Penny rugs

Reply Subscribe

Page 1 of 2

Thread Tools

05-18-2010, 03:57 PM

kygirl

Junior Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2010

Posts: 208

Does anyone else on here make penny rugs? Have you ever used regular felt instead of wool felt? I love to make these, but have a terrible time, I am allergic to wool. Wondering if reg. cheaper felt holds up as well or if it fades over time.

Attached Thumbnails

05-18-2010, 05:44 PM

clem55

Super Member

Join Date: Jan 2010

Location: Lexington,Kentucky

Posts: 6,163

that is so cute!! I've never sen those before, but I have heard of penny rugs. What about the acrilics that are wool like, or ultra sueade? I know I spelled those wrong, but can"t make the brain work tonight.LOL

05-18-2010, 06:21 PM

emmy

Senior Member

Join Date: Nov 2008

Location: Florida

Posts: 873

I very allergic to wool, also. Our LQS had a new wool felt and gave us samples. Lovely hand to it and I had no reaction to it.

05-19-2010, 02:53 AM

TammyD

Junior Member

Join Date: Mar 2010

Location: Minnesota

Posts: 253

How much wool did the felt the shop gave you have? I am allergic to wool also, so am looking for an alternative. Thanks

05-19-2010, 03:07 AM

ckcowl

Power Poster

Join Date: Feb 2009

Location: Northern Michigan

Posts: 12,861

the acrylic (wool) craft felt would be ok to use if you are not going to make something that will be washed...they do not hold up with washing...maybe gently rinsing by hand...but they are more for crafts that do not get laundered. marcus brothers puts out felted wool bundles that are only about 35% wool, they may be a better option. there are always alternatives...i have seen some beautiful penny rugs made with good quality double sided flannel, and homespuns. you do not have to use wool, some fleeces, and micro-fleece fabrics would make wonderful pennyrugs and they do not fray either...
good luck

05-19-2010, 04:06 AM

CarrieAnne

Power Poster

Join Date: Apr 2010

Location: Whitewater, WI

Posts: 24,528

That picture is so cute! I wonder if a shop near you might let you have a sampletoo, just to see?

05-19-2010, 03:42 PM

kygirl

Junior Member

Thread Starter

Join Date: Jan 2010

Posts: 208

Thank you everyone for your advice, I'm going to try each one. I like to use my penny rugs as table toppers, so I'm going to try an acrylic one. Never would have thought of using homespuns, that would be the perfect primitive look.

05-19-2010, 07:55 PM

littlehud

Power Poster

Join Date: Nov 2007

Location: SW Iowa

Posts: 32,855

That is so pretty. I had never heard of them before.

05-19-2010, 09:22 PM

craftybear

Google Goddess

Join Date: May 2009

Location: Central Indiana (USA)

Posts: 30,181

cute

05-19-2010, 10:32 PM

#10

SulaBug

Super Member

Join Date: Oct 2007

Location: Somewhere in SANTA Land.

Posts: 9,696

I "LOVE" your pattern!! :thumbup: Yes, my Mother & I make these quite often, but we always use the felted wool. Of course we aren't allergic to it. I also make candle mats. My Mom just received a new pattern, in the mail today, for a felt table runner. I can't wait to see her get started on it!! These projects are so fun. I wish you luck making yours!!
:D :D :D :D