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

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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Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This design was inspired by an heirloom design, and - unlike my more primitive designs -  it's a bit of a departure for me.  The lovely floral bouquet against a cheery yellow background would look especially lovely in a sunroom, or on a big comfy chair in a baby's room!

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Wool Yarn hooked on Burlap
Measures 14" in diameter
$80
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

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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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 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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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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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

Rug Hooked Chair Pad

This sweet little hooked chair pad would look lovely in a pretty bedroom.  This piece was hooked with a beautiful hand-dyed, hand-spun pink wool yarns.

Rug Hooked Chair Pad
Hand-spun wool yarn on burlap
Measures 12" diameter
$65
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net
SOLD

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