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 rug since it appears I will never find an antique one in my price range. Wool fabric is very expensive, so the search began to find affordable materials. Since this is raw-edge applique, the wool needs to be felted so that it doesn't ravel. The options are: Wool felt (different from craft felt) which sells for about $18 a yard in a limited color selection at Jo-Ann Fabric. I found my wool felt at Ruth's Stitchery in Colorado Springs in a bunch of yummy colors. Another option is wool that has been over-dyed and felted and is available on Etsy, and also at some quilt stores. This is expensive at about $3.00 for a piece 5" square; but, oh, it is so luscious and I can't resist it. A third option is to purchase new wool fabric at approximately $30 and up for a yard. Then, it is necessary to felt the wool yourself by washing it in very hot water and drying it in a hot dryer. And finally, another option is to find 100% wool garments at the thrift stores; deconstruct them and felt them yourself. I used wool from all of the above sources so that I could have a variety of colors, textures and patterns. This was a fun project; and was easy to accomplish using a #22 chenille needle and #5 Perle cotton for the embroidery, taking a couple of weeks working in the evenings. This is a small piece measuring just 12" x 20". Now, I'm thinking about another project using wool and embroidery; but not necessarily circular shapes. We'll see!!! I'm joining the following blog parties this week. Please check them out for lots of inspiration. Little Red House for Mosaic Monday Smiling Sally for Blue Monday A Stroll Thru Life for Table Top Tuesday Savvy Southern Style for Wow us Wednesdays Jann Olson for Share Your Cup Thursday Common Ground for Vintage Inspiration Friday Funky Junk Interiors for Saturday Nite Special
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.
Down the Garden Path Table runner stitches traditional penny rug circles together with a modern look. Rearrange the circles to create a different shape or even coasters. The craft kit includes the wool felt, floss, needle, and full sized colored penny rug pattern with instructions and illustrations. The finished candle mat is 14 x 53 cm (5.5 x 21 inch). This hand embroidery pattern uses the blanket stitch to applique the circles and the back stitch for a bit of detailing. You will need your scissors for this one! A little DIY project for nights in front of the telly. Available as a PDF download https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/571419982/pdf-down-the-garden-path-digital Available in a 2 color version kit https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/169465498/down-the-garden-path-penny-rug-pattern All pattern sales are final. Please ask questions before you purchase. Thanks =^..^= Made in Canada since 2003. Twisted Knickers™ Professional member of the Prince Edward Island Craft Council Find more patterns in my shop https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TwistedKnickersInc
penny rugs and wool
A Simple Way To Cut Wool Pennies, How To/Tutorial, Penny, Penny Rug Mat, Coins
Welcome Summer with this pretty penny rug/candle mat! This lovely design stitches up quickly and easily using wool or wool felt and measures 11 inches when complete. This is an e-pattern and not a paper pattern! As soon as payment is received, your pattern will be available for downloading...no waiting for snail mail...you can start sewing right away! I would be happy to hear from you with any questions or comments you may have. Thanks for stopping by! Kits with the pattern included are available here... https://www.etsy.com/listing/713389545/ This pattern is protected by copyright. You may sell the finished product on ebay, or at craft shows, as long as you give credit to Penny Lane Primitives as the designer. Mass producing or photocopying of this pattern is strictly prohibited
penny rugs and wool
Show your patriotism on Memorial Day, the 4th of July or any time of the year with this beautiful set! The oval mat measures 12 1/2" by 22 1/2" and fits perfectly into one of those rustic metal trays. The mini mat measures 7" X 8 1/2". Stitch them up using wool felt or wool. Such a wonderful display of Americana! The kit for this design can be found here... https://www.etsy.com/listing/959094356/sweet-land-of-liberty-candle-mat-kit This pattern is protected by copyright. You may sell the finished product on Etsy, Ebay, or at craft shows, as long as you give credit to Penny Lane Primitives as the designer. Mass producing or photocopying of this pattern is strictly prohibited. This pattern is protected by copyright. You may sell the finished product on ebay, or at craft shows, as long as you give credit to Penny Lane Primitives as the designer. Mass producing or photocopying of this pattern is strictly prohibited
penny rugs and wool
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 all the penny stacks together forming a row. Repeat until you have all the rows assembled. Then take two rows and join them together in a sort of zig zag fashion. I do this on my lap. Again gliding the needle inside the stack to the next whip stitch position. Join this row, then another, and so on. (Ha! sew on...) When you're done joining the rows, your mat is assembled! I soaked my rug in cold water... Warning, if your fabric bleeds be very cautious when soaking or washing. Always use cold water and mild detergents. Here I will soak and dry the rug so that I can press it. I press sometimes and sometimes not, it depends on how I feel about the rug. (What do I think it needs) This step is entirely up to you, you do not have to soak and press. If you want to; follow this method, rinsing and squishing gently, if you need to wash your rug. I squished out most of the water and placed it on a fluffy towel. (Warning again, if your rug bleeds dye, use old towels!) Next add another towel on top and roll it up to remove even more moisture. Resting the rolled towels to pull out the moisture... press your hands along the roll to hasten this process and remove more moisture. You may want to change the towels once or twice. Remove the wet towels to the laundry. Let your roll rest while you watch the hummingbirds...... Can you count three? There is a fourth one, but he was too fast for the camera! Warm up your iron. Now press, with dry fluffy towels. One on top and one underneath. Afterward I left this rug on a dry towel in a warm spot, overnight, to dry completely. In the morning I gave it another press. It's a beauty! I have been known to take a completed rug and toss into the dye pot! Who knows, this one might become another colour! Done for now, on to the next one!
