Rug hooking patterns~

"Prim Santa with Tree" Copyright Michelle L. Palmer 

I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

The four of us were together for a quiet dinner. It was nice to hold still as

both Alaina and Will work retail/entertainment. A busy time for them.

Dean and I are so grateful for their love and laughter.

So hard to believe December is just a blink away!

I have been trying to finish "Jasper & Snickers," my donkey rug,

so that I can start on a prim Santa project!

I translated this prim friend from one of my paintings... he is such a tease.

Those eyes!

I'm not good at starting new rugs while one is still unfinished. 

Not a bad thing but I would LOVE to work on a seasonal piece

at the same time and not feel guilty~ (giggle)

I think it is because I don't want to confuse wool palettes
in my small project area.

I have added some new rug hooking patterns to my Etsy Shop~ 

They are hand drawn onto primitive linen.

I do my best to keep lines straight on the grain.

 Pattern in my Etsy Shop

'Buffalo Check Santa' with his bluebird of happiness!

Inspired by one of my punch needle designs, the smaller size has a starry sky.

 Pattern in my Etsy Shop

'Buffalo Check Santa' with his bluebird of happiness~

The larger size has the same twig border and tree...

 Pattern in my Etsy Shop

'White Birch Snowman' with his Cardinals~ based on my punch needle design.

Pattern in my Etsy Shop

'White Birch Snowman' with his Cardinals~ based on my punch needle design.

'Jasper and Snickers' are coming along! 

There are not enough 'play' hours to the day~

I never want to rush just to get something finished.

Snickers face is almost done! That is the most challenging part for me,

capturing the likeness and character. Once I finish his eye area and those ears...

I will be able to zip the soil in and crochet the edges!

Always thinking of hearts that are recovering from hurricanes,

flooding, fires, health emergencies and family loss~

You're never far from our hearts and prayers.

Wishing your hearts joy~