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Penny Rugs: Sewing Wool Applique

by Sonnen, Janice
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Overview

Rug hookers, seamstresses, and all who love traditional textile crafts will delight in this book, examining a much-loved but little-published historic art form of penny rugs. Learn the history of penny rugs, how they were made, and where they originated, illustrated with wonderful antique examples. Color illustrated instructions walk you through basic skills to create a penny rug, with advice on materials to get you started. Patterns provide you with wonderful designs, including charming sheep, watermelon, crows, and the tulips and hearts so beloved in primitive arts. Additionally, various basic penny rug outlines will help you on your way to creating your own appliqué masterpieces.

Synopsis

An illustrated guide to the traditional craft of penny rug making, with step-by-step instructions and patterns help you create classic treasures.

Rug hookers, seamstresses, and all who love traditional textile crafts will delight in this book, examining a much-loved but little-published historic art form of penny rugs.

Learn the history of penny rugs, how they were made, and where they originated, illustrated with wonderful antique examples. Color illustrated instructions walk you through basic skills to create a penny rug, with advice on materials to get you started. Patterns provide you with wonderful designs, including charming sheep, watermelon, crows, and the tulips and hearts so beloved in primitive arts.

Additionally, various basic penny rug outlines will help you on your way to creating your own appliqué masterpieces.

About the Author, Sonnen, Janice

Janice Sonnen has specialized in hooked rugs and penny rugs for eight years. A member of the Pennsylvania Craftsman Guild, she has been named to the Early American Life Magazine's Directory of Traditional American Crafts many times.

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Book Details

Published
June 18, 2026
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Pages
64
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780764334672

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