Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Penny Rug Completion...

Hi people, it's me again.....
Ok, I know I said I wasn't going to blog any more this week but THIS needed a blog entry:

My First Penny Rug
Started: April 5, 2009
Finished: April 7, 2009


I'm pretty doggone pleased with how it turned out! So much so in fact....that I purchased 3 more penny rug kits and a wool hook rug kit :o) I have visions of every flat surface in my home having some sort of rug on top of them - much to my husband's dismay...........but why settle? Forget what you Mama told you, more really *is* better ;)

Thank you... for your visits and the comments that you leave me, they make me smile! Now back to the Bee Man....

Have a Blessed Easter....and Until Next time, love and best wishes, as you count your blessings and your stitches, from our house to yours! XXxxxx

All the things in this world
are gifts and signs of God's
love to us. The whole world
is a love letter from God.
~~Peter Kreeft~~

77 comments:

  1. Oh your penny rug is gorgeous Vonna! Never seen one before. I love it.
    Happy Easter to you and your family x

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  2. OMGosh, It's gorgeous! I love it. Did you buy this as a kit or compile it yourself? I'm heading back to re-read your previous post to find out. This looks great on your dining table!

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  3. That turned out great... You put that together pretty fast. Enjoy making more and have a wonderful Easter
    Natasha

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  4. OH SO PRETTY, Vonna! Don't blame you, I love penny rugs too, just don't have any! I will live vicariously through you!

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  5. Gorgeous Penny rug! I'd want more of them too :) Happy Easter to you and your family as well!

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  6. I hadn´t heard of them until your earlier post - - - it looks great :)

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  7. I didn´t heard of them until I saw it on your blog. Is it an American tradition? I think it will do a nice rug to. Can you tell us something about it? Have an Happy Easter, with your lovely family. MJ

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  8. When I said «rug» I wanted to say «carpet»...

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  9. So pretty! Do we see a new addiction coming on? ;)

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  10. Beautiful and looks great on the table!

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  11. I too have discovered penny rugs and absolutely love them, the process and the one you have completed. So much so, I hope to revisit it and do something similar. Just beautiful . . . thank you for sharing!

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  12. This is so pretty!! I've never heard of or seen one before. Congrats Vonna! Beautiful rug:)

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  13. I think your penny rug finish definitely deserved another blog entry! I love this. Congrats Vonna on a great rug!

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  14. Vonna I love your penny rug. This is the first time I have ever seen one. Love it to bits. Patti xxx

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  15. Vonna, it's absolutely WONDERFUL! I want one, lol! Did you say this was a kit, or did you gather the wools yourself? I just love your rug, you did a great job! Can't wait to see what's next!

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  16. Darn it girl...now I want to try one! It's beautiful!

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  17. LOVE it!!! You definitely "need" more of them :)

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  18. Oh wow this has turned out to be perfection!!! You should be proud of yourself!!! I'm in awe!!! I have seen similiar designs for more than I care to repeat!!!! You have made yourself a family heirloom!!!

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  19. Now that's just the cutest!
    I couldn't picture how it would turn out, as I have never seen one before. Now that I have seen it, I think it is pretty cool.
    You are so darned talented!

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  20. Great looking Penny Rug and I had to laugh at your DH's dismay at the thought of them overtaking the house ;-)

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  21. Woo!!! Fantastic penny rug! I didn't know you could buy kits of them.

    Happy Easter!

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  22. This is adorable!!!!!! Congrats on your very first penny rug~

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  23. Vonna,
    Beautiful rug!! I am impressed! Please share where you ordered the kit. I have been wanted to do something in felt.
    Have a good Holy Week and a glorious Easter. I have so many fond memories of Holy week growing up and even when my kids were younger. God is truly good!
    Anna

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  24. That looks SO GOOD. What an awesome finish.

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  25. It's gorgeous, I can see why you would want more !

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  26. very nice Vonna!!!!
    I can see it on your table for Easter dinner with a nice hyacinth plant on it!!!!! Very nice!!!

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  27. OOHHH! How pretty! I just love how your penny rug turned out. Congrats on your finish!

    Susan

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  28. How great does your penny rug look?? Add me to the list of admirers. This is an excellent finish.

    I've dabbled in making hooked rugs with wool strips. Had abandoned my last project, but now you've got me thinking about it again. . . .

