In the 1800's, around the time of the Civil War, thrifty homemakers would use scraps of wool from old clothing, blankets and hats to create designs for mats or rugs. Using coins as templates, they created circles and each piece was then stitched in place using a blanket stitch. … [Read more...] about A “penny” for your thoughts – All About Penny Rugs
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How to Embroider: Creating Stitchery for Primitive Home Decor
Learning how to embroider to make your own stitchery is a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your primitive home decor.As one of the oldest crafts, embroidery continues to stay popular in many forms including cross stitch, primitive stitchery and machine embroidery. … [Read more...] about How to Embroider: Creating Stitchery for Primitive Home Decor