tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post3820592698970175480..comments2024-01-30T03:45:41.002-07:00Comments on Through The Barn Door: BACK AT ITThe Barn Doorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-23379760966087946112010-10-23T08:15:21.222-07:002010-10-23T08:15:21.222-07:00Karen I have just started hooking. Well, I started...Karen I have just started hooking. Well, I started last Feb, fizzled out and am starting again. I just can't get the pattern tight in the frame to pull the loops. Drives me nuts. I will probably get it figured out. Love your sunflower. Where do you find the smaller patterns? I think I would do better to start with something smaller. There are so many rug hooking places on the web, it's overwhelming. Did you draw your pattern?Rural Ramblerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06732196758829385989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-34195076794296543882010-10-20T18:11:01.156-07:002010-10-20T18:11:01.156-07:00Thanks Lisa! I haven't 'un'hooked any...Thanks Lisa! I haven't 'un'hooked anything yet so we shall see! Have got to decide on the background, I'm one of those that flies by the seat of my pants when I don't have a colored pattern to go from!!The Barn Doorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628854420364509748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-51080793279607432532010-10-20T16:28:37.570-07:002010-10-20T16:28:37.570-07:00I am glad you got back into it. I think you will ...I am glad you got back into it. I think you will continue to get used to the new frame. It took me a little while to stop poking myself. I think the sunflower looks great. I think I would do some background around a petal or two before I un hooked anything. I think you will like it. I haven't hooked in a while. I don't know why. Maybe tonight.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07180199800823252741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-69225256621629290262010-10-19T12:59:48.045-07:002010-10-19T12:59:48.045-07:00Karen ~
I think Cathy is correct about the hooking...Karen ~<br />I think Cathy is correct about the hooking frame. To be honest, I've never used a hoop, but I like how a frame can keep the fabric so taut. I get very creative in turning the frame because for whatever reason, I hate to reposition. Frames can be hazardous. I have bled on more than one occasion :)<br />As much as I HATE reverse hooking, at this point I'd say to change the outline to gold, though it may be okay depending on your background.<br />Thanks so much for sharing!<br />Pug hugs :)<br />LaurenRugs and Pugshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17084387971128823025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4890029005765166082.post-36905388898939767122010-10-19T12:07:57.382-07:002010-10-19T12:07:57.382-07:00I like your sunflower and the colors so far! Afte...I like your sunflower and the colors so far! After you hook awhile on a frame you probably will never go back to a hoop. They have pads to protect your arms that fit over the hooking, but I move my pattern around so much while hooking they don't work for me. I cut off the toes of a couple of old pairs of thick cotton socks and slip them on my hooking arm. Looks goofy but then when have I ever cared about that!!<br />Hope you keep us posted on your progress!<br />Hugs!<br />Cathy GCathy G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14409521338403315750noreply@blogger.com