Wool Penny Rug Table Runner, Wool Applique, Handmade Offerings, Stormy Shades, Wool Pennies, Black Wool, Three Sheep Studio, Rose Clay
This is an instant download PDF pattern to make the 11" round candle mat as shown. It features birds, florals, and birdhouses. Cute for your spring and summer tabletop decor. The pattern is written in English. It contains all instructions, pattern layouts, templates, a materials list with suppliers and full color photo of the finished product.
Wool Pennies And Skeleton Keys, Wool Applique, How To Cut Wool Pennies, Rose Clay, Three Sheep Studio
I LOVE all things Autumn and the colors used to make these Indian Summer “Whatever” Mats, just represent the Fall season to me. These are so beautiful and have quickly become a favorite! But here is what is so cool about these two designs ~ you can use any color you want!!! Have a yarn or fabric stash? Then "Use-It-Up" and make something totally unique! These squares and diamonds are made by weaving your own fabric from stunning heather wool yarn! In this packet you will learn how to weave similar fabric to make the squares and diamonds similar to what is shown in the pictures above. These Indian Summer “Whatever” Mats, measure approximately 9.25” x 9.25” (squares) and 9” x 9” (diamonds). The “Whatever” Mats are meant to be a smaller version of the “traditional” sized penny rugs. Because of their size, you can place them almost anywhere and they do not distract from “Whatever” is placed on top ~ under a candy dish, candle, flower pot, decorative figurine, picture, etc. I place them side by side on my long dinning table and still have plenty of room for other table items. Of course, you can always use wool or woolfelt to make these fabulous “Whatever” Mats too! Applique patterns/templates are full/actual size ~ no percentage scaling! ******* PLEASE READ ******** This is an e-pattern and not a paper pattern! This e-pattern is in pdf form, so if you don't already have Adobe Reader, you need to get it http://get.adobe.com/reader/ ~ hope you enjoy! The additional items shown in the pictures are for decoration only and not included in the sale of this e-pattern. This pattern is protected by copyright. You may sell the finished product, as long as you give credit to Pinetree Studios as the designer. This pattern is non-transferable, and Pinetree Studios/Mary Elizabeth Martin patterns MAY NOT be shared, passed on to others, re-sold, or redistributed in any other way. * * * All sales are final ~ no refunds for e-patterns. * * * For more ideas please follow us at pinetreestudiosblog.blogspot.com
Black Licorice Penny Rug, Wool Applique, Hand Embroidery, Stormy Shades Of Wool, Cutting Pennies, Black And Gray Wool, Wall Street, Rose Clay, Three Sheep Studio
Candle Mat Kit, Penny Rug Kit, Wool Felt Applique Kit, Fall Candle Mat Kit, Prim Wool Felt Kit, Merino Wool Candle Mat Kit U Make It-Penny Rug Candle Mat DIY Kit, Die Cut Wool Blend Felt Circles -NO FLOSS KIT Overall Measurement is 9" Circle Center Circle is 5 "Doubled and cut from Wool Felt Blend This listing is for one candle mat kit, not the finished product shown in the photo You will need to know how to do a blanket embroidery stitch to complete this This kit contains only what is listed below: (22) 2 Inch Die Cut Wool Felt Blend Circles (11) 1-1/2" Die Cut Wool Felt Blend Circles (11) 1" Die Cut Wool Felt Blend Circles (2)- 5" Die Cut Center Wool Felt Blend Circles (1) - Printed Instruction Sheet. It is NOT a pattern sheet. No pattern is needed because the parts are pre-cut (one 4" center overlay if you selected on with this on it) You will need to have scissors, floss, embroidery needles, general sewing/embroidery tools and supplies on hand to complete this. I complete these using two strands of embroidery floss, so you'll need to separate the floss into two strand sections before beginning. The kit is named based on the center circle wool felt blend color. The other circles that will be sent are the same colors I used to make the sample shown in the photo. The embroidery floss colors sent will be random color selections. If you have any questions about this product, please ask prior to purchasing. I answer promptly.
Penny Rug Rabbit and Rooster, DIY Painting Craft E-Pattern by Donna Atkins. Primitive Folk Art. "JACK" Rabbit & "RUFUS" Rooster PENNY RUG E-Pattern Two 11"x14" Penny Rug Painting Designs This listing is for the painting pattern, NOT the finished product. The e-pattern is immediately downloadable upon purchase. You will receive a 12-page e-pattern consisting of complete painting instructions, paint and brush sources, full size line drawings, and full page color photos. This e-pattern contains BOTH designs (rooster and rabbit). *** PLEASE NOTE: This is an older pattern so there is no guarantee that specific paint colors or surfaces listed are still available.*** Thanks for looking, and HAPPY PAINTING!!
This lovely wool penny rug is called "CONNECTICUT" and is one of my newest designs. During a recent trip to Connecticut, I was drawn into the gorgeous colors of the changing leaves as the fall foliage season brought the landscape to life. Those colors inspired the creation of my Connecticut penny rug. The completed wool rug measures 15" x 15". E-pattern includes: color photo, detailed instructions, stitching diagrams and full-size templates. A beautiful piece for any home. Thank you for looking!
