Solving a Santa Puzzle Rug on Off the Wall Friday

 

I always say that November through February are the hardest months to create...well if you live on the banks of Lake Erie that is.  All we have is grey, wet/snowy weather for days. This week it looks like we're sliding right into that time with 2 (going on 3) straight days of rain.  

The Box of a UFO Project

With that I've had to dig deep to make sure my hands keep making.  That said, I had to admit my limitations.  Coming to the end of the Autumn Fruit rug, I'll be wanting a new project.  I thought my Umbrella & Flowers would be next, but it's only halfway designed and I don't want to rush it.

So, what's a girl to do?  Check out Ebay for some UFO rug projects!  Worked once - why not again?  I'm a huge believer of UFO's on eBay ....listing them and buying them.  You have UFO's in your closet that you're never going to finish?  List them on eBay! Give them a new lease in life and free up some mental space (including guilt).  Something about letting a project go ...truly go.... is so freeing.  

What He's Supposed to Look Like 

For that matter, you looking for a new project, but not sure what to do?    Check out eBay.  

I've gotten some true bargains there with UFO's over the years.  Something about seeing the person's original vision, figuring out where they were going and then deciding where you want to go is really fun for me.  Not only are you creating but you're also solving a puzzle.

And that's what I got this time...A puzzle.  Now to be fair the seller, showed exactly what you got....a pattern, some notes and a box of random wool and yarn.  All of it photographed nicely and for the low price of $35.What I didn't realize until I just opened the box to write this post is that I only have about 2/3rd the pattern and the notes of the original hooker are in her shorthand.  Luckily, I do have a clear photo on how it is supposed to come out and a husband who actually can draw.  Plus, I see that she originally meant it to be hooked in fine cuts probably 3 and 4's and that's what I wanted to tackle next.  Oh and the random yarn.  I know you can hook with yarn but have I ....no.  This ought to be interesting.  I said I love a good puzzle.  

The Partial Pattern

If anything, I'll work out the puzzle and take you all along for the ride.  It should help get me through the grey days of the year.  What do you think?  Will I be able to finish the Santa?

Speaking of Finishes.....

On this week's Rug Watch...I'm getting really close to the end.  Just a bit more hooking of the background.  Then I'm going to do some adjusting.  I love that with rug hooking there are no knots...that's right ....no knots.  Wrap your mind around that?  It's so easy to pull loops out if you want to adjust some colors or lines.  And yeah I know - the background is a bit crazy.  

So What Have You've Been Up to Creatively?

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