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Jacobean Jewel

10/16/2013

3 Comments

 
By Guest Blogger Gretchen Bolar
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I started hooking January 2013.  This rug was indeed the largest I have tackled.  I had made 4 rugs prior to this one. I started this at the Cambria Pines Rug Retreat in June 2013….while suffering a huge case of jet lag as I had arrived back from Bali the same day I went to Cambria. 

My teacher was Eric Sandberg.  He and I had great color debates.....in the end I think I won….which I understand is quite a feat with Eric.   Being from California I like lots of color.   I am a student of Gene Shepherd in Anaheim, CA who also likes a lot of color.   I used wool (dyed and from the bolt) as well as wool and silk ribbon.  I had great fun making it…..but it was probably a bit large for a beginner.  I will be attending Cambria Pines Rug Retreat again this year to study with Michele Micarelli.

I am saving the Morris patterns  I have from you until I am a better hooker.  I have completed ten rugs so far….working hard to become a better hooker.  Would love to come to visit you sometime as I love your designs.

Gretchen Bolar


Great job Gretchen!  Bold and beautiful!  A fun Jacobean design of large proportions for wide cut splashes of bright colour.  I asked Gretchen for the story behind the upper right hand corner being a different colour plan than the rest of the border, and this was her response. 

"Real story is I did not want to dye more of the purple…..but no one who knows me thought that…they just thought it was my strange touch…which I am becoming famous for.   Gene wanted me to put more aqua on the other side for balance….but I guess I did not mind if it did not balance.
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This pattern can be viewed on my site:  http://www.encompassingdesigns.com/signature-designs.html


3 Comments
Julie Mosgrove
10/16/2013 04:14:18 am

This is a great rug but I must tell you, gently, that it would be a greater piece, if you did the upper right corner over in the same colour as the rest of the border. Symmetry is important in this piece and if you going to leave it, it should be balanced as Gene stated. It will always look odd, and will always require an explanation.

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Glenna
10/16/2013 04:19:19 am

This is a beautiful rug and I love the border, it is stunning and original to the artist...well done!!

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Cathie Mourre
10/16/2013 07:54:32 am

I love this rug, indeed it is a beautiful and original piece. I think the border is just a good reason to strike up a conversation. Love it.

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