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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
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 Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 5:34:54 PM
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I saw a penny mat in a catalog today and thought it would be nice on the table. Does anyone know how to make a penny mat?
thanks!
Laura
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acairnsmom
True Blue Farmgirl
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audrey
cheyenne
wy
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Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 6:41:36 PM
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I am not sure but is that the same thing as a penny rug? I haven't made any but I believe they are made out of wool felt and the images are cut out and then appliqued on the "rug" using a blanket stitch. Being wool, the colors are so warm and rich, they really are works of art. Sorry I'm not much help.
Audrey
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 7:42:07 PM
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 I have done a few if what Audrey described is what you mean. It is really fairly simple. I will attach a picture of one I made a couple autumns ago. Mostly embroidery stitches...which I love anyhow. Wool felt is so nice to work with. There is a quilt shop north of here that sells patterns, felt and all to make them. I bet if you do a search for penny rugs or mats something will come up (instructions I mean)..meanwhile what exactly did you have a question about it?
Jenny in Utah
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Edited by - Aunt Jenny on Aug 18 2008 7:45:24 PM |
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eskimobirdlady
True Blue Farmgirl
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connie
fairbanks
ak
USA
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Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 10:24:51 PM
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jenny that rug is beautiful! the blue ribbon onit just adds to the flavor!
peace connie in alaska |
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
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Posted - Aug 18 2008 : 10:56:23 PM
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I felt kinda funny posting that picture here..but didn't take one without the ribbon that I could find. It is about the size of a big placemat.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
North Creek
New York
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
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USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 1:43:26 PM
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I just sort of figure out the design I want, and then cut out the wool felt peices and arrange them until I like it. I use two layers of felt for the backing and then pin the pieces on and applique them on using a blanket stitch, usually, with embroidery floss. I tend to like things primitive or simple so my designs are simple...I know there are alot more complicated ones but the idea is the same..just applique them on. Do you embroider at all Laura? or if you can handsew you could certainly learn to do this..not a hard craft.
Jenny in Utah
Proud Farmgirl sister #24
Inside me there is a skinny woman crying to get out...but I can usually shut her up with cookies
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Marcy
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marcy
Tiverton
Rhode Island
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 1:45:25 PM
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Jenny, that is beautiful! Thanks for sharing the picture.
Farmgirl #170
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campchic
True Blue Farmgirl
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Erin
Nebraska
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2008 : 4:39:40 PM
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Laura,
Here is a website to a local quilt shop specializing in wool/penny rugs. You can order kits and patterns from them. Hope this helps!
Here is the website: www.woolfeltcentral.com
Erin
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LauraH
True Blue Farmgirl
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Laura
North Creek
New York
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StarMeadow
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Posted - Aug 20 2008 : 08:24:33 AM
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| Jenny, how many strands of floss did you use? Beautiful BTW! |
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Aunt Jenny
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Stitching & Crafting Room: Penny Mat instructions? |
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Penny Mat instructions?
