Pictures of My First Penny Rug and Trash to Treasure

I have always liked penny rugs.I would see them in magazines,country books of homes,and a couple times I have been at auctions and have seen them go for lots of money.
I have always loved the look.

So I had the idea of trying to make one not the traditional one of pennies sewen together which I also would like to make.My first penny rug is Basket Of Pennies.

I have to say taking my time really makes a difference.When I started out stitching,I found stitching the pennies were alot easier than stitching onto the rug.I hope that makes since.I started out on the pennies and was like oh yes.But when I moved to the rug it self and tried to make my first stitch on the basket it was as if my brain was not working I had what my children say is a brain fart.I attempted this many times at lest 10 times starting my stitch and not having a blanket stitch.So I took 2 pieces of scrap pieces of felt and just tried different stitches that my Mother had showed me many years ago.And it happened I mad my first blanket stitch I was tickled.

I know this is not good at all but I am glad I figured this out.I did feel more comfortable the more I stitch.The first stitch and ending stitch and corners need lots of work.That's okay I know I am learning and I know it will be filled with lots and lots of mistakes.But isn't that when anything you do.The first time you make something new is always filled with so many learning lessons.And you always get better.Or at least I hope I do.

Tonight I will finish this basket and move onto the next one.I know it will get better.

I have had sometime to paint I went to my local Goodwill and found this little stool I paid $2.00 and yes I forgot to take the before picture but I did remember to take some after pictures.This was so fun to paint it only took about a day of sitting in my craft room and having fun.

I sanded the stool and then painted it a timberline green painted the birds from a book I have
sanded the edges stained it and put a finish.I love how it turned out.

This was fun trash to my treasure.Until next time May God keep and Bless you Judy

I decided to make a penny rug OH MY I don't know what I am doing

Okay since the beginning of the years,I said I was going to try new things in my crafts.I have always painted,scrapbooked,to me just the basics.
I challenged myself.My first thought was a penny rug.
Why not?
I have been collecting wool pre used wool old coats,skirts whatever I could find cheap.Washing it in hot water doing the whole deal.
So Saturday I woke up and I started thinking and trying to design a pattern all my own.
Tonight is Sunday I have the base black I drew 2 pitiful baskets to place on both ends.My other thought to to place some penny flowers and stitch the stems.
This is my first attempt so please be as kind as you can.
This is me teaching myself.I looked around to get the understanding of how to treat the fabric.But that is just about it.
I am having major trouble with corners.I don't like how they look.
Also when you run out of thread how to stop that stitch and how to start a new stitch.Help
I will post pictures on Monday of..... What I have done
Until next time may God bless you and keep you.Judy

Salvation Army Thursday Finds Stoneware Crock

Well I hope everyone had a wonderful day.It was such a great day for me the sun was shining after a little snow storm.Cold but felt great.Woke up early and was so ready for the day.
Hubby asked if I would like to go down town yes we live in such a small area we have uptown and downtown in all it is about 10 miles either way.Very spread out.
Well we went to the Goodwill and I found a very good sturdy cross stitch frame not one of those flimsy ones.
I about a week ago decided to make a sampler from my own idea and so I have been free handing and by that holding the fabric in my hand with no frame.So today's find was great it was a dollar.
Well we left there and went over to the Salvation Army they are about one block apart so I was okay since we are down this way what will it hurt.

Went in looking at some fabric and some nic nacs and my hubby comes over and says what about this.I was yes that is something I love stoneware.It has a blue star on front with the number 6 in the center.I just love it.I know nothing about its worth.We paid $10.00 for it and I just love it.Sorry for the bad picture
Can you believe Friday is just around the corner.I hope everyone has such a wonderful night.May God keep you in his arms.Until next time Judy