Penny rug patterns

What is a penny rug? Its not a rug! Learn the history of penny rugs and find many penny rug patterns, both old and new designs.

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…

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A Simple Way To Cut Wool Pennies, How To/Tutorial, Penny, Penny Rug Mat, Coins

Happy Easter Everyone! My Easter treat to you is a lesson about assembling a rug of self backed stacks. This is my favourite way to make rugs. And a very easy method for beginners. You can make a pleasing, useful mat. First arrange your stacks into a shape you like. Then turn them over. Join one stack at a time, with a whip stitch. Make two or three stitches in the same place picking up just the backing wool fabric. Glide and pass your needle inside the stack to attach another stack. Join…

A Simple Way To Cut Wool Pennies, How To/Tutorial, Penny, Penny Rug Mat, Coins

I really am enjoying weaving my own fabric and turning it into beautiful decorative home decor pieces. Here is the latest! Indian S...

We have many ways to buy our wonderful wool. Small pieces or large we can fill your needs for rug hooking, quilting, appliqué or penny rug work. Our bundles are our most popular item for wool! Don't see what you need? Just ask! We probably have it!

People often ask me if I do only quilting or if I’m into any other crafts? All I have to say is, “my creative juices kind of go with the flow”. I can be working on a quilting p…