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Sharing a bit of eye candy.....

12/12/2013

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Cabbagetown or Ville des choux
Sent in by Kris Murdock.  Sue Cunningham will be pleased to see a second version of this this delightful pattern hooked. 

Cabbagetown is a neighbourhood located on the east side of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.  It comprises "the largest continuous area of preserved Victorian housing in all of North America", according to the Cabbagetown Preservation Association. 

Cabbagetown's name derives from the Irish immigrants who moved to the neighbourhood beginning in the late 1840s, said to have been so poor that they grew cabbage in their front yards.

Sue cleverly featured the top parts (attics) of the decorative Victorian buildings, a more interesting and artistic approach.

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Giddy Up!
Hi Christine
I'm happy to say "Giddy Up" is all finished, except for the binding tape, which will go on soon.  This mat was so fun to hook, as there were no expectations.  I guess I should explain that.  I was the lucky winner of this pattern and all because I guessed the right number in a contest.  As I hooked this pattern, I didn't have to think  what color would be suitable for the future owner, all I had to do was  hook what I liked with what colors of yarn I had in my stash.  We never had a rocking horse at our house, but there were teddy bears and balls. The ball in this pattern reminds me of those rubber balls we would get to bounce outside come spring. So thank you Christine for the pattern.  It took me down memory lane and was so enjoyable and playful to hook.
Merry Christmas and Best Wishes for 2014
Sandra Sampson

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Really enjoy your Blog! Read you every day. My friend and I stopped by your wonderful shop a few months ago and you took quick photo of my "rug in process". Now working on a set of stair runners for my daughter. Keep up your writing. Your site is one of my favorites.  Best regards, Dick Barr, New Hampshire

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Dick Barr holding up his work in progress on a visit to our Studio during the summer.

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Coastal Quilts design by Sue Cunningham
Picked this pattern up at your shop two summers ago and finally got to hooking. Thought you would like to see it finished. I love the Hudson Bay blanket that made its way on to my clothesline. Always enjoy a visit to your shop,
Pat Rushbrook (Oakville, ON. But ex-Pictou County)


5 Comments
Adena
12/12/2013 01:11:35 am

So many talented people! Love all the colours, always nice to see different variations on the patterns you sell.

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Jo-Ann
12/12/2013 08:39:44 am

Sitting here flipping through FB pages .... and what jumps off the screen at me but an incredible piece I knew I had seen in progress!!! Thrilled to see the finished treasure, Pat ... see you at class soon!

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Edna Olmstead
12/12/2013 09:12:18 am

Lovely rug but I mainly wanted to comment that there is no such thing as "ex-Pictou County" ! ;) I'll always be "Pictou County".

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Sue Cunningham
1/20/2014 09:28:45 pm

Hi Kris, Wow, I love your interpretation of my design. The colours are so vibrant they just pop. I especially like the dark red border around the top half of the pattern. Great job!

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Kris Murdock
1/21/2014 04:31:31 am

Thx Sue! It was lots of fun hooking. I used all recycled wool from my own stash except for the sky which I purchased. I lived in Cabbagetown before I moved down here 7 years ago so the piece had particular meaning for me.

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