Women of Abundance

As 2012 fades and the potential of twelve new hooking months stretch before me, I already find myself busy colour planning the first of what I hope will be many lovely hooked rugs in 2013. This past year was a busy hooking year for me with 39 projects completed.... mermaids, sock monkeys, roosters, clipper ships, compass roses, and of course......abundant women. Some have been commissions, others presented as gifts by me to special friends and family members while a number have been purchased off the frame as they are completed. Understandably, several are close to my heart and will remain in my private collection never to leave home.

Before closing the door on last year's projects Christine asked that I share the last two rugs of 2012 from my Women of Abundance series. I love working on these gals. They make me smile. They seem to take on lives of their own as I take hook to wool and backing. Each has her own distinct personality. Without a doubt 2013 holds the promise that more of these wonderful gals will find their way to my frame. Enjoy!

And Happy Hooking New Year!

By guest blogger Sue Cunningham

Chunky Dory...I love this one so much I bought it! Everything about it is bang on. The design, the colours, the friend who hooked it, the smile on my face every time I see it. The water behind the boat has a lot of movement even though it was hooked straight across, not easy to do and very effective.

Very Cheeky...Wow, look at all those beach bums! What fun! This time Sue added a bit of texture with mohair boucle for the hair, cloud in the sky and white caps on the water. I love the colourful bathing suits, they have a life of their own. You can almost feel the summer breeze and the sun on your face. There's something magical about these gals that make you smile every time! I so love the sky with its stylized cloud and waves slapping the shore.