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PENNY RUGS
Our hand sewn, heirloom design penny rugs are available for all patterns. All penny rugs are made in vintage colors of wool and wool felt, embellished with embroidery, signed, dated, and lined with cotton or homespun when necessary. Designs are also available in hand dyed wool.
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1792 FLORAL PENNY RUG
1792 FLORAL PENNY RUG
This is a reproduction of a 1792 fancywork piece. The finished penny rug is 20" in diameter and lined.
fulled wool felt $200.00
hand dyed wool $270.00
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PRIMITIVE ROSE PENNY RUG
This penny rug is an adaptation of an 1850 quilt theme...the cottage rose. The finished piece is 17" x 24" and lined.
fulled wool felt $180.00
hand dyed wool $250.00
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HEARTS AND HANDS PENNY RUG
The theme for this design is the motto of the Shakers: Hands to work, hearts to God. Found so often on historic textile pieces, the theme is popular for its warmth and charm. The finished penny rug is 14" x 30" and lined.
fulled wool felt $180.00
hand dyed wool $250.00
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1860 FLOWER BASKET PENNY RUG
This design is an adaptation of a quilt piece sewn in 1860. Made with a splash of wool tweed and a scalloped background layer. The finished penny rug is 12 1/2" square.
fulled wool felt $100.00
hand dyed wool $150.00
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PRIMITIVE BUNNIES PENNY RUG
The bunny is a commonly portrayed theme on historic textile pieces, as are many other woodland and farm animals. The finished penny rug is 8 1/2" x 24 1/2" and lined.
fulled wool felt $100.00
hand dyed wool $150.00
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TREE OF LIFE PENNY RUG
This design is a reproduction of an 1850 applique quilt. "And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of nations," says the Bible about the Tree of Life. The finished penny rug is 16 1/2" in diameter.
fulled wool felt $150.00
hand dyed wool $200.00
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VICTORIAN STITCHERIES
Small & Large Scissors Cases with Matching Pincushion
The Victorian Stitcheries are wool applique adaptations of an 1849 crewel work-pocket. The Victorian woman always had something to stitch and sewing accessories were among the favorite projects. The finished pincushion is 4 1/2" x 8 1/2". The small scissors case is 3 1/2" x 5 3/4"; large scissors case is 5" x 10".
fulled wool felt: pincushion $40-large scissors case $55-small $50
hand dyed wool pincushion $65 - large scissors case $80 - small $75
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