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Wool Pennies Ideas, Felt Candle Mats Free Printable Penny Rug Patterns, Wool Penny Ideas, Penny Crafts, Wool Ideas, Penny Rug Patterns, Wool Appliqué, Wool Felt Projects, Wool Applique Patterns

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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Penny Rugs and More: Plaid Tongue Rug Tutorial Wool Applique Quilts, Penny Rug Patterns, Candle Mats, Wool Appliqué, Rug Tutorial, Wool Felt Projects, Wool Applique Patterns, Felted Wool Crafts, Wool Quilts

I'm so pleased to be able to share my tutorial for the Plaid Tongue Rug. Affectionately known between Cee and me as the Tom Rug. It was Tom Pryor's snippet of a penny rug photo that inspired me. The lesson is...you can make any rug. See it, be inspired, imagine it, and make your own version. Cut a piece of lightweight wool or flannel to about 26 inches square. Remember to use up and make do, that's what penny rugs are about. Fold in half twice to find the center lines. Make a long running…

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American Homestead: American Homestead Pincushion/Ornament Class Felt Softies, Felted Ornaments, Wool Ideas, Penny Rug Patterns, Pin Cushions Patterns, Wool Felt Projects, Wool Applique Patterns, Felted Wool Crafts, Felt Creations

This post gives information on my Ornament/Pincushion Class that I teach to guilds, stitching groups and retreats. There are many ways to use the projects that you create. Here are the various ways you can use the ornaments. You could also embroider a name and date on the back to make it a special keepsake ornament. I know people who make them for their kids or grandkids so when they grow up and have their own homes, they have a collection of ornaments from someone they love. You can also…

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