Penny Rugs for Beginners... Important Easy Stitches to get Started

[@PrairieJournals]

They are very cute, thank you.

[@tinkerbell9399]

This was so helpful. Just getting into felt crafting, and need to practise my blanket stitch. Thanks so much for sharing. Greetings from UK

[@paulinedonnelly6077]

Hi Deanna, greetings from Australia 🇦🇺😎😍I just came across your channel & subscribed, I love the look of these penny rugs, I bought a lovely wool blanket in at the op shop last week, I could cover that in these pennies 😁😁 Do you then cover the back with fabric when its finished ?? I'll be binge-watching your past vids your past vids xxx TFS xXxX

[@debrapate5046]

I really enjoyed your video! Gonna try my hand at this! Thanks for sharing!

[@michellehenderson2773]

I going to try this at the weekend what a great idea thank you x

[@gailsmith3531]

Hi from Gail from. AUSTRALIA you are so clever thank you for this you always make my day

[@catherineperez9779]

You kept me in stitches. Thanks for showing the basics.

[@cynthiaroberts7809]

Thanks!!

[@randalllaue4042]

Thank you!

[@marlynnejoysnare7495]

Do you do the blanket stitch thru the background felt on the outside penny? I am making a wall hanging that will be framed and under glass

[@moniquedonna1979]

Hi from England 🤗 thank you for your teaching on easy stitching it has really inspired me ! Where did Penny rugs originate from and are there any good books ? Warmest wishes MoniQue x

[@cynthiarafferty7662]

I just looked up books on Amazon by Rebecca L Smith. I got her name from another UTube channel called Cabin Crafts. She explains felt applique and the history of Penny rugs in a 2 part series. There are many books on Amazon with designs to make. I thought this was a nice way to use up scrap fabric. Who says it has to be felt for all the circles? Maybe the biggest circle is felt or wool for stability and then the inner circles cotton fabric from scrap pieces leftover from making quilts? Then use 6 strand embroidery floss for the stitching. Just a thought. I hope this helps you. Hello across the pond, central Alabama here on 02/10/23.

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Get your Penny Rug Starter kit here; www.ribboncandyhooking.com/products/pennies-from-heaven-penny-rug-kit-and-video

[@marieparks5674]

What kind of material do you use for Pennie’s, felt?

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

Yes? Felt and cut up wool from old clothing. Sometimes I use sweater material. Xx

[@MariaAparecida-bm7iq]

Como fazer pra levar?não souta tinta?

[@lisahargreaves3938]

Hell could you explain the white covered stool?

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

That's a rug hooking frame I used to stretch the backing over

[@frugalmrsolson1]

What kind of fabric is required?

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

I cut out the 'pennies' from dyed wool cloth

[@randalllaue4042]

Never heard of these...

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

So much fun and so easy! Just another little fun thing to add to your bag of tricks!××

[@annawhitakr6401]

But what are they made of? how do you cut them? I don't get the whole "penny" concept.

[@RibbonCandyHooking]

They are punched or cut out of wool cloth

[@redeemedvintageseamstress4728]

Anna, I watched another video by another channel and they said you can use felt as well, or instead of, wool...(cheap craft felt). Historically I guess they were made out of wool...(maybe from old men's suits that were no longer able to be worn?). They were called "pennies" because the old pennies they used to have were used for placing on and tracing around the wool as a "pattern" or template for cutting out the fabric. I guess in the Civil War Era - pennies used to be considerably bigger than they are now. I'll have to check that out!

[@TheDragonJournals]

Blanket stitch is single crochet but make it sewing 😂