Monday, May 17, 2010

~*A New, Olde Primitive Rug Hook*~

Hello Dear Friends! How about a ~*Monday Make~Over*~? I think this is just SO COOL!

Can you tell what will become of this? Well, I guess I've already given it away with the title of the post.


I found this old ice pick at an antique store over the weekend. It was only $2... and not considered a real 'quality' collectible with the faded advertising and shortened pick. It reads, "Compliments of The Peoples Ice. Co." But, thanks to inspiration from my dear SIL, Robin, I quickly made plans for it. The crochet hook is from my sewing box (size F5 is what it was marked as). It is very rarely used anymore... so it will be perfect for this!

I'm so thankful to have a helpful & handy hubby! He removed the pick carefully so not to harm the wooden handle or metal cover thingy.


He then used some wire snips to trim the crochet hook to about the same length as the old, metal pick. He also used a file to narrow down the 'sides' to keep them from splitting the wood of the handle.


He then put is all together for me... carefully inserting the trimmed crochet hook into the handle and replacing the cap. I didn't like the pink tint to the hook... so he used some sort of parts cleaner to dull it.

Ta da! A new, olde primitive rug hook!





Awesome huh?

Wishing you all warm smiles...

Betty

17 comments:

  1. Really cool idea Betty! Have you tried to hook with it yet?

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  2. That is too cool - I love old hooks. What a great idea! Linda

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  3. Such a great redo. Thanks to a little thought from Robin and your handy hubby you have a working treasure. Happy Hooking :o)

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  4. LOVE that Bettygirl!!!!
    way cool! no get HOOKIN' !!!
    xoxox
    Lori

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  5. What a great idea...and way to 'repurpose' other items. Let us know how it hooks and feels to hook with it.

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  6. Oh Betty, that is just priceless!! I absolutely love it!

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  7. Pretty kewl, Betty! Now get to hookin' with it! LOL! ;-)

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  8. Betty ~
    Now that is a wonderful idea. I love it.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  9. BETTY THAT IS THE GREATEST IDEA... LOVE IT!! A TRUE "MAKE-DO" AND SURELY A ONE OF A KIND...

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  10. So clever. I would have never thought of that.
    ~Melissa~

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  11. Love it!!

    Raggedystitches,
    Louise
    (who also has a very handy hubby) :)

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  12. you go girl... such a neat idea and it turned out wonderful.

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  13. I didn't know you were a hooker - guess I need to become a follower of your blog then I would know all LOL - what a great idea to turn your find into a working tool. Enjoy ! Melody

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