How ironic. Saundra posted this evening that she just purchased this rug on eBay. Sitting at the base of my stairs is the version I purchased, also on eBay, maybe 9 or 10 years ago. It measure 23" x 37" and the loops are perfect but hooked lower than I think I've ever seen. It is obviously hand hooked and I only paid $25 for it. I know I got a steal (the wool cost more than that for sure) but there is no label so I have no idea who hooked it or when. A great reason to label your rugs ~ though I am TERRIBLE at it :( I finished my eagle. I have a little linen left below the eagle so I need to hook a couple tiny mats, then I need to get busy finishing. I think I have about 20 things that need to be "finished" ~ U.G.H. Little Julie ~ thanks for the visit but you are a "no reply" blogger so I can't answer you personally. Worms ~ also known as noodles ~ are the wool strips used when hooking. Most hookers have an over-abundance ~ and they multiply while you are sleeping :) Thanks so much for stopping by. Pug hugs :) Lauren