Charlene Scott's A Passion For Paisley rug.
Just a little update on Charlene Scott's "A Passion For Paisley" rug. She's created a different border than originally designed and it's fabulous. The two ends will be flanked in these wonderful block like rectangles with a floral center. Very much different than the normal style of border, giving this beauty even more punch. I can see the completed rug in my head and it's going to be a stunner. The side borders will remain the same with the small bits of paisley and a floral separation.
Seeing this pattern is what inspired me to dig out the design I had been working on and completed it last week named 'Chelsea'. I also have Charlene's drawing to make into a pattern for the shop and plan to get to that this week as well.
I was first introduced to paisley designs by my oldest and dearest friend Charlotte Baird, who passed away a few years ago. She helped me through a lot of rough times from my first marriage. Not all men are prince material and I kissed a few toads on the way to the one I have now. On many occasions, she sat up all night talking and listening to my woes over the latest in a long line of troubles.
Charlotte was a top notch sewer, the best I've ever seen and her smocking, well it was nothing short of perfection. She was part owner of the Black Duck Craft Co-op in Lunenburg and stocked her end of the bargain with wonderfully made hand sewn and smocked Christening gowns, bonnets and little girl's dresses. She also did a lot of applique. Baby bibs and pot holders. If it was made of material, Charlotte worked her magic on it. She had a room stacked with fabric from floor to ceiling and every now and then we would go through the bags and marvel at the contents. Back then I didn't quite understand the need for a room full of stash but now it is abundantly clear she was on to something. She dreamed and lusted over fabric the same as we dream and lust over wool, finding a masterpiece waiting to happen in each piece. Every time I see anything paisley I think of Charlotte, dear friend......
Seeing this pattern is what inspired me to dig out the design I had been working on and completed it last week named 'Chelsea'. I also have Charlene's drawing to make into a pattern for the shop and plan to get to that this week as well.
I was first introduced to paisley designs by my oldest and dearest friend Charlotte Baird, who passed away a few years ago. She helped me through a lot of rough times from my first marriage. Not all men are prince material and I kissed a few toads on the way to the one I have now. On many occasions, she sat up all night talking and listening to my woes over the latest in a long line of troubles.
Charlotte was a top notch sewer, the best I've ever seen and her smocking, well it was nothing short of perfection. She was part owner of the Black Duck Craft Co-op in Lunenburg and stocked her end of the bargain with wonderfully made hand sewn and smocked Christening gowns, bonnets and little girl's dresses. She also did a lot of applique. Baby bibs and pot holders. If it was made of material, Charlotte worked her magic on it. She had a room stacked with fabric from floor to ceiling and every now and then we would go through the bags and marvel at the contents. Back then I didn't quite understand the need for a room full of stash but now it is abundantly clear she was on to something. She dreamed and lusted over fabric the same as we dream and lust over wool, finding a masterpiece waiting to happen in each piece. Every time I see anything paisley I think of Charlotte, dear friend......
 Wowsa!....This rug definitely has the wow factor hooked in! The colours as well as the pattern make this the masterpiece it is headed to being. Designed and hooked by Charlene Scott. |
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