Blackbird Wool Hooked Rug

'Blackbird on a Sunny Flower' Fraktur #2 of 6 copyright 2019 Michelle L. Palmer

Illustration copyright 2010

Inspired by summer walks along the Erie Canal~

Poison Sumac leaves and blossoms are so pretty (from a distance)

The leaves hang similar to the top arch~ turning crimson in the Fall.

The blossoms are beautiful~ I made mine salmon, a little lighter than true.

Every now and then a sunflower blossom will pop up

along the pathway edge.

Chipmunks and squirrels drop some of their bird feeder stash

and they take seed in unexpected places!

I included a photograph of my 'Fraktur & Flourish'

pen & ink with watercolor illustration

that inspired the summery piece~

The bird and I had a few closed door meetings.

Feather colors were changed a few times and if I stare at it

for too long I get thinking the wing could still be a different color!

I just LOVE how the warmth and texture of wool is bringing new life

to my collection of walnut ink illustrations!

I draw my patterns by hand on primitive linen.

Finished rug size is 24" wide by 22" tall (actual hooked area)

3.5" to 4" border around the entire design

allowing ample room for your frame.

I take care to keep the lines straight of the grain.

Linen edges are taped to prevent fraying. I use green Frog Brand tape.

It is available through my Etsy shop:

"Blackbird on a Sunny Flower"

It will be a while for number three in the series to be completed~

Free time is shared with gardening and sunsets...

How we have waited for Spring to arrive!

Wishing your hearts happiness~

Always!