Penny Rugs by Danielle Potvin

Saturday, Sep 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Almonte & District Community Centre, 182 Bridge St, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0, Canada

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Saturday, Sep 9, 2017 at 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM EST

Almonte & District Community Centre, 182 Bridge St, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0, Canada.

Turn felted recycled wool and cashmere fabric into colourful traditional or pictoral penny rugs. They are wool appliques up to 3 layers thick which are blanket stitched with embroidery pearl cotton (#5). Simple techniques create beauty that is both intricate and charmingly naïve. Students will also include a Canada 150 coin in their work keeping faith with tradition.

Registration: $80.00 Supply Kit: $20.00 Includes patterns, chalk for marking, wool 3 spools of pearl cotton thread, tapestry needle.

Students will bring sharp fabric scissors, straight pins, marker or fabric pen.

Duration: 6 hours; 10am – 4pm Saturday Sept. 9 at the Almonte Arena. Limit of 10 people 

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

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Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

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