Wool pennies ideas

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 clo...

One of my new favorite things to do is work with recycled wool. I enjoyed working on my Penny Rug project (click here), so thought I would try a similar project by making a pillow. Before I could finish it up, I had to go in search of some more wool for the cording. A trip to Goodwill yielded two wool skirts - one a nice Pendleton red plaid and the other, a pleated teal plaid skirt from Scotland. I deconstructed the skirts, then felted them in a hot wash and dry. There was a lot of yardage…

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Handmade Penny Rug Garland Christmas Snowmen With Stars On Red And ... Possible crocheted garland idea.

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This is a gray and camel colored primitive penny rug made from a wool fabric that I personally felted. The neutral colors allow use with most décor. Ive

Sally is a great friend and quilter. She got inspired by my wool penny projects and worked on these pennies. She realized how fun and freeing it is to do these. It honestly is. I am in love with her border

Here is another wool penny rug that I finished up this afternoon. I think I’m addicted to these things! For this one I used 1″, 2″, and 3″ circles on 4″ background squ…

I have discovered the joys of sewing with felt after attending a Wendy Williams class at my local quilt shop. How quickly things come together when there is no need to worry about unfinished edges....bliss Deciding on one of Wendy’s patterns called Round The Garden, and selecting a navy background, I have begun the mammoth task of creating this beautiful quilt/wall hanging. Here is my progress so far, First quarter well under way Close up of the flower basket Second quarter completed Close…

People often ask me if I do only quilting or if I’m into any other crafts? All I have to say is, “my creative juices kind of go with the flow”. I can be working on a quilting p…

A Sentimental Quilter by Kathleen Tracy is about her journey through quilting. Kathleen uses reproduction fabrics to make quilts with an antique look.