I actually found enough thread!
The match was close enough to the hand dyed pieces I started with,
get this, 2 years ago for this rug!
get this, 2 years ago for this rug!
(stitching slow as time was flying by!)
Last night I finished the last row.
This rug is a collection of 2" greens.
Some are brownish green, some are greyish green.
Some are brownish green, some are greyish green.
I'm not going to add any other pennies or colours.
This is the rug I envisioned when I started.
This is the rug I envisioned when I started.
Simple.
This is my first cotton backed rug. The last one was linen.
I found a reproduction feed sack and aged it with tea.
Note: some teas will leave a pinkish tone, test your tea first.
I use the cheapest brand for dyeing, don't use orange pekoe.
BUT you should try onion skins for dyeing! Check Cee's post here
The Diary of a Rug Maker - the dye pot is on
Start saving your onions skins!
I really enjoyed working with the cotton backing.
I found a reproduction feed sack and aged it with tea.
Note: some teas will leave a pinkish tone, test your tea first.
I use the cheapest brand for dyeing, don't use orange pekoe.
BUT you should try onion skins for dyeing! Check Cee's post here
The Diary of a Rug Maker - the dye pot is on
Start saving your onions skins!
I really enjoyed working with the cotton backing.
With lots of thought and discussion I think I'm going to trim it with a cotton binding.
There might be enough fabric to fold over and stitch, but I think I'm going to try binding it.
This will my first "bound" penny rug.
Cee suggested cotton binding.
Cee suggested cotton binding.
These are straight edges, so I don't think I'll cut my binding on a bias.
So, onward and stay tuned for the finishing and my YouTube tutorial.
Lots of stitches there!! It's really beautiful ~ love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this rug! I've never seen one with only one penny and I love it. Can't wait to see it after you've done the binding.
ReplyDeleteJean, Lady Moth from Wisconsin
Drop dead gorgeous! I've never stitched a penny rug onto a backing like that. I'll try it soon, but perhaps start with something a bit smaller. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful rug, Colleen. I love your collection of greens. Can't wait to see your finish.
ReplyDeleteLady Moth from Ohio