Miniature Penny Rugs with Bev Beatty

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Class Title: Miniature Penny Rugs

Teacher Name: Bev Beatty

Class Length: 2 hours

Class Fee: $30.00

Class Day/Time: Saturday, 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Class Description:

We’re bringing back this class due to it’s continued interest and popularity.

Penny Rugs are the latest trend on Pinterest! It’s origins are noted around the early 1800’s when thrifty homemakers would use pieces of scraps to make designs on rugs, placements. Scraps were taken from old clothing and blankets. It is now a “Folk-Art” and a great re-purposing class! Learn to make a small penny rug suitable to be used as a coaster, ornament, personalized gift tag or small wall hanging.  Kit includes a heart and 2 other precut designs. This is a nice method of slow stitching and a great way to begin basic embroidery or to hone your embroidery skills.

Level: Basic sewing skills. Must be able to thread a needle. We will be using french knots and  blanket stitch.

Registration necessary, class size limited to 14

Supplies Needed: Bring a sharp pair of scissors.

Materials Fee: $12.00 payable to instructor in class. Kit includes needle, thread, pre-cut pennies or shapes and backing.

Homework: None

A 3.00 electronic administrative fee will be added for all online registration transactions.

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