Friday, March 22, 2013

Just had to share this rug

You know how there are some rugs that just make you smile? Well, this is one of those rugs for me. This is my version of the antique rug. 

I don't know what it is about this rug but it just makes me happy. 

Maybe it's the asymmetrical composition of this rug?

The colors? 
 
Or the simplicity of the rug?

 
Recently, a customer asked me to make a kit of this rug for her. As I had only needlepunched this design, I had to hook it quickly so that I could prepare the kit for her.  Below is the antique rug. 
 
My rendition in Needle Punch.....

  
  I was able to hook the pattern, which is 22 x 22", by using the Amy Oxford punch needle in only 5 days.  Thanks for stopping by, Maria

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I have several inquiries about the cost of the kit and it is $160 plus shipping.

 
   




 
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11 comments:

  1. HomeSpunPrimsMarch 22, 2013 at 3:32 PM

    Maria,
    I love your rug better than my interpretation! Wonderful colors and shading. You are fast with the puncher!
    Hugs, Lori

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  2. Merry Wind FarmMarch 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Hi, Maria,
    I'd like to order this kit. Is it #8 strips? How much will the shipping be to Tipp City, Ohio 45371? I'll send you out a check tomorrow, or do you do paypal?
    Thanks,
    Melinda Cole

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  3. Merry Wind FarmMarch 22, 2013 at 3:48 PM

    Hi, Maria,
    I'd like to order this kit. Is it #8 strips? How much will the shipping be to Tipp City, Ohio 45371? I'll send you out a check tomorrow, or do you do paypal?
    Thanks,
    Melinda Cole

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  4. GayleMarch 22, 2013 at 3:54 PM

    That IS a great rug design - it really looks old the way you've made it.

    I just tried using my new Oxford punch needle the other day and I have a question you might be able to answer for me - it seems like the ends of the wool strips want to stay on the back (wrong) side of my foundation - is this the way it's supposed to be? Or should I pull them through to the front and trim them off like when I hook a rug?

    Thanks!

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  5. The Wool CupboardMarch 23, 2013 at 9:47 AM


    Maria,
    I LOVE your version of this wonderful antique rug! BEAUTIFUL.

    Linda

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  6. MariaMarch 23, 2013 at 2:33 PM

    Melinda, I'll send you an email as well but if you see this shipping is $15. Maria

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  7. MariaMarch 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Gayle,
    Let me share a little trick I picked up along the way. When you put the punch needle in each time keep your thumb on the end of the hook on top of the wool. This will make the strip end appear on the reverse side. FOr the tail, I just pull it through everytime I finish a strip. Hope this helps. Maria

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  8. MariaMarch 23, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Lori, Your version is terrific as well! :) Maria

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  9. MariaMarch 23, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    Melinda, I hooked it in #8 and can strip it for you if you like and yes I do paypal but can't send an invoice until Sunday night as I am out of town and on a public internet. Maria

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  10. Merry Wind FarmMarch 24, 2013 at 4:10 PM

    Hi, Maria, I see your answer to my comment. Whichever you prefer, I can mail you a check or do paypal. Up to you. Thanks, Melinda

    And, no, you don't have to strip it for me.

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  11. Kris MillerMarch 24, 2013 at 7:17 PM

    Looks great Maria, hope you sell a lot of kits.
    Cheers, Kris

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