Old Rug Time

This morning I considered doing a dye blog post ~ looked at the liquid dyes still left from previous dye jobs, looked quickly at which wool to use as the subjects.  And perused the selection of great as is wool on my shelf.  Realized I really didn't need anything so why bother dyeing.  

Am sure none of you mind the second choice for a post ~ after all, who doesn't love looking at old rugs?  This 8 pointed star and 10 hearts has a hit and miss background and said to be hooked around 1930.

A floral center with hit and miss background.  It looks to me as if a couple of those flowers may have faded.  Or using up her worms was the only wool in quantity to do the extra flowers.

From Sturbridge, MA is this Floral Cornacopia with scrolls from the 19th century.  I think I'd have liked it better with a primitive black background.  Of course the dark around the center flower would need to be changed.

Another floral and with my favorite type of primitive black background.  LOVE that blotchy faded look.  Or, could be she used what she had that was close in color/value.

The Folk Art Cats hooked piece I've held for over a year and think it's time to show it.  It has a straighted hooking style and from the Arthur and Sybin Kern collection.  The 20th century hooked piece measures 23 x 35.

Normally I'm not fond of neon colors but this rug appeals to me for some reason; although not sure I'd hook it.  Original size is 21 x 31 1/2.

A little worse for wear but still a beauty, is the antique Sparhawk rug.

Hope you are all enjoying time with family on Father's Day and no yard work.  While I didn't cut grass today did go out and pick up close to 80 pine cones from the front and back yard.  Before grass needs to be cut again there will be that many more to pick up I'm sure....plus limbs.  Oh the joys of home ownership, as Lauren would say.  

Saundra

Old Rugs

I'm drawn to the patina of the old rugs and wonder about the stories they could tell.  Wish I had that ability to feel the rug and see the past history.  Meanwhile will just enjoy the beauty and imagine.

Above is a well worn Duck and Berries from the Textile Museum of Canada.  Wonder if the letters are French Canadian and/or what it means.  Interesting rug and nice hit and miss hooking, sad it is so worn.

A 19th century rug with lone small horse in the center.

Folk Art Cats in the circle with Tulips and 8 point stars.  Nice indigo center.

Here's a pair of beautiful horses from 19th Century Pennsylvania.  The bridles and reins add the color to an otherwise neutral colored rug. Love the hooking style of the horses.

Above is a quoted "horseshoe and cat rug found in Marietta, Ohio 1700s".  Only typing what the auction site said.  It surely does look worn.

A Floral and Scrolls rug from an Estate Sale in New England states.

Not so sure this fish swimming with the clam shell corners is old but thought it might be interesting to some. 

Boy have I been lazy.  My house needs cleaning, windows need washing but I've been chillin' and working on my grandson's rug. 

Have a great weekend for you worker bees.

Saundra