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The ABC's of rug hooking

6/27/2014

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So I have an idea.  I would like to do a poster for the shop.  It will be called Encompassing Designs Presents "The ABC's of Rug Hooking".  It will feature the alphabet consisting of 26 letters and two of the Companion pieces, one to start and then one to end the grouping to make it even. That will make 28 hooked mats, four across the top and seven down for a nicely balanced poster.  I won't hook any two the same so the poster will be very diverse in colour selections and could be used as a reference for colour planning. 

I'll have the poster designed and as each Initial is hooked I'll add it until all the spots are filled. I'll share the progress as it evolves.  I have almost five completed, at one a week I should be done by November.   The patterns are 16" x 16" and only take two to three evenings to hook so I might finish sooner, but shooting for one a week isn't unreasonable.  Anyway, I'll see how it goes and I'm not apposed to a little help!   Am I crazy to take this on??????

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Maybe I'll not put a time frame on the project, I'll just make it a bit of fun.  Unless everyone hates the idea and then I'll just pretend it never happened. Like a bad perm.
20 Comments
Patricia Truesdale
6/27/2014 04:13:19 am

Great idea!
I'm sure the posters would be a hot seller too.

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Adena
6/27/2014 04:30:08 am

I'd buy one for sure!

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Cathy Faulstich
6/27/2014 05:00:26 am

What are the prices for each initial and do you create and sell/ship kits if we would choose the colors? I am a novice but have hooks and the frame but would not choose, at least currently, to overdye my own wool. Thank you

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Pam Haughn
6/27/2014 08:26:11 am

I love these initials and love your color schemes. I think a poster of them will be fabulous!

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Kathie Barbour
6/27/2014 10:05:48 am

A brilliant idea! A poster would be valuable and inspiring.

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elaine allerton
6/27/2014 10:17:30 am

I love the idea,,, think it would be great,,,,

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margaret
6/27/2014 10:56:32 pm

Hi Christine: YES!! You are crazy! But it's a great idea and would make a lovely poster. If it weren't for 'crazy' people with different ideas, it would be a very boring world with nothing new happening!

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Charlene
6/28/2014 09:45:55 am

That is a lot of letters. I could hook one for you. How about the G. You can pick the colours......

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Claudia Stephens
2/10/2018 05:15:19 am

Can I buy the S to make a pillow? Please give me the price and details. Thanks!

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Lisa E
12/2/2015 02:52:15 pm

I would love to have a pattern made for me with my granddaughter's name... Is it a possibility?

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patricia sayers
12/28/2016 08:19:22 am

Would also love a pattern for me with my granddaughter's name.... I too would like to know if this is a possibility?

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Mary
2/10/2016 11:09:12 am

I did the letter "S" as a Christmas gift. Just finished it and it took about 40 hours using Briggs & Little yarn.

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Gail Bishop
3/15/2016 01:30:32 pm

Just wondering if you sell the "Initial" patterns that are shown in the "ABC"s of rug hooking.
I would like to purchase letter B and letter C

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Angie Coleman
6/27/2017 04:41:18 am

LOVE - do you think you may be selling the pattern? I would love to order a few.

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Molly Wickwire
7/25/2018 06:56:33 am

I would like to purchase some of your alphabet designs to hook for my children. Thanks

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gracelynne mulcahey link
8/27/2018 06:44:55 pm

what is the cost of the monogram letterscan I purchase one letter at a time?

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Susan M. Tschetter
2/7/2019 09:00:55 am

Can I order one of the monogram patterns for needle punch hooking project I would like to do for a friend - the "W"? Let me know how to get that pattern. Thanks! Susan Tschetter

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Sherma Dean
6/19/2019 06:18:31 pm

I would like to order the D pattern. How do I do it?

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Penny Allen
12/18/2019 09:45:52 am

I just saw this post and was wondering if the the alphabet patterns are still available. I know I would like to order at least five, if so. Thank you. Penny Allen

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Hi Penny,
12/21/2019 12:34:37 pm

Yes, the patterns are on the website under Christine Little New Designs. Scroll down.

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