Yeah, that’s something we are all trying to do – all the time, right? It’s not that easy, but I figure every little bit helps. So to that end, I am offering some of my patterns (and more to come) from my Etsy shop hand-drawn on red dot tracing fabric instead of paper, for the same cost as a paper pattern. I hope it will be more convenient for you, save you a step in the pattern transfer process, and provide you with a pattern that you can transfer and hook more than once. I started by listing some of my smaller patterns (18×24 inches) and I plan to add a few each week, including some of the antique
adaptations that I used for the Hook-a-Month projects, which are larger rug patterns. If you would like to win a pattern of your choice drawn on red dot tracer, just leave a comment after this blog post, and then click through and Like my Facebook Fan page. I will randomly choose a winner on April 30 who can go to my website Patterns page and choose their winning pattern. (If you already LIKE my Facebook Fan page, leave a comment there instead.)
If you follow me at Facebook, you may have seen the Etsy Treasury I created, filled with fiber art. I went for Spring colors and textures . . . if you missed it, you can see it HERE. There are some incredible Etsians creating fabulous art with fiber. If you purchase fibers for your creations, try to support indie artists; they have a lot to offer!
Beautiful Wool from Quilting Acres
Fiber Brooch from birchbaykay
Okay, that’s it for today — have a wonderful weekend and a blessed Easter everyone. Be sure to leave a comment and a Facebook LIKE to get your name in the hopper for a free pattern of your choice!
Happy Hooking!! Sally
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Ooh, hoping my luck will be with me 🙂 I just ‘liked’ your FB page too 🙂
Love the rug you have posted!
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Ruth – thanks so much for the comments . . . and for reading my blog.You rug hook, too? Your painting are wonderful! I have never tried water color but you just might inspire me to give it a try. Your name is in the hat for the giveaway – good luck!
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Love the new idea you have of putting the patterns on red dot. Will definitely help cut down a step and that was one I wasn’t so good at doing. Would love to win one of your beautiful patterns like that so please count me in!
You are already one of my favorite shops on Etsy, but I hadn’t added you to Facebook. I’ll take care of that right now.
Thanks and hope my name comes out on top on April 30th!
Trisha
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Hi Trisha! Thanks so much for your comments! I hope you enjoy poking around my Fan Page at Facebook – post some photos if you like. Your name is in the running for the red dot tracer pattern. Good luck! ~~Sally
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Here I am hoping that my name is picked for one of your red dot patterns. Great idea! It does save a step and maybe push you forward to get that rug on a backing.
I will also go to facebook to add you.
Sondra
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Thanks Sondra – it’s good to see you here. Thanks for following on FB, too. Feel free to post rug pics there at Folk’n’Fiber’s Fan Page. I love to share with you guys! Sally
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I do like your blog, but I don’t do facebook.
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Hi Carrie
That’s okay – Facebook is not required! Your name is officially in the hat for the red dot tracer pattern! Thanks for reading the blog . . . Sally
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I have ‘liked’ you forever on FB, and I think the idea of a pattern on red dot would be wonderful! Fingers are crossed!
Hugs,
Trudy
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Hi Trudy – thanks so much for Liking my Facebook page. Another name is in the running (yours!) I just think red dot is a much better value than a pattern on paper – glad you agree. Good luck!
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Sally,
I’ve always liked you, but now I like you on FB…lol!
Please enter me in your give-away. I’d be proud to own one of your patterns.
Pug hugs 🙂
Lauren
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Thanks so much Lauren . . . I like you, too! Good luck in the drawing.
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So glad you are putting patterns on red-dot. You do come up with such great patterns. Missed you at our last hook-in wish you could have made it, maybe next time.
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Saving a step in rug hooking would be awesome. I’ve never tried the red dot tracing paper before. I have always either bought a drawn pattern, free handed or enlarged a pattern with a printer and went from there. It definitely slows the process. I’ve have been a following you around way before facebook was launched, lol! Love your designs, it would be an honor to win one of your patterns on red dot.
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Doris – YOU WIN!!!! Congrats on winning one of my patterns on Red Dot Tracer. Please send me an email with your addy and I’ll get together with you to choose a pattern and get it mailed out to you!
Happy May!!
Sally
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I bought some of that red dot stuff to adapt some PN designs to rug hooking. Haven’t done it yet, however! Love your designs, Sally!!
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Your blog is such a treat! Thanks for all the inspiration!
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Thanks Val! I am happy that you find enjoyment in my posts and sharing. I am about to add a tutorial for making rug labels — stay tuned! Your name is in the running for the giveaway pattern, too.
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