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Coastal Quilts reflecting a memory from the past.....

8/17/2013

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By guest blogger Patricia Truesdale
PictureCoastal Quilts 36 1/2" x 20 1/2"
I've enjoyed hooking Sue Cunningham's, Coastal Quilts rug design.
 
I used to accompany my uncle as he checked lighthouses along Lake St. Clair in south western Ontario.   As we traveled from house to house he would tell me stories of his days on ships, the importance of lighthouses, and how someday they might all be gone.  
 
He was my favourite uncle.  He is buried by the water and not far from the one remaining (non functioning) lighthouse in the area.  I often sit by the lighthouse and think of our times together.  The Coastal Quilts rug  reminds me of those days. 
   
The design was printed on a linen foundation (my favourite backing), hooked with #8 cut, in a 'primitive' manner (no shading).  I used all new wool, mostly from a wonderful and reliable shop I found online, Encompassing Designs!  I used the one blue for the sky but turned the strips of wool over for a slight difference in the upper clouds.
   
I had fun hooking the rugs which I changed from quilts to rugs, on the line.  I liked the boats on the distant horizon with their colourful sails.  I wanted the water to look 'cold'.  I think it does with the rich darker blue.
 
Thanks for the design!

Patricia Truesdale

Patty, thanks so much for sharing such a sentimental story! With so many lighthouses being decommissioned we are loosing an important part of our past.  I appreciate you taking the time to write these lovely words about your uncle and I am sure Sue will be as touched as I am that a memory from your past was captured in her design.  A story painted with wool!    



Coincidentally, this pattern is listed as pattern of the week and will be featured until August 19th.
  

2 Comments
Sue Cunningham
8/17/2013 09:25:51 am

Hi Patricia,

I am so pleased you enjoyed hooking this little pattern of mine. And I'm especially touched by your uncle's story. The switch from quilts to rugs is a great idea, too. As a rule, I rarely ever hook the same piece more than once unless it's a special request from a friend. But funnily enough, I've been considering hooking this one again in different colours using off-the-bolt textures. You just gave me the boost to do it...thanks!

Sue

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Charlene
8/18/2013 11:30:32 pm

Having spent many years of my professional life at sea , I think Patricia captured the cold of the ocean and the grey of the skies expertly. Gives me a shiver.

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