Friday, July 23, 2010

Antique Penny Rug

I saw an antique penny rug and loved it, so I had to make my own version.
My friend Kelley sent me some bagged pennies, so I used some of those along with mine.
I also cut into some to get a more primitive look.

I love how it came out and am thinking of making some more versions.
I will have it on ebay tomorrow night. I wasn't too pleased with the pictures, so hoping I can get some outdoor shots tomorrow.



I used black cotton ticking for the backing. The type I get is from a local store and it is the nice weight, so gives a bit of substance to the piece. I used walnut spray to antique it and this time, I stitched a name tag to the back.

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16 comments:

  1. appleberrycottageJuly 23, 2010 at 10:19 PM

    Great penny rug! I love the ticking backing. You could even sew the pennies directly onto the ticking for a mixed look.
    Laura

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  2. JoanneJuly 23, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    Love the penny rug!

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  3. Rock River StitchesJuly 23, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    Love your penny rug!! Love the idea of the birds on it. And the back is perfectly prim!

    Tammy

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  4. HomeSpunPrimsJuly 23, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    I love the birds on it too Debbie. They are a nice touch along with the pennies. Love the colors you used too!

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  5. Jacque.July 23, 2010 at 11:22 PM

    Awesome penny rug...and the backing is perfect!

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  6. primitivebettysJuly 24, 2010 at 12:27 AM

    Beautiful Debbie! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the birds on it!

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  7. DorothyJuly 24, 2010 at 3:35 AM

    I really love it.I have just the perfect place for it if you ever tire of having it around. I so like dark colours.

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  8. Rugs and PugsJuly 24, 2010 at 8:33 AM

    Debbie ~
    What a great penny rug! Beautiful colors.
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  9. LoriJuly 24, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    That penny rug is adorable!!! The ticking fits along so well with the front.

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  10. The EveningstitcherJuly 24, 2010 at 9:04 AM

    Beautiful Debbie! I just love penny rugs...love making them and putting them on my tables. I love the colors and then the pillow ticking on the back..very early looking!

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  11. JaneneJuly 24, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!
    I would love to own one of these...unfortunately I can not stitch at all!
    Curious to know how much you would charge to make one of these for a fellow blogger?!

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  12. moosecraftJuly 24, 2010 at 10:00 AM

    Love the front and the back! Great idea to use the ticking for the back too. :-)

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  13. AnonymousJuly 24, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    This rug came out beautifully! I also like the backing and am glad you signed it. All of your wonderful work should be signed in some way. Keep those fingers busy and nimble!

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  14. KarmenJuly 24, 2010 at 3:32 PM

    SUPER Gorgeous!

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  15. pauletteJuly 24, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I think this one is my favourite..so far!! Just love it!! Well done!!
    Paulette

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  16. Sweet SueJuly 25, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    A stunner ~ love it, all of it, every single stitch of it!

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