I've been hooking away at this mat by
P is for Primitive and have come this far.
I like the way that the images come right up to the borders.
Last weekend we took our rv
on the last trip of the season.
We drove down to Boothbay Harbour, Maine.
What a lovely lovely spot!
And what lovely lovely people!
We had planned to set up camp there and then
drive into Camden, Maine to hike but there were
AMPLE paths around Boothbay.
There are so many little causeway roads to small islands
which are covered in pines and craggy rocks.
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Lucy is limited due to arthritis but she had a blast
as well!
And here is a tip-- take a wander into thrift shops in the place
you are touring.
Often you can find local pottery and art for a fraction of the prices
of the area boutiques.
The thrift store I went into had paintings of ships and
lots of lobster knickknacks but look what else I found (and bought):
The Heirloom Rug design is old and on burlap
but for $2 is a bargain.
I will trace it out onto linen.
The book was $1.99 and will be donated to our
hooking group's library.
Scores!
A Fredericton friend dyed these pieces of wool
All I know is that she used both fresh and dried leaves
and old iron nails soaked in something.
I'm very attentive.
Ha!
Aren't they works of art?
Unfortunately our home is still on the market.
We get less than 5 trick-or-treaters each Halloween
and I want to live in a neighborhood with loads of trick-or-treaters
which means kids and community.
9 comments:
Love the colors used for the pumpkin! And of course I love crows and blackbirds. That dyed wool is marvelous, sure wish your friend would tell you again how she achieved that so I could try.
Your pumpkin rug is looking beautiful and a lucky find at the thrift store. The nature dyed wool looks too beautiful for cutting. I think I would frame it.
Hugs, Julia
Your rug is lovely and so is that wool to pretty to use! Birthday the town of my birth I did not grow up there but went back often as my grandparents lived there.
I always hit the thrifts when on vacation usually great finds.
Cathy
I’m loving the colors of your pumpkin and your friend’s dyed wool is magnificent.
Sorry the house is still on the market. Hopefully the right buyer will find it soon.
I would frame it too. I told Saundra (above) that I will ask the creator again about the particulars
Thanks! I’m trying to be positive that we will sell at the perfect time!
Great finds! Lucy looks like she was having fun. Love how many different colors you incorporated into your pumpkin! Janice
I do love the upper coast of maine, you never run out of new places to explore.
I also hit the thrifts, best places for souvenirs.
Love how the dyes look, sounds like a fun technique.
Debbie
Really? I just fell in love with the area! Lucky you!
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