Scrappy Hooking

subtle differences

the row on the left was hooked using one wool

the middle row was hooked with two different wools

the last row was hooked with at least 3 different wools

I rarely hook anything using only one wool

whether it's the background, a house or flag

I like the interest mixing different wools creates

each of the wools in the left row is a texture

the blue is also overdyed

using a variety of wools comes naturally to me

my first handwork love was quilting

many people choose a line of fabric

and make a quilt using only those fabrics

to my eyes

it turns out looking like a purchased comforter

as the colors are made to blend well together

there is no spark, no interest

anyone could have made the exact same quilt

when I hook a rug

no one will ever hook one the same

having a large stash of wool

is like having a painter's palette

use this color, mix that color

all the same wool

ho hum to my eyes

a little better

but not much interest

this is what I love

mixing different shades of the same color

sometimes adding a bit of something different

rust with the red

gray with the tan

teal with the blue

So that's it

when it comes to wool

the more variation the better in my eyes

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how about an update on my No Spend on Supplies year?

I broke down and bid on 2 kits by Notforgotten Farm

you know I love me some Lori B designs!!!

that were donated to the Mango on a Mission auction in May

thank you to one of my followers

for donating them 

last week the binge shopping continued with a new

wool dye book

that's it this year...less than $75 all together

is it okay if I pat myself on the back?

there is so much on my wish list

but even more on my 

"already in the house I want to stitch or hook" list

Happy Saturday!