The rug continues to grow!  It is up to 43″ across.  Yay!  The nice thing about this project is I can call it finished whenever I want and then someday if I want it bigger I can just start up where I left off.

I also started my New Year’s resolution today.  I know, I know, it is already January 4th but I figured I’d start the first full week of the year.  I’ll fill you in soon…it’s really nothing earth-shattering, but I want to put something together before I tell you.

I may have taken on one of those projects that you think will be really fun and then realize that it may just take you 5 years to get it done.  I was at a cabin in the north woods a few summers ago and there was this fabulous rug in the main room.  It was so soft on the feet and made the room feel so cozy.  I have always wanted to make my own since I saw that one.  So a couple nights ago the project started.  I bought about 18 yards of wool at a discount store–black, orange, and a pale green.  I am cutting it into 3 inch strips and braiding it.  As I go, I am using some mighty strong thread to weave it together.  I think it will be so cool when it is done, but it might take me a while to get there.  I’m also beginning to think more on the realistic side…black wool with a yellow lab is maybe not a good mix.  hmmm…  The husband keeps giving me doubtful looks, but I will forge on, and on, and on, and on….