Seabee: Color Adjustment
I hooked a bit of each color so I could make adjustments as soon as possible. This method is not new for me, this is how I hook every new rug. The exception is my room-sized rug but I had already figured out the colors first by hooking stair risers and footstools.
The blue plaid is not working – it is too dark. See the area next to the rope on the left. Luckily, I found an overdyed check that is the right value. This is hooked across the bottom. That’ll do.
I’ve tried a few different things with the rope border. I tried outlining in the dark brown that I am using for the outer background. If this had worked I would have had to figure out something else for the background in this area. Still not sure if I have the right combination, but it works for now. The best part so far is at the lower left next to the new background color. I don’t have enough hooked to make a decision now. I’ll have to get more of each background hooked first.
The yellow in the bee needs to be brighter. I’m also going to grab a few other options for the wings. I don’t think there will be enough difference when compared to the white stripe in the flag. I am not hooking the black outline that allows the graphic to work, so I have to adjust the color.
The flag is fine but I will need either a lighter or darker green for the second value for the hat.
Notice how I’ve begun hooking the background. I hook small curvy lines that remind me of puzzle pieces to make the loops disappear. By hooking some of the background now, I will have less to hook later. It also gives me a chance to make any small adjustments in color planning as I go, especially if something isn’t blending quite the way I hoped. The color planning for rug hooking section offers great resources to help me refine my choices along the way.
Exploring different color combinations is always helpful, and the value study tips for color planning give me a deeper understanding of how light and dark tones can impact my work. These insights help me adjust the value in certain areas to get the desired effect.
I also love drawing inspiration from unexpected places. The color planning ideas from a TV show post has sparked new ideas for future projects, showing how you can use elements from different sources to enrich your designs.