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  29. WOW ! Awesome ! Congrats on your first penny rug :)

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  30. I love penny rugs! And yours is beautiful!!! I love the 3 flowers that you added to your design... very nice!

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  31. Oh my, that is just absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it!

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  32. Very pretty! Congratulations on your first penny rug!

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  33. Wow! Congratulations, it looks absolutely fabulous on your table

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  34. I love it, it's gorgeous, Vonna. And I'm sure you'll find some free space where to lay the next penny rugs, lol.

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  35. Love your penny rug, Vonna! Haven't come across them before, but I think I'll have to find out more!

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  36. Vonna, that's just so gorgeous! If I'd made it, I'd be tempted to cover the whole house in them! I've always loved the cheery look of penny rugs. :D

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  37. It's gorgeous Vonna, congratulations

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  38. Vonna, I love it!! You are too flippin' talented. :) LOL at your jumping in & buying more... yes, DHs need to know that more really IS better! My DH always rolls his eyes at how much I jump whole hog into things but he does admire the end result. I think penny rugs add so much interest and texture to the house, especially when there are samplers nearby!

    Have a blessed Holy Week!

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  39. I just love your penny rug!! I always wanted to make one but didn't. I can't wait to see your hooked rugs! You are so talented!

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  40. I love your penny rug! You did a wonderful job on this - nice mixture of colors.

    Happy Easter to you and your family!

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  41. Vonna your penny rug is wonderful and colourful and very well done! I love it!

    Happy Easter

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  42. Dear Vonna
    How lovely!!! DH will just have to understand!! :-)
    From us a Happy Easter to all of you!!
    Paula e Rui Lima

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  43. Ohh I just love it, I want one...You did a great job.
    Happy Stitch'n Penny

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  44. Lovely finish, Vonna! It looks super on your dining table. Happy Easter!

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  45. I'm working like crazy and just saw your update. The table penny rug is fabulous!!!

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  46. beautiful work, i love how look in the wall,and over the table.

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  47. Love the penny rug...I love doing that stitch!

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  48. That's the cutest thing! Good job!

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  49. Nice job on the rug. Hope you have a glorious Easter.
    Tammy

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  50. Now that is a really cute rug! Hope you and your family have a wonderful Easter.

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  51. Ooooh... I like it! Good job! Have a blessed Easter!!

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  52. I've not seen a penny rug before, Vonna - very nice!! It looks wonderful on your table. :)

    Happy Easter to you and your family!

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  53. I love your penny rug. Very, very cool.

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  54. Wow you finished that so quickly... I love it. Congratulations Vonna, it really is gorgeous!!

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  55. It's fabulous Vonna! I really want to make myself one of these - would you share where you got the kits from please?

    Happy Easter!

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  56. Of course you had to share, it looks amazing. I agree that every surface needs to have at least one. I'll bet it fits perfectly with your decor!

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  57. How pretty Vonna!

    Thank you for your encouragement!

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  58. Your penny rug looks great!

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  59. Congrats on the finish! It looks lovely.

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  60. Hi Vonna, love the penny rug. I just bought a pattern to make a small penny rug, I hope I do as good of a job as you have.

    Roberta

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  61. What a wonderful finish, it looks great.
    Sue

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  62. Vonna, it's beautiful! I'd definitely like to try one of these one day! :)

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  63. Ok, call me slow. lol! I just discovered your blog, Vonna! I'm so glad I did! Love your penny rug -- I've always wanted to try to make one. I love wool!

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  64. Oh my gosh, Vonna, your penny rug is spectacular!!! I'm so envious!!!

    Paulette

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  65. Your penny rug is so outstanding. I've never seen one before

    I hope you and yours had a blessed Easter.

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  66. so cute!! Great job Vonna and I love the Bee Man too.

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  67. Your penny rug turned out great! Hope you have a great week.

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  68. I love how it turned out. Thanks fo sharing it with us! I hope you had a good Easter!

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  69. I hope you had a happy Easter dear Vonna! What a beautiful penny rug, congratulations, it's lovely. I had to google for penny rugs, as I remember I've heard of them before, but didn't remember what it was exactly :) Happy week!

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  70. Thanks for sending me your link.
    DLS

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  71. cool Vonna! Congrats on the beautiful work (you know we do expect that from you though :)

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  72. I just love your penny rug. Is it difficult to do? Is there any instruction available any where I can try out? Thanks.

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