For the Love of Mother Nature
Mother nature had always been close to my heart, hence the inspiration for this rug. All that fills this rug, come from my surroundings where I live in Vermont.
2022 Judge’s Honorable Mention and Viewer’s Choice
The Bridge at Cushendun
| My Kilpatrick ancestors came from County Antrim. I got to see that part of Ireland in 2005 and took the photo that inspired this hooking. I started this in a class on hooking Water and Sky but didn’t get very far. When I got back to it and actually got to hooking the water it was addictive and quick. This piece was selected for Celebration 32.
2022 Jurors’ Choice for Best of Show |
Brown Barn
This is my grandfather’s red barn. But I wanted to hook a brown barn instead. That then inspired the sky color which I ended up loving!
2022 Jurors’ Choice for Best of Show
Happy to See Ewe
| My rug honors the sheep which produce the wool for felting and rugs, and the rural landscape that supports them. Camel’s Hump and red clover added as a nod to Vermont. All wool hand-dyed. Used #3, 4, and 6 cuts. (Thanks to Karolyn Cooper of the Distant Drumlin Blog, and Hillsboro Gin & Feed for allowing me to use their photos in my design.)
2022 Juror’s Choice for Best of Show AND Viewer’s Choice. |
Sandy Ducharme
Hooked By Sandy Ducharme. Featured in Celebration of Hand-Hooked Rugs 2019. Viewers Choice Award at Hooked in the Mountains XIX 2018.