A Dear Friend Did Something Very Special
I have a dear friend, viagra that did something very special. She made me this rug. Last Summer, Louise, told me that she would make me a hooked rug. I was thrilled! She asked me to look for a pattern that I liked. I looked in many of my books, at old hooked rugs, but I kept coming back to this one, and decided on it. That was about 3 months ago. This past week we had a day out planned, with another friend, Denise. We met at her house, and Louise brought the rug with her. I was almost speechless when I saw it! It looks just like the original, which was made in PA., in the 19th century. She did a fabulous job, and words could never express my appreciation. I have decided to hang it at a place of honor on a living room wall.
Louise put the year it was made in the design of the rug, but she did it in such a way that it doesn’t jump out at you.
Love that.
Can you see the 20, it’s on one side, then the 08 is on the other. I love that idea, Louise.
On the back she attached a label, with her name, date, and where it was made.
It’s perfect, and I will treasure it forever, and for the umpteenth time, Louise, thank you so very much.
Happy day, Carole
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March 29th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
It is remarkable! Louise is a fabulous artist and a dear and wonderful friend.
Christine
March 29th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
What a treasure!!…. I’ll have to tell my mom to come over and peek at it… She’s been really getting into rug-hooking as of late…. Perhaps some day I’ll learn to hook as well…. For now, my fingers are covered in papier mache!……
Thanks for sharing it with us! What a special and talented friend you have!
~ Johanna
happy weekend!
(PS…. I added your fun blog to my blog roll….
March 30th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
How beautiful Car! I have the little rug Louise made for me in my living room where I can see it every day. She is a very talented and caring lady!
March 30th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
Wow, Carole ! Love your little corner of the olde world! I’ve added you to my bloggin’ friends list … thanks for adding me to yours. I love your offerings! Belinda (“Bee”)
March 30th, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Carole,
What a wonderful gift, and truly dear friend you have in Louise!!! I bet you were so excited!!! That is a treasure!!!!! I always love come to your site!!!! It takes me away!!!!!!!!
Hugs,
Jackie
March 30th, 2008 at 7:54 pm
Carole,
Kathy
The cat hooked rug from your friend is absolutely fabulous!! I love it!! What a lucky gal you are. I am about ready to start another rug, and I am thinking it will be a cat rug too, but probably a black cat, since we just lost our dear Pepper. I just love rug hooking and the primitive style, by the way, your new rug would look great in my house too!
March 31st, 2008 at 8:16 am
Carole,
You do, indeed, have a caring friend in Louise. Any handmade gift, is a gift straight from the heart. The gift of “time” is our greatest gift, and it takes alot of time to hook a rug. And what a beautiful rug it is!
Robyn
March 31st, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Hi Carole,
Louise’s rug is fabulous!!!!! I don’t think the picture does it justice. I am glad you showed the date, because it really shows some wonderful colors. Yes, I think Louise (Weezy) most have lived back then. She is quite a talant. I can picture where you are putting the rug and I think it is a perfect spot. Do still have your old dollies and stuffed animals on the childs bench? Take a picture of it when you get it hung on the wall. I can’t wait to see it. I think your parlor is finally done.
Love ya,
Carole