Rug Hooking - a few projects finished at last!

I've been jumping from project to project lately .... as a result, I ended up with several half-finished pieces, which "drives me crazy"!   So, with the weather turning chilly and gray, I spent a few cozy days at home, finishing things up!  What a good feeling!  Now I can get started on some new projects... A hooked rug is also among the newly finished projects and a pic will follow shortly.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Wool hooked on burlap
Measures 11 1/2" in diameter
$65
SOLD

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Wool hooked in burlap
Measures 8 3/4" x 8 3/4"
$40

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Wool hooked on burlap
8 1/2" x 8 3/4"
$40

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

My hooked chair pads have proven to be very popular!  No need for matching sets; one chair pad can spruce up any occasional chair and add a bit of colour and interest to any room.  This is my latest - shades of gray with pops of red.

Hooked Chair Pad
Wool hooked on burlap
Measures approx. 11 1/2" in diameter
$65
available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Primitive/Traditional Hooked Wool Rug

Although the pattern on this rug is called "hit or miss",the technique is really an exercise in precision and balance.   Hooked in rich tones of burgundy/wine - and balanced with shades of gray and pops of colour - I'm thrilled with the end result!

I photographed this piece at East of Eden Antiques in Woodview, Ontario.

Hooked Wool Rug
Measures 33" x 24"
$330
SOLD

Rug Hooked Chair Pads

I recently spent a wonderful week away - a few days in Kelowna with my brother and sister-in-law (Ken & Coleen); then off to Calgary for the wedding of my niece Kendal (daughter of my brother and sister-in-law Steve & Laura).  It was great to see the whole family - including mom! - all together.  But no matter where I go, my work goes with me.  I actually managed to hook these two chair pads while I was away - just in time for Thursday market when I returned home.

Cheerful Chicken Hooked Chair Pad
Wool hooked on burlap
Measures 12" in diameter
$65
SOLD

Sweet Tea Pot Hooked Chair Pad
Wool hooked on burlap
Measures 12" in diameter
$65

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Finally some wool dying!

Since much of my rug hooking work includes nature in some way, shape or form, the colour green is essential - and I am now at the very end of my wonderful stash of various greens.

I only dye wool when I can hang the pieces outside to dry so, after a long winter, today seemed like the perfect day to get the dye pot out.  Don't let the snow on the ground fool you.  It's really quite balmy out there right now!

I mixed green, maize and canary yellow (in no particular order) until I got a green that I liked - added a few drops of rust  - and left the wool bunched up and unstirred in the pot so it would come out with a mottled effect that will be perfect for grasses, leaves etc.  I'm happy with the results!

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 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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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

Rug Hooked Hot Pad

Made from recycled wool cloth hooked on burlap, my rug hooked hot pads are both colourful and durable.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures approx. 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
$38
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Rug Hooked Hot Pad

This rug hooked hot pad would make a great last minute Christmas gift - or maybe a great housewarming gift?

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Measures approx. 9 1/2" x 9"
$40
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

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 Chair Pad

This rug hooked "bird on a berry branch" chair pad was hooked with handspun, hand-dyed wool yarns - all in soft muted tones, but with just a pop of colour in the red berries!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
"Bird on a Berry Branch"
Measures approx. 13" in diameter
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
$65
SOLD

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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
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Hot Pads

These bird-themed hooked hot pads combine wool fabric (the birds and the branches) and hand-spun, hand-dyed pure wool yarn for the background.  Attractive, but durable - a nice addition to the dining table!

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Bird on a branch - blue "heather" background
Measures approx. 9" x 9"
$38.00
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Hot Pad
Bird on a branch - taupe background
Measures approx. 9" x 9 1/2"
$38.00
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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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
SOLD

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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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Hooked Rug

Over the past month, I spent many, many happy hours on the back deck working on this new rug.  The lively circular pattern was hooked in an array of colourful wools in solids and plaids; the background is a rich black and charcoal gray tweed.  The rug would add interest to any environment - from sleek modern to country cottage!

Hooked Rug
Wool Hooked on Burlap
Measures 35 1/2" x 20 1/2"
$325
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

Rug Hooked Chair Pad

Last week, I spent three lovely days at my friend Joan's cottage - along with another friend, Pam.  The three of us have known each other since our early school days (Joan and I went to kindergarten together!).  We went out on a beautiful canoe ride; and enjoyed a nice long walk along the cottage road.  Of course, we also ate well - and enjoyed our evening "cocktails"!  I was also able to sit out on the deck and finish this little "bird on a berry branch" chair pad - just in time to sell it at Thursday market!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Bird on a Berry Branch - yarn hooked on burlap
$65
SOLD

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
SOLD

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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This tea-pot themed rug hooked chair pad is done in primitive colours of teal and beiges.   A fun addition to a kitchen or dining room!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Teal and Beige wool on burlap
Measures approx. 12 1/2" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD