Penny rugs

For years, I've been interested in Penny Rugs. Their origin dates back to the Civil War era, when homemakers used wool scraps from old clothing, etc. to create mats or rugs. Using coins as templates, they created circles and stitched them with a blanket stitch to a background fabric. They weren't necessarily made as floor rugs, but more often decor coverings for beds, tables, and mantels. Recently, inspired by the blog site of Ashton Publications, I decided to try my hand at making a penny…

A Penny For Your Thoughts | Kept In Stitches

I finished this mat a little while ago. Nice small size Easy bound edge, no backing. A quick visual tutorial for binding the edge: Cut a piece of cotton or flannel 1 inch wide (Note that here I used 1.5 inches and had to trim later) Pin in place around your mat and stitch with a running stitch all around. You can fold the raw edge at one or both ends for neat finish. Trim away excess: Apologies, I don't show that I did cut the trim width down to 1 inch, 1 inch is plenty wide enough. Fold…

penny rugs and wool

penny rugs and wool

Still Waters was inspired by taking walks near the wetlands. Breathtaking views of native plants indicative of a wet marsh. A symphony of delicate Dragonfly's and other interesting insects that made the walk magical and inspirational for this memory piece. Incorporated into the design is fun embroidery stitches that give the piece and additional layer of visual experience. We hope you stop by or call the shops below to pick up your pattern/ and or kit today. Attic Heirlooms-Florida…

I've completed a fabulous mat and completed a pattern for it. Here is my "Modern Farmhouse Penny Runner" It will look great in any decor. Make one to fit yours. It's a biggie...finished up at 15" x 83" Check this link in my Etsy Shop free shipping on all my patterns

penny rugs and wool

HOME OF THE ORIGINAL "ARMY BLANKET PENNY RUG©" and "CANDLE HUGGER'S©" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR CHOICES Just click on sheep to the right Note: All Penny Rugs shown here are ones that customers ordered ~ shown as examples only for sizes and prices ~ All are made to order and vary in color KM Primitives Original Early Style WOOL ARMY BLANKET© TRADITIONAL PENNY RUGS© These are (washed) original Army blankets They are that 'good ole American' issue as well! Not reproduction wool…

Order a pre-cut kit, including threads and needles, and make a penny rug; Penny Rug Kits Figure 1. THE BACK-STITCH; Use a back-stitch to begin. I use enough thread to completely stitch around both the 1 inch and the 1 1/2 inch combined, you will have to measure a few pieces of thread and stitch, in order to find the length that is right for your stitch sizes. You can do this first back stitch in either the first or second penny of the stack, your preference. I begin here with the 1 1/2 inch…

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Applying backing to rugs not only helps them become softer underfoot, it also prolongs the life of the rug and helps to keep the rug in position. When choosing rug backing, take into consideration that the rug needs to "breathe" in order to allow moisture and air to move freely through the rug.

Sweet September I've been waiting for you ! Time to bring out the woolens... piles of wool snippets, as wool pennies...