Huge Rug Hooked Noahs Ark

The top photo is of Mary Sheppard Burton and Leonard Feenan with the ark. This project was their idea.
The top photo puts it into perspective of just how big this ark is.
Completely rug hooked and all the animals, people and things on the ark are rug hooked.


I had the privilege and honor of making two donkeys and a bee skep for this wonderful ark.

http://fineartamerica.com/featured/1-noahs-ark-leonard-feenan.html
http://www.hookedrugpatterns.com/noahs_ark_project

http://www.saudervillage.com/Creativity/rughooking_exhibition.asp#FtrTchr

http://www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org/m_2.asp
http://marysburton.com/noahs_ark__products
http://threadsofmiz.blogspot.com/2009/10/peaceful-motivation.html
http://www.hookedrugmuseumnovascotia.org/myfiles/NoahsArkbrochure.pdf

Bessy Angel Bunny

I finally tried my hand at Needle Punch. This little gal is of course 3 dimensional. She is not yet finished but couldn't wait to share her with you all. The back side is of course also finished. She is free standing and weighted.

 As I stated above the back side is also finished.  If you haven't tried your hand at punch needle embroidery give it a try. It is a lot of fun.

This beauty has found a new home in Michigan.

Teaching Classes

This week I was asked if I would teach a class on my Three Dimensional Pumpkin. I want every one to Know that I would be happy to teach classes on any of my Dimensional pieces. Please contact me directly for this. 

It was also brought to my attention that some people have been asked to teach my process of making some of my dimensional rug hooked creations. So I thought I would make this clear how I feel about this.

Please do not use my patterns to teach classes. I work hard to come up with the unique pieces I create and love to share this in pattern making. But for another teacher to teach my pattern I believe is wrong.

I would love to teach you or your group how to do dimensional rug hooking. It is a lot of fun.

JoEllen

Punch Needle

Okay first of all can you tell me what is the correct way to word this artform?

Is is punchneedle, needle punch, or punch needle?

I finally tried this art form. I used a Cameo punch needle to do this. My snap dragon rug frame came in handy and I am glad I used it.

I am really enjoying this. Might even be able to sell this piece as it is easy to do this and coming along great. Will post a photo of my finished creation if it comes together. Need less to say this will be a dimensional piece as I long doing 3-D art forms.

Stay tuned.

Bee Theme Tutorial * There is still time to join *

So excited to share the news of my upcoming Online Tutorial on Dimensional Rug Hooking.

Bee Skep 3-D Rug Hooking

This will be a interactive on-line tutorial. By this I mean through a questions and answers format we will interact. This will be a group atmosphere. Step by step photos will help you see how this form of Rug Hooking is done.

To take part in the Bee Skep Tutorial you must have a basic knowledge of how to rug hook. You would also need to have access to a sewing machine and a Paypal account. The cost for the tutorial is $10.00. You will need to have an adobe reader for the pattern to be sent to you. Adobe reader is free online.

Please Email me to enroll in this class. befruitful76@yahoo.com Please title your email Bee Skep Tutorial. After you enroll in this class I will send a Paypal invoice for the cost of the tutorial. So I suggest enrolling early.

Start date is April 14

An invitation to join the group will be emailed to all students after payment is received.

Things in the tutorial
Best Backing Fabrics
Transferring the pattern
Preparing Backing for hooking
How to hook a dimensional piece
Assembling stitches for all stages
Helpful relevant Tips and Tricks
Lots of Photos

JoEllen

Dimensional Blog.

Dollies

This week has found me making two of my Mammy Tissue Covers. Look for these to be for sale shortly. Plus I have had several requests to make one of my Washday Mammys so look for that to.

Only a few more days left on the poll for the online tutorial for 3-D rug hooking. Looks like the something new is winning out. Be sure to vote.

JoEllen

Progress on Dolls

Remember I am happy to do special orders and I do try to find something for your color schemes.


After these dolls and patterns are finished. I hope to begin another spring rug hooking pattern. What should I make dimensional this spring? Plus create a tutorial on dimensional rug hooking. Please stay posted for when this tutorial will become available.

I did one last year on my Easter Eggs.

Also I hope to put all my doll making tips into one place and post this information. You learn a lot through the years as you make dolls. I want to pass on this information that I have gleaned a long the line.

JoEllen

Rug Hooked Snowman Candy Holder

Available on my web site as a pattern or Special Order.

This is what I have been working on. This guy is totally awesome in person. A wonderful size and so much character.

This Snowman's top hat is hooked and comes off to reveal an area in the Snowman's Head for you to fill with a little wrapped candy.

You will love this!!!!

JoEllen

Sale

This Display is SOLD but you can special order one on my web site or the pattern is available for you to make your own set.

I am currently working on Two different Snowmen Candy Containers. One is fabric and the other is a Rug Hooked Version. Look for them soon. Or join my email notifications to be the first to find out when I have new things on the market.

JoEllen

Snowman Candy Container

I have started my Christmas Creations.

I really like how my fabric Snowman Candy Container is turning out. I hope to make a Rug Hooked version of this to.

I am creating a pattern for this as well. Hoping to have both the fabric and rug hooked version in the pattern.

So come on back for more information. As soon as I can I will get a picture.

Will start hooking on the Rug hooked version tomorrow. Want to dye up some wools to use for this one.

Also look for the Black Cat Ornies that you voted on to be made into a pattern. This will be out very soon. See a previous post for information on this. It is the top photo in that post.

Stay posted.

JoEllen

My Rug Hooked Pineapple

This is my Pineapple that I have been working on. It is very realistic in size to a pineapple. Love the way it turned out. Please leave me a comment about what you think of this Pineapple. Most of the wool used for this Pineapple is hand dyed by me.

If you are interested in me making you a pineapple you can special order one on my web site.

The pattern is available for purchase on my Web site.
Purchase Pineapple Pattern



Look for an already made Rug hooked pineapple on Ebay this week.
http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZbefruitfulQQhtZ-1

Do look for more Dimensional Rug Hooked Creations to come out soon.

Have a blessed day.
JoEllen of BeFRuiTFuL KReaTioNS

Rug Hooked Eagle

As you can see in the pictures this Eagle is free standing. The Eagle is over 14" long. I love the art of 3 Dimensional Rug Hooking. You can create so many fun things. I do have an Eagle Available for purchase. Contact me for photos and information on how to purchase.

My first pattern was the dimensional pumpkin. It is a huge pumpkin made in fun fall colors. Then the Indian Corn display. I also have a pattern for Easter Eggs. Look for some more Rug Hooking patterns to come.

This pictures shows the wings folded down.



Wings out as if getting ready to fly.