Rug Hooked Hot Pad

This hot pad, like many I've done in the past, is designed to use up the leftover strands of wool from other projects. This design, traditionally called 'hit and miss' is misleading.  To end up with a well-balanced design - both in colour and texture - takes a critical eye and some careful colour planning.  In the end, though, it is a great way to bust that stash!

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 8 1/4" x 8"
$38
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Rug Hooked Hot Pad

The primitive floral design on this hot pad was hooked entirely with recycled wool fabric on burlap.  Cheerful and colourful, this little piece would definitely add a hint of summer to your kitchen or dining table.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 8 1/2" x 9"
$40
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Rug Hooked Hot Pad

This charming chick was hooked using recycled wool fabric on burlap; the background was done in oatmeal coloured pure wool yarns - and would make a great and useful addition to any cottage or country kitchen!

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 8 1/2" x 9"
$40
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Hot Pad

A nice touch for any kitchen or dining table, this hot pad is not only sweet, but practical!  The chubby little blue bird was hooked with recycled wool fabric on a burlap backing; the background is done in handspun oatmeal coloured wool yarn.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures 9" x 9"
$40
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

After a few weeks' hiatus for the Christmas season, I'm so glad to be back together with the Wednesday group of rug hookers based in Lakefield.  It's such an interesting and eclectic group of women (and one man!) and while we all lead such different lives, we share a very special bond that's grown strong over the years.  This is a piece that I finished yesterday over coffee, muffins and great conversation.

I love the rich dramatic tones of grays and blacks against the textured black and red background of the chair pad.  Hooked in the primitive tradition, I used recycled wool strips on a burlap backing.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures approx. 12 1/2" in diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

I love the rich tones of this chair pad.  The golds and yellows in the sunflower, and the deep purple background were hooked with hand-spun, hand-dyed wool yarns on burlap.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures 12 1/4" in diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Great Big Tea Cozy

This oversized tea cozy is made from an upcycled yellow & gold fuzzy blanket - and embellished with blanket stitch and a few complementary buttons.  Not only will it keep your tea warm, but the rich colours will add a warm glow to your kitchen.  The cozy measures 11" high; and 13" at the base.

Great Big Tea Cozy
$22
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Rug Hooked Chair Pad

How about some colourful flowers to brighten up this cold winter season!?  The design of this chair pad was hooked using strips of wool fabric; the background was hooked with oatmeal coloured hand-spun yarn - all on burlap.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Measures approx. 12 1/2" in diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Bits and Pieces

I vowed that nothing in my stash of yarns and wools will go to waste!  These little mug rugs (coasters) were made from the smallest leftover bits of wool used in other projects.  Rustic, and especially great for cottage or cabin, each piece is double layered, machine stitched, and finished off with complementary blanket stitch.

Mug Rugs
$20 - set of four
available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Mug Rugs
$20 - set of four
available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD