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Saturday October 17 9:00am - 4:30pm
Class Fee - $ 95
Class Size - 15 Students
Popularized in the mid 19th century, Penny Rugs are small wool throws or mats with simple shapes appliqued on the surface. They were use-it-up projects much like the quilts or hooked rugs of the period and often decorated a desk, table top or hearth.
Using felted wool or wool felt and a few simple stitches, you can create wonderful garments or accents for your home. And stitching on wool is a dream - it is so soft and the colors become even more luscious when the fabric is felted!
The workshop covers all the basics from transferring the design to stitching and finishing options. While the technique is essentially the same as our ancestors used, we will make the work easier with some simple tools and tricks. And I will bring lots of finished Penny Rug clothing and accessories to inspire you!
"Harvest" - Penny Rug Applique Supply Sheet
Teacher: Diane Johnson, dianejohnson@optonline.net
Diane will provide the pattern and materials kit including felted 100% wool fabric, threads, needles and other miscellaneous supplies. Colors may vary somewhat from photo depending on availability of materials.
Participants are asked to bring the following:
- Scissors, paper and fabric
- Sharpie fine point permanent pen
- Straight pins
- Glue stick (basting glue preferred but make sure to choose acid free if you get permanent glue)
- White sewing chalk pencil
Thimble and Thread Heaven thread conditioner are optional. Ask for them at your local needlework shop.
I strongly suggest that you label or otherwise identify your tools so that they do not get lost. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have questions!
Diane
Register - print and mail form
A former high school English teacher, Diane brings over 25 years of experience in quilting and other needlework instruction. She teaches for various shops and has instructed more than 30 Mid-Atlantic and New England area quilt and hand craft guilds. With a wealth of information, both technical and historical, and lots of completed Penny Rugs for inspiration, she helps participants achieve excellence in their own work.
Diane has also designed and created a charming line of collectible teddy bears, Willow Creek Teddies. Her work has been featured in both national and international bear magazines and in galleries and shows including Disneylands first Teddy Bear Convention.
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