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Wednesday, April 18, 2012

Now.

I finished my first double binding rug........ what do you think??

For all of you weavers who want to try this.....email me, or leave your email address in the comments.  
I am going to write up exactly what I did, and I will send it out to anyone who wants it, rather than bore all the non weavers .

Today was a tough day. So this was just a quick photo with my Iphone.

Let's just put today under the category of injections/bad reactions/headaches/days I would just as soon forget.
So  I don't have much to offer tonight.
Except that I am counting on tomorrow being so much better.
And right NOW, I am OK.




39 comments:

claudia said...

I would love to know how you did that rug. Here's to a better day tomorrow!
My email addy is
c_l_warren@comcast.net
Thank you.

LA said...

That rug looks fantastic! I'd love to know the secret, too! lalooms@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Thinking of you and hoping tomorrow is a better day for you.

Kathy said...

I'd like the directions, too, please. Just finished my first rug--hot pink/purples/blues/greens--for my raspberry sherbet bathroom!
kathy.nystrom2@gmail.com

Susan said...

Hi Hilary..

Please add me to the list! Love the look and I feel inspired to try a rug.

But after all my texsolv cord on my 20+ are replaced.... :(

I've worn them out and looking at $400 to get new ones...

Always something huh?
Susan

Anonymous said...

Hi Hilary, please add me to the list. I want to know how you do the rug, it's way cool! romoniad@yahoo.com

Nancy said...

Love the rug. It looks very sturdy. Hopefully tomorrow will be a good one! You deserve some easy days.

Anonymous said...

LOVE THE RUG ESPECIALLY THE COLORS. Praying that you are better and headache free. Blessings Mary

Sisters said...

Love the rug and I never miss your blog. I hope you can get that headache under control.

Sisters said...

And I would love to have the directions. ajteach718@msn.com

Anonymous said...

Details would be great - thanks!

Tdpigg@yahoo.com

JeanZ said...

I want to know. I'm just starting rugs and need all the ideas I can get. jmzelle(at)gmail.com

Frank's Corner said...

Sorry to hear you had a bad one. I hope you have a restorative sleep. The rug is beautiful! I am really drawn to the deep rich color...lovely! candace

Bev said...

Such gorgeous colors, Hilary. The rug turned out really well. I have a Swedish loom, too, and once you get the hang of it, those treadles aren't too difficult to tie up. Let me back up and say, the "idea" isn't difficult, but getting under that loom, particularly for a 69-year-old.... well, that's what hopefully keeps me young!

Bev

Bev said...

Such gorgeous colors, Hilary. The rug turned out really well. I have a Swedish loom, too, and once you get the hang of it, those treadles aren't too difficult to tie up. Let me back up and say, the "idea" isn't difficult, but getting under that loom, particularly for a 69-year-old.... well, that's what hopefully keeps me young!

Bev

Restless Knitter said...

I love the rug! I don't currently make rugs but who knows, maybe someday, so include me in the list of those wanting to know.

HH needs to go away already! It's just not getting the hint fast enough that it's not welcome there. Keeping you in my thoughts Hilary.

Silvia said...

I love all your rugs, but this is sooo special and beautiful!
Please add me to your list: wollfrau-silvia@gmx.de
Greetings from Germany,
Silvia

Deborah said...

Hi Hilary, I love the new rug, please include me.
debray13@yahoo.com

Mrs. M - The Book Lady said...

Wow, love the rug and the colors you chose- but always like the colors you choose!

And I feel guilty adding any more work to you right now while you are battling HH (with courage and dignity), but I would love the instructions-

faithm@gmail.com

Thank you!
Faith

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

This is awesome, Hilary.

Now please.. please. For me. Make an appointment with a massage therapist (I actually go to a physical therapist who works the muscles in my neck/shoulders/back) and an acupunturist. Try this combo for just a few weeks. Each twice a week, however it fits into your schedule. This is what finally broke the awful cycle of my headache. Really.

Karen thisoldhouse2.com said...

PS... a good acupunturist DOES NOT HURT. NOTHING. Nada. This is not deep insertions of needles.

Shuttle, Hook and Needle said...

Hilary, I too would like the instructions - grenellstudios@gmail.com
I have done something similar to this but would like to know how you did yours.
I am so sorry about the headache. If there has been no improvement by now with the injections then I am with Karen I think you should try acupuncture. It is painless and it helped me with my hot flashes! I think it could help with your HA.
Louise

Daryl said...

right now is the most important time .. gentle hugs

Anonymous said...

So sorry you are having such a difficult time with the headaches. I've been reading your blog and sincerely wish you well.....your work is fantastic.

I would love your info about this rug. Thanks for sharing...

efranclark@yahoo.com

e in ont said...

I would love to be added to the list and hoping that HH is a thing of the past someday really, really soon!!
esagriff@gmail.com

e in ont said...

I would love to be added to the list and hoping that HH is a thing of the past someday really, really soon!!
esagriff@gmail.com

Heidi Pettitt said...

The rug looks amazing! I'd love to get the instructions on how to make it.

heidi_pettitt at yahoo . com

bea said...

I am visiting your blog regulary and I admire your colourful work
Add me to your list, please tkanie.b@gmail.com

Lorraine said...

Hello Hilary. I LOVE this new rug and I wish I had the knack for color that you obviously have. Maybe I'm too timid! Please send me the instructions on dbl binding.
Thanks,
Lorraine at woodlightweaving@yahoo.com

bea said...

I am visiting your blog regulary and I admire your colourful works!
Add me to your list, please
tkanie.b@gmail.com

Anonymous said...

Hilary, I am jumping on the list! I would love to hear all about how you wove that wonderful rug!

Lee Anna said...

Absolutely beautiful! I don't weave, I quilt and knit and do counted cross stitch - so I understand the work and love involved in working with fiber! Hoping the HA gets better really soon - I love reading your blog - thank you so much!
Lee anna

thotlady said...

Beautiful colors. I love this rug. Hang in there.

Peg Cherre said...

I'd like your info on double binding, too. Is it like doubleweave?

Hope those injections work to relieve your pain SOON!!

peg@handwovenscarves.com

msvos said...

Hillary -
I'm sorry today was so tough.
I check a couple of times each day for your posts - they are so pretty to look at and your take on life is quite inspiring. I LOVE this rug. I would be thrilled to get instructions. Thank you! lgervos@gmail.com

Two Guys and a Loom said...

That rug is gorgeous.... one of my favorites that you've shown lately. Send or post details when you have a moment. Here's to hoping for headache-free days ahead!
twoguysandaloom@gmail.com

Country Girl said...

Go you!

sandy said...

Love it!! Thanks for the instructions.

Annie Coyne said...

Please share the directions for the double-binding rug....

Thanks!

Annie
coynead@gmail.com

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