Fields of Wildflowers...

This is another rug that's taking forever, I brought it out of hiding to work on this summer.  For now, I'm closing the gap at the bottom of rug. I think I can fit a few more flowers in that space. 

Mr. Rabbity is Hooked...

Okay, the hooking is done so I'm going to post a picture. Next, to the cleaners to get serged and steamed flat, then I can whip the edge. This tiny rug took me forever to hook. 

Dang Rabbit Rug...

I'm still hooking on that dang rabbit. I know, don't take it out on my rug, especially since I'm the lazy one not Mr. Rabbity. Well, there's so little left to hook. Just two corners... Then I will post pictures. I'm mulling over how to complete this rug, pillow or wall hanging?

Self~Portrait Photograph...

This step, changing picture into a sketch... 

Next step, getting it out of my iPad!! 

Working on the Hair...

I've been gathering HAIR wool for my self-portrait kit. In the picture I choose my hair looks black. It's not.  It's 50 shades of bottled brown... I've decided to highlight with other colors here and there to give it a bit of life. Colors you wouldn't normally find in hair. Of course today, anything goes, so I'm going to add my favorite color purple. So far this is what I've found on eBay. I just love this wool...

Isn't it a beauty...

Flesh Tones for Self Portrait...

This is my first batch of wool gathered for my portrait kit.... Rug hooker, Tish Murphy dyed these. You can buy your own at TishKits.com .... I'm very happy with these shades/tones.

Portrait Kit...

Okay, I'm off to a good start with my self portrait kit... 

I've bought:

Flesh tone wool for face 

Stiff sticky material that traces good

Rug Warp (good for cuts #3 thru #6) 

Tonight I will go thru my small stash of wool for colors to use on my dark brown hair and blouse. What I can't find I will go shopping at all my favorite online stores that carry wool!

The hunt is on...