Penny Rugs & Home Decor

Penny rugs were originally made in the 1800's.  They weren't "rugs" as we know them today. Coin-sized circles were cut from fabric or old clothing and stacked and stitched in various designs.  The cloths adorned table tops.  The wool penny rugs below are original designs done in a primitive penny rug style.  A dark cotton or wool backing gives a very finished look to the underside.  These pieces involve alot of hand stitching. Limited editions signed and dated.  Please email for availability or see current auctions items on Ebay.

Garden Rabbit Penny Rug Soft white bunny on hand dyed teal wool with rose and berry. Approx. 10" x 8"

Scrappy Penny Rug Brown wool with reclaimed, vintage and hand dyed  wools in autumn colors . Brown wool backing. Approx. 19" x 9"

Chocolate Rabbit with Basket Inspired by an antique candy mold, this penny rug features a dark chocolate wool rabbit carrying a tweed basket of hand dyed flowers set against a creme wool background. Approx. 14" round

Wooly Sheep Penny Rug Creme colored wool sheep on hand dyed rose wool against a black wool backing. Approx. 10" x 8"

Heart Strings Penny Rug Garland Hand dyed rose, browns and cottage plaid. Wool ties for hanging on the wall, headboard or mantle. Hearts 4" x 4 1/2" Total Length Approx. 34"

Sweet Dreams Penny Rug Garland Tweeds, solids and hand dyed wools stitched with the words "Sweet Dreams" for your headboard or wall. Approx. 27" long plus two 7 1/2" wool ties at each end.

Primitive Scrappy Penny Rug Hand dyed new and vintage wools on black wool

Rabbits in the Penny Patch Two tweed rabbits chase each other through a garden of hand dyed wool pennies on a black wool background. Approx. 15" x 16" Pattern Available