This Jacob Sheep Rug is the first sheep rug I locker hooked. I dyed the wool myself and designed and locker hooked the rug. It was deliberately made "simple" or slightly primitive. I sold this rug awhile ago and have done 2 more rugs with a Jacob sheep design. I will keep the most recently locker hooked Jacob sheep rug. It has a place on the wall under the taxidermied head of Torque, the ram that inspired the rug.
This (above) is the first locker hooked rug I crafted with a 'picture' in the center. I drew this up, and used my own sheep's fleeces , dyed for this design. I still have this rug in my downstairs guest bathroom. It has proven very durable and washable.
The picture quality is bad here, but this is a commissioned rug I designed and crafted. I had to dye the wool to achieve the colors required. I hope you note the creative possibilities of locker hooking with wool. Locker hooking does not have to be 'primitive', or just 'country'. The possibilities are as endless as one's imagination..and available fleece.
Here my daughter-in-law, Breezy displays the 2nd, I say SECOND rug she ever locker hooked! I taught her how to locker hook and she just took off....she designed and hooked this rug herself! She has also hooked some saddle pads for her husband, our youngest son to use on his horses.He is a farrier ( horse shoe-er ) and horse trainer, so you know the saddle pads get a real work out. The saddle pads are very, very durable.
Chickens, what can I say. I love chickens and they are a theme I often use in my rugs. I sold this rug , but can you see the possibilities in locker hooking rugs?
The most practical of all purposes for a rug , to be used as a RUG! This locker hooked rug is simple in design and our animals love them. The nice thing about the rugs is they are very easy to maintain and although over the years almost all the rugs on the floor have had animal "accidents" on them, the accidents have all been easily washed away.That is the forgiving quality of wool. The rug above, on which our old dog Misty is resting, has been washed in the washing machine, many, many times. ( The black cat is our Joey Cat)
Locker hooked rugs are so practical. They do not require a design or dyeing for color. The natural color of the fleece makes for a nice rug. I have these thick wool rugs on the floor under my sinks, in our bathrooms, on the hearth. They are stain resistant, fire resistant, and comfortable to stand on. They are nice on a cold bare floor in the winter. They are easy to make.
I do sell locker hooking kits and supplies.... just click on My Etsy , in the side bar if you're interested. Did you know you can also locker hook with fabric? The finished product is not as warm and plush as the ones with wool fleece, but still make a nice rug or placemat for your home.
Blessings: sheep, wool, time to work with wool
One year ago today Little J. was born! I snapped this picture of him grasping his father's hand within the hour of his birth.....I love this picture!
Look at you now!
I remember many things about being there to see you come out into this world. The whole family was joyous.....but your big sister KN could not get enough of you! She hovered over you constantly. Just look at her face. We all love you so much and you are one of the happiest and best- natured little boys I know. We love you Little J.
Happy Birthday Little J, youngest grandchild !
