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Monday, March 12, 2012

My Weekend Nemesis....conquered

~Nemesis~

1.  A source of harm or ruin
2.  An opponent that cannot be beaten or overcome

But alas...I have overcome and conquered
My Weekend Nemesis

Why do I label my newest creation as a nemesis...well you see, when I am really into a project...
I can't walk away, it's an addiction of sorts.  The house could fall down around me and I would probably ignore it ;)

Just for the record, hubby finally did the sink full of dishes yesterday, LOL

So here it is...My inspiration came from antique Crocks and Stoneware
you know the ones with the pretty BLUE designs on  them..birds, floral motifs, squiggles, yeah those ones.

Just freely drew the design onto burlap (I don't do much rug hooking and it's all I had on hand)

I did walk away long enough to replenish my body with food and drink, 
oh and I even took Maygan sandal shopping yesterday BUT
when we returned home..it was right back to hooking

Here it is..

It's the biggest hooking project I have done so far...I think it is my 4th, it measures about 12" x 12".  The edges are not exactly straight but that's okay, maybe someday I will get better at this art..  Practice & Patience.

Bluebird Bliss,
Traci

23 comments:

  1. What a lovely design! It looks wonderful. I wish I could "hook".

    Blessings,
    Becki

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  2. You did a wonderful job on that rug hooking, Traci!! I love it....wish I had some of your talent!

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  3. Wow, Traci!! It's so Beautiful! You did a wonderful job!
    You certainly are talented! Thanks for sharing!!

    sandraallen260@centurytel.net

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  4. OMGoodness Traci!
    It is beautiful!!!!
    Love it.
    I'm so jealous, I wish I could rug hook.
    Hugs,
    Tam

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  5. I love it, it's a great design!
    Even artists have to eat, drink, and buy sandals!
    Have a great day!

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  6. It turned out wonderful! Warm Blessings!~Amy

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  7. How beautiful Traci. You are so talented. You even got the dishes done for you:) -Steph-

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  8. you did a wonderful job! Im the same way with projects... once i get started i just cant wait to get er done! :)

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  9. I want to learn how to do this I will conquer it love your work always so pretty

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  10. This looks great! Glad you won the battle!
    }}Hugs{{
    Vicky

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  11. Like I said - there isn't anything you don't do - and do masterfully....and I'm not just talking about how you managed to get hubby to do the dishes! Your little ruglet is GORGEOUS! I love the blue and white! Yikes - I'm being outhooked by a newbie! ;o) Happy Monday! Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  12. Awesome work - you are such a dab hand at anything!
    Beautiful!

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  13. I love your design and the finished product. Good job.

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  14. Beautiful!!! I Love the design!!! You did a wonderful job!!!
    Prim Blessings
    Robin

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  15. Hi Traci, WOW you did an awesome job! I love your design too, so beautiful! I keep saying I want to try my hand at hooking, hopefully one of these I will get to follow through with it. I sure wish they would have some kind of classes around here to learn, would make it a whole lot easier to learn.
    Wishing you a wonderful week.
    Hugs Mary

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  16. Wow...I love it Traci...great job! How are you cutting your strips? I really need to find a wool cutter soon.
    Happy Planting...soon :)
    patti

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  17. Love the design! I am new to hooking and hoping to improve as I go along too.You really did a fantastic job on it.Hugs,Jen

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  18. Love it. The colors..the everything. I so wanna learn one day.
    Hugs Trace

    www.grannytracescrapsandsquares.com

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  19. I know what you mean. We have a few of those nemesis's around the house. The only harm they do is to our mental health... lol. You conquered this one amazingly. I love the muted colors.
    Hugs~Carol

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  20. I adore your project. It's so original, and I love the simplicity of the 2 colors. You've inspired me to get out my hooking supplies!
    Blessings,
    Susie

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  21. holy cow woman everything you touch is magic..I love it..have a wonderful day.;) your work is wonderful.:)

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  22. Beautiful!! Lovely blog; I'm a new follower!
    Best,
    Anne ♥♥

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