PENNY RUGS

Penny Rug is a form of handwerk that is quick, easy and fun! To describe a historic method of appliqué, the term Penny Rug was "coined" in the early 1800's. The penny coin was large in diameter and that made it an ideal template to cut circles for appliqué designs.
Stonehill continues to use the curve of circles in it's own original designs. Just look at the beautiful Flower Basket to the right!

COLORS Fall and winter are such wonderful times to think of handwerk. Colors are everywhere. In the fall, leaves and pumpkins are the accent that artists love. In the winter, the red and green of Christmas and the white of snow make such wonderful colors for penny rug projects. We, at Stonehill, look forward with great excitement to our handwerk projects when the days get shorter and the evenings longer. For example, we have a 10x20-inch fall design that is quick and easy. We call it SPOOKY. This black cat's back is arched and the moon is aglow with color. This table topper could grace your table all season. Or how about OMA'S FALL PUMPKINS. Gardens are Oma's pride. This penny rug kit brings Oma's pleasure of garden harvest to your tabletop. This penny rug features three pumpkins on a solid background edged with lamb tongues. LOOK AT OUR CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS PICTURED ABOVE Christmas ornaments are one of our most popular items in the winter. Everyone whoever thought about making a penny rug must try one of these. But let us warn you - Christmas ornaments are like potato chips -- you can not stop with just one! Stonehill's designs are quick, easy, and fun - No experience needed. They are great first penny rug projects. Our kits (some completed ornament kits are shown above) contain hand-dyed woolens, pattern, thread, instructions and sewing needle. Use these ornaments to decorate gifts and your Christmas tree.

Let us Suggest a Cheryl Kereste Pattern Cheryl Kerestes' patterns are very popular and make an excellent first project. Each Birds or Fish package contains a Bird and a Fish pattern. Birds OR Fish is just one of Cheryl's popular folk art patterns. We carry a large selection of Cheryl's patterns. They can be used to create great wall hangings, table toppers, or pillows. Need'love Threads books Need'love pattern books are one of the best sources for penny rug patterns and ideas. Pictures, stories, and patterns start our idea juices and that is what it is all about. We keep a wide selection of Needl'love pattern books. Each book is filled with many seasonal designs, in full color, with patterns ready to work. Call and our staff will help you select wools and yarns to use with each pattern.