Rugs in Early Spring

Off I went today to a local b&b owned by one of the Quabbin Rug Hookers.  We hooked from 11-2 and really enjoyed ourselves at her unique and beautiful house on a gorgeous spring day.

And here are a few of the rugs-in-progress:

An exceptionally well-designed pattern (by Bea Brock) which will result in a gorgeous rug! Judy was just getting this underway today.

ABOVE: Judy's start, before the meeting got underway. TO THE RIGHT: The finished central motif and a bit of wonderful background.

Judy was beginning this fabulous Bea Brock pattern and I love the colors she's using.  This is going to be a stunning rug.

Next (below), if you've been following the progress of Phyllis's "Zen Sand Garden" rug, here it is as of today.  She's almost done!  I'm loving this rug.  It's Phyllis's original design, and she's been improvising with great success as she's been working on it.

TO THE LEFT: The whole rug, placed on Lynda's living room rug. ABOVE: A closeup of one of the rocks.

Although we'd brought lunch, Lynda served a wonderful tomato soup and warm bread (yum).  So filling.  During lunch I had a chance to speak with Jane, a brand-new rug hooker.  Here is Jane's maiden voyage (first rug); she was also testing out some frames today to decide which one she wants to buy...

A terrific first piece by Jane.

I forgot to say that there were only five of us present today at Lynda's cozy house.  I totally enjoyed being there and meeting her dogs Kiwi and Harry. 

Here is the progress on Lynda's Peace Pagada rug:

ABOVE: The rug in its entirety. TO THE RIGHT: The border. The Peace Pagoda flies brightly colored flags, and that's where Lynda is starting. This will be a spectacular rug.

I noticed this amazing piece on a wall and could not resist taking a photo of it. A Bacchanalia in the bathroom! Loved this.

With thanks to Lynda for hosting, for all the "eye candy" at her house, and for inspiration from the other Quabbin rug hookers.  Good food, good conversation, and good work today.