Sunflowers

Hooked by Nancy Jewett

Designer: Kim Nixon

Available through: Honey Bee Hive

This rug was featured in an article I wrote for Rug Hooking Magazine J/J/A 2021, titled "Confetti Borders"

Size: 11.5 x 16

Colors used, all Fluff & Peachy Bean Designs Colors:

Background - Diane's Snow

Border: Purple Royalty

Leaves and stems: Jiminy Cricket, Pistachio

Fuchsia Sunflower: Fuchsia Glads swatch, Delphinium Nights swatch, Transition swatch Fuchsia Glads Delphinium Nights

Simple Shading: Using a 6 - 8 Value Swatch, Start with either lightest or darkest value and hook petals from center to outside edge using 1 value for each row. You would the values in order that is: going from Darkest to Lightest or vice versa. Its a fun way to get started.