Floral hooked rug

After a busy pre-Christmas schedule of shows in Peterborough and Lakefield, I'm looking forward to getting back to work on some new projects.  This pretty floral rug had been in the works for a while, and I enjoyed spending the recent frigid days finishing it in the comfort of my cozy new home.  The rug measures approximately 29" x 20"; $325.  For more information you can contact me at rdyer@nexicom.net or PM on Facebook.   SOLD

Sheep Hot Pad

I had so much fun playing with the colours in this cheerful rug hooked piece.  Measuring 8.5" x 8.5", it would be the perfect size for a hot pad, or a wall hanging in a country kitchen.  (Wool hooked on burlap) $55.00

SOLD

Hooked Chair Pads

Two more rug hooked chair pads in the "hit or miss" style:  neutrals with a hit of plum in the centre; and "50 shades of pinks and blues"!

Rug hooked chair pad
Measures 11 1/2" in diameter
$65.00
SOLD

Rug hooked chair pad
Measures 11" in diameter
$65.00
SOLD

Hooked Rug

I finally finished this rug after squeezing in hooking time between selling and packing up a house, and moving into a new apartment.  It's a primitive pattern hooked in earth tones, but those hits of orange really brighten it up!  The rug measures 30" x 19".  $325  SOLD

A Labour of Love

Working the many shades of greens and blues into this garden motif was challenging but satisfying, and I'm thrilled with the end result!  The rug measures 31" x 21"; $380.

A reminder that you can find me at the Lakefield Farmers Market on Thursdays (9am - 2pm) and at A Summer Art Show, a group exhibition on David Hickey's beautiful property in Warsaw, just east of Lakefield and north of Peterborough.  For directions: www.davidhickeyartist.com

SOLD

A Labour of Love

Working the many shades of greens and blues into this garden motif was challenging but satisfying, and I'm thrilled with the end result!  The rug, hooked with wool into burlap, measures 31" x 21"; $380.

A reminder that you can find me at the Lakefield Farmers Market on Thursdays (9am - 2pm) and at A Summer Art Show, a group exhibition on David Hickey's beautiful property in Warsaw, just east of Lakefield and north of Peterborough.  For directions: www.davidhickeyartist.com

Nature calls!

Just in time for Mother's Day - or maybe you're sprucing up your home or cottage for a new summer season?  These traditional rug hooked chair pads will add a hit of colour and fun to any room, nook or cranny.  Each piece is made with recycled wool fabric hooked onto burlap.  Contact me at rdyer@nexicom.net for more info or to purchase.

Measures 12" in diameter
$65
SOLD

Measures 12" in diameter
SOLD

Measures 12" in diameter
$65
SOLD

Measures 12" in diameter
$65
SOLD

Hooked Rug

I always hook my own designs, but I couldn't resist taking on this quaint and lovely design by Joan Moshimer, a well-known rug hooker and author who lived and worked in Kennebunkport, Maine. The piece measures 38" x 26" and is hooked with wool on burlap. Moshimer entitled her design "Village Meeting House"; I fondly refer to it as "purple mountain majesty". $500.   Contact me at rdyer@nexicom.net.   SOLD

Hot Pads A'Plenty!

I've been busy preparing for the annual Fibre Arts Festival tomorrow (March 19) from 10am - 4pm at the Sports & Wellness Centre in Peterborough.  Here are a few "smalls" I'll have on hand for purchase - great handcrafted gifts for Easter, Mother's Day .... or just for yourself!

Hot Pad/Mini-Chair Pad - Sunflower
Measures 9" in diameter
$45

SOLD

Hot Pad - Spring Floral
Measures 8" x 7"
$35
SOLD

Hot Pad - Cups of Tea
7" x 7 1/2"
$35

Hot Pad - Sunflower
Measures 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"
$38
SOLD

Hot Pad - Blue & Yellow Hit or Miss
Measures 7 3/4" x 7 3/4"
$38
SOLD

Hot Pad - Blue & Black Hit or Miss
Measures 8" in diameter
$38

Mini Hot Pads
Each measures approx. 6" in diameter
$30 each

Shades of Gray Hooked Rug

Rug Hooked Bench Pad

This recently finished floral wool bench pad was hooked in rich tones of blues with a black background.  It has a primitive air, but would fit nicely into any decor - country, cottage, or formal.  It would work equally well as a bench pad (including a piano bench), or table runner.  As always, I'd be happy to arrange a house call in the Lakefield/Apsley/Peterborough area to ensure the piece works well in your home.  Contact me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Hooked Bench Pad
Measures 36 1/4" x 10 1/4"
$180
SOLD

Hooked Bench Pad
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Rug Hooked Hot Pads & Chair Pads

My "fun with tea bags" art consumed a fair bit of my time over the holidays, and now I'm finally getting around to posting some pics of my newest hooked pieces.  There seems to be much renewed interest in this primitive art;  our newly-formed Kawartha Rug Hooking Guild already has about 30 new members, and I've also been invited to give a few beginner workshops at Cedar Lane in Lakefield.

These two hooked hot pads have been done in the "hit or miss" style .... a great way to use up the growing stash of cut strips left over from earlier projects.  Each measures 8" in diameter.

Hooked Hot Pad
$38

Hooked Hot Pad
$38.00
SOLD

Hooked chair pads add a lovely touch of whimsy and colour to any room.  The sheep pad measures 11 1/2 in diameter; the tea pot pad is 12" in diameter.

Hooked Chair Pad
$65
SOLD

Hooked Chair Pad
$65.00
SOLD

Mixed Media/Tea Bag Art

I took a wee break from rug hooking over the Christmas season to work on something new.  I've always loved the art of mixed media, so the idea of incorporating little paintings done on used & dried tea bags (and the odd coffee filter) really appealed to me - and inspired me to get out my watercolours and inks again. Each simple illustration has been mounted on textured stretched canvas and sealed with a thin coat of wax.

5" x 5"
$30
SOLD

5" x 5"
$30

5" x 5"
$30

5" x 5"
$30
SOLD

5" x 5"
$30
SOLD

4" x 4"
$22

4" x 4"
$22
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4" x 4"
$22
SOLD

5" x 7"
$35
SOLD