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!
