Penny Rug

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Quilting, Patchwork, Wool Felt, Primitive, Appliqué Quilts, Quilts, Crochet, Penny Rug Patterns, Applique Quilts

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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Venice Sherman
Appliqué Quilts, Applique Quilts, Applique Patterns, Wool Applique Quilts, Wool Applique Patterns, Primitive Quilts, Penny Rug Patterns, Wool Applique, Applique

HOME OF THE ORIGINAL "ARMY BLANKET PENNY RUG©" and "CANDLE HUGGER'S©" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR CHOICES Just click on sheep to the right Note: All Penny Rugs shown here are ones that customers ordered ~ shown as examples only ~ All are made to order and vary in color KM Primitives Original Early Style WOOL ARMY BLANKET© TRADITIONAL PENNY RUGS© These are (washed) original Army blankets They are that 'good ole American' issue as well! Not reproduction wool blankets, but the real deal…

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Carolyn Boutilier

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