Posted by Faye on February 09, 19100 at 18:57:40:
In Reply to: Judith: Looking for info on Geometric Patterns from NS (Bluenose?) posted by Katherine on January 18, 19100 at 15:46:38:
: Hello Judith and whoever is interested,
: My grandparents were both from NS (mere=Cheticamp, CB and pere=Halifax, NS). I have inherited from them several old hooked rugs in various geometric patterns of concentric colors and paterns, mostly crosses. I don't see these much in the books. I have been tracking them down for some time. Were they traditional to Cape Breton Island? Or are they more modern?
: Also, I am trying pin point when they were popularly made. I remember them always in grandma's house in Waltham, MA, for at least 40-50 years. I know her relatives made them and she would bring them home with her on, and get this, the "Bluenose". (My grandparents would drive their car onto the Bluenose at the beginning of their trips from Maine and the next morning they would arive in NS.)
: I think these particular rugs were made with a shuttle-hook, although I can't prove it. I bought one at a garage sale but the mice ate most of the directions. The loops are very small and tight (about 1/8" high). And my mother thought they were worked from the back.
: I have a picure of my Greatgrandfather Thomas Ducet and his wife. They are holding a rather large frame with a rug in it. The pattern is not geometric, rather looks like two foxes facing each other and some other detail. This does not support the geometric theory.
: Any comments from what you know about the local traditions in Nova Scotia?
: Thanks for all your help in advance, Katherine
: (feel free to email me :) )
I'm not sure but I may be able to get some info for you. I am a Nova Scotian, recently moved to Ontario, Canada but have many craft friend back home, who I'm sure will look for what ytou want. Email me and we'll discuss it,ok?
...Faye