Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts
Posted - Jul 17 2018 : 04:57:11 AM
Decided to change the name of my Etsy store after EIGHT years of selling vintage. Sales have been less than steller and I have decided to concentrate on selling my hand woven rag rugs, etc. instead.
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts
Posted - Jul 17 2018 : 07:02:30 AM
My maiden name is Hoijer---with an umlaut over the "O" and the "J" is silent--Pronounced Who-yeah. My people arrived in Chicago at the turn of the century speaking NO english hailing from Vraka, Sweden. I've always loved my maiden name and what it stood for. I've incorporated it into my business cards as well. Swedish decor resounds in my house. Not the kitchy Dala horse Sweden, but a country cottage / Gustavian Sweden. I wanted to learn how to weave for a long time and thought wouldn't it be something if I brought my Swedish heritage into my crafting rag rugs? Matta means carpet in Swedish. My loom is named Una (old Norse Swedish meaning One-my first Loom! And my Kessenich loom-a 4 harness smaller loom is named Smula which is Swedish for "crumb!"
Grandma Dorothy would be so proud....
Melody
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Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 17 2018 : 07:09:08 AM
Thanks Melody, I just knew there had to be a story behind it. Love that you embrace your heritage and bring it into your life and home.
I'm mostly Irish and English so my decorating style is English cottage meets Texas farm house.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14 FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015. Lord put your arm around my shoulders and your hand over my mouth.
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts
Posted - Jul 18 2018 : 07:07:50 AM
Melody, your handwoven rugs are beautiful and I love that you have embraced your family heritage of crafting rag rugs. It is pleasing to also hear how your Grandma would be so proud and happy that you have carried on the tradition!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
Very nice rugs. Great job. Love the story behind it too. I have a small loom I am going to try making a rug on. See what happens.
Farming in WI
Michele
Dreamer42
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April
Central
Oregon
USA
2694 Posts
Posted - Jul 18 2018 : 8:25:21 PM
Enjoyed hearing the story behind your new business name, Melody! Beautiful rugs - you are very talented!
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Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jul 20 2018 : 2:39:20 PM
Love your story Melody! There is always something so heartwarming to hear about family heritage influences on hand made projects! It makes the item more enjoyable! Good luck with the new name.
Melody
The Great North Woods in the Land of Hiawatha
USA
3329 Posts
Posted - Aug 05 2018 : 7:25:07 PM
Thank you Grace. Did a festival this weekend and a member of the arts council approached me to find out if I would like to place a few of my rag rugs in an exhibit in their lovely art center! And, a "scout" for a Mercantile in Grand Marais asked if I would like to sell my rugs in her friends store-my rugs, my pillows and my painted furniture. A LOT to think about!
Melody
Red Tractor Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Winnie
Gainesville
Fl
USA
6663 Posts
Posted - Aug 16 2018 : 07:12:40 AM
I recently purchased a beautiful rug from Melody!! She is a fantastic weaver and the colors are rich and warm!! I have it proudly in front of my little faux fire place in my log cabin office. Thank-you Melody!!
Winnie #3109 Red Tractor Girl Farm Sister of the Year 2014-2015
Matta-Hand Woven Rag Rugs
Posted - Jul 17 2018 : 04:57:11 AM
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