Mon Oeuvre - Toothbrush Rag Rug complete!

"Oeuvre" (the works of a painter, composer, or author regarded collectively: "the complete oeuvre of Mozart" a work of art, music, or literature: "an early oeuvre" ORIGIN late 19th cent.: French, literally ‘work.’ - Oxford Dictionary.)

I started a rag rug in May of 2014 at a cousin reunion party. The needle is a refurbished toothbrush handle. The fabric strips were from sheets.

The sheets I chose for my rug.

I finished it tonight, not bad 3 years and 4 months later!

39" x 28"

A hearty thanks to my cousin Margie for teaching us all how to do it,. She sent us home with easy to follow instructions. I'm glad I kept at it. Finished projects are so satisfying.

Excelsior ridge hike

What a great day in the high country. 

Indian Paintbrush

Part of the quicker elevation gain. 

"Stairs"

Almost to the trail junction.

Some Ptarmigan along the trail.

Our lunch view. 

The photo below shows our hike destination. We took the trail around the right side of the hill to make our way to the top. So we basically walked around the back side to get to the top.

Our destination, in the photo below. The higher hump.

  

I took the photos below showing our view at each angle as I turned while we were at the top.

Shuksan in the distance.

Mt. Baker hiding in the low clouds.

We came down the front of the hill trail, so that gave us a loop around the top. Poor hubby, 2 yellow jacket stings. I think they targeted him because he fit into the scenery so well, just like an alpine flower - hee hee.

Garmin stats:

total miles - 10

total ascent - 3852 feet