Penny Rugs

A penny rug is an excellent addition to any home that loves a bit of nostalgia of how settlers created wonderful throws, pillows, wall hangings and decorative table toppers.

As you read the article on penny rugs in the article section, you can see how real homesteader made them. Like many things, time has changed the authenticity of the penny rug into other beautiful items that are now also called a penny rug.

Folk Art Penny Rugs

An example of change are the folk art penny rugs. Older handiworks crafters knew this craft as appliqué art, but with the need to market product, came a campaign, which boasted the appliqué as penny rug folk art. It is fun and often times tells a story along with the pennies that can be found among the artwork. Unfortunately, many of the pattern designers are forgetting to add the pennies in their designs, which really turn the work into appliqué art.

We are including many wonderful finds, which represent all styles of the penny rug craft that are know to us today.