~Learn More~
In North America in the late 1800s, French & English textiles were very expensive & considered a symbol of affluence. Those finacially less fortunate considered every fabric scrap to be precious and usable. Using templates made from spools & coins, homemakers would cut descending sized circles or figural patterns out of recycled wool garments. These were called pennys & were layered, blanket stitched & then used to make "penny ruggs". These wool appliqued "ruggs" were not meant for the floor. They were made to provided the home with warmth & decorative flare in the forms of bed coverings, chair pads, table runners & more.
Photo right: Micheals Arts & Crafts Magazine
1997 Christmas Craft preview Ed, page 41.
~Product Info~
Shape: Circle
Size: 3 inches diameter approx.
Fabric: Polyester Felt
Embroidered: Hand Blanket stitched & pieced
Ease: Fusable
Colors include but are not limited to:
Crimson, red, cinnimon, bright yellow, yellow, gold, antique gold, green, dark green, army green, bright green, sea green, charcoal, silver, grey, grape, purple, lavender, wheat, peach, tan, brown, light brown, pink, rose, hotpink, navy blue, royal blue, steal blue & turquoise.
~Ideas~
Today, we can find many uses for the penny; floor rugs, wallhangings, runners, quilts, pillows or chair pads. They are great when used as accents as patches, on hatbands, purses, placemats, vests, fabric frames, sweatshirts, photo album & memory book covers or hair barettes.
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LEFT: Hand Sewn
RIGHT: Machine Sewn
Photo:
Country
Home
Magazine
October 1991
page 79
Batista
Moon
Studio
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