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One of the first handful of rugs that I created for the Primitive Spirit catalog, this prototype rug is 14″ X 34″. I hooked it with hand-dyed recycled wools, learning to mix and match colors in a make-do fashion. This

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One of the first handful of rugs that I created for the Primitive Spirit catalog, this prototype rug is 14″ X 34″. I hooked it with hand-dyed recycled wools, learning to mix and match colors in a make-do fashion. This

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Wild Roses Heart Bag Prototype

Wild Roses Bag is the original prototype that I hooked for my 2001 Primitive Spirit Paper Pattern Set entitled Botanical Hearts. It is featured on the cover and is approx. 8″ x 6″.

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Wild Roses Heart Bag Prototype

Wild Roses Bag is the original prototype that I hooked for my 2001 Primitive Spirit Paper Pattern Set entitled Botanical Hearts. It is featured on the cover and is approx. 8″ x 6″.

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Peony Heart SOLD

Peony Heart is a prototype for a limited edition kit that was for sale early in the history of Primitive Spirit’s collection. It is a 10″ X 8″ heart shaped pillow.

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Peony Heart SOLD

Peony Heart is a prototype for a limited edition kit that was for sale early in the history of Primitive Spirit’s collection. It is a 10″ X 8″ heart shaped pillow.

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Hobo Bag SOLD

The Hobo Bag is a prototype from an early  Primitive Spirit catalog and is 9″ tall by 6″ wide.

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Hobo Bag SOLD

The Hobo Bag is a prototype from an early  Primitive Spirit catalog and is 9″ tall by 6″ wide.

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Just Hookin’ SOLD

This 20″ X 36″ rug was inspired by the olde tyme social commentary rugs. This one says it clearly, “Just Hookin No Cookin”. As every rug hooker knows, mundane tasks such as cooking dinner, certainly break the creative mood. Depicted are

Just Hookin’ SOLD

This 20″ X 36″ rug was inspired by the olde tyme social commentary rugs. This one says it clearly, “Just Hookin No Cookin”. As every rug hooker knows, mundane tasks such as cooking dinner, certainly break the creative mood. Depicted are

Sunflowers SOLD

This 13″ X 18″ prototype rug was part of the early Primitive Spirit collection and was featured in the catalog. A larger version of this rug is now available as a pattern. I hooked this piece with vibrant yet timeworn

Sunflowers SOLD

This 13″ X 18″ prototype rug was part of the early Primitive Spirit collection and was featured in the catalog. A larger version of this rug is now available as a pattern. I hooked this piece with vibrant yet timeworn

Kitten Pillow SOLD

This Kitten Pillow is a prototype that I made for the Hearts And Littles Paper Pattern Set. The heart shape is 10″ X 8″ and is finished with a yellow and black check wool backing that creates a self-fringe.

Kitten Pillow SOLD

This Kitten Pillow is a prototype that I made for the Hearts And Littles Paper Pattern Set. The heart shape is 10″ X 8″ and is finished with a yellow and black check wool backing that creates a self-fringe.

Feathered Friends Pillow SOLD

The Feathered Friends design came about after having a brainstorm: I would use a prodded fringe as a chicken’s tail feathers! Such a fun inspiration, I couldn’t wait to hook this and make the prodded fringe-tail! The pillow is 11″

Feathered Friends Pillow SOLD

The Feathered Friends design came about after having a brainstorm: I would use a prodded fringe as a chicken’s tail feathers! Such a fun inspiration, I couldn’t wait to hook this and make the prodded fringe-tail! The pillow is 11″

Lavender Pillow SOLD

The Lavender Pillow is a prototype seen on the cover of the Little Book Of Lavender. The pattern for making the 5″ X 7″ pillow is in the book. I used a unique method for finishing the lavender flowers. The

Lavender Pillow SOLD

The Lavender Pillow is a prototype seen on the cover of the Little Book Of Lavender. The pattern for making the 5″ X 7″ pillow is in the book. I used a unique method for finishing the lavender flowers. The