Boiled Wool Mug Rugs

I'm up to my eyeballs in half-finished projects so I decided to take today to tackle each of them one at a time - and try to stay focused!

Among the many items my neighbor Suzanne donated to me - contributions to my growing stash of fabulous fabrics and yarns - was a beautiful half-finished wool sweater with a lovely intricate pattern.  After felting the sweater in a hot wash, I turned the wool into these colourful double-layer "mug rugs" - and finished them off with a blanket stitch in a complementary colour.

Boiled Wool Mug Rugs (Coasters)
Set of 4 - $18
Available by contacting me at rdyer@nexicom.net

Hooked Hot Pad

At the end of any rug hooking project, "hookers" are always left with  lots of leftover strands of cut wool.  In my case, all of these strands ended up in a disorderly mess which I was determined to conquer.  I've heard many hookers refer to projects for using up their leftovers as "hit and miss" - but if you're looking for a well-balanced outcome in your piece, I don't thing "hit and miss" is an accurate definition.   I was happy with the balance in colour and texture in this hooked hot pad - especially like the rich "hits" of purples throughout.

Rug Hooked Hot Pad
wool hooked on burlap
Measures 8 1/2" x 8 1/2"
$38
SOLD

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