Polly minick hooked rugs

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Hope everyone has a happy and safe July 4th. It's raining here in Delaware as I suspect all the east is getting it because of the tropical storm. Here are a couple designs by Polly Minick which were hooked by me, Boy Pulling Dog. Sam's Hat and Stars, design by Polly Minick and hooked by me. This is a Vermont Folk Art design called Wee Folk and hooked by me. A mohair bear and decorative hat I made. Well, dang; I took the picture with my camera tilted and even tho I rotated it with the Paint…

The original Pennsylvania "Amhearst Floral" hooked rug by John Filker below... my adaptation above (39.5inches by 28inches on Linen...

Whenever a well-known duo splits, it’s challenging for the rest of us. Think Angelina and Brad. Sonny and Cher. Kermit and Miss Piggy. Minick and Simpson. Wait…what??? (Don’t worry, the show will go on!) Before we talk about Polly Minick's retirement, let’s back up and share a few facts about Minick and Simpson, the sisterly duo who make up the design team known for their fabric lines, incredible patterns (Lady of the Lake Superior, Patty's Posies, Austin Bluebird), and lovely books. The…

polly minick designs…. | the simple quiet

The ATHA Biennial. What an exciting event. There was electricity in the air when you entered. I'm sure everyone who attended was not disappointed. Kudos to the hard working hookers (and some spouses) who made this a first class event. I am sorry I was not able to spend more time there, but what time I had was wonderful :) I will start out with some of the vendor booths. Sorry I did not get a picture of every one. Heavens to Betsy Spruce Ridge Studios Goat Hill Designs American Country Rugs…

While awaiting Polly Minick's new book I thought I'd post a few pictures of things I've hooked from her designs. She thought she'd put it i...

I absolutely love Polly Minick's rug designs. I used her book Everyday Folk Art: Hooked Rugs and Quilts to Make for my Game Board rug and I used it for this Irish Chain. For this rug I used all the wools I did in the Game Board rug but added in tans. It made the rug seem more neutral. I have had so many compliments on this rug. It took me less than two months to complete. I believe it is because it is a geometric which seems to take less thinking than other rugs I have hooked. This photo was…

Primitive eagle | Etsy

Rug Hooking Daily is an online rug hooking community, sharing our love of fiber and art with members from all over the world

Rug Hooking Daily is an online rug hooking community, sharing our love of fiber and art with members from all over the world

Polly Minick design ~ perfect colors and love the clamshell border

Rug Hooking Kit Teeny Pot of Flowers designed by MinickandSimpson, $65.00

a quiet adventure in wool and other simple things....

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I love the splotchy background of this vintage rug and use such photographs as inspiration as I hook my designs.

I absolutely love Polly Minick's rug designs. I used her book Everyday Folk Art: Hooked Rugs and Quilts to Make for my Game Board rug and I used it for this Irish Chain. For this rug I used all the wools I did in the Game Board rug but added in tans. It made the rug seem more neutral. I have had so many compliments on this rug. It took me less than two months to complete. I believe it is because it is a geometric which seems to take less thinking than other rugs I have hooked. This photo was…

The Americana Collection: Hooked Rugs by Polly Minick