do you think?

I'll be sharing the pattern with you on 

July 1st...