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My home town is Rice Lake, a small town in northern Wisconsin. I own Red House Wool Studio~ an in-home wool and rug hooking business. I enjoy collecting and decorating with antiques and primitives. Orange Sink Blog is a journal of my interests and ramblings about life. Cathy Greschner

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Sunday, August 21, 2011

Method to My Madness?

(Kelley Belfast designed Pumpkin)


I just might be a lunatic.  I've been working like a mad scientist the past couple of days conjuring up dye formulas and dyeing wool.   I've taxed my brain to it's limit trying to design my next class rug hooking project.  Is it going to be too hard for first time hookers to hook?  How long will it take them?  What colors should I use?......  for an October class that should be a no brainer right?   






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Fresh out of the dye pot these rust textures dry on an early drying rack.



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Out of the dye pots came a few golds.  I think these will work.


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Now, to decide on the edging.  Don't want to go with a traditional binding.  Want something fun and different and fast to do.  Not sure if I like what I came up with.

The mad scientist may have to put on the very large thinking cap and come up with a different idea !

Cathy G




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13 comments:

  1. JoanneAugust 21, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    Oh I love this pumpkin - Great colors you dyed!

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  2. Sassafras and WinterberryAugust 21, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    The wool is to dye for! LOL I really like the fringe edging. I think they will like it too.

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  3. Rugs and PugsAugust 22, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Cathy ~
    What gorgeous wools! Please keep us posted on the finishing techniuque you choose and be prepared to do a tutorial!
    Pug hugs :)
    Lauren

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  4. The Barn DoorAugust 22, 2011 at 2:53 AM

    I love it all! Don't think you should change a thing!!!

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  5. DorisAugust 22, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Cathy - I love the idea of fringing the finished piece. I think the mad scientist "done good!" Your wools are lovely

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  6. JacquelineAugust 22, 2011 at 5:10 AM

    Love the colors in the pumpkin..not sure if I like the fringe edging or not..But it goes with the subject.

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  7. weaverpatAugust 23, 2011 at 11:02 AM

    You've been rolling in the pumpkin patch lately!
    The dyed wools are perfect for fall. Love all the pumpkin rugs! They are such nice rich colors.
    The fringy edge looks really cool. I think your students will like the effect.

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  8. prims by olde lady morganAugust 23, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE those colors in that pumpkin!!! OLM

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  9. Tammy BurksAugust 23, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    I'm thinking I might REALLY like the edging you've come up with.....saw a runner or something along those lines on pinterest a while back....why didn't I pin it? Okay, off to look for THAT picture....keep that creativity flowing!

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  10. Taos SunflowerAugust 25, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    Well, Ms. Mad Scientist, it looks like you're doing a great job! Love the idea of the easy edging. Love your colors, too.

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  11. acorn hollowAugust 25, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I love the fall colors and will love that fall weather. Great pumpkin
    Cathy

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  12. Wendie Scott DavisAugust 29, 2011 at 3:10 AM

    I should have paid much more attention in science class, obviously. I think your class will be ecstatic with this project. And I love the fringed edge. Perfect for the little punkins.

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  13. CammieAugust 29, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    I love the pumpkin!! Great colors!!

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