By Hook ~

 

an ongoing collection of mine ~

vintage, unique and or early rug hooks...

each one tells a story of time and memories in wool.

 

some I use, most I do not....
only because they don't fit my hand ~



 

...this larger hook below, is one I love ~ with it's early turned wood handle
that to me, looks like an old Indian Club used for excerise back in The Day...

 

 



it has a nice sharp barb, and a long shank too ~
but the handle is a little too long for me.



This Early hook ~ below ~ is my favorite....
it is smaller and not as heavy.
It has a nice barb (a bit dull from years of hard work) and fits well in my hand ~





my favorite thing about this little hook?
the initials that someone inscribed onto the handle-end...
"MWL" or if you turn it upside-down, "LMW" ...you decide.

 

 

I just think it's quaint however I look at it ~




little hook with initials ~ fits my hand perfectly!

first hook I showed you...a little too large for me.

 

Here's a hook I found online ~ can't remember which "E" site...
it has a uniquely shaped handle, and Peter says it's made from mahogony.
I like it, but the shank isn't wide enough for my wide strips...
so I keep it in my box of hooks instead!
(I like how they look in there)



pretty, but not practical for me ~

Here's a little hook that someone gifted me with (can't remember who) ~
it surely is different, and not ever something I'd use ~ but the thoughtfulness of a gift goes appreciated nonetheless...so into my hook box it goes!



please forgive the dirty fingernails and farmwife hands of mine ~ they are MY best tools!

 

Do you have a collection of hooks? I would love to see them!

 

Peter & I are thinking about coming out with our own line of Rug Hooks for the Primitive Hooker...
we are doing some research, and we'll let you know what we come up with soon!!!

 

Hoping you all have a wonderful day filled with things that keep you creative ~

 

Lori from

Notforgotten Farm