Since I have been working on my version of the classic rug pattern, Double Cross, I thought you might like to see my progress to date.
Although I used new transitional wool to outline the basic design …
… my fill is being done with a variety of tweed scraps.
One has to get close to the rug to actually see the variety of tweeds being used. Since they are being mixed together a great deal, from a distance, everything is blended by the eye to produce an interesting background. Of course, I am clustering some of the lighter colors right down the middle to create a bold stripe. It has the look, in my mind, of a striped warp that might be used for a weaving project. Although I started out with the intention of having all of the blocks of this shape done very dark, changing it to this dash of color seems to give it much more life. I am enjoying the rich colors of this piece and just wish I had more time to hook.
Today on the Internet Rug Camp:
-Discussion about ways to tweak the DC pattern.
-Using the Alternate Loop/Bead Technique
-Ways to get more out of the site.
fanxstitch
February 6, 2010 at 12:09 pm
Love the colors in this rug as they are so rich looking. Beautiful dye jobs. The design is interesting too, very contemporary and can fit in most decors. I might try something similiar later on after I get my 2 commision rugs and a new one I started.
Good luck on your new internet camp. Wish I could join but too expensive for me unless I win the lottery.
Vickey in SC