Wet Felted Wall Hanging

I call this wall hanging "fireflies in the garden" ... because of the way the way beads in the centres of the flowers catch the light.  The piece was wet felted on a warm sunny fall day a couple of weeks ago - then embellished with machine stitching and beads.

Wet Felted Wall Hanging
Embellished with machine stitching and beads
Measures 16 1/2" x 18 1/2"
$90

Wool Hot Pads & "Mug Rugs"

I knew there was still a bit of life left in the beautiful striped burgundy and green blanket!  After disposing of the "holey" bits, I was able to make five sets of 4 coasters (mug rugs); and six hot pads.  Each item is double-thickness, machine stitched, and then finished off with a complementary blanket stitch edging.

The rich colours in these pieces would add lots of life to a rustic environment.....

Wool Hot Pads & Mug Rugs

Hot pads measure approx. 8" x 8"
$15 each

Mug Rugs measure approx. 4  1/2" diameter
 (Set of 4) - $20 each

Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

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

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
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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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Mug Rugs and Hot Pads

I've been taking advantage of some quiet time during the Christmas season to upcycle some more of the great wool blankets I've been collecting.  I especially love the rich charcoal gray and black in this particular piece of wool. These hot pads and mug rugs (coasters) are all double-layered, machine sewn, and finished off with a black wool blanket stitch.

Hot Pads
(Measure approx. 10 1/2" in diameter)
$18 each (six available)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Mug Rugs
(Measure approx. 4 1/2" in diameter)
$20 per set of 4 (two sets available)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Hot Pads
(Measure approx. 8" x 8")
$15 each (two available)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Wool Hot Pads - "Trapper Point" Collection!

Among my collection of thrift shop blankets was a pure wool Trapper Point blanket - full of holes and no longer viable for use as a blanket.  I salvaged what I could of the beautiful blanket to make these classic-style hot pads.  Each pad is double thickness, machine stitched and then edged with blanket stitch.

Round Hot Pads
Approx. 10 1/2" in diameter
$18 each (2 currently in stock)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Square Hot Pads
Approx. 8" square
$15 each (9 currently in stock)
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Wool Blanket Rug

I'm always trying to come up with new ideas for upcycling the stash of donated wool blankets that have been piling up in my supply room.    Instead of making small items with all of them, I thought it would be fun to make a rug!  This little cutie would be sweet in a nursery or little girl's bedroom, and feels soft and warm underfoot.

The rug is made with two layers of heavy wool blanket; pieces have been attached with blanket stitch; and embellished with machine stitched circles.  It is a good weight, but I would recommend it be used with a non-slip underlay.  Easy care - just wash in cold water, and hang to dry.

Upcycled Pink Blanket Scatter Rug
Measures 38" x 26"
$60
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

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Felted Wall Hanging - Tangled Garden

I've been working on this wild 'tangled garden' for a few weeks.  The background piece was wet felted; the garden was needle felted with bits of dyed rovings, and hand-dyed wool yarns.  Then the whole piece was embellished with buttons and beads from my growing collection!

Tangled Garden Felted Wall Hanging
Wet and Needle Felting
Measures approx. 14" x 13"
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This little chair pad was hooked using hand spun, hand dyed wool yarn on burlap.  Wouldn't he add a whimsical touch to any room!?

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

Rug Hooked Angel Wall Hanging

This sweet angel was hooked using hand-dyed, hand-spun wool yarns.  I designed her with a floral theme - making her appropriate as a year round addition to your home! Perfect for a child's room; a sunroom perhaps.

Rug Hooked Angel Wall Hanging
Measures approx. 23" x  11"
$150
Available by contacting me at rdyer @nexicom.net

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

The early fall days here in the Kawarthas have been warm and sunny; the trees have just started turning to glorious oranges and yellows - the same colours of hand-spun, hand-dyed wool yarns that were hooked into this cheerful chair pad!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Wool Yarn on Burlap
Measures 12 1/4" diameter
$65
Available by contacting rdyer@nexicom.net
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Hooked Chair Pads

I'm still digging into that treasure trove of beautiful handspun wool yarns that my neighbor gave me!  And because of this beautiful September weather, I'm still  able to hook outside on the deck.   I guess these   sweet little floral chair pads (lovely for a pretty bedroom or guest room) are my last nod to summer as I'm watching the trees gradually change colour!

Hooked Chair Pad - Floral on Soft White Background
Wool Yarn on Burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me rdyer@nexicom.net
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Hooked Chair Pad - Floral on Pink Background
Wool  Yarn on Burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Needle Felted Wall Hanging

One of the great things about meeting my customers face-to-face is that I find out where my work is going!  I love to hear that one of my pieces will be "perfect on that chair in the kitchen", or "hanging on the wall in mom's bedroom"!!  It's always nice to know that the work is appreciated, and going to a good home.  So when I heard the story behind the purchase of this needle felted wall hanging - that it was meant to lift the spirits of a family member who had recently suffered a loss -  I was especially gratified and moved.

Needle Felted Wall Hanging
Floral Garden Felted on Spot Dyed Wool
$40
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Sunflower Rug Hooked Chair Pad

I wasn't even finished this sunflower chair pad, when it was bought up by a lovely couple I met a few years ago - annual cottagers who make a point of visiting the Lakefield Farmers' Market when they're here for their vacation.  I had the piece finished for them when they returned the following week.

This chair pad was hooked using some of the beautiful handspun yarns I was recently "gifted", and I especially loved working with the various tones and textures of yellow yarns used in the flower.  

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Hand-spun yarns hooked on burlap
$65
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Needle Felted Wall Hanging

Many, many years ago, I loved to paint with watercolours.  It's not an art I pursued, but this form of needle felting definitely brings out the "watercolour painter" in me.   This little floral design was done on a wool backing that I spot-dyed in shades of greens/blues and yellows.

Needle Felted Wall Hanging
Measures 11" x 10" (including branch)
$35
SOLD

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