2011-07-31 - McGown Teachers Workshop - Pillow Progress

2011-07-31 - McGown Teachers Workshop - Pillow Progress, originally uploaded by Sharlene W.

I started this piece at Western McGown Teachers Workshop in Eugene, Oregon on June 24, 2011. The class was taught by Shelley Flannery.  She stepped in at the last minute to teach the class.  It was great spending the day with her and seeing some of her beautiful hooked pieces.

This pillow top was a stretch from my comfort zone.  I pushed myself (with some help from my mentor Nancy Miller Quigley) to use a variety of wool in each element.  I am so excited about the end result.

I feel pretty confident when I'm hooking, but when I'm ready to bind off or sew a piece together.  Cutting that linen down to a reasonable seam allowance is nerve wracking.  I usually put it off as long as possible because of the fear of totally screwing the whole piece up at the finishing stage.  I'm quite excited to get this one on the sofa though, so maybe I will be doing some sewing this weekend.


Floral Fantasy - S (PR1301)
Available from The House of Price, Inc.

Shelley's Garden - Designed and Hooked by Shelley Flannery

Shelley's Garden - Designed and Hooked by Shelley Flannery, originally uploaded by Sharlene W.

Just returned from Western McGown Teachers' Workshop held in Eugene, Oregon. It was a fabulous week with a new project each day led by wonderful teachers.

This rug was done by Shelley Flannery, my teacher for Friday's class on wide cuts.  You might know Shelley from Rug Art Supply.   I think it was my favorite rug from the whole week. I love the colors, the style, etc. I'd love to make this rug myself!  The class was so inspiring.

I'm going to finish the project from the class and then I want to try my hand at designing a wide cut rug of my own.