Several guild members spent this past Friday and Saturday learning to add braids to hooked mats from Kris McDermott, co-author of
Combining Rug Hooking & Braiding, Basics, Borders & Beyond.
Kris brought several pieces of her own, as well as some really well-done visual aids to share with us. We all brought 2 small hooked pieces, one a 6 inch square with a 2.25 circle left unhooked, and a 6-inch circle. There was a sharp learning curve on Friday, but we were all a little more relaxed and experienced on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon, we were all beaming with pride at our accomplishments.
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| Kris showing her work |
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| Kris with her great teaching aids |
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| Kris cutting out the circle for a rosette |
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| The group hard at work |
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| Some of Kris's work. |
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| Kris' sweet little Featherweight |
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| June, listening intently |
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| Carol, tearing strips |
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| Carol's sheep |
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| Sue, braiding away |
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| Rona's wheel |
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| End of Day 1 |
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| End of Day 2 |
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| Happy Campers |